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Permanent Link to this Record: 07955
Abandoned Mine Identifier: 07955
Official Name: Pater
Site Classification: C
Primary Commodity: Copper
Long Name: 2017370051100
Date Mine Opened: 1960-01-01
Date Mine Closed: 1969-12-31
Mine Closure Reason: Ceasing Production - Other
Mine Closure Plan: No
Rehabilitation Plan: Yes
Mine Plans on File: Yes
Legal Jurisdiction: Mining Act
Date Record Last Modified: 2021-12-22
Township or Area: Whalesback
District: Sault Ste. Marie
NTS Number: 041J02
Longitude (dd): -82.6491 | Latitude (dd): 46.20698
UTM Zone: 17 | Easting: 372784 | Northing: 5118367
Operational Access Description: Access; Immediately South Of Hwy 17 Approx 30km East Of Blind River, Approx 30km South Of Elliot Lake. About 1900 Old Pits; 1954-57: Diamond Drilling And Underground Development By Pater Uranium Mines Ltd.; 1959: Property Acquired By Pronto Uranium Mines Ltd.; 1960: Property Acquired By Rio Algom Mines Ltd.; 1960-69: Underground Development And Production By Rio Algom Mines- Total Production 2.3 Million Tons Of Ore; Commodity Silver, Gold, Copper. Site Ceased Production In April 1970. Decommissioned By Rio Algom Limited. Site Has Been Rehabilitated Under Voluntary Progressive Rehabilitation Plan.
Mineral Deposit Identifier: MDI41J02NE00002
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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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