This is the T3-700-05 Blast Radius Map for Timmins 3 Pit, dated October 19, 2024, and created by H. Kono for Tata Steel Minerals Canada. The map outlines: Blast radius limits: 500m (personnel) marked with a red dashed circle. 300m (equipment) marked with a red solid line. Pit boundary in blue, with bypass roads also shown. Identified landmarks like Plant 2, Rail Loop, and Old Dry Pad. Provincial border is indicated with a black dashed line. Coordinates of the blast location: 54°53'07.48"N, 67°03'33.41"W. This map is intended for safety management, ensuring personnel and equipment are outside the designated blast zones during operations.

The Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach has just received notice from a Mine Surveyor, Mining Operations at TATA Steel Minerals Canada about a controlled blast scheduled to take place at Timmins 3 Pit on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 12:00 PM (Noon).

Important Safety Information:

This blast is part of ongoing mining operations. Please ensure that everyone follows the necessary precautions outlined below, based on the blast radius map:

  • Red boundary: 300m Blast Radius (All equipment must be cleared)
  • Dashed red boundary: 500m Blast Radius (No personnel allowed)
  • Blue boundary: Timmins 3 Pit perimeter

The map also highlights key landmarks:

  • Old Dry Pad
  • Plant 2
  • Bypass Road and Rail Loop

Instructions for Workers and Community Members:

  • All personnel must leave the 500m zone by 11:45 AM on Monday.
  • All equipment must be cleared from the 300m zone by the same time.
  • Blast guards will be stationed to maintain safety around the perimeter.

We understand that this is very short notice. Thank you for your immediate attention and cooperation.