Abandoned Mine Inventory for Ontario

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Abandoned Mine Identifier: 06255

General Information

Permanent Link to this Record: 06255

Abandoned Mine Identifier: 06255

Official Name: Parry Island

Site Classification: D

Primary Commodity: Garnet (nonmetals)

Long Name: 1017570050150

Date Mine Opened: 1922-01-01

Date Mine Closed: 1922-12-31

Mine Closure Reason: Ceasing Production - Other

Mine Closure Plan: No

Rehabilitation Plan: No

Mine Plans on File: No

Legal Jurisdiction: Mining Act

Date Record Last Modified: 2014-12-23

Location Information

Township or Area: Cowper

District: Dorset

NTS Number: 041H08

Longitude (dd): -80.10456 | Latitude (dd): 45.31193

UTM Zone: 17 | Easting: 570190 | Northing: 5017993

Operational Access Description: Access; Pit Located On South Shore Of Depot Harbour On Parry Island. Past Producing Garnet Mine. Approximately 5 Tons Removed. Deposit Is Extensive Averaging 15% Garnet But Not Of Highest Grade. No Information Regarding Workings.; Commodity: Gmgt,mica; The Year 1993 Survey Reports A Pit.

Hazard Feature Information

Mine Feature

Hazard Status

Condition

UTM Zone

Easting

Northing

Open Pit

Not A Hazard

1993 Assessment; The Observed Feature Is A Pit With A Depth Of 1m. The Cross Section Dimensions Are 3 By 5m. The Feature Is In Bedrock With Vertical Walls. No Protection Is Present. The Feature Was Flagged By Inspectors During The Site Visit.

570190

5017993

Mineral Deposit Identifier: MDI41H08SE00012

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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