Abandoned Mine Inventory for Ontario

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Abandoned Mine Identifier: 08698

General Information

Permanent Link to this Record: 08698


Abandoned Mine Identifier: 08698

Official Name: Marlhill Mine

Site Classification: B

Primary Commodity:

Long Name:

Date Mine Opened:

Date Mine Closed:

Mine Closure Reason:

Mine Closure Plan: Yes

Rehabilitation Plan: Unk

Mine Plans on File: Yes

Legal Jurisdiction: Mining Act

Date Record Last Modified: 2021-09-23

Location Information

Township or Area: Hoyle

District: Porcupine

NTS Number:

Longitude (dd): -81.16517 | Latitude (dd): 48.56148

UTM Zone: 17 | Easting: 487813 | Northing: 5378723

Operational Access Description: Access: Located Within Timmins In Hoyle Township. The Only Access Road To The Mine Site Is On The North Side Of Bell Creek Mine At The North End Of Florence Street. The Road Had A Locked Gate. History: The Property Was Explored From 1982-1986. Mining Began In 1986 When The Portal Was Excavated. The Operation Ceased In 1991. In 1996 An Underground Aep Began, And Operations Ceased Again In 1999 When The Underground Workings Were Allowed To Flood. In 2001, Plans Were Made For An Open Pit Mine And Took Place Between 2003-2004. Closure Activities Had Commenced By The End Of 2005. In 2012, A Notice Of Project Status Was Received, Moving The Project From A State Of Closure To A State Of Temporary Suspension. Closure Plan Id: M33


Hazard Feature Information

Mine Feature
Hazard Status
Condition
UTM Zone
Easting
Northing
Crown Pillar
Active
2021- No Change From 2016 2016 Assessment; The 2002 Cp Proposed That The Crown Pillars That Were Located Close To The Surface Following Past Underground Development Were To Be Removed During Open Pit Mining Operations, And Any Exposed Stopes Were To Be B
17
487303
5378556
Open Pit
Active
Open Pit No. 1 2021- Small Cracks Are Being Monitored On The Edge Of The Open Pit In Several Locations. The Open Pit Is Flooded But There Is A Pttw In The Event Bell Creek Mine Needs Additional Water. There Is A Floating Dock With Pump And Pipeline On Si
17
487138
5378723
Overburden Stockpile
Rehabilitated
Overburden Pile No. 1 2021- The Pile Is Vegetated. 2016 Assessment; The Pile Is Revegetated And Sloped To A Stable And Safe Condition.
17
487303
5378841
Portal Or Decline Ramp
Active
Marlhill Portal 2021- No Change From 2016. 2016 Assessment; Backfilled And Sealed With Waste Rock In 2003/2004. It Is Unknown If The Backfilling Was Certified.
17
487303
5378556
Raise To Surface
Active
Inclined Vent Raise 2021 - No Change From 2016 2016 Assessment; Upper Portions Were Completely Removed By The Open Pit Excavation In 2003/2004. The Pint At Which The Raise Intercepts The Excavation Is Located At The Bottom Of The Flooded Open Pit.
17
487303
5378556
Waste Rock Dump
Rehabilitated
Waste Rock Pile No. 1 2021 - In 2020 Under Nmc The Wasterock Was Removed To Be Utilized At The Bell Creek Mine Site For Construction, The Overburden And Vegetation Was Peeled Back And Then Reestabliched, Vegetation Has Returned And In Good Condition 20
17
487463
5378540

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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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