Minister of Northern Development and Mines Michael Gravelle wants to see some movement on the Ring of Fire in the New Year.
Gravelle says they've made a good start with the establishment of the development corporation but notes more needs to be done.
2013 saw Cliffs' Natural Resources pull out of their mining project in the Ring of Fire.
He notes that they will continue to work with all the other partners involved in the giant mining development.
Inn the meantime, several key initiatives could be wrapped up in 2014 according to Bob Rae the Matawa First Nations Chief Negotiator.
Rae says they're are several areas he'll focus on including infrastructure and construction.
Rae also wants to see the environmental practices in place in respect to
any mining activity in the Ring.