Hope Bay Mining Ltd Doris North Project/ Phase II MDAG Meeting Oct 27, 2010 Cambridge Bay, NU.

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Hope Bay Mining Ltd Doris North Project/ Phase II MDAG Meeting Oct 27, 2010 Cambridge Bay, NU

The NIRB’s role, functions, jurisdiction, and processes (Screening, Review and Monitoring) History of Doris North Project How does the NIRB consider proposed changes to a project that has been reviewed? Proposed changes to the Doris North Project What is the process moving forward? Outline of the Presentation 2

What is the NIRB? Nunavut Impact Review Board: created by Article 12 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) Institution of Public Government (IPG) responsible for environmental assessment and monitoring of projects Mission is to protect and promote the well- being of the Environment and Nunavummiut through the impact assessment process 3

What does the NIRB do? Screen project proposals in order to determine whether or not a review of the project is required Review the ecosystemic and socio-economic impacts of project proposals, and recommend to the Minister whether project proposals should proceed and under what terms and conditions. Conduct Project Monitoring pursuant to NIRB Screening Decisions and Project Certificates. 4

The NIRB’s Jurisdiction Nunavut Settlement Area (NSA) Outer Land Fast Ice Zone (OLFIZ) – East Baffin Coast (Schedule 16-1 NLCA) Trans boundary Impacts (Section NLCA) Shipping associated with project proposals in the NSA (Section NLCA) 5

NIRB is comprised of 8 regular members and a Chairperson with a composition as follows: INAC appointed Chair – Lucassie Arragutainaq INAC – Elizabeth Copland INAC – Allen Makhagak INAC/NTI – Percy Kabloona INAC/NTI – Henry Ohokannoak INAC/NTI – Archie Angnakak INAC/NTI - vacant GN – Glenn McLean GN – Philip Kadlun Alternate Makivik members: Donald Watt Putulik Papigatuk 6 How is the NIRB Structured ?

7 Executive Director Director, Finance and Administration Interpreter and Translator Director, Technical Services Finance & Administration Clerk Secretary/ Receptionist Environmental Administrator (2) Technical Advisor (4) Manager Information Services Assistant Technical Advisor (2) Manager Communications (vacant)

How is the NIRB Process Triggered? 1.A Proponent applies for an authorization from an Authorizing Agency (AA), such as KIA, INAC, DFO, NRCan, TC, NRI, etc. 2.If the proposed project is located within a region with an approved Land Use Plan, the AA forwards the application to the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) for a conformity determination. Once NPC determines the project is in conformity, NIRB starts screening 3.If there is no Land Use Plan in place the AA forwards the application directly to the NIRB 8

What are authorizations? What are authorizations? Any Licences/Permits/Approvals allowing a proponent to conduct project activities including: Land-use Permit or Lease (RIAs, INAC) Access to IOL (RIAs) in combination with federal/territorial authorization Fisheries Authorization (DFO) Scientific Research License (NRI) Quarrying Activities (GN, INAC) 9

What makes up a Project Proposal? NPC conformity determination (if required) Application for all authorizations NIRB Part 1 Form, GIS data NIRB Part 2 Form: Project Specific Information Requirements (PSIR) – Exploration, Mine Development, etc. Non technical project summary in English and Inuktitut (and/or Inuinnaqtun) 10

NIRB Screening Process NIRB receives project proposal NIRB receives project proposal Check for completeness Check for completeness Distribute for public comment Distribute for public comment Conduct technical impact assessment Conduct technical impact assessment Issue Screening Decision Report Issue Screening Decision Report Approved with terms and conditions Approved with terms and conditions Review Required Return Proposal for clarification Proposal should be modified or abandoned 11

When is a Review Required? When the proposed project: May have significant adverse effects on the ecosystem, wildlife habitat or Inuit harvesting activities May have significant adverse socio- economic effects on northerners Will cause significant public concern Involves technological innovations for which the effects are unknown 12

Issue Project Certificate Issue Project Certificate Part 7 Project Monitoring Minister Report Minister Part 5 NIRB Review Part 6 Panel Review Screening Decision NIRB NPCAA Proponent Part 4 Screening The NIRB Process 13 Screening Review Monitoring

The NIRB Review Process Minister refers project for Part 5 Review Minister refers project for Part 5 Review Issue Scoping and EIS Guideline Development Issue Scoping and EIS Guideline Development NIRB receives DEIS Internal Conformity Review to EIS Guidelines Internal Conformity Review to EIS Guidelines DEIS Technical Review Technical Meeting Pre-Hearing Conference & NIRB Pre-hearing Decision Pre-Hearing Conference & NIRB Pre-hearing Decision NIRB receives FEIS Internal Conformity Review to PHC decision Internal Conformity Review to PHC decision FEIS Technical Review FEIS Technical Review Final Hearing NIRB Reports to the Minister NIRB Reports to the Minister Minister’s Decision NIRB Project Certificate NIRB Screening Decision NLCA (b) NIRB Screening Decision NLCA (b) 14

The NIRB Review Process Project Scoping & EIS Guidelines Development: Consultations with government agencies and stakeholders Scoping meetings in potentially affected communities Guidelines development Issuance of the Guidelines to the Proponent 15

The NIRB Review Process Public Consultations by Proponent: Pre-project consultations with locally affected persons must meet or exceed usual consultation practices in Canada. When at all possible, information about the project must be distributed and comments collected with a view to resolving any differences. All comments from the public must be summarized, documented, and presented in the EIS. 16

The NIRB Review Process Technical Review of Draft EIS: All parties have opportunity to request additional information to aid their review of the Draft EIS. A Technical Meeting may be held All comments and information requests are considered and help the Proponent to develop the best possible Final EIS 17

The NIRB Review Process Public Hearing: Public hearings are formal judicial proceedings where community members participate and discuss their thoughts about the project proposal, making them part of the decision- making process. 18

Doris North Gold Mine Project File History: Mar. 2002: Project submitted for screening; the NIRB recommended a review is required Aug. 2004: Following PHC, the NIRB recommended the Minister not approve the Project based on insufficient information provided Dec. 2004: Minister accepted the NIRB’s recommendation Feb. 2005: Revised project description submitted Sep. 2006: Second review completed; NIRB issued Project Certificate 19

Doris North Gold Mine Project File History (contd.): Mar. 2008: Newmont completed acquisition of the Project and established HBML to operate the Project Sep. 2008: HBML decided to defer the underground operation as a stand alone project Nov. 2009: HBML decided to proceed with the Doris North Project and staged Hope Bay belt development 20

Doris North Gold Mine Project Changes Made to the Doris North Project: Aug. 2009: Doris North Campsite was expanded from 118 persons to 180 persons Jul. 2010: Locations of Portal and Explosive facilities for underground mine were modified Aug. 2010: Barge accommodations brought to Roberts Bay area to support the Project and ongoing exploration in Hope Bay District 21

Changes to a Reviewed Project If an amendment to an existing authorization is required for the proposed change: The Proponent submits an amendment application to the applicable Authorizing Agency (AA) The NIRB screens the amendment application once it is forwarded by AAs and reports to the appropriate Minister. - Amendment may be exempt from screening pursuant to NLCA Section if it does not constitute a significant change 22

Changes to a Reviewed Project If an amendment does not require an amendment to existing authorization, or a authorization does not exist for the proposed change: The Proponent is required to report to the NIRB as per the provisions in the Project Certificate The NIRB will note the change after consultation with federal and territorial agencies, and will modify its monitoring program as necessary - Changes to a Project Certificate can be deemed necessary 23

Changes to a Reviewed Project NLCA Section makes possible reconsideration of the Terms and Conditions in the NIRB Project Certificate: “ NIRB may on its own account or upon application by a DIO, the proponent, or other interests, reconsider the terms and conditions contained in the NIRB certificate if it is established that: 24

Changes to a Reviewed Project The terms and conditions are not achieving their purpose; The circumstances relating to the project or the effect of the terms and conditions are significantly different from those anticipated at the time the certificate was issued; or There are technological developments or new information which provide a more efficient method of accomplishing the purpose of the terms and conditions ” 25

HBML’s Current Intentions 1. Amend NWB Type A Water Licence and the NIRB PC No.003 in order to: Use Doris North portal and Doris North facilities to mine the Doris Lower, Doris Central and Doris Connector ore bodies, instead of Doris North only Expand the approved waste rock and ore storage areas, and Doris North camp Expand the mine life from originally estimated 2 years to 4-6 years Deposit tailings produced in all proposed deposits in approved Tail Lake 26

HBML’s Current Intentions 2. Develop the rest of Hope Bay Greenstone Belt (Phase 2): Infrastructure: expand the existing facilities of the Doris North project and build new facilities southwards in the Madrid and Boston areas. Mine life: Approximately 15 years Metals: Gold, Silver, Zinc, Copper, Lead Tailings disposal: Options are under evaluation; preferred option is not yet determined. 27

Process Moving Forward Upon receipt of amendment applications from HBML, the NIRB must determine:  Whether or not the component or activity has been previously assessed?  Whether or not the amendment is necessary for developing the Doris North project as previously approved or if it is associated with other development?  Whether or not there is a need for changes to the Project Certificate? 28

Process Moving Forward If the NIRB determines that changes to the Project Certificate are required, the NIRB will:  Report to the Minister of INAC and await approval to proceed with reconsideration  Determine the most appropriate form of public hearing for an efficient and timely process  Promote effective participation of all parties and the public  Report back to the Minister with changes 30

Process Moving Forward The NIRB would ask all parties to keep the following in mind:  This is one of a number of ongoing projects requiring attention  Adherence to timelines is a critical part of managing workload  Your full participation in the NIRB process is desired and necessary  Our staff are always available to assist 31

 Phone (toll-free):  Fax: (867)   Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) P.O. Box 1360 Cambridge Bay, NU X0B 0C0 How to Contact the NIRB? 32

Thank You for your time!! Questions? 33