Two First Nations groups are getting Federal funding to participate in the environment assessment for the Griffith Iron Ore redevelopment project in Ear Falls.Wabauskang First Nation is receiving 50-grand, while the Metis Nation of Ontario is welcoming 37 thousand dollars.
Both groups will be able to review and provide comments on the Environmental Impact Statement and draft Environmental Assessment Report.
Northern Iron is hoping to re-open the Griffith Mine, with plans to produce roughly 16-thousand tonnes of ore per day.