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Gold Fields receives authorization to begin construction of Eeyou Istchee gold project

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Gold Fields and its wholly owned subsidiary, Windfall Mining Group Inc., announced they received a certificate of authorization from the Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Protection de la biodiversité, de la Faune et des Parcs to begin construction of the Windfall mining project in Eeyou Istchee Baie-James. This authorization confirms that Windfall completed the environmental and social impact assessment and review process applicable to the project under Title II of the Environment Quality Act. The milestone follows the signing of the Uukiimau Agreement in June 2026 with the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi, the Cree Nation Government, and the Grand Council of the Crees. Once ramped up, Windfall is expected to produce approximately 300,000 ounces of gold per year.

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The Windfall project is described as one of the highest-grade gold projects in Canada. The certificate of authorization allows Gold Fields to proceed with construction of a major gold mine within Eeyou Istchee. This regulatory milestone establishes a strong partnership and regulatory cornerstone for the next phase of the project.

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Who's involved

  • Gold FieldsSouth African mining company operating the Windfall mining project in Eeyou Istchee.
  • Eeyou IstcheeTerritory in Québec, Canada where Gold Fields operates a mining project.
  • Mike FraserChief Executive Officer of Gold Fields.

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    Quebec might see increased tax revenue and economic activity from the new major gold mine.

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