Mackenzie Valley Review Board

NICO Project - EA0809-004 [2009]

Document List

0.4 MBNSMA response to NPMO re Measure 8

Letter from NSMA to NPMO regarding measure 8 in the NICO Report of EA

0.05 MBYKDFN response to NPMO re Measure 8

Letter from YKDFN to NPMO regarding measure 8 from the NICO Report of EA

0.2 MBNPMO letters to aboriginal groups re NICO Report of EA

Letters from NPMO to Tlicho Government, YKDFN and NSMA inviting comments on the NICO Report of EA.

0.7 MBNPMO letter to aboriginal groups re NICO measure #8

Letter from NPMO to YKDFN, NSMA and TG re invitation to comment on proposed modification to measure #8 in the NICO Report of EA.

0.1 MBLeter from YKDFN to NPMO re NICO Report of EA

Correspondence from YKDFN to NPMO on consultation for NICO Report of EA

0.08 MBLetter from NSMA to NPMO re NICO Report of EA

Letter from NSMA to NPMO re consultation for NICO Report of EA

0.1 MBLetter to MVRB from Tlicho Government re NICO Report

Letter from Tlicho Government to MVRB regarding review of the NICO Report of EA and Reasons for Decision.

5 MBNICO Report of EA and Reasons for Decision (corrected)

This is the corrected version of the NICO Report of EA and Reasons for Decision. The only change to the Report is the correct version of Appendix B, List of Developer's Commitments.

2 MBCorrection to Appendix B, List of Developer's Commitments

This is a Note to File with corrected List of Developer's Commitments. This corrects a clerical error in the NICO Project Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision, Appendix B.

0.04 MBLetter from AANDC re receipt of Report of EA

Letter from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada acknowledging receipt of Report of EA.

0.08 MBLetter from Fortune re: measures in Report of EA

This is a letter from Fortune Minerals to the Review Board regarding the measures outlined in the Report of Environmental Assessment.

0.06 MBLetter to AANDC Minister re: NICO Report of EA

This is the letter of transmittal to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada for the NICO Report of EA

0.04 MBLetter to Tlicho Government - NICO Report of EA

This is the letter of transmittal to the Tlicho Government regarding the Report of Environmental Assessment for the NICO Project.

4 MBNICO Report of EA and Reasons for Decision

This is the NICO Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision.

0.3 MBMedia Advisory for NICO Project Report of EA

This Media Advisory states that the Report of EA will be released January 25, after 4 pm.

0.2 MBClosure of the public record

This is a note to file that advises parties that the public record is closed.

1 MBFortune Minerals Closing Comments

These are the closing comments from the developer.

0.6 MBLetter from Leon Lafferty

This is a letter from Leon Lafferty.

0.1 MBYKDFN Closing Comments

This is the Yellowknives Dene First Nation's closing comments.

0.07 MBDFO Closing Comments

This is Fisheries and Oceans Canada's closing comments.

1 MBEC Closing Comments

This is Environment Canada's closing comments.

0.2 MBGNWT Closing Comments

This is the Government of the Northwest Territories closing comments.

2 MBNRCan Closing Comments

This is Natural Resources Canada's closing comments.

0.6 MBNSMA Closing Comments

This is the North Slave Metis Alliance closing comments.

0.4 MBTC Closing Comments

This is Transport Canada's closing comments.

0.6 MBTlicho Government Closing Comments

This is the Tlicho Government closing comments.

0.7 MBAANDC Closing Comments

This is Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada's closing comments.

0.2 MBGNWT New Archaeology Commitment Wording

This letter contains new archaeology commitment wording that has been agreed upon by Fortune Mineral's and GNWT.

2 MBLetter from Lucy Lafferty

Letter from Lucy Lafferty regarding the NICO hearing in Behchoko October 11, 2012.

0.1 MBNPMO response to Board IR re: consultation

This is the Northern Projects Management Office's response to the Board IR regarding Tlicho consultation.

2 MBTranscripts October 10, 2012 hearing - Behchoko

Transcripts from hearings held in Behchoko October 10, 2012

2 MBTranscripts October 11, 2012 hearing - Behchoko

Hearing transcripts from October 11, 2012 Behchoko

0.2 MBGNWT IR response regarding Tlicho Government consultation

This is the letter in response to the Review Board request for a complete record of consultation between the GNWT and the Tlicho Government.

0.02 MBLetter from community member Oct 11 hearing

Letter from Archie Wetrade of Gameti submitted during the hearing in Behchoko on October 11,2012.

0.2 MBTG mitigation from TK Report presented during hearing

The following document lists suggested mitigation presented during the public heraings related to the Tlicho Government's TK presentation of the TK Report.

0.08 MBGNWT Response to Undertaking #3 - NICO Commitment Clarification

This letter provides clarification regarding GNWT verbal comments on Wildlife Effects Monitoring commitments made by Fortune at the Public Hearing.

0.05 MBNICO hearing agenda - October 10-11 2012 (updated)

NICO hearing agenda - October 10-11, 2012 - updated to remove "opening statements" by Fortune Minerals and Tlicho Government as this is a resumed heaing.

1 MBTraditional Knowledge presentation - Tlicho Government

This is the presentation for the Traditional Knowledge Study submitted by the Tlicho Government for the October 10 heairng.

0.3 MBTG Undertaking #2 Aug 31 re Island Copper Mine

This is the response from Tlicho Government to Undertaking #2 on Augsut 31 regarding the Island Copper Mine.

8 MBTraditional Knowledge and Use Study,Tlicho Government

This is the Traditional Knowledge and Use Study submitted by the Tlicho Government.

3 MBTraditional Land Use and Knowledge Study - NSMA

This is the Traditional Land Use, Occupancy and Knowledge along with the Socio-economic Baseline Study submitted by the North Slave Metis Alliance.

0.1 MBTG response to Commitment #2 Aug 31 hearing

This is the response from Tlicho Government to Commitment #2 from the August 31 hearing in Behchoko.

0.08 MBTG response to Undertaking #1 Aug 30 hearing

This is the Ticho Government response to Undertaking #1 from the August 30 hearings in Behchoko.

0.09 MBGNWT response to Undertaking #4 - Aug 31 hearing

This is a response to Undertaking # 4 from the public hearing in Behchoko on August 31.

0.05 MBNICO Project Hearing Agenda October 10-11, 2012

This is the NICO Project hearing agenda for October 10-11, 2012 in Behchoko.

0.3 MBNote to File - TK Study presentation due Sept 25

This Note to File from the Review Board sets a due date for submission of the presentation for the Traditional Knowledge Study at September 25.

0.07 MBAug 27-31 Hearings - Undertakings and Commitments

This is a summary of undertakings and commitments from transcripts of the NICO Hearings held August 27-31.

0.04 MBGNWT Request to Review Tlicho Gov. TK Study

This is a letter from the Government of the Northwest Territories regarding the Tlicho Goverment Traditional Knowledge Study submission.

0.4 MBIR to GNWT and NPMO re TG consultation - revised due date

This is a letter from the Review Board to GNWT and NPMO that revises the due date for the submission of Tlicho Goverment consultation information to October 15, 2012.

2 MBFortune Minerals NICO Hearing Behchoko Transcript August 30, 2012

This is the transcript for the NICO hearing held in Behchoko on August 30, 2012.

2 MBFortune Minerals NICO Hearing Behchoko Transcript August 31, 2012

This is the transcript for the NICO hearing held in Behchoko on August 31, 2012.

2 MBFortune Minerals NICO Hearing Whati Transcript August 27, 2012

This is the transcript for the NICO hearing held in Whati on August 27, 2012.

2 MBFortune Minerals NICO Hearing Yellowknife Transcript August 29, 2012

This is the transcript for the NICO hearing held in Yellowknife on August 29, 2012.

0.3 MBRequest to parties re Traditional Knowledge Study

This is a letter tio parties asking if they wish access to the confidential portions of the Traditional Knowledge Study to be submitted to the Review Board September 15.

0.4 MBUpdated Hearing Directive

This is an updated Hearing Directive that confirms 2 additional hearing dates on October 10-11 and provides dates for final written submissions and closure of the public revord.

0.8 MBIndependent Environmental Oversight report

This is the Independent Environmental Oversight report dated February 2011 that the Review Board committed to place on the public registry during the NICO heairngs August 31, 2012.

0.1 MBConstructed Wetland Treatment Systems - hearing commitment

This is a hearing follow-up commitment submission from the Aug 29 hearing date from Contango Strategies Ltd. on behalf of Fortune Minerals that provides additional information on constructed wetlands treatment systems.

0.9 MBIn-Pit Treatment References - Hearing follow-up task

This is a report titled "Evalutation of the Effectiveness of Biological Treatment of Mine Waters, MPERG 2010-4" provided by Fortune Minerals in response to a request from WLWB during the hearings for references to in-pit treatment of ope pit lakes.

0.7 MBGNWT - Fortune Meeting Minutes - August 28 2012

This is a record of meeting minutes between the Government of the Northwest Territories and Fortune Minerals Limited - August 28, 2012.

0.6 MBNRCan - Fortune July 26 meeting report

This is a meeting report between NRCan and Fortune Minerals Limited on July 26 re: recommedations from NRCan's technical report.

0.2 MBNRCan presentation - NICO hydrogeology and geotech

This is the NRCan presentation for the NICO hearings - hydrogeology and geotech.

0.1 MBNRCan presentation for NICO hearing - access road

This is the presentation from NRCan for the NICO heairngs - access road.

0.3 MBResponse letter from TG to MVRB re MVRMA requirements

This is a letter from the Tlicho Government to the Review Board regarding section 127.1 of the MVRMA in response to a letter from the Review Board dated July 31, 2012.

8 MBResponses to NRCan Technical Recommendations

This is a document submitted by Fortune Minerals Limited in response to NRCan techncial report recommendations.

0.5 MBTG Access Road Presentation

This is the Tlicho Government presentation for the NICO hearing - Access Road.

1 MBTG Caribou Presentation

This is the presentation from the Tlicho Goverment for the NICO hearings - caribou

0.7 MBTG Closure Presentation

Thgis is the presentation from the Tlicho Government for the NICO hearings - closure

0.7 MBTG Socio-Economic presentation

This is the Tlicho Government NICO hearings presentation - Socio-economic

2 MBTG traditional knowledge presentation

This is the Tlicho Government presentation for the NICO hearings - traditional knowledge

1 MBTG Water Quality presentation

This is the Tlicho Government presentation for the NICO hearings - water quality

0.1 MBFortune presentation - Air Quality

This is the Fortune Minerals Limited presentation for the NICO hearings - Air Quality

2 MBFortune presentation - Caribou

This is the Fortune Minerals Limited presentation for the NICO hearings - Caribou

1 MBFortune presentation - Closure and Reclamation

This is the Fortune Minerals Limited presentation for the NICO hearings - Closure and Reclamation.

2 MBFortune presentation - Constructed Wetlands

This is the Fortune Minerals Limited presentation for the NICO hearings - Constructed Wetland Treatment System.

2 MBFortune presentation - Nico Project Access Road

This is the Fortune Minerals Limited presentation for the NICO hearings - NICO Project Access Road.

2 MBFortune presentation - Project Description

This is the Fortune Mienrals presentation for the NICO hearings - Project Description.

4 MBFortune presentation - Socio-Economics

This is the Fortune Minerals presentation for the NICO hearings - Socio-Economics.

0.1 MBFortune presentation - Wildlife Effects Monitoring Program

This is the Fortune Minerals Limited presentation for the NICO hearings - Wildlife Effects Monitoring Program.

0.1 MBFortune presentation - WQ Conceptual Model Closure

This is the Fortune Minerals Limited presentation for the NICO hearings - Water quality conceptual model closure.

0.5 MBFortune presentation - WQ Operations

This is the Fortune Minerals Limited presentation for the NICO heairngs - water quality operations.

0.2 MBAANDC presentation for NICO hearing - Closure and Rec

This is the AANDC presentation for Closure and Reclamation, NICO hearing August 30 in Behchoko.

0.2 MBAANDC presentation for NICO hearing - Water Quality

This is the AANDC presentation for water quality, NICO public hearing, August 29 in Yellowknife.

0.3 MBDFO presentation for NICO hearing - water and fish

This is the Fisheries and Oceans Canada presentation for the NICO hearings - water and fish.

0.06 MBDFO presentation for NICO hearings - Road crossings

This is the presentation from Fisheries and Ocenas Canada for the NICO hearings - road crossings.

1 MBEC presentation for NICO hearings

This is the Environment Canada presentation for the NICO hearings.

0.1 MBGNWT presentation for NICO hearings - Air Quality

This is the Government of the Northwest Territories presentation for the NICO hearings - Air Quality.

0.1 MBGNWT presentation for NICO hearings - Wildlife

This is the Government of the Northwest Territories wildlife presentation.

0.3 MBGNWT presentation for NICO Hearings- Socio economic

This is the Government of the Northwest Territories presentation for the NICO hearings - Socio economic.

0.08 MBNSMA letter to Fortune Minerals re IBA

This is a letter from the North Slave Metis Alliance to Fortune Minerals re: Impact Benefit Agreement.

0.4 MBNSMA presentation for NICO hearings

This is the North Slave Metis Alliance presentation for the NICO hearings.

0.5 MBTC presentation for the NICO hearings

This is the presentation from Transport Canada for the August 31 hearing in Behchoko.

0.3 MBYKDFN presentation for NICO hearings

This is the Yellowknives Dene First Nation presentation for the NICO hearings.

0.1 MBFortune response cover letter to July 24th MVRB letter

This is the cover letter from Fortune Minerals Limited regarding the respoinse to a request for closure scenario analysis.

8 MBFortune response to MVRB July 24th closure scenario letter

This is a document submitted by Fortune Minerals Limited re: response to a request for closure scenario analysis from the Review Board in its July 24, 2012 letter.

1 MBAANDC Response to MVEIRB - Perpetual Treatment Post-Closure

This is a response from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development to the Review Board's letter of July 25 regarding perpetual treatment post-closure.

0.1 MBEA0809-004 Notice of Rescheduled Public Hearing

This is the Notice of the Rescheduled Public Hearing that will appear in printed media.

0.3 MBGNWT letter to Review Board re Tlicho Road Route

This is a letter from the GNWT to the Review Board regarding clarification on the Tlicho Road Route and the Tlicho Roads Steering Committee.

2 MBGNWT-Fortune Minerals Meeting Minutes

This document contains minutes for a meeting between GNWT and Fortune Minerals on June 20, 2012.

1 MBNSMA technical report

This is the technical report submitted by the North Slave Metis Alliance. It is submitted more than one month past the due date.

0.4 MBHearing Directive - post-hearing process steps and due dates

This is a Hearing Directive prepared by the Review Board that describes process steps and due dates from the end of the public hearings to the closure of the public record.

0.4 MBIR to GNWT on Tlicho Government consultation

This is an information request from the Review Board to the Government of the Northwest Territories requesting its consultation record with the Tlicho Government.

0.5 MBPublic Hearing Procedures - Presentations due Aug 22

This Note to File is a follow-up to the pre-hearing conference that outlines agreed upon hearing procedures, response to funding requests, and requests submission of hearing presentations by August 22.

0.1 MBRevised Agenda for Publc Hearings Aug 27-31

This is the revised agenda for the pulbic hearings for the NICO Project August 27-31, 2012.

0.4 MBIR to NPMO on Tlicho Government consultation

This is an information request from the Review Board to the Northern Projects Management Office requesting its consultation record with the Tlicho Government.

0.4 MBLetter to GNWT Re: Access Roads

Letter requesting clarification on GNWT position regarding the Tlicho Road Route and NICO Project Access Road

0.6 MBLetter to Tlicho Government regarding MVRMA requirements

This is a letter from the Mackenzie Valley Review Board to the Tlicho Government regarding Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act requirements.

0.4 MBLetter from TG to MVRB after pre-hearing conference

This is a letter from the Tlicho Government to the Review Board submitted after the pre-hearing conference.

0.4 MBLetter to AANDC on perpetual treatment post-closure

This is a letter from the Review Board to Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development requesting a response to questions regarding perpetual treatment post-closure and security.

0.4 MBLetter to Fortune regarding closure scenario analysis

This is a letter from the Review Board that requests Fortune Minerals provide a response to questions regarding closure scenarios by August 20, 2012.

1 MBTlicho Government brochure on hearings

The attached brochure was prepared by the Tlicho Goverment and was released at the Tlicho Assembly. Tlicho Government requested that it be placed on the public registry.

0.5 MBNICO pre-hearing conference re-scheduled to July 30

This is a letter from the Review Board notifying parties that the pre-hearing conference is re-scheduled for July 30, 2012.

0.4 MBNICO Project Hearings re-scheduled to August 27-31

This Note to File advises parties that the NICO hearings have been re-scheduled to August 27-31, 2012.

0.2 MBLetter from Tlicho Government to MVEIRB re hearing dates

This is a letter from the Tlicho Government to the Review Board regarding hearing dates.

0.1 MBFortune Minerals Limited Response to Postponment of Public Hearings

This is a letter from Fortune Minerals Limited in response to notice of postponment of the public hearings for the NICO Project.

0.3 MBNICO Project public hearings postponed

This is a Note to File from the Review Board advising parties that the NICO Project public hearings are postponed.

0.4 MBTlicho Government letter to Review Board regarding hearing dates

This is a letter from the Tlicho Government to the Review Board regarding hearing dates and locations.

0.02 MBCover letter - updated commitments table and response to Techncial Reports

This is the cover letter submitted by Fortune Minerals for the updated commitments table and responses to Techncial Reports.

0.2 MBResponses to parties' Technical Reports

This is a document submitted be Fortune Minerals that provides responses to recommendations made by parties in their Technical Reports.

0.3 MBUpdate of receiving water quality and source loading predictions

This is a letter and technical memorandum from Fortune Minerals regarding an Update of Receiving Water Quality and Source Loading Predictions for the Operations Period with Revised Winter Dust Emission Assumptions.

0.9 MBUpdated Commitments Table

This is an unpdated list of commitments submitted by Fortune Minerals Limited.

0.1 MBFortune Minerals announces FEED Study and new mineral reserves

This is a news release submitted by Fortune Minerals Limited that announces a FEED Study and new mineral reserves.

0.2 MBNICO Public Hearings - updated draft agenda

This is an updated draft agenda for the NICO Project hearings. The community hearing in Whati has been changed to August 3. The other dates and locations remain the same.

0.4 MBNote to File - draft hearing agenda and presentations

This is a Note to File from the Review Board that presents a draft agenda for the public hearings and gives a presentation due date of July 19.

1 MBNRCan Technical Report

This is the Technical Report from Natural Resources Canada.

0.5 MBTlicho Government Technical Report Risk Assessment

This is the Tlicho Government Technical Report - Risk Assessment.

1 MBGNWT and Fortune Socio-Ec Meeting Report

This is a Socio-economic meeting report between the GNWT and Fortune Minerals, May 17, 2012 and is submitted by the GNWT

3 MBGNWT Technical Report

This is the technical report from the Government of the Northwest Territories.

0.5 MBPre-Hearing Conference notification - July 13

This is a letter from the Review Board that invites parties to attend a pre-hearing conference on July 13.

0.4 MBRequest for updated commitments table and response to technical reports

This is a letter from the Review Board that requires Fortune Minerals to provide an updated commitments table a response document to the technical reports by July 6.

0.3 MBTG Letter to MVEIRB re technical reports

This is a letter from Tlicho Government regarding technical report submissions.

0.04 MBTG Technical Report Re Fortune SSWQO

This document is part of the Technical Report submission from Tlicho Government.

0.1 MB2007 UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The Declaration sets out the individual and collective rights of indigenous peoples, as well as their rights to culture, identity, language, employment, health, education and other issues. It has been submitted as an attachment to the NSMA technical report.

0.7 MBAppendix E - Human Rights Assessment of Goldcorp's Marlin Mine

This documnet provides a table of International Standards related to Human Rights at the Marlin Mine. It has been submitted as an attachment to the NSMA technical report.

2 MBNSMA Can't Live Without Work - 2001

North Slave Metis Alliance Environmental, Social, Economic and Cultural Concerns: A Companion to the Comprehensive Study Report on the Diavik Diamonds Project. This has been submitted as an attachment to the NSMA technical report.

0.5 MBNSMA DCAB Toolkit Survey Report - 2005

Perceptiions of the North Slave Mtis Regarding the Socio-Economic Effects of Diamond Mining. This has been submitted as an attachment to the NSMA technical report.

0.1 MBNSMA Socio-economic Baseline Report

This document provides a summary of North Slave Metis socio-economic data between 1996 and 2005-2006. It has been submitted as an attachment to the NSMA technical report.

0.1 MBNSMA Technical Report Cover Page

Technical Report cover page, attachments to follow.

0.4 MBWhat is Well-Being?

Government of Canada Horizons Policy Brief discussing the definition of 'Well-Being". Submitted as an attachment to the NSMA technical report.

0.5 MBYKDFN Technical Report

This is the Technical Report from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.

0.6 MBAANDC Technical Report

This is the Technical Report from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.

0.2 MBDFO Technical Report

This is the Technical Report from Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

1 MBEnvironment Canada Technical Report

This is the Technical Report from Environment Canada.

0.1 MBFortune Minerals Limited Response to TK study letter

This is a letter from Fortune Minerals Limited in response to the Tlicho Government letter concerning the Fortune traditional knowledge study.

0.5 MBReview Board to Tlicho Government re information from TK study

This is a letter from the Review Board to the Tlicho Government requesting a preliminary report of traditional knowledge study findings.

0.1 MBRevised SSWQOs - final tech memo

This is a technical memorandum on revised site specific water quality objectives submitted by Fortune Minerals Limited.

0.9 MBTlicho Government Technical Report NICO Project Economics Update 2012

This is the Tlicho Government Technical Report - NICO Project Economic Update submitted by Tlicho Government.

0.6 MBTlicho Government Technical Report Whati Transportation Summary

This is the Technical Report - Whati Transportation Summary from Tlicho Government..

2 MBTransport Canada Technical Report

This is the Technical Report from Transport Canada.

0.4 MBHearing dates July 27-Aug 2 & technical report due date June 15

This letter from the Review Board advises parties that public hearings for the NICO Project will take place from July 27-Aug 2, 2012 and that technical reports are due from parties on June 15.

0.2 MBPublic notice - NICO Project hearings

This is a Public Notice advising parties and the public that hearings for the NICO Project will take place from July 27- Aug 2, 2012.

0.3 MBTG letter regarding hearings

This is a letter from the TLicho Government to the Review Board regarding the public hearings.

0.5 MBTlicho Government Insufficiency Technical Report

This document is submitted by the Tlicho Government and is titled "Insufficiency Report: Fortune Mineral's Traditional Knowledge Study, Tlicho Government Technical Report on the NICO Project - EA0809-004 (2009).

0.2 MBAANDC comments on hearing dates

This is a letter from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada regarding public hearing timing.

0.2 MBNSMA comments on public hearing dates

This is a letter from the North Slave Metis Alliance regarding public hearing dates and venue.

0.08 MBFortune Minerals Limited public hearing dates letter

This is a letter from Fortune Minerals Limited in response to the Tlicho Government request to delay public hearings for the NICO Project.

0.09 MBFortune Minerals responses to Informal 2nd IRs from AANDC

This document is submitted by Fortune Minerals and contains responses to informal second round information requests from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.

0.3 MBHearing dates - parties asked to comment on TG letter

This Note to File asks parties to submit their views on the Tlicho Government recommendation to reschedule the public hearings from the week of July 30-Aug 3 to October 2012.

1 MBNICO meeting Minutes AANDC Fortune April 18 2012

This is a meeting report between Fortune Minerals, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada and Tlicho Government held April 18, 2012.

0.05 MBTlicho Government letter to MVRB regarding public hearing

This is a letter from the Tlicho Goverment to the Review Board regarding timing of the public hearing.

0.6 MBNICO Project DAR Plain language summary in Tlicho language

This is the plain language summary of the Developer's Assessment Report for the NICO Project in the Tlicho language. It is the written form of the audio file of the DAR in the Tlicho language placed on the public registry September 23, 2011.

6 MBBoreal Caribou in Wek'eezhii Final Report May 2012

This document is titled "Boreal Caribou Habitat and Habitat Use in Wek'eezhii" and is submitted by the Wek'eezhii Renewable Resources Board in response to a Review Board information request.

0.3 MBTechnical report deadline - June 15, 2012

This Note to File from the Review Board provides instructions for the preparation of technical reports and a deadline of June 15.

0.1 MBAANDC response to YKDFN IR 2.5

This is a response from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada to Yellowknives Dene First Nation information request 2.5.

0.2 MBCover letter for IR2 responses from Fortune Minerals

This is the cover letter for the second reound information request responses document submitted by Fortune Minerals Limted.

0.1 MBGNWT Response to YKDFN Round 2 IR re CE

This letter is a Government of the Northwest Territories response to Yellowknives Dene First Nation second round information request 2.5 regarding cumulative effects monitoring.

3 MBResponses to second round IRs from Fortune Minerals

This is a document submitted by Fortune Minerals Limted that contains responses to second round information requests.

0.03 MBAANDC response to YKDFN IR 3.1

This is a letter from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada in response to Yellowknives Dene First Nation information request 3.1 regarding a security bond.

1 MBBench Scale Passive Wetland Testing Results

This is a document submitted by Fortune Minerals Limited regarding bench scale passive wetland testing results.

0.5 MBGNWT information requests - round 2

This document contains second round information requests from the Government of the Northwest Territories.

2 MBMeeting Report - YKDFN and Fortune Feb 7, 2012

This is a report of a meeting between Golder Associates (representing Fortune Minerals Limited) and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation that took ploace on Feb 7, 2012.

2 MBEC information requests - round 2

This document contains second round information requests from Environment Canada.

2 MBHuman Health Risk Assessment

This is a document titled "Human Health Risk Assessment" sublitted by Fortune Minerals Limited.

0.1 MBHuman Health Risk Assessment cover letter

This is the cover letter for the Human Health Risk Assessment submitted by Fortune Minerals Limited.

0.1 MBNSMA information requets - round 2

This document contains second round information requests from the North Slave Metis Alliance.

0.4 MBTlicho Government information requests - round 2

This document contains second round information requests from the Tlicho Government.

0.3 MBYKDFN information requests - round 2

This document contains second round information requests from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.

0.02 MBAANDC meeting with Fortune Minerals, April 18, 2012

This is a letter from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development regarding an April 18, 2012 meeting with Fortune Minerals.

0.3 MBNote to File - 2nd round information requests

This Note to File reminds parties that focused information requests are due April 20, 2012.

1 MBAquatic Risk Assessment

This is a document submittted by Fortune Minerals Limited titled "Aquatic Risk Assessment".

0.1 MBDisturbance to caribou from future development

This document submitted by Fortune Minerals Limited is an informal undertaking that discusses disturbance to Bathurst caribou from future development at multiple spatial scales.

0.1 MBReverse osmosis treatment - risk assessment update

This is a document submitted by Fortune Minerals Limited titled "Incorporation of water quality predictions for reverse osmosis water treatment option into human health and ecological risk assessments".

0.2 MBUpdate on receiving water quality predictions

This document submitted by Fortune Minerals Limited is an update of receiving water quality predictions for the operations period with revised effluent treatment facility discharge quality.

2 MBProposed Bridge, Marian River Crossing

This is a document titled "Nico Mine Access - Proposed Bridge Marian River Crossing".

0.3 MB2012 Supplementary Baseline Plankton Study Plan

This note to file offers parties the opportunity to comment to Fortune Minerals on its Supplementary Baseline Plankton Study Plan.

0.4 MBInformation request to WRRB on woodland caribou

This is a letter from the Review Board to the Wekeezhii Renewable Resources Board requesting information on woodland caribou.

0.4 MBSecond Round IR Notification

This is a letter notifying parties that the Board will invite a second round of Information Requests for the NICO Project EA.

0.1 MBNICO Project Process Concerns

This is a letter for the officer in charge of environmental hearings regarding the NICO Project. It identifies some concerns about process delays in the EA.

0.09 MBFortune and NRCan Side Meeting Memo

Summary of the discussions that took place on Feb 8, 2012 between Golder (representing Fortune Minerals Limited) and NRCan regarding groundwater TDS and borehole overlay maps.

0.2 MBAANDC letter re: water treatment, request for IR round 2

This letter from AANDC describes questions regarding water treatment changes, and asks for a second round of information requests.

0.1 MBFortune Clarification for Undertaking 1 and 14 - ETF and NO2

This document is Fortune Minerals Ltd's clarification of Undertakings No. 1 and 14. It explains that full water quality modelling for the RO ETF will be available by April 13, 2012 and clarifies the NO2 emission issue.

0.05 MBNotice of Discontinuance of Appeal

This is a Notice of Discontinuance of Appeal in Tlicho Government and Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board dated February 29, 2012.

3 MBFortune Clarification for Undertaking 4 - Woodland Caribou Disturbance

This document is Fortune Minerals Ltd's response to a Feb 24th clarification request regarding Undertaking No. 4. It provides a percentage of the potential woodland caribou habitat disturbance as a result of the NICO Project + a 500 m buffer.

0.3 MBTlicho letter requesting second IR round

This letter from the Tli Cho Government describes issues requirng further dialogue, and requests a second round of information requests.

0.3 MBUndertaking Clarification Request

This document outlines a Review Board request to Fortune Minerals Ltd. to provide some clarification and additional information on several undertaking components.

0.1 MBYKDFN Secuity Concerns

An e-mail from the YKDFN expressing their concerns about security. The YKDFN request an example of a mine closure situation in which bonds or securities held by a third-party covered future closure and reclamation costs.

0.1 MBFortune Response to Undertaking 1 - Effluent Treatment Facility Information

This document is Fortune Minerals Ltd's response to Undertaking No. 1 from the February 7-9, 2012 Technical Meetings. It provides some detail on the proposed reverse osmosis elluent treatment system including treatment efficiency and residuals.

0.05 MBFortune Response to Undertaking 12 - Metal Prices and NICO Project Viability

This document is Fortune Minerals Ltd.'s response to Undertaking No. 12 from the February 7-9, 2012 Technical Meetings. It provides an analysis of the value of ore and the price points where mining at the NICO Project may no longer be profitable.

0.7 MBFortune Response to Undertaking 14 - Predicted NO2 Values

This document is Fortune Minerals Ltd's response to Undertaking No. 14 from the February 7-9, 2012 Technical Meetings. It provides a short review of the maximum predicted annual ground-level concentrations of NO2 for the Regional Study Area.

0.3 MBGNWT Response to Undertaking 10 - Northern Aboriginal Engagement

This document is the GNWT's response to Undertaking No. 10 from the February 7-9, 2012 Technical Meetings. It provides a summary of Socio-Economic Agreement data regarding Northern Aboriginal engagement in the NWT mining workforce.

0.09 MBFortune Response to Undertaking 11 - All-Season Road Case Studies

This document is Fortune Minerals Ltd's response to Undertaking No. 11 from the February 7-9, 2012 Technical Meetings. It provides a short review of the case studies and impacts on communities that have gone from seasonal to all-season access.

0.09 MBFortune Response to Undertaking 3 - Sigificance of Effects on Caribou

This document is Fortune Minerals Ltd's response to Undertaking No. 3 from the February 7-9, 2012 Technical Meetings. It provides an assessment of the magnitude and significance of NICO Project effects on Bathurst caribou abundance and distribution

0.03 MBFortune Response to Undertaking 5 - Impacts on Upland Bird Species At Risk

This document is Fortune Minerals Ltd's response to Undertaking No. 5 from the February 7-9, 2012 Technical Meetings. It provides a more detailed assessment of the potential direct and indirect impacts on upland breading birds and their habitat.

0.03 MBFortune Response to Undertaking 6 - CDF Covers

This document is Fortune Minerals Ltd's response to Undertaking No. 6 from the February 7-9, 2012 Technical Meetings. It provides a summary of the nature of covers proposed for 7 of 8 example CDFs referenced during the Technical Meetings.

0.1 MBFortune Response to Undertaking 7 - Rationale for All-Season Road

This document is Fortune Minerals Ltd's response to Undertaking No. 7 from the February 7-9, 2012 Technical Meetings. It provides the technical and economic factors considered in determining the need for an all-season road (NPAR).

0.08 MBFortune Response to Undertaking 9 - In-Migration Case Studies

This document is Fortune Minerals Ltd's response to Undertaking No. 9 from the February 7-9, 2012 Technical Meetings. It provides a list of references for the case studies it used to estimate the in-migration levels into smaller communities (Whati).

0.07 MBFortune Response to Additional Information Requests from NRCan

This document is a written record of January 26, 2012 discussions between Golder Associates Ltd. and NRCan providing more information and clarification in response to NRCan Information Requests.

0.08 MBFortune Response to Undertaking 13 - Loss of Use TK Study

This document is Fortune Minerals Ltd's response to Undertaking No. 13 from the February 7-9, 2012 Technical Meetings. It provides a short review of the traditional knowledge methodology used for the DAR and a short summary of concerns and avoidance.

3 MBFortune Response to Undertaking 4 - Woodland Caribou Disturbance

This document is Fortune Minerals Ltd's response to Undertaking No. 4 from the February 7-9, 2012 Technical Meetings. It provides a calculation of the potential woodland caribou habitat disturbance as a result of the NICO Project + a 500 m buffer.

0.06 MBFortune Response to Undertaking 8 - Range of Shift Rotations

This document is Fortune Minerals Ltd's response to Undertaking No. 8 from the February 7-9, 2012 Technical Meetings. It identifies the range of shift rotations, including the pros and cons of each, possible for the NICO Project.

0.2 MBGNWT and Fortune Minerals Socio-Economic Meeting Minutes Feb. 8, 2012

This document provides a report of a February 8,2012 meeting between the GNWT and Fortune Minerals to discuss previous information requests regarding socio-economic issues and concerns.

0.2 MBUndertakings & Commitments from Technical Meetings Feb 7-9, 2012

This is a letter outlining the undertakings and commitments from the Feb 7-9, 2012 Fortune Minerals NICO Project Technical meetings at Tree of Peace.

0.3 MBChange in NICO Project contact

This note to file advises parties that Shannon Hayden will be the Review Board lead contact on the NICO Project until March 12.

0.06 MBLinking EA to Env Regulation Through Adaptive Management

This is a publication from Learned Discourses titled, Linking Environmental Assessment to Environmental Regulation Through Adaptive Management. It was submitted by the Wek'eezhii Land and Water Board during the Technical Meetings.

0.05 MBMSDS for Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol

This is the Material Satefy Data Sheet for Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol.

0.07 MBMSDS for Potassium Amyl Xanthate

This is the Material Safety Data Sheet for Potassium Amyl Xanthate.

0.09 MBFortune Response to Undertaking 2 - Toxicological Data for Flocculants

This document is Fortune Minerals Ltd's response to Undertaking No. 2 from the February 7-9, 2012 Technical Meetings. It references MSDS sheets posted on Feb 10, 2012 and provides a short description of their use & fate in the thickening process.

0.7 MBNICO Project Technical Meeting Sign-in Sheets

These are the Environmental Assessment Technical Session sign-in sheets for the Fortune Minerals Ltd. NICO Project technical meetings held in Yellowknife, NT at the Tree of Peace from February 7-9, 2012.

2 MBTranscripts: Technical meeting, Feb 9, 2012

Transcripts from the NICO Project technical meeting on day 3, Febraury 9, 2012.

5 MBCo-disposal Case Histories

This is a document submitted by Fortune Minerals titled Co-disposal practices in mine waste management.

2 MBTranscripts: Technical meeting, Feb 8, 2012

Transcripts from the NICO Project technical meeting, Day 2 on Febrary 8, 2012.

10 MBFortune Minerals NICO Technical Meetings Presentation

Power Point Description of the NICO Project (and changes) presented at the Technical Sessions February 7-9, 2012

2 MBTranscripts: Technical meeting - Feb 7, 2012

Transcripts from the NICO Project technical session, Day 1 on February 7, 2012.

0.7 MBResponse to DFO Additional Information Requests

This letter is submitted by Fortune Minerals Limited and provides responses to addtional information requests from Fisheries and Oceans Canada based on a conference call between Fortune and DFO.

0.5 MBTechnical Meeting Agenda Feb 7-9, 2012

This is the Technical Meeting Agenda. Note that the Technical Meeting dates have been changed to February 7-9, 2012.

0.2 MBAANDC response to YKDFN information request 1.3

This is the response from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada to information request 1.3 submitted by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.

9 MBInformation Request Responses - Fortune Minerals

This document is titled Information Request Responses and is submitted by Fortune Minerals Limited.

0.05 MBIR Responses AANDC_14-Attachment A

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

0.6 MBIR Responses cover letter - Fortune Minerals

This is the cover letter for the Information Request Responses submitted by Fortune Minerals Ltd.

0.3 MBIR Responses DFO_5-Attachment A

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

1 MBIR Responses EC_11-Attachment A

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

0.9 MBIR Responses EC_3-Attachment A

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

0.2 MBIR Responses NRCan_1-11-Attachment A

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

0.8 MBIR Responses NRCan_1-11-Attachment B

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

11 MBIR Responses NRCan_1-4 Attachment A

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

7 MBIR Responses NRCan_1-4-Attachment B

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

2 MBIR Responses NRCan_1-5-Attachment A

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

0.5 MBIR Responses NRCan_1-7-Attachment A

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

3 MBIR Responses NRCan_1-9-Attachment A

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

2 MBIR Responses NRCan_1-9-Attachment B

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

0.6 MBIR Responses NRCan_1-9-Attachment C

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

0.6 MBIR Responses NRCan_1-9-Attachment D

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

7 MBIR Responses TC_1-Attachment A

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

2 MBIR Responses TC_2-Attachment B

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

0.03 MBIR Responses TG 14 Attachment A socio-economic

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

0.3 MBIR ResponsesTG_1-Attachment A

This is an attachment to the Fortune Minerals Limited Information Request Response document.

0.2 MBTechnical Meeting dates confirmed for Jan 17-19, 2012

This document confirms the dates of Jan 17-19, 2012 for Technical Meetings and asks parties to assist in preparing the agenda.

0.2 MBTechnical meetings - tentative dates Jan 17-19, 2012

Technical meeting dates for the NICO Project are tentatively scheduled for January 17-19, 2012 in Yellowknife.

0.09 MBGNWT response to Tlicho Government IR 32

This is the response from the Government of the Northwest Territories to the Tlicho Government Information Request 32.

0.09 MBDFO response to Tlicho Government IR 33

This is the response from Fisheries and Oceans Canada to the Tlicho Government Information Request 33.

0.2 MBInformation Requests from Tlicho Government to DFO and GNWT

This Note to File asks DFO and the GNWT to respond to information requests from the Tlicho Government. The information requests are attached.

0.7 MBTlicho Government Information Requests

This document contains information requests from the Tlicho Government.

1 MBCWS Tech Report 433 - NWT Waterfowl Populations

This document entitled "Geographic Distribution and Changes in Population Densities of Waterfowl in the Northwest Territories, Canada 1976-2003" is submitted with information requests from Environment Canada.

3 MBEnvironment Canada Information Requests

This document contains information requests from Environment Canada.

0.1 MBNSMA Information Requests

This document contains information requests from North Slave Metis Alliance.

0.2 MBReview Board Information Requests

This document contains information requests from the Mackenzie Valley Review Board.

0.5 MBAANDC Information Requests

This document contains information requests from Aboroginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.

0.02 MBDFO Information Requests

This document contains information requests from Fisheries and Ocenas Canada.

0.2 MBDFO IR cover letter

This is the cover letter for the Fisheries and Oceans Canada information requests.

0.1 MBGNWT Information Requests

This document contains information requessts from Government of the Northwest Territories.

0.1 MBNote to File - Responses to IRs

This is a note to file from the Review Board that asks Fortune Minerals Limted to respond to the information requests submitted by parties.

0.9 MBNRCan Information Requests

This document contains information requests from Natural Resources Canada.

0.9 MBTransport Canada information requests

This document contains information reequests from Transport Canada.

0.07 MBYKDFN Information Requests

This document contains information requests from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.

0.5 MBDAR Update Letter - Sept 30 2011

This is a Update Letter to the Developer's Assesment Report for the NICO Project submitted by Fortune Minerals Limited to the Review Board.

2 MBLou Lake Bathymetry 29 Sept 11

This letter regarding Lou Lake Bathymetry is placed on the registry at the request of Fortune Minerals.

0.007 MBAudio file - Tlicho plain language summary of the DAR

This is a placehoilder for the audio file of the plain language summary of the Developer's Assessment Report in the Tlicho language. A cd of the audio file can be obtained at the Review Board office.

0.1 MBInformation Requests reminder - due October 7

This is a Note to File reminding parties that the deadline to submit information requests is October 7.

0.5 MBUpdated party status list

This is an updated list of organizations with party status in the NICO Project environmental assessment.

0.5 MBParty status granted

This is a letter from the Review Board that grants party status for the NICO Project environmental assessment.

0.8 MBParty status and information request instructions

This is a letter from the Review Board that provides instructions on party status applications and information requests along with respective deadlines.

0.04 MBDAR conformity determination

This is a letter from the Review Board to Fortune Minerals Limted stating that the DAR is in conformity with the Terms of Reference.

0.3 MBWork Plan updated July 15, 2011

This is the updated Work Plan dated July 15, 2011.

0.06 MBAppeal in Tlicho Government and MVEIRB

This is a Notice of Appeal in Tlicho Government and Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board dated June 30, 2011.

0.2 MBNote to File on conformity check

This Note to File states that an updated Work Plan will be prepared once the conformity check of the Developer's Assessment is completed.

3 MBReasons for Judgement in Tlicho Government and MVEIRB

This document is the Supreme Court of the NWT Reasons for Judgement in the Judicial Review of Tlicho Government and Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board dated June 2, 2011.

0.2 MBDAR available on public registry and hard copy

The Developer's Assessment Report for the NICO Project has been uploaded to the public registry and is available in hard copy and cd from the Review Board office.

0.8 MB00_Plain Language Executive Summary English

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

3 MB01_Introduction

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

0.2 MB02_Alternatives

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

6 MB03_Project Description

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

0.3 MB04_Engagement

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

9 MB05_Traditional Knowledge

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

0.4 MB06_Assessment Approach

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

10 MB07_KLOI WQ

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

6 MB08_KLOI Caribou

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

10 MB09_KLOI Closure and Reclamation

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

6 MB10_SON Air Quality

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

6 MB11_SON Water Quantity

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

4 MB12_SON Fish and Aquatic Habitat

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

5 MB13_SON Terrain and Soils

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

8 MB14_SON Vegetation

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

7 MB15_SON Wildlife

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

4 MB16_SON Human Environment

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

1 MB17_SON Accidents and Malfunctions

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

0.3 MB18_Biophysical Monitoring Plans

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

9 MB19_Effects of the Environment on Development

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

0.1 MB20_Summary and Conclusions

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

0.08 MBAbbreviation and Acronym List

Developer's Assessment Report - Sections

7 MBAnnex A_NICO_GEOCHEMISTRY Baseline

Developer's Assessment Report - Annexes (baseline)

8 MBAnnex B_NICO_TLU Baseline

Developer's Assessment Report - Annexes (baseline)

7 MBAnnex C_NICO_AQUATICS Baseline

Developer's Assessment Report - Annexes (baseline)

8 MBAnnex D_NICO_WILDLIFE Baseline

Developer's Assessment Report - Annexes (baseline)

2 MBAnnex E_NICO_NOISE Baseline

Developer's Assessment Report - Annexes (baseline)

2 MBAnnex F_NICO_AIR Baseline

Developer's Assessment Report - Annexes (baseline)

9 MBAnnex G_NICO_HYDROLOGY Baseline

Developer's Assessment Report - Annexes (baseline)

8 MBAnnex H_NICO_SOILS Baseline

Developer's Assessment Report - Annexes (baseline)

0.8 MBAnnex I_NICO_CHEMISTRY Baseline

Developer's Assessment Report - Annexes (baseline)

9 MBAnnex J_NICO_VEGETATION Baseline

Developer's Assessment Report - Annexes (baseline)

4 MBAnnex K_NICO_Socio-economic Baseline

Developer's Assessment Report - Annexes (baseline)

4 MBAnnex L_NICO_NTLU Baseline

Developer's Assessment Report - Annexes (baseline)

7 MBAnnex M_NICO_HRIA Report

Developer's Assessment Report - Annexes (baseline)

0.05 MBAppendices TOC

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.2 MBAppendix_01.III_Commitments

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.2 MBAppendix_01.II_Concordance Table

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.06 MBAppendix_01.IV_Permit History

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.5 MBAppendix_01.I_Final Terms of Reference

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

4 MBAppendix_03.III_Water Management Plan

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

3 MBAppendix_03.II_CDF Management Plan

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

1 MBAppendix_03.IV_Waste Management Plan

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

6 MBAppendix_03.I_Mine Rock Management Plan

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.1 MBAppendix_03.VI_Emergency Response Plan

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.2 MBAppendix_03.V_Hazardous Substances Management Plan

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.2 MBAppendix_04.III_Government_Regulatory Consultation

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.1 MBAppendix_04.II_List of Efforts to Engage NSMA

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.2 MBAppendix_04.I_List of Efforts to Engage Tlicho

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

6 MBAppendix_07.III_Groundwater Quality

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

9 MBAppendix_07.II_Site Water Quality Predictions

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.2 MBAppendix_07.IV_Peanut Lake Diffuser Design

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

8 MBAppendix_07.I_Modelling Methods

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.2 MBAppendix_07.VII_SSWQO

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.4 MBAppendix_07.VI_Flooded Open Pit Hydrodynamic Model

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

6 MBAppendix_07.V_Water Quality Modelling Results

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

6 MBAppendix_08.III_Noise Assessment

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

5 MBAppendix_08.II_Caribou RSF

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.04 MBAppendix_08.I_Absolute Values

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.9 MBAppendix_10.III_Summary Results of Air Modelling

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.6 MBAppendix_10.II_Regional Air Emissions Sources

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

2 MBAppendix_10.I_Dispersion Modelling Approach

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

4 MBAppendix_11.III_Effects on Surface Water Quantity

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.2 MBAppendix_11.II_Effects of Freshwater Extraction

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.1 MBAppendix_11.IV_Flooded Open Pit Filling Scenario

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

6 MBAppendix_11.I_Groundwater Modelling

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.04 MBAppendix_15.I_Landscape Metrics

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.1 MBAppendix_16 I_Economic Impact Report

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.09 MBAppendix_16.II_Estimated_HR_Requirements-Operations

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

1 MBAppendix_18.II_WEMP

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

4 MBAppendix_18.I_AEMP

Developer's Assessment Report - Appendices

0.5 MBDAR submitted to the Review Board

This is a notification that Fortune Minerals Limited has submitted their Developer's Assessment Report to the Review Board.

0.09 MBEA Update, DAR submission date

This Note to file states that Fortune Minerals Limited plans to submit a Developer's Assessment Report at the end of March 2011.

0.4 MBApplication for Judicial Review

This is a notice that an Application for Judicial Review will be made in the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories between the Tlicho Government and the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board.

4 MBJudicial Review Affidavit - Exibits A-H

This document is an Affidavit, Exibits A-H attached to the Application for Judicial Review.

6 MBJudicial Review Affidavit - Exibits I-Q

This document is an Affidavit, Exibits I-Q attached to the Application for Judicial Review.

0.7 MBReasons For Decision on Tlicho Government Request for Ruling

Review Board Ruling with Reasons for Decision on Tlicho Government Request for Ruling.

0.5 MBInformation on Request for Ruling

This letter from the Review Board states that an oral hearing on the Request for Ruling is not required.

0.09 MBTlicho Government - further information on proposed roads

This letter from the Tlicho Government is a repy to the July 19, 2010 correspondence from Fortune Minerals Limited on the subject of proposed roads.

0.4 MBInformation concerning proposed roads

This letter from Fortune Minerals Limited presents information concerning the proposed roads for the environmental assessment of the NICO Project.

0.2 MBTlicho Government - final Request for Ruling submission

This letter is the final submission by the Tlicho Government on the Request for Ruling, filed May 28, 2010.

0.5 MBNorth Slave Metis Alliance - Request for Ruling submission

This is a letter from the North Slave Metis Alliance that provides comments on the Tlicho Government Request for Ruling.

3 MBJustice Canada - Request for Ruling submission

This is a submission from the Department of Justice Canada on the Tlicho Government Request for Ruling on Fortune Minerals Limited, NICO Project.

0.06 MBLetter from Review Board to Distribution List Regarding an Extension to the Deadline for Comments

This document is a letter from the Review Board to the Distribution List for the environmental assessment of Fortune Minerals Ltd.'s NICO Project. The letter informs the Distribution List that the deadline for comments relating to the T'licho Government Request for Ruling has been extended to July 8th.

0.07 MBINAC Request for Extension to Deadline for Comments

The following document is a request from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada asking the Review Board to grant an extension to the deadline for comments relating to the request for ruling from the T'licho Government to place the environmental assessment of Fortune Minerals' NICO project into abeyance.

0.07 MBFortune Minerals follow-up letter on map corrections

This is a letter from Fortune Minerals to the Review Board that clarifies issues with respect to the access road map attached to the Request for Ruling.

3 MBLetter from Fortune Minerals Limited to Review Board Regarding Tlicho Government Request for Ruling

The following document is a letter to the Review Board from Fortune Minerals Limited in response to the Tlicho Government's May 28th, 2010 Request for Ruling and the requested abeyance of the NICO Project environmental assessment.

0.04 MBTlicho letter to Fortune on map corrections

This is a letter from Tlicho Government to Fortune Minerals responding to the request for corrections to the map attached to the Request for Ruling.

0.03 MBFortune Minerals letter requesting map corrections

This is a letter from Fortune Minerals to the Tlicho Government requesting corrections to the revised map attached to the Request for Ruling.

0.02 MBNote to File from 3-June-10 Meeting between Review Board Staff and Fortune Minerals

This document summarizes a meeting between Review Board staff and Fortune Minerals Ltd. representatives on June 3rd, 2010 regarding the environmental assessment of the NICO Project.

0.06 MBRequest for Ruling Notification to Parties

The following document is a notification to parties in the environmental assessment of Fortune Minerals Ltd.'s NICO Project that the Tlicho Government has registered a Request for Ruling with the Review Board.

5 MBRequest for Ruling - Tlicho Government - map

This map is submitted with the Request for Ruling from the Tlicho Government.

1 MBRequest for Ruling - Tlicho Government

This letter is a Request for Ruling from the Tlicho Government to the Review Board that asks that the environmental assessment of the Fortune Minerals NICO Project be postponed and placed in abeyance.

4 MBNICO Scoping Session Presentation - Project Description

This is the NICO project description presentation delivered by Fortune Minerals Limited at the communtiy scoping session held in Wekweeti on Nov. 2 and 3, 2009. An updated map shows the combined tailings-mine rock disposal area. This a corrected version of the project description presentation that was previously posted to the registry on December 9.

2 MBNICO Scoping Session Presentation - Environmental Overview

This is the NICO environmental overview presentation delivered by Fortune Minerals Limited at the communtiy scoping session held in Wekweeti on Nov. 2 and 3, 2009. An updated map shows the combined tailings-mine rock disposal area.

0.07 MBNote to File - meeting with developer

This note to file is a summary of an informal meeting between Fortune Minerals Limited and Review Board staff to clarify items in the Terms of Reference.

0.5 MBCover letter - NICO Terms of Reference and Work Plan

This document is a cover letter for the final Terms of Reference and Work Plan for the environmental assessment of the NICO Project.

0.5 MBFinal Terms of Reference - NICO Project

This document is the final Terms of Reference for the environmental assessment of the NICO Project.

0.3 MBFinal Work Plan - NICO Project

This document is the final Work Plan for the environmental assessment of the NICO Project.

0.1 MBScoping Session Wekweeti - NICO Project

This is a summary of the Review Board's scoping session in Wekweeti, November 2-3, 2009. Issues were documented by Review Board staff during the meeting.

0.09 MBWekweeti sign-in sheet

This is the sign-in sheet from the community scoping session held in Wekweeti on November 2-3, 2009 for the NICO Project environmental assessment.

0.03 MBTlicho Government comments on draft Workplan

Letter from Tlicho Government on draft Workplan for Fortune Minerals Ltd. NICO Project.

0.06 MBFortune Minerals Ltd. comments on draft Workplan

Letter from the developer, Fortune Minerals Ltd., on the draft Workplan for the Fortune Minerals Ltd. NICO Project.

0.09 MBGNWT comments on draft Workplan

Letter from GNWT on draft Workplan for Fortune Minerals Ltd. NICO Project

0.1 MBINAC comments on draft Workplan

Letter from INAC on draft Workplan for Fortune Minerals Ltd. NICO Project

1 MBNSMA comments on draft Workplan

Letter from North Slave Metis Alliance on draft Workplan for Fortune Minerals Ltd. NICO Project.

0.02 MBFortune Minerals Ltd. NICO Project Environmental Assessment - Note to File 002

Note to File for the environmental assessment of Fortune Minerals Ltd.'s NICO cobalt-gold-copper-bismuth project that summarizes an October 26, 2009 meeting between Review Board staff and a Fortune Minerals Ltd. representative regarding the draft workplan for the environmental assessment.

0.07 MBFortune Minerals Ltd. NICO Project Scoping Agenda - Wekweeti

This letter notifies the Distribution List that the Review Board will hold a scoping session in Wekweeti on November 2nd and 3rd for the environmental assessment of Fortune Minerals Ltd.'s proposed NICO cobalt-gold-copper-bismuth project.

0.5 MBNSMA comments on draft ToR

Letter from North Slave Metis Alliance on draft Terms of Reference for Fortune Minerals Ltd., NICO Project.

0.6 MBTlicho Government comments on draft ToR

Letter from Tlicho Government on draft Terms of Reference for Fortune Minerals Ltd., NICO Project.

1 MBTransport Canada comments on draft TOR

Letter from Transport Canada on draft Terms of Reference for Fortune Minerals Ltd., NICO Project.

0.2 MBINAC comments on draft ToR

Letter from INAC on draft Terms of Reference for Fortune Minerals Ltd., NICO Project

0.1 MBDFO Comments on Draft ToR

Letter from DFO on Draft Terms of Reference for Fortune Minerals Ltd., NICO Project

1 MBFortune Minerals comments on draft ToR

Cover letter and comments from Fortune Minerals Limited on draft Terms of Reference for NICO Project.

0.1 MBGNWT comments on draft ToR

Letter from GNWT on draft Terms of Reference for Fortune Minerals Ltd., NICO Project

0.5 MBNICO draft Terms of Reference extension

Comment period for the NICO Project Draft Terms of Reference extended to October 22, 2009.

8 MBNICO draft Work Plan

Draft Work Plan for the Fortune Minerals Ltd. NICO Project with a cover letter requesting comments by October 30th.

0.2 MBNRCan comments on NICO draft ToR

Letter from NRCan on draft Terms of Reference for Fortune Minerals Ltd., NICO Project

1 MBWRRB - comments on draft ToR

Letter from Wek'eezhii Renewable Resources Board on draft Terms of Reference for NICO Project.

0.04 MBEC comments on draft ToR

Letter from Environment Canada on draft Terms of Reference for Fortune Minerals Ltd. NICO Project.

0.04 MBCovering Letter for Draft Terms of Reference- NICO

This is a covering letter that accompanies the Draft Terms of Reference for the NICO Project environmental assessment. It identifies October 16th, 2009, as the comment deadline.

0.2 MBDraft Terms of Reference- NICO Project

This is the Draft Terms of Reference for the NICO Project environmental assessment.

0.09 MBLetter from Developer re: Processing Plant Changes at NICO site

An update on processing changes at the NICO Site for the Fortune Minerals Limited Cobalt-Gold-Bismuth-Copper Project.

0.06 MBLetter from Developer re: Processing Plant Changes-Appendix I

Appendix I - Details on processing changes at the NICO site for the Fortune Minerals Limited Cobalt-Gold-Bismuth-Copper project.

0.5 MBMapsheet 1

Mapsheet 1 attachment to August 6, 2009 letter from Fortune Minerals regarding Nico transportation route. (2 of 15 documents)

0.5 MBMapsheet 10

Mapsheet 10 attachment to August 6, 2009 letter from Fortune Minerals regarding Nico transportation route. (11 of 15 documents)

0.4 MBMapsheet 11

Mapsheet 11 attachment to August 6, 2009 letter from Fortune Minerals regarding Nico transportation route. (12 of 15 documents)

0.5 MBMapsheet 12

Mapsheet 12 attachment to August 6, 2009 letter from Fortune Minerals regarding Nico transportation route. (13 of 15 documents)

0.7 MBMapsheet 13

Mapsheet 13 attachment to August 6, 2009 letter from Fortune Minerals regarding Nico transportation route. (14 of 15 documents)

0.5 MBMapsheet 14

Mapsheet 14 attachment to August 6, 2009 letter from Fortune Minerals regarding Nico transportation route. (15 of 15 documents)

0.5 MBMapsheet 2

Mapsheet 2 attachment to August 6, 2009 letter from Fortune Minerals regarding Nico transportation route. (3 of 15 documents)

0.5 MBMapsheet 3

Mapsheet 3 attachment to August 6, 2009 letter from Fortune Minerals regarding Nico transportation route. (4 of 15 documents)

0.4 MBMapsheet 4

Mapsheet 4 attachment to August 6, 2009 letter from Fortune Minerals regarding Nico transportation route. (5 of 15 documents)

0.5 MBMapsheet 5

Mapsheet 5 attachment to August 6, 2009 letter from Fortune Minerals regarding Nico transportation route. (6 of 15 documents)

0.7 MBMapsheet 6

Mapsheet 6 attachment to August 6, 2009 letter from Fortune Minerals regarding Nico transportation route. (7 of 15 documents)

0.7 MBMapsheet 7

Mapsheet 7 attachment to August 6, 2009 letter from Fortune Minerals regarding Nico transportation route. (8 of 15 documents)

0.6 MBMapsheet 8

Mapsheet 8 attachment to August 6, 2009 letter from Fortune Minerals regarding Nico transportation route. (9 of 15 documents)

0.5 MBMapsheet 9

Mapsheet 9 attachment to August 6, 2009 letter from Fortune Minerals regarding Nico transportation route. (10 of 15 documents)

0.7 MBMapsheet Overview

Overview map attachment to August 6, 2009 letter from Fortune Minerals regarding Nico transportation route. (1 of 15 documents)

0.09 MBResponse from Fortune re: Transportation Route

This is the repsonse from Fortune Minerals to the Review Board's June 30th letter. It describes maps showing the transportation route to be followed by trucks carrying concentrate from the proposed Nico mine site in the Tlicho region. Note that the 13 maps and map overview sheet received with this letter are saved as seperate files on this web page.

0.05 MBFortune Press Release re: southern processing

This is a press release from Fortune Minerals stating that the processing plant for the Nico Project will be located at a southern site outside of the NWT. The release also provides a rationale for Fortune's decision.

0.2 MBLetter from Tlicho re: road route

This is a letter from Arktis Solutions on behalf of the Tlicho Government regarding the status of the potential GNWT road in the Tlicho, which would be used for transportation of concentrate from the Nico minesite to Highway 3.

0.2 MBLetter to Fortune re: transportation route details

This letter from the Review Board to Fortune Minerals Ltd. requests details regarding the proposed route for transporting concentrate from the NICO Project mine site to the highway.

0.1 MBNICO Scoping Issues- Gameti Session (May 7 '09)

This is a summary of the issues raised at the Review Board's scoping session in Gameti on May 7th, 2009. Issues have been documented from the cards filled out and posted during the session.

2 MBLetter from Fortune- Location of Processing Plant

This letter, from Fortune Minerals Ltd., confirms its decision to ship concentrates from the proposed NICO Project mine site in the Tlicho to a facility in southern Canada. This is a response to the May 26, 2009 letter from the Review Board.

0.1 MBIssues Identified in NICO Scoping- Behchoko session

This is a summary of the issues raised at the Review Board's scoping session in Bechoko on May 4th, 2009. Issues have been documented from the cards filled out and posted during the session.

0.2 MBENR scoping comments- NICO Project

This letter describes the GNWT Department of Environment and Natural Resources' scoping comments regarding Fortune Minerals Ltd.'s proposed NICO Project in the Tlicho region.

2 MBFortune's Response to Questions Raised in Scoping

This is a letter from Fortune Minerals to address questions raised by participants at scoping sessions for the environmental assessment of the proposed NICO Project.

0.7 MBNSMA Scoping Comments- NICO Project

This letter describes the North Slave Metis Alliance's scoping comments regarding Fortune Minerals Ltd.'s proposed NICO Project in the Tlicho region. (It includes an attachment in the same PDF file)

0.4 MBTlicho Govt Scoping Comments- NICO Project

This letter was submitted on behalf of the Tlicho Government. It describes scoping comments regarding Fortune Minerals Ltd.'s proposed NICO Project in the Tlicho region.

0.1 MBWRRB Scoping Comments- NICO Project

This letter describes the Wekeezhii Renewable Resources Board's scoping comments regarding Fortune Minerals Ltd.'s proposed NICO Project in the Tlicho region.

0.2 MBMVEIRB Letter to Fortune re: Processing Plant Location

This letter from the Review Board to Fortune Minerals Ltd. requests the location of the proposed NICO Project processing plant.

0.4 MBEcology North scoping comments - NICO Project

This letter describes scoping comments from Ecology North regarding the Fortune Minerals Ltd. proposed NICO Project. Information in the document was used during preparation of the Terms of Reference but had not been posted to the public registry originally due to technical difficulties.

0.4 MBINAC Scoping Comments- NICO Project

This letter describes INAC's scoping comments regarding Fortune Minerals Ltd.'s proposed NICO Project in the Tlicho region.

0.1 MBDFO Scoping Comments- NICO Project

This letter describes the Department of Fisheries and Ocean's scoping comments regarding Fortune Minerals Ltd.'s proposed NICO Project in the Tlicho region.

0.1 MBNRCan Scoping Comments- NICO Project

This letter describes Natural Resources Canada's scoping comments regarding Fortune Minerals Ltd.'s proposed NICO Project in the Tlicho region.

0.03 MBScoping Submission Deadline Extension for Fortune Minerals NICO Project Environmental Assessment - Note to File 001

This document notifies parties on the distribution list for the environmental assessment of Fortune Minerals' NICO Project that the deadline for submitting scoping comments has been extended until June 1st, 2009.

0.5 MBDeveloper's Response to Request for Clarification

This is the response of Fortune Minerals Ltd. to the Review Board's May 1st, 2009 request for clarification regarding certain aspects of the proposed NICO Project.

0.04 MBIssues Identified in NICO Scoping- Yellowknife Session

This is a list of the points raised during the technical scoping session held in Yellowknife on April 20th, 2009, for the NICO environmental assessment.

0.06 MBNICO EA Scoping- Sign-In Yellowknife Session

This is the sign-in sheet from the technical scoping session held in Yellowknife on April 20th, 2009, for the NICO environmental assessment.

0.09 MBNICO Scoping Issues- Whati Session (April 27 '09)

This is a summary of the issues raised at the Review Board's scoping session in Whati on April 27th, 2009. Issues have been documented from the cards filled out and posted during the session.

0.06 MBWhati Scoping Session Sign-In

This is the sign-in sheet from the technical scoping session held in Whati on April 27th, 2009, for the NICO environmental assessment.

4 MBNICO Environmental Overview Community Presentation

This is the NICO project environmental overview presentation delivered by Fortune Minerals Ltd. at the communtiy scoping session held in Whati on April 27th, 2009. Similar presentations were made in Bechoko (May 4th, 2009) and Gameti (May 7th, 2009) scoping sessions.

5 MBNICO Project Overview- Community Scoping Sessions

This is the NICO project description presentation delivered by Fortune Minerals Ltd. at the communtiy scoping session held in Whati on April 27th, 2009. Similar presentations were made in Bechoko (May 4th, 2009) and Gameti (May 7th, 2009) scoping sessions.

0.09 MBRequest for Clarification- NICO EA, May 1 2009

This letter from the Review Board to Fortune Minerals Ltd. requests clarification regarding roads and processing options for the NICO Proect.

2 MBNICO Environmental Overview presentation- April 20 09

This is the NICO environmental overview presentation delivered by Fortune Minerals Ltd.from the technical scoping session held in Yellowkife on April 20th, 2009.

5 MBNICO Project Description Presentation

This is the NICO project description presentation delivered by Fortune Minerals Ltd.from the technical scoping session held in Yellowkife on April 20th, 2009.

0.03 MBNICO Scoping Brochure- YK Session April 20 2009

This is a brochure and agenda for the technical scoping session on Fortune Mineral Ltd.'s NICO Project. It includes an agenda for the scoping session in Yellowknife on April 20th, 2009.

0.07 MBNico Community Scoping Schedule Letter - UPDATE

This letter contains REVISED dates for Fortune Minerals Ltd.'s NICO Project issues scoping sessions. The scoping sessions will take place in Yellowknife, Behchoko, Whati and Gameti. The environmental assessment of this proposed cobalt-gold-bismuth mine is in the scoping phase.

0.07 MBNICO Issues Scoping Sessions Scheduling Letter

This letter notifies the distribution list that the Review Board has scheduled scoping sessions for the environmental assessment of Fortune Minerals Ltd.'s Cobalt-Gold-Bismuth NICO Project. This letter contains the dates and locations for such sessions.

0.2 MBNICO Project Summary April 2 09

This is a summary description of the NICO Project, a gold, cobalt and bismuth mine proposed by Fortune Minerals in the TliCho region. (Figures are posted as seperate documents)

2 MBNICO Project Summary- Figure 1- Project Study Area

This is Figure 1 from the summary description of the NICO Project. It shows the project study area.

0.4 MBNICO Project Summary- Figure 2- Drainage Areas

This is Figure 2 from the summary description of the NICO Project. It shows the drainage areas around the project site.

3 MBNICO Project Summary- Figure 3- Topo and Exploration Facilities

This is Figure 3 from the summary description of the NICO Project. It shows topography and exploration program facilities.

4 MBNICO Project Summary- Figure 4- Site Development

This is Figure 4 of the summary description of the NICO Project. It shows the proposed development at the project site.

2 MBNICO Project Summary- Figure 5- Roads

This is Figure 5 of the summary description of the NICO Project. It shows existing and proposed roads.

0.3 MBNICO Scoping Letter- April 2 09

This letter describes upcoming scoping activities by the Review Board, These activities will help the Review Board identify the issues that the envirnmental assessment of the proposed NICO Project should focus on.

6 MBadditional community engagement information

Addtional information in support of the land use permit and water licence applications for the NICO project. Letter to Wek'eezhii Land & Water Board dated January 15, 2009.

4 MBAdditional technical information

Additional information in support of the land use permit and water licence applications for the NICO project.

0.07 MBdeveloper notification

Letter notifying the developer that the proposed NICO project has been referred to environmental assessment.

0.2 MBdistribution return

Form for interested parties or individuals to indicate whether they want to be on the distribution list.

0.07 MBgeneral notification

General notification letter advising interested parties of the start up of the environmental assessment.

0.3 MBLand Use Permit Application W2008D0016

Fortune Minerals's application for a land use permit for the proposed NICo project. LUP# W2008D0016, letter dated January 30, 2009.

0.7 MBWater Licence Application W2008L2-0004

Fortune Mineral's application for a water licence for the NICO project. Type "A" Water Licence W2008L2-004. Letter dated January 30, 2009 from WLWB.

0.2 MBReferral Letter

Letter from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada referring the proposed development to environmental assessment.