Manitoba denies Sio Silica's Vivian sand-extraction project licence over potential drinking water impact.

The Manitoba government has denied an environmental licence for Sio Silica's Vivian sand-extraction project east of Winnipeg due to concerns over possible impacts on drinking water. The decision was based on expert reports, consultations with impacted communities and First Nations, and a report by the Clean Environment Commission, which identified serious environmental concerns with the project.

February 16, 2024
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