Remote First Nation in Ontario breaks ground on road to Ring of Fire mining region (opens original article in a new tab)

A remote First Nation in Ontario has started building a road to the Ring of Fire mining region, part of a provincial initiative to boost economic development in the area.

• Construction has begun on a road connecting Webequie First Nation to the Ring of Fire mining region in Ontario.
• The project involves a $40-million investment from the province for infrastructure and community development.
• The road is part of a larger plan to connect the Ring of Fire to the provincial highway system and support mining activities.