And so, according to Atlantic Mining, will its proposed open-pit gold mine next door.
The 684-hectare protected area unveiled by the province during a ceremony Monday at the St. Marys River Association Interpretive Centre in Sherbrooke would deprive Atlantic Mining of a water source for its proposed gold mine. Recreational fishing and hunting will continue to be allowed in the area. Vehicle access to the lakes will also be maintained.
The association has also fought the open-pit mine proposed by Atlantic Mining, formerly Atlantic Gold. “Mining operations across the globe co-exist with lakes, rivers and streams and do it in a way that balances mining operations with healthy ecosystems.”
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