Ring of Fire Report Card 2015

(March 2015) A new report from the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce finds that permit delays, an absence of infrastructure, and intergovernmental quarrelling have stalled development in Ontario’s Ring of Fire, the mineral resource-rich region in the province’s Far North.
The report, Where are we Now? A Report Card on the Ring of Fire, evaluates progress against seven key barriers to development in the region. It finds that it will be years before a first mine is opened in the region. The report proposes a series of actions that must be taken by government to end delays in the region. Key next steps include establishing agreements with First Nations, settling on an infrastructure plan, and issuing exploration permits.
Where Are We Now? A Report Card on the Ring of Fire can be accessed here.