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1 Ministry of Northern Development and Mines Mineral Development and Lands Branch Ontario Government Complex - E Wmg PO Bag 3060, 5520 Highway 101 East South Porcupine ON PON 1 HO Tel: (705) Fax: (705) Miniswnt du D8veloppement du Nord et des Mines Direction de I'exploitalion des mineraux et de la gestion des terrains minier's Complexe du Gouvernement de rontario Aile E, Sac postal 3060, 5520 Route 101 Est South POfCUPine ON PON 1 HO Tel: (705) Telec: (705) f' t ::> f"tf Ontario February 10, 2015 Town of Iroquois Falls Michelle Larose, Clerk's Department 253 Main Street, P.O. Box 230 Iroquois Falls Ontario, POK 1GO Dear Ms. Larose: Re: Exploration Pennit Application, PR -1S-1062S The Walker Project Walker Township. Cochrane District, Northeast Region The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) received the above noted exploration permit application from Hornby Bay Mineral Exploration Ltd., pursuant to subsection 78.3(2) of the Mining Act. We are notifying you because some or all of the proposed early exploration activities would take place within your municipality. MNDM has posted a proposal for this exploration permit on the Environmental Registry (ER) for public review and comment. The posting can be accessed via this link: If you wish to provide comments on the proposed exploration permit application, please do so through the ER. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jason Postma, Mineral Exploration and Development Consultant in the South Porcupine office at or jason.a.postma@ontario.ca. Sincerely, Glenn Seim Director of Exploration

2 t?ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines Exploration Permit Application Under Section 78.3 of the Ontario Mining Act Collection of personal information, if any, on this form is authorized by sections 7, 78.3, and subsection 178.2(1) of the Mining Act for the purpose of creating a public record as described in section 37 of the Freedom of 'nformation and Protection o( Privacy Act. This information may also be posted in a modified form on the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines website and on the Environmental Registry for public comment. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Mineral Exploration and Development Section, Ministry of Northern Deve!opment and Mines, 933 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury ON P3E 6B5. Telephone For Official Use Only Date Received (yyyylrnm/dd) Circuiabon Date (yyyy/mm/d) Permit Number Fee Received Dale (yyyy/mmld<f) Is this fonn bein9 completed by the Early Exploration Proponent? - Preferred language of correspondence 121 Yes ON' 121 Eng sh o French. Part 1 Project and Early Exploration Proponent Infonnation Is the proposed early e)(j)loration area within the project area for an existing filed Closure plan? - 0 Yes [{] No o New Permit AppHcation 0 Renewal o Amendment o Director's Permit Requirement [2] Yes Type of Application ' Section A - Project Details Project Name ' The WALKER Project o North-West [2] North-East 0 South 11 a Is this a ruubmission? ' Region of the Province (sse MNDM administrative map) Previous Plan ConfinnationlPermii Numbers associated with this project (list) CountylDistrictlRegion Targeted Project Start Date (yyyy/mmldd) ' Timmins Area Section B - Name of Claim/lease/LIcence of Occupation Holder(s) Corporation legal Name Hornby Bay Mineral Exploration Ltd. Business Operating Name Hornby Bay Mineral Exploration Ltd. Client Number Business Number Last Name ' Brady Address Unit/Suite/Apt Suite 400 Rural Route Postal CodelZip Code ' M5H 2VI Street No. Street Name 365 I Bay Street City.Town or Village ' Toronto Telephone Number ' I Ex'-ension Country Canada Fax Number I First Name ' I James 1 Province/State ' j Ontario j Emaij Address j bevbrady@sympatico.ca Tenure Type (list all claim, lease, licence of occupation numbers for each holder) Lease # Type Middle Initial M I PO SO)( tdontifylng Number(s) (If more than one enter each number separated by a space) L522472;L522470;L522469;L O,t-030JE ( ) CI Oo.oee", Pfintellor O"lIIrio. 201' Pl 01 4

3 Section C Address for Service in Ontario [2] Check this box if same as the section B. COlpOfaoon Legal Name Business Operating Name Client Number Business Number last Name ' Brady Address Unit/Suite/Apt I Street No.! Street Name I First Narre. James Middle Initial M POBox City,Town or Vinage Toronlo Telephone Number I Extension I Fax Number Province Ontario Address Postal Code ' MSH 2VI Section D Qualified Supervisol"" (an Individual who has completed the MAAP) o Check this box if same as Sect;on B Mining Act Awareness Program Number ' SC66 E96B 657 A E328 Corporation Legal Name Business Operating Name Client Number Business Number last Name de Quadros First Name ' Antonio Middle Initial M Address Unit/Suite/Api Rural Route Postal CodalZip Code M6M 1P5 Sireet No. 40 City.Town or Village ' Toronto Street Name I Holwood A venue Country Canada 1 Province/State IOntario POBox Telephone Number ' 1 Extension I Fax Numbl!r I Address 1 ymirconsultinga gmail.com 01S-033E 12013/02)

4 Section E - Exploration Activities Seled the permitted activity or activities. Please Identify where Pmposed Oates ClalmlLeaselUcance of individual activities are taking place on speclflc claim unit(s) on (yyyy/mmldd) Occupation Number(s) the accompanying map(s) (See Part 2). [2] MechaniZed Drilling (assembled weight >150 kg) Start Date End Date Number (5) [2] 1-5 Peds 2015' '01 CLAIM L Pads Pads 0;> 20 Pads D Mechanized Stripping (>100m' in 200m radius) Start Date End Date Number (s) Estimated area (in m"): D Pitting and Trenching of Bedrock (>3m' in 200m radius) Start Date End Date Number(s) Planned Number ot Pits\Trenches: o Line Cut"cing (>1.5m Width) Start Date End Date Number (8) Estimated total line length (m): I E (2013.'02) Page 3 0/4

5 Part 2. Authorization and Signature Section A - Surface Rights Owner(s) Notification ' [2] I certify that I have provided a copy of this Clpplication for an Exploration Permit to the Surface Rights Owner(s) within the exploration area (s) for this project OR o I certify thai \here are no Surface Rights Owner(s) within the exploration area(s) for this project Section B - Attach ments Accompanying this Form a) (2) Map{s) indicating location of proposed Permitted Activity(ies) as well as proposed camp location(s): o (2) Regional Scale Map ' o [2] Project Scale Map ' 0 Other Map(s) b) 0 Appendices 0 Activity details report [Z] Aboriginal Consultation Report [ ] Agency Authorization c) [(I Other attachment{s) (e.g. information, reports, other agency permits) Section C - Signature ' I, James M. Brady, make this apphcalion for an Exploration Permit puf5uant to the req uirements of the Mining Act and regulations, including applicable requirements in the Provincial Standards for Early Exploration. 1 undef5tand that the application for this Exploration Permit is not a substitute for any other approvals or permits that may be required, and that I am responsible for ensuring that the exploration project complies with any other applicable provincial or federal Acts or regulations. I hereby certify that the contents of this application are true and complete. \Nhere 1 have signed on behalf of a corporation, I hereby certify that I have authority to bind the col1'oration. I am the: (please select at least one of the following) o Claim/Lease/Ucence of Occupation Holder o One of the Claim Holders and have autt;ortty to sign on behalf of au ClatmlLease/Ucence of Occupation Holder{s) (attached appropriate authorizations) o An Agent designated for the purposes of making this submission on behalf of the ClaimfLeaseJlicence of Occuj:ation Holder(s) (attached appropriate agency [{1 I OIcknowledge that my printed name below shall be deemed a signature for the purposes of this document's submission to the MNDM. Name (Please Print) Date of submission (yyyy/mm/dd) James M. Brady Address bevbrady:!, sympatico.ca Cl!Hl103E (2Cl3<02) Page 4 Qr 4

6 t?ontario Ministry of Northem Development ilnd Mines Activity Details Report Under Section 78 of the Ontario Mining Act Collection of personal information, if any, on this form is authorized by sections 7, 78.2, 78.3, and subsection 178.2(1) of the Mining Act for the purpose of creating a public record as described in section 37 of of the Freedom of Infanna lion and Protection of Privacy Act. This information may also be posted in a modified form on the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines website and on the Environmental Registry tof public comment. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Mineral Exploration and Development Section, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, 933 Ramsey Lalte Road, Sudbury ON P3E 685. Telephone Q Preferred language of corresocndence o Englisn 0 French 1. Project Details Project Name The \VAl KER Prujt':ct 2. Exploration Activities o Geopnysrveys requiring a generator Means of transporting personnel to survey location(s) Name of Earty Exploration Proponent I lorn b) Ba) Mineral Exploration Ltd. Means of mobilizlr,gjdemobilizing survey equipment o Mechanized Stripping Type of stripping equipment Means of transporting personnel to stripping Iocation(s) c-- Means of mobilizing/demobilizing stripping equipment o Pitting and Trenching of Bedrock Type of PittlngfTrenchlng equipment Means of transporting personnel to prtt'" el'1ching location(s) WiU you be using explosives for this actill'lty? '-. OJ12E ( ) O Oueen's Pnntef lot Qr,tarlo, 2012 I".ge1c12

7 o line Cutting Type of equipment to be used tor line cutting o Mechanized Drilling Estimated number of drill holes 2 Type of drilling to take place (e.g. core drilling, reverse circulation) Diamond Drilling I Number of drill rig(s) I I Means of transporting personnel to drill Iccation(s) b) 4x4 Truck Means of mobilizing/demobilizing drill equlpment By dozer and skid Anticipated removal of casings Yes... \''iu you be drilling any holes larger than 15 em in diameter? Comments Date (yyyy/mmldd) 20 15/06'30 D Additional Information or Comments Please provide any other information relevant to this project 3. Signature Name M. de Quadm DYes 0 No --i Date (YY'ly/rr,m/cd) ' ' ;: ( ) Pa9" 2 of 2

8 HORNBY BAY MINERAL EXPLORATION LTD. Walker Project (Mining Lease ) g c 2,500 Meters H j,.,1r"j i1ii, / rl, l,--v --, c J:. Scale 1:100,000 Coordnate System: NAD83 UTM Zooe 17N, "".00

9 HORNBY BAY MINERAL EXPLORATION LTD. Walker Project (Mining lease ) SNOOD 0 i1 i [ ± \! I \ tl "- y( True North 0 i g Ii t ; \ L:':l:l4ru 1 ") legend rl i( -1/ f J -r\jd3, Proposed Drillhole -- Railways -- Roads ri 11 -AI 1 t t / 1\ "- l 1 D rownship o Active Dispositions Active Claims D Mining Lease i H f \\ -- Streams D Lakes 500,so 0 SOD Meters ri Scale 1:20,000 Coo rci nate System: NAD83 UTM ZOne 17N

Drilling What is the Activity? Drilling is a critical activity in mineral exploration. There are several types of drilling. Diamond drilling is the most common type of drilling conducted in Ontario.

10 Drilling What is the Activity? Drilling is a critical activity in mineral exploration. There are several types of drilling. Diamond drilling is the most common type of drilling conducted in Ontario. It produces cylindrical pieces of rock called core. Reverse circulation or rotary drilling produces chips of rock. Overburden drilling is conducted to sample glacial deposits. Augur drilling is used to sample soils for geotechnical purposes. Drilling locations are selected using the results from previous studies, such as: Prospecting Geological mapping Geophysical surveys All drilling activities provide samples from below the surface. This allows for the testing of the properties of the soil and rocks, including mineral and metal content. Diamond drills range in size. There are smaller units called backpack or "Winkie" drills. One or more POntario individuals can carry these. There are rigs the size of a small house. These rigs are typically mounted on skids or runners. They are dragged through the bush behind bulldozers or timber skidders. Diesel and hydraulic motors power most diamond drills. Diamond drilling uses a hollow bit whose surface contains low quality diamonds. It produces a long cylinder of rock referred to as a core. The core is stored in specially shaped core boxes. A geologist or technician examines the core and makes notes on the physical appearance of the rock. The geologist will also mark sections of the core to be sampled for analysis in a laboratory. The core is cut in half lengthwise to be sampled. One side is shipped to a laboratory and the other is stored as a reference sample. The size of the core and the length of the hole drilled depend on the size of the drill, the type of exploration ""' "'0> NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT AND MINES

program and the mineral(s) being analyzed. A diamond drill hole can range in length from a less than a few meters in length to several thousand meters.

11 program and the mineral(s) being analyzed. A diamond drill hole can range in length from a less than a few meters in length to several thousand meters. The core sizes range from less than 2 cm in diameter up to 15 cm. Footprint on the Land Small areas of land must be cleared to make a drill pad. It must be large enough for safe operation of the drill and bulldozer or skidder. A typical drill pad is 20 to 40 meters in diameter. Hauling the drill rig through the bush also makes a very rough trail. Helicopters are sometimes used, especially in remote areas. The drill rigs are taken apart, flown to the site and reassembled. The drill pad for helicopter supported drilling is typically 40 to 50 meters in diameter. Diamond drilling uses hollow steel pipes called casing to drill through overburden such as loose soils and materials. The casing is anchored into the bedrock. The drilling is done through the casing, which provides a collar for the drill hole, keeping soil and water from running into the hole. [;>Ont ario Companies often choose to leave the casing pipes in the ground. They must mark the casings so that they are visible in all seasons. Leaving casings in the ground allows companies to use the hole at a later date to deepen the hole or to complete geophysical surveys. Some types of drilling, including diamond drilling, pump water to the drill and down the hole. This cools the bit and clears the hole of the ground-up rock. The water pumps may be placed on the shores of lakes, rivers and streams. The water is pumped though heavy hoses to the drill rig. Sumps may be dug at the drill site and the return water containing the ground up rock directed to the sump where the solids can settle out. In some cases, diamond drilling may take place on lake ice during the winter or from barges during other seasons. Special rules apply to this type of drilling. Drill holes that are drilled in lake bottoms as well as drill holes on land that produce water require cementing of the casing, for safety purposes and to control groundwater flow. Mining Act Requirements Drilling that uses a drill that weighs less than 150 kilograms requires an exploration plan. Drilling that uses a drill that weighs more than 150 kilograms requires an exploration permit.,", S -'O' NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT AND MIN ES

Capping and Sealing Drill Holes If the drill hole produces water, or if it encounters underground mine opening or solution cavities, it must be sealed.

12 Capping and Sealing Drill Holes If the drill hole produces water, or if it encounters underground mine opening or solution cavities, it must be sealed. Seal the drill hole at the surface and into the upper bedrock by grouting the upper 30 metres of bedrock or the entire depth of the hole, whichever is lesser. Provincial Standards for Early Exploration All early exploration activities that require an exploration plan or permit must follow the Provincial Standards for Early Exploration. There are three parts to these Provincial Standards: 1. Rules for carrying out exploration plan activities. 2. Rules for carrying out exploration permit activities. 3. Rules for rehabilitation of exploration plan and exploration permit activities. During drilling programs, the Provincial Standards for Early Exploration must be followed for both an exploration plan and an exploration permit: Marking Drill Holes Where Casings Left Mark all drill hole locations that still have casings with durable reflective markers that are clearly visible in all seasons. Drill Core Store drill core samples more than 30 metres from any permanent water body or waterway. The rehabilitation requirements in the Provincial Standards must be fo llowed. They must be done after the exploration activity is complete, or before the exploration plan or permit expires. Drilling Fluids and Cuttings Contain all drilling fluids, cuttings and mud left on site. Contain them more than 30 metres from any permanent water body or waterway. [;>OntariO 'n", ' 0; NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT AND MINES

13 Drill Core Drill core left on the exploration site must be cross-piled in an orderly manner. The height must be less than 1.5 metres. The drill core pile must be more than 30 metres from any permanent water body or waterway. For the official and most up to date information on the rules for carrying out these exploration and rehabilitation activities, please refer to: The Mining Act Exploration Plans and Exploration Permits Regulation Provincial Standards for Early Exploration Ministry of Northern Development & Mines Office Contact Numbers Sudbury: (705) Timmins: (705) Thunder Bay: (807) [;>Ontario ','"-''''' NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT AND MINES

Drilling. What is the Activity?

Drilling. What is the Activity? Drilling What is the Activity? Drilling is a critical activity in mineral exploration. There are several types of drilling. Diamond drilling is the most common type of drilling conducted in Ontario. It