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Hypothetical Lake Replacement & Habitat Enhancement at Paul Lake (BHP Billiton, June 1996)
1 June 1996Report
BHP Diamonds Inc. proposes a habitat replacement and enhancement plan for Paul Lake to compensate for fish habitat losses resulting from the NWT Diamonds Project mining operations, which will affect 12 lakes over a 25-year period. The plan includes constructing a weir to raise Paul Lake water levels by 3.4 metres in two stages, creating 2.9 million square metres of new habitat and replacing 50.1 million cubic metres of lost lake volume, with comprehensive environmental monitoring over 10 years.
Fish Habitat Closure & Reclamation Development Plans Regulatory
Report of the Environmental Assessment Panel, NWT Diamonds Project (Environmental Assessment Panel, June 1996)
1 June 1996Report
This is the June 1996 report of the Federal Environmental Assessment Commission evaluating the proposed Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories, examining environmental and socio-economic impacts of BHP Diamonds Inc. and Blackwater Group's proposal to develop five kimberlite deposits near Gras Lake approximately 300 km northeast of Yellowknife. The Commission concludes the project can proceed subject to 40+ detailed recommendations regarding territorial claims, traditional knowledge integration, regulatory frameworks, environmental monitoring, water and air quality management, wildlife protection, Indigenous consultation, employment, and compensation mechanisms.
Development Plans Environmental Agreement Traditional Knowledge
Table of Contents, Public Hearings (IEMA, January 1996)
21 March 1996Report
Table of contents listing 18 public hearings held in January and February 1996 across Northwest Territories communities, covering environmental management, water, wildlife, socioeconomics, and traditional knowledge topics.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Water Quality
Table of Contents, Written Submissions & Presentations, Public Hearings, BHP NWT Diamonds Project (CEE Agency, March 1996)
5 March 1996Report
This is a comprehensive table of contents documenting written submissions and presentations received for public hearings related to the BHP NWT Diamonds Project, covering submissions from January 23 to February 23, 1996, from diverse stakeholders including indigenous communities, government agencies, industry associations, environmental organizations, and individual citizens.
Board Meetings Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Wildlife Water Quality
Table of Contents, Written Submissions to Public Hearings, NWT Diamonds Project (MVEIRB, March 1996)
5 March 1996Report
This is a table of contents documenting written submissions received for public hearings on the NWT Diamonds Project (Ekati Diamond Mine), compiled on March 5, 1996, listing 78 documents from government agencies, indigenous groups, environmental organizations, industry representatives, and individuals received between January 19 and February 23, 1996.
Development Plans Regulatory Traditional Knowledge Air Quality
Table of Contents, Written Submissions & Presentations, BHP NWT Diamonds Project Public Hearings (Multiple parties, 1996)
5 March 1996Report
Table of contents documenting written submissions and presentations received during public hearings on the BHP NWT Diamonds Project (Ekati), organized by submission number with dates and submitting parties. Submissions cover environmental, social, economic, wildlife, water quality, traditional knowledge, and operational topics from January 19 through February 23, 1996.
Development Plans Regulatory Traditional Knowledge
Final Submission to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel (Northern Environmental Coalition, February 1996)
23 February 1996Regulatory Filing
The Northern Environmental Coalition submits final recommendations to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel, addressing substantive issues including aboriginal consultation, environmental baseline data deficiencies, alternative development approaches, and the establishment of a multi-stakeholder monitoring agency to oversee project impacts and ensure adherence to environmental standards.
Development Plans Environmental Agreement Traditional Knowledge
Yellowknives Dene First Nation Submissions to Federal Panel Reviewing the BHP Diamond Project, Exhibit P.H. 027 (YKDFN, February 1996)
23 February 1996Regulatory Filing
This document collection includes recommendations from Yellowknives Dene First Nation to the federal EARP panel reviewing the BHP diamond project, addressing winter roads, hiring, revenue-sharing, and cumulative effects monitoring; a letter from Chief Darrell Beaulieu regarding stalled impact/benefit negotiations with BHP; and a comprehensive position paper on Treaty 8 coexistence in Akaitcho Territory presenting the Dene vision of shared jurisdiction, land rights, and governance arrangements with the federal government.
Traditional Knowledge Yellowknives Dene Correspondence
Letter to the Environmental Assessment Review Panel Regarding BHP Diamonds Project (Northwest Territorial Airways Ltd., February 1996)
23 February 1996Letter
NWT Air submits a letter to the EARP Panel regarding the BHP Diamonds Project, highlighting the airline industry's perspective on BHP's environmental and safety commitments, community job strategies, and the economic importance of the project to northern businesses and employment.
Correspondence Development Plans Monitoring Regulatory
NWT Chamber of Commerce Submissions to BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel (NWT Chamber of Commerce, February 1996)
23 February 1996Letter
The NWT Chamber of Commerce submits responses to panel questions and a public presentation supporting the BHP Diamond Mine project, emphasizing its economic benefits for the NWT including employment creation, training opportunities, and responsible environmental practices, while urging timely approval to prevent project delay or cancellation.
Correspondence Development Plans Regulatory Closure & Reclamation
Final Submission to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel (Northern Environmental Coalition, February 23, 1996)
23 February 1996Regulatory Filing
Northern Environmental Coalition and partner organizations submit final recommendations to the BHP Diamond Mine environmental assessment panel, addressing substantive issues including aboriginal engagement, environmental standards, protected areas strategy, staged project implementation, and monitoring procedures.
Development Plans Environmental Agreement Traditional Knowledge
Canadian North Presentation to the Environmental Assessment Review Panel (Canadian North, February 1996)
23 February 1996Presentation
Canadian North presents to the Environmental Assessment Review Panel in support of the BHP NWT Diamonds Project, highlighting the airline's northern community initiatives and the significant economic benefits the diamond mine development will bring through employment and business opportunities.
Development Plans Correspondence Regulatory
Commitment to File Environmental Protection Plans for Panel Review (GNWT, February 1996)
23 February 1996Letter
The Government of the Northwest Territories submits environmental protection plan examples to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel to support recommendations that the proponent prepare a detailed environmental protection plan prior to construction commencement. The letter encloses precedent documents including plans from the Dewline cleanup and Norman Wells Pipeline Project.
Correspondence Development Plans Regulatory Closure & Reclamation
Employment Opportunities for Women in the NWT Diamonds Project, Oral Presentation & Letter (CCLOW, February 1996)
23 February 1996Presentation
CCLOW presents to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel on gender equity and employment opportunities for women, particularly aboriginal women, in the proposed NWT Diamonds Project, providing recommendations for community-based training, pre-employment programs, and removal of systemic barriers to women's participation.
Development Plans Correspondence Traditional Knowledge Regulatory
Speaking Notes for Oral Presentation, Socio-Economic Technical Session, BHP Ekati Diamond Mine Public Hearing (DIAND, February 1996)
22 February 1996Presentation
DIAND officials present speaking notes to the BHP Ekati Diamond Mine review panel outlining federal positions on Aboriginal economic benefits, minesite security, and mineral royalties, including projected revenues of $2 billion over 21 years and royalty sharing mechanisms for comprehensive land claim settlements in the Mackenzie Valley.
Development Plans Regulatory Traditional Knowledge Correspondence Yellowknives Dene Tłı̨chǫ
Final Submission to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel, Public Hearings Phase II (NWT Federation of Labour, February 1996)
22 February 1996Regulatory Filing
The Northwest Territories Federation of Labour submits a comprehensive brief to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel detailing labor, employment, occupational health and safety, and social impact concerns, recommending stringent regulatory requirements, northern hiring guarantees, workplace protections, and independent monitoring mechanisms as conditions for project approval.
Development Plans Regulatory Correspondence Traditional Knowledge Environmental Agreement
Public Hearing Transcript, Technical Session on Socio-Economics, BHP Diamonds Inc. NWT Diamonds Project (Multiple parties, February 22, 1996)
22 February 1996Report
Federal Environmental Assessment Panel public hearing on socio-economic aspects of the proposed BHP Diamonds Inc. Northwest Territories diamond mining project near Lac de Gras, held in Yellowknife on February 22, 1996. Presentations and discussions covered aboriginal economic benefits, royalty sharing under land claims, mine security, and women's and community concerns regarding social impacts.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Regulatory Monitoring Correspondence
Response Regarding Application of Federal Environmental Laws, Diamonds of Canada? Public Hearing (Environment Canada, February 1996)
22 February 1996Letter
Environment Canada responds to a question raised at a February 12 General Session regarding the application of federal laws administered by the Department of Environment, clarifying that these laws apply to all Canadians.
Correspondence Regulatory Environmental Agreement
A Promise Is a Promise: Legacy of the NWT Diamonds Project, Presentation to BHP FEARO Panel (Jamie Bastedo, February 1996)
22 February 1996Presentation
Jamie Bastedo presents to the BHP Fearo Panel on sustainable development principles and legacy planning for the NWT Diamonds Project, emphasizing partnership with local communities, economic diversification, environmental protection, and post-closure rehabilitation through capital investment, regulatory frameworks, phased development, and closure planning.
Development Plans Closure & Reclamation Traditional Knowledge Correspondence
BHP Hearing Presentation (NAPEGG, February 1996)
22 February 1996Presentation
NAPEGG presents to the BHP Environmental Assessment Panel on February 22, 1996, advocating for inclusion of full environmental protection and remediation costs in project economic viability assessments, and providing guidelines for environmental practice based on APEGGA's Environmental Practice Guideline; BHP responds by confirming that registered professionals are working on the project.
Development Plans Regulatory Closure & Reclamation Environmental Agreement

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