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Consultation or 'rubber-stamping'? Proposed gold mine raises questions about Quebec's mining laws

June 1, 2026

A proposed multi-pit gold mine is sparking concern among members of the nearby Anishinaabe First Nation in Lac-Simon, who say the expansion puts local water systems and wildlife at risk. Advocates say the dispute reflects a larger problem with the regulations surrounding mining in Quebec.



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