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The Porcupine mine is located within the city limits of Timmins, Ontario, the area of influence for Porcupine is a 100 kilometre radius from the Dome Mill. The Porcupine property area is approximately 38,000 hectares of mining claims.
Access to the property is via paved road and all the principal properties straddle Highway 101 as it enters the City of Timmins from the east. The Dome mine and mill are located to the southwest of the town of South Porcupine, and the Hoyle Pond property is situated some 20 kilometres east of Timmins and is accessed by driving north through the Hallnor property on a new all weather road. The Pamour Open Pit is located 24 kilometres east of the city. Rail freight service is available from a transfer point near the Hallnor Mine situated between Pamour and Dome. The city of Timmins is 60 kilometres from the Trans Canada Highway and offers a full service airport.
Porcupine is located within the Boreal Climatic Region which is characterized by contrasting seasons with warm, moderately humid summers and cold, dry winters. Temperatures range from -45 to +30 degrees Celsius. Mean rainfall is 600 millimetres and mean snowfall is 300 centimetres.
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