Living without mines
Did you know ?
In October 2020, Énertourbe inc. purchased 32 mining claims covering a large area around Kingsey Townline Road, from 3e rang / Spooner Road to Trenholm, straddling the municipalities of Canton de Cleveland and Saint-Félix-de-Kingsey, Quebec (Canada). The purchase directly affects more than sixty landowners.
The prospector wants to carry out exploratory cores to determine the qualities / quantities of copper, zinc, silver and gold supposedly present under our lands and then resell the claims to the highest bidder for exploitation.
On october 8, 2021, the prospector informs us that the initial exploratory phase is finished. The municipalities have yet to receive his report.
Chronology
October 2020
Claims are bought by Énertourbe
(October 29th)
November 2020
Énertourbe informs the municipality of Saint-Félix-de-Kingsey of its intention to conduct mining exploration
(November 23rd)
December 2020
Exploration by gravimetric analyses by Énertourbe
(from December 7)
Subcontractors enter private land without permission on several occasions
Information meeting
(December 22)
January/Feb 2021
Information meeting
(February 4)
Analytical results suggest the presence of zinc, gold, copper or silver at a depth of at least 500 m
Éntertourbe wishes to move forward with the exploration by coring
Creation of the citizens' committee Vivre sans mine
March 2021
Collection of signatures of owners affected by claims to refuse access to their land
Publication of the notice of claim purchase by Énertourbe (March 31), which should have been made 30 days after the October 29th transaction
June/July 2021
Municipalities of Saint-Félix-de-Kingsey and Canton de Cleveland vote a resolution opposing an exploration or mining project on their territory
October 2021
Since the February 4 meeting, the municipalities are still awaiting Énertourbe's analysis report.
The vast majority of affected owners oppose any exploration or mining in the territory and have signed a document to this effect.
The Vivre sans mine committee met with media
Le ministre Julien is asked about our situation
Moderniser la loi sur les mines (Radio-Canada)
Mine de cuivre en Estrie "Les chances sont très faibles" (La Tribune)
PHOTO : RADIO-CANADA / TITOUAN BUSSIÈRE
On October 3, 2021, dozens of owners affected by the claims, the mayors of Saint-Félix-de-Kingsey and Cleveland and city councilors gathered to discuss recent updates
On October 4, the municipality of Saint-Félix-de-Kingsey votes a resolution asking the MRC Drummond to take the necessary measures to protect the territory against all exploration and mining.
On October 8, 2021, Mr. Duplessis sends an email indicating that the initial exploration phase is complete and that he will contact us if the analysis suggests that further work is necessary.
Our rights
Deny access to our land
because it is only at the mining exploration stage that owners can do this
Take civic actions
because the exploration / mining project does not meet the social acceptability criteria required in such endeavors
Inform the population
because the radius affected by the mining project exceeds that of the claims and little information is circulated about it
Solicit the support of elected officials and organisations
because it is strategic to work in a concerted manner and to promote the active involvement of all stakeholders in the field
Impacts of a mining project
On soils
Risk of contamination
Loss of agricultural land
Mining brings up the problem of contaminated sludge management
On water
Contamination of wells and groundwater
Wetland disturbance
Pressure on water supplies because mining requires large amounts of it
On quality of life
Increase in truck traffic
Increased noise and dust
Possible decrease in land value
On biodiversity
Disturbance of soil biodiversity
Degradation of habitats due to noise and air pollution, increased activity in the territory
Take part in the citizen movement
Show your colours
Get the Vivre sans mine sign in coroplast (2 'X 2') at a cost of $ 15 to install on your property
Talk to those around you
Stay informed of developments by joining our Facebook group
Help us to proclaim loud and clear the social non-acceptability of the project by discussing with your neighbors, your municipal counsellors, the deputies of the region, the farmers' unions or other organizations likely to have an influence on this matter.
You have questions ? Do not hesitate to contact us for more information or if you wish to offer your support to the citizens' committee "Vivre sans mine".
To contact us
Comité citoyen Vivre sans mine
Spokespersons : Noémi Cantin (canton de Cleveland, QC)
Marylène Pronovost (Saint-Félix-de-Kingsey, QC)