The first return is to a question asked by Ms. Lee on March 28, 2000. I am responding as the Minister responsible for Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, regarding arsenic transport within the City of Yellowknife.
In response to the Member's question, the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development has developed the following information on the transportation of mine ore between the Giant and Miramar mines:
As part of the process being used by Miramar Mining Ltd. to operate the Giant Mine, approximately 300 tons of gold-containing rock is transported daily by truck between the mines. Other than the normal traffic risks associated with such large vehicles using the road system in Yellowknife, no additional risks are thought to exist because of the nature of the rock being transported.
I will be providing additional written information to the Member regarding the monitoring of this activity that she can make available to her constituents.