Northern Ontario First Nation begins building road to the Ring of Fire mining region
The province says the 107-kilometre route will open access to the mineral-rich region and support community infrastructure.
- On Thursday, Premier Doug Ford visited Webequie First Nation to mark the start of construction on the 107-kilometre Webequie Supply Road, which will connect the remote community to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire.
- Webequie leaders view the road as vital to lift the community out of poverty, while climate change is shrinking the annual winter road season that trucks in essential supplies and diesel fuel.
- The province inked a deal with Webequie worth nearly $40 million to build a community centre, rebuild an airport terminal, and provide equipment for road construction. Indigenous Affairs Minister Greg Rickford said the project supports "lasting prosperity."
- Australian mining giant Wyloo and Juno Corp., a Canadian junior mining company, hold the majority of 40,000 claims staked in the Ring of Fire region, though opposition remains from other First Nations concerned about development in untouched territory.
- Marten Falls First Nation will begin construction on its connecting road in August, while the Northern Road Link starts in 2028, with the entire supply network scheduled for completion by 2030.
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Construction set to start on first road to Ontario's Ring of Fire mineral deposit
An environmental assessment has been approved for a road the Ontario government says is vital in accessing critical minerals in the Ring of Fire, which Ontario Premier Doug Ford says will add $22 billion to the economy and create 70,000 jobs. Here's what we know about the project and concerns expressed by neighbouring Neskantaga First Nation.
Northern Ontario First Nation Launches Road-Building Project Linking Community to Ring of Fire
Construction is underway on the first all-season access road leading into Northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire mining region. Premier Doug Ford visited Webequie First Nation on June 25 to commemorate the start of construction of the 107-kilometre Webequie Supply Road, which will connect the first nation community to the Ring of Fire mineral deposits. The road is scheduled to open by November 2030. The trip to the remote, fly-in Ojibway community some…
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