Thunder Bay: Construction set to start on first road to Ontario’s Ring of Fire mineral deposit

THUNDER BAY — An environmental assessment has been approved for a road the Ontario government says is vital in accessing critical minerals in the Ring of Fire, which Ontario Premier Doug Ford says will add $22 bill.

An environmental assessment has been approved for a road the Ontario government says is vital in accessing critical minerals in the Ring of Fire, which Ontario Premier Doug Ford says will add $22 billion to the economy and create 70,000 jobs. Here’s what we know about the initiative and concerns expressed by neighbouring Neskantaga First Nation..


An environmental assessment has been approved for a road the Ontario government says is vital in accessing critical minerals in the Ring of Fire, which Ontario Premier Doug Ford says will add $22 billion to the economy and create 70,000 jobs. Here’s what we know about the initiative and concerns expressed by neighbouring Neskantaga First Nation..

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📍 Source: CBC Thunder Bay · By: Staff · 🗓️ June 26, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online

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