NOMA Attendees Unanimously Support Resolution to Locate Ring of Fire Refinery at Exton

Apr 27th, 2012 6:00 AM

Interview Opportunity Text of Resolution reproduced below: SUPPORT FOR FERROCHROME PROCESSOR Submitted by: NOMA Resolutions Committee Background WHEREAS the proposed Northwestern Ontario locations for a ferrochrome processor have led to the development of partnerships between municipalities and First Nations communities; and, WHEREAS the construction of a ferrochrome processor in Northwestern Ontario will create construction jobs and economic spin-offs that positively impact the entire region; and, WHEREAS the operation of a ferrochrome processor in the region will provide long-term jobs and encourage economic development. Resolution THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association express its support for the construction and operation of a ferrochrome processor at Exton, Ontario.
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For further information please contact: Mayor of Greenstone, Renald Beaulieu: 807-854-7785 Mayor of Thunder Bay, Keith Hobbs: 807-625-3600 The Ring of Fire is the area in the James Bay Lowlands in Northern Ontario, currently the site of major mining exploration projects (over 30,000 Claims have been staked). It has the potential to be the most significant mineral development in Ontario in over a century. It is centered on McFaulds Lake, 286 km from Greenstone on First Nation traditional lands.