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Construction work is officially underway on roads in a remote, mineral-rich area of northern Ontario as part of the Ford government’s push to open up the Ring of Fire for mining.

On Monday, the Ontario government and Aroland First Nation announced that ground had broken on work to upgrade the Anaconda and Painter Lake roads, part of a broader network in the region.

“By building the roads to the Ring of Fire, we are unlocking $22 billion in economic potential and 70,000 good-paying jobs, while working with partners like Aroland First Nation to improve access to services for community…

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