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Mining company updating public on progress for trap rock quarry

A mining company that is looking to open a trap rock quarry in Algoma Mills will be updating the public on the project this week.

Rankin Construction will be at Serpent River First Nation this Wednesday, April 26th from 5-7 pm for a presentation and community discussion as part of the consultation process with the proponent company Darien Aggregates.

The company wants to open a trap rock quarry just north of Lake Lauzon. T1he proposal has met resistance from environmental groups including the Grandmother Council, which will have members in attendance to voice their concerns.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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