The Honourable Chris Tibbs, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Environmental Assessment – Part 10 – of the Environmental Protection Act.
UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED:
Labrador Sedna Mineral Exploration Access Trail (Reg. 2390)
Proponent: Viridian Metals Corp.
The proponent is proposing to construct and operate a 66.45-kilometre access trail to connect the Orma Lake Road to the Sedna mineral exploration claim in central Labrador to provide year-round access to the exploration sites for the transporting of personnel and equipment. Construction activities would include vegetation trimming and earthworks. No watercourse crossing would be required. A description of the project can be found on the Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change website at: www.gov.nl.ca/eccc/env-assessment/projects-list/.
The undertaking was registered on February 13, 2026. The deadline for public comment is March 20, 2026, and the minister’s decision is due by March 30, 2026.
Comments may be sent to: EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca
Barachois River Bridge Quarry (Reg. 2389)
Proponent: Farrell’s Excavating Ltd.
The proponent is proposing to develop and operate a 3.53-hectare sand, gravel and rock quarry approximately 3.8 kilometres northeast of Cape Ray. The quarry materials would be used for construction projects along the west coast of Newfoundland. A description of the project can be found on the Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change website at: www.gov.nl.ca/eccc/env-assessment/projects-list/.
The undertaking was registered on February 13, 2026.The deadline for public comment is March 20, 2026, and the minister’s decision is due by March 30, 2026.
Comments may be sent to: EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca
Labrador West Cowboy Creek Sand and Gravel Quarry (Reg. 2388)
Proponent: Allard Distributing Ltd.
The proponent is proposing to develop and operate a 34.7-hectare sand and gravel quarry approximately 14 kilometres east of Labrador City-Wabush. The quarry materials would be used for municipal construction projects and for the mining industry in western Labrador. A description of the project can be found on the Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change website at: www.gov.nl.ca/eccc/env-assessment/projects-list/
The undertaking was registered on February 12, 2026.The deadline for public comment is March 20, 2026, and the minister’s decision is due by March 29, 2025.
Comments may be sent to: EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca
Learn more
Environmental Assessment Division
Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Environmental assessment information is available at:
www.gov.nl.ca/eccc/env-assessment/
www.gov.nl.ca/eccc/files/GUIDE-TO-THE-PROCESS_Nov-2025.pdf
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Project comments may be sent to: EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca.
Anyone submitting comments on a project under environmental assessment should notify the Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change if they do not wish to have their comments shared with the project proponent.
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