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On December 8, 2011, the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board (Review Board) submitted its Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision for Canadian Zinc Corporations’ proposed Prairie Creek Mine to the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

The Review Board has concluded, pursuant to paragraph 128 (1) (a) of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act, that the proposed development as described in this Report of Environmental Assessment, including the list of commitments made by the developer during the proceedings, is not likely to have any significant adverse impacts on the environment or to be a cause for significant public concern.

Please read the attached news release for information about the decision and next steps. The decision can be downloaded here: EA0809-002: Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision