Osisko Mining Corporation

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• December 2008

  Dépliant informatif :
  Le développement durable chez Osisko, c'est quoi?
  

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• July 2007

  Avis de projet : Projet minier aurifère Canadian Malartic
  Project Proposal: Canadian Martic Gold Mining Project

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  Project Proposal: Canadian Martic Gold Mining Project

  Prior to carrying out a mining project, the Government of Quebec requires that a company study the potential impacts of any factors that could influence ecosystems, resources or the quality of life of both individuals and communities. The first step in this process is the filing of a project proposal with Quebec's Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs (Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks).

  In compliance with these regulations, Osisko hired GENIVAR, an independent consulting company based in Amos, Quebec, to complete a project proposal for the Canadian Malartic mining project. The first sections of GENIVAR's report provide a thorough description of the project in terms of its location, purpose, history, environment and components. The remainder of the report is dedicated to an overview of the potential impacts of the project, potential constraints, the schedule for various phases of the project, possible future directions, and the means by which public consultation will take place.

• July 2007(Dossier 3211-16-003)

  Directive pour le projet minier aurifère Canadian Malartic
  Directive for the Canadian Malartic gold mining project

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  Directive for the Canadian Malartic gold mining project

  After submitting its official project proposal, Osisko must begin a thorough environmental assessment for its Canadian Malartic mining project. The Government of Quebec, through its Environment Quality Act, strictly regulates this process by providing a Directive that lays out the requirements and reporting guidelines specific to the Canadian Malartic project. This Directive is issued by the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs (Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks).

  The goal of an environmental assessment study is to evaluate the potential impact of any factors that could influence ecosystems, resources or the quality of life of both individuals and communities. The Directive specifies the nature and scope of such a study, and provides the information necessary for its compliance with existing regulations.

  The Directive comprises two main parts: what the impact study must include, and how it must be reported. Osisko's environmental impact assessment must include the context of the project, a description of the project and any waste or pollution it may generate, a description of the receiving area, an analysis of the impacts and their mitigation, the technology risk management and emergency measures, and the surveillance and monitoring programs. This information must be presented in a clear, concise and transparent manner, and the report must be accompanied by a document written for the general public that provides an overview of the project, a summary of the conclusions, and maps and diagrams showing the extent of the project, mitigation measures and residual impacts. The Ministère is responsible for reviewing these documents and making them available to the public.

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