Province fast-tracks northern Ont. gold mine project - BNN Bloomberg

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Ontario has designated Mayfair Gold’s Fenn-Gib Gold Project under its One Project, One Process framework, potentially shortening permitting timelines for the proposed C$450 million open-pit mine near Matheson. The company now sees an 18- to 24-month permitting path, with engineering and permitting work continuing through 2028 and first production targeted for 2030.

The project is expected to support 250 permanent jobs and about 450 construction jobs, while the province says the streamlined process is aimed at making Ontario more attractive to mining investment. The article highlights ongoing Indigenous consultation and a formal impact benefit agreement as key next steps.