Government of Canada: Springpole Gold Project not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects

Today, the Government of Canada determined that the Springpole Gold Project in Ontario is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012). The Minister's decision was informed by the project's Environmental Assessment Report.

June 30, 2026 — Ottawa, Ontario — Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Today, the Government of Canada determined that the Springpole Gold Project in Ontario is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012). This decision was informed by the project's Environmental Assessment Report.

The project, an open-pit gold and silver mine and on-site metal mill, located 110 kilometres northeast of Red Lake, Ontario, is expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs and represents a capital investment of $957.7 million.

The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring mine proposals like this move forward in a way that is sustainable and protects the environment and Indigenous rights.

A total of six Indigenous communities actively participated in the federal environmental assessment process. Their contributions included Indigenous-led studies and assessments that informed the Government of Canada's decision. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) provided support to enable this work, and Indigenous Knowledge was incorporated alongside scientific evidence throughout the assessment process. The Government of Canada is committed to working with Indigenous communities in a manner that advances reconciliation, respects their rights and cultures, and supports the inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge in assessments.