Abandoned Mine Inventory for Ontario

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Abandoned Mine Identifier: 05340

General Information

Permanent Link to this Record: 05340


Abandoned Mine Identifier: 05340

Official Name: Wanapitei Basin

Site Classification: B

Primary Commodity: Gold

Long Name: 2017520051600

Date Mine Opened:

Date Mine Closed:

Mine Closure Reason: Ceasing Production - Other

Mine Closure Plan: No

Rehabilitation Plan: No

Mine Plans on File: Yes

Legal Jurisdiction: Mining Act

Date Record Last Modified: 2017-06-21

Location Information

Township or Area: Scadding

District: Sudbury

NTS Number: 041I10

Longitude (dd): -80.61542 | Latitude (dd): 46.65107

UTM Zone: 17 | Easting: 529428 | Northing: 5166462

Operational Access Description: Access: N On Kukagami Lake Rd For 16.4km From Hwy 17. Left On Bush Rd For 0.3km W To Site. 1933-34: Trenching, Test Pits By Wanapitei Syndicate; Open Pit Mine-200t.p.d. Mill.; Year 2000 Survey Reports All Buildings, With Exception Of Office Trailer, Have Been Removed. Site Has Undergone Extensive Reclamation.


Hazard Feature Information

Mine Feature
Hazard Status
Condition
UTM Zone
Easting
Northing
Crown Pillar
Active
2019 Ir- The Area Of The Crown Pillar Was Observed During The 2016 Site Visit. The Area Was Characterized By Rock Outcrops With Sparse Vegetation. The Crown Pillar Appreas To Be Loacted Between The Former Mill Site And The Current Office Site. 2000 As
17
529164
5166488
Drainage Control Structures
Not A Hazard
2000 Assessment: M02-drainage Ditch Dug In Overburden. Water Filled. Appears To Be No Flowafe From Site. Extends For Several 10's Of M To S.
17
529149
5166275
Miscellaneous Structures
Not A Hazard
2019 Ir- Buildings And Structures Observed On Site In 2016 Included The Mill Foundation And Portable Buildings Belonging To The Drillers. Additional Buildings And Structures Observed During This Inspection Include Portable Buildings To Support The Drill P
17
529281
5166494
Open Cut
Active
East Pit 2019 Ir: The Water Level In The Pit Appeared To Be The Same As Before. The Exact Depth Is Unknown. The Fencing ( Rebar And A Single Rope) Observed At The Top Of The Pit During The Site Visit In 2016 Is Still In Place But The Signs Have Rusted An
17
529499
5166434
Open Pit
Active
North Pit 2019 Ir:the Pit Is Flooded To Surface. Water In The Pit Appears To Be Less Than 3m Deep. 2000 Assessment: P03-open Pit Cut Into North Side Of Outcrop Ridge. Filled To Grade With Water. Steep Face On South Side Up To 3 Metres High. Depth Of
17
529160
5166698
Open Pit
Active
2019 Ir: Not Mentioned In The Report. 2000 Assessment: P01-pit Blasted On North Side Of Outcrop Ridge. Steep And Very Loose Wall On North Face. Has The Appearance Of Being A Raise Breakthrough From Open Cut Below. Centre Of Pit Is Below Grade And For
17
529425
5166461
Open Pit
Not A Hazard
South Pit 2019 Ir: During The 2016 Site Visit, The South Pit Was Wrongly Identified As The Settling Pond. The Pit Was Observed To Have Flooded To Surface And Appears To Be Less Than 3m Deep. The Pit Is Currently Used As A Source Of Water For The On-goin
17
529196
5166327
Portal Or Decline Ramp
Rehabilitated
2019 Ir- The Ramp Portal Was Backfilled Prior To The Current Mine Rehabilitation Code Requirements. The Ramp Was Not Observed During The Inspection But Was Located During The 2016 Site Visit. The Ramp Is Secured, And Access Has Been Prevented, However It
17
529173
5166368
Trench
Not A Hazard
2000 Assessment: T01-old Partly Overgrown Trench Mainly In Overburden. Coordinates Approximated From Site Map.
17
529400
5166511
Trench
Not A Hazard
2000 Assessment: T02-old Partly Overgrown Trench In Overburden. Coordinates Approximated From Site Map.
17
529550
5166461
Waste Rock Dump
Active
Tailings Stockpile 2019 Ir: Tailings Were Excavated From The North End Of The Tailings Impoundment And Stockpiled Approximately 200m South Of The Tailings Impoundment. Tailings Stockpile #1 Is Approximately 20m In Diameter And 6 M High. Tailings Stockpil
17
529361
5165218
Waste Rock Dump
Active
Drill Core 2019 Ir: Drill Core From The Current Exploration Program Is Stored In Wooden Racks On Site Near The Mill Foundation And Near The Main Entrance.
17
529253
5166815
Waste Rock Dump
Active
Crown Pillar Waste Rock Pile 2019 Ir: Was Not Observed During This Site Visit But Was Observed During The 2016 Site Visit.
17
5166450
Waste Rock Dump
Not A Hazard
North Wasre Rock Pile 2019 Ir: Was Not Visited During This Inspection But Was Observed In 2016. The Waste Rock Was Sparsely Naturally Revegetated With Small Poplar And Pine Tress, And Shrubs. 2000 Assessment: W03-waste Rock From P03. North End About 4m
17
529073
5166743
Waste Rock Dump
Not A Hazard
South Waste Rock Pile 2019 Ir: The Waste Rock Was Sparsely Naturally Revevegated With Small Poplar And Pine Tress, And Shrubs. 2000 Assessment: W02-waste Rock Pile With Highest Point At South End- Up To 40 Metres High. Slopes At Angle Of Repose. Dev
17
529110
5166254
Waste Rock Dump
Not A Hazard
East Waste Rock Pile 2019 Ir:sparsely To Moderately Revegetated With Birch, Poplar And Spruce Trees. 2000 Assessment: W01-waste Rock Pile. Large Blocks Form West And South Faces Up To 5 Metres High. Resting At Angle Of Repose.
17
529517
5166345

Mineral Deposit Identifier: MDI41I10NE00012


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Contact

Emilie Trottier
Mine Hazards Technical Specialist
Mine Rehabilitation Group
Willet Green Miller Center - Level B6
933 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury ON P3E 6B5
Email: emilie.trottier@ontario.ca
Phone: 705-280-8658


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