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Cision Canada
7 hours ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Shaakichiuwaanaan Mining Project - Public Notice - Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Draft Public Participation Plan Français
What is happening? OTTAWA, ON, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ - The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is conducting an impact assessment for the proposed Shaakichiuwaanaan Mining Project, a new open-pit and underground lithium mine located east of Radisson, Quebec. As part of the planning phase in the impact assessment process, IAAC invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to review and provide feedback on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (draft Guidelines) and the draft Public Participation Plan (draft Plan). The draft Guidelines outline the specific factors to be considered in the assessment of the project and provide direction to the proponent, Patriot Battery Metals, on the studies and information required in its Impact Statement. The draft Plan explains how the public will be engaged throughout the review process and provides details on how and when public participation opportunities will take place for each phase of the impact assessment. How can I participate? Comments should be submitted online by visiting the project home page on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry (reference number 89271). The draft Guidelines and the draft Plan are also available on the Registry. Participants who wish to provide their input in a different format can contact IAAC by writing to [email protected]. Submit your comments online by 11:59 p.m. on July 19, 2025. All comments received will be published online as part of the project file. Stay updated on this project by following IAAC on X: @IAAC_AEIC, #Shaakichiuwaanaan or sign-up for notifications on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry. What is the proposed project? Patriot Battery Metals is proposing the construction, operation, decommissioning and closure of a new hybrid open-pit and underground lithium mine located about 250 kilometres east of Radisson, Quebec. As proposed, the Shaakichiuwaanaan Mining Project would include an ore processing plant, a water treatment plant, a workers' camp, and a storage area for waste rock, tailings and ore. The mine would produce 49,500 tonnes of ore per day over a mine-life of about 24 years.
Cision Canada
10 hours ago
- General
- Cision Canada
Regional Assessment in the Ring of Fire Area -- Participant Funding Available
OTTAWA, ON, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ - Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is now available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in the conduct phase of the co-led Regional Assessment in the Ring of Fire Area. The Ring of Fire area is located about 540 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario. The purpose of the Regional Assessment is to provide information on key priorities of importance in the assessment area and provide an analysis of the potential positive and negative effects, including cumulative and interactive effects due to possible development activities throughout the assessment area. The regional assessment may be used to inform and improve future impact assessments and decisions in the Ring of Fire area. The conduct phase of the regional assessment started in early 2025. During this phase, there may be the opportunity to participate in engagement activities such as information and technical sessions, and review and provide comments on IAAC's chapter for the regional assessment final report. Applications received by July 21, 2025, will be considered. For more information about the regional assessment and funding, including eligibility criteria and the application form, please visit the project home page on the Registry website, reference number 80468, and click on "Participant Funding." You can also contact the Participant Funding Program by writing to [email protected] or by calling 1-866-582-1884. Virtual Information Sessions On behalf of the Regional Assessment Working Group, IAAC will host virtual information sessions to answer questions about participant funding and discuss public participation opportunities throughout the assessment. Sign up for notifications on the assessment webpage located on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry or email us at [email protected] to be alerted on dates and times of upcoming information sessions. Stay updated on this project by following IAAC on X: @IAAC_AEIC #RingofFire The working group co-leading this regional assessment comprises IAAC and the following First Nation Partners: Aroland First Nation, Attawapiskat First Nation, Constance Lake First Nation, Eabametoong First Nation, Fort Albany First Nation, Ginoogaming First Nation, Kashechewan First Nation, Long Lake #58 First Nation, Marten Falls First Nation, Missanabie Cree First Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, Neskantaga First Nation, Nibinamik First Nation, Webequie First Nation, and Weenusk First Nation. Administrative support is provided by Matawa and Mushkegowuk Councils.
Cision Canada
05-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Public Notice - York Factory First Nation Ten Shilling Aerodrome Project Français
Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description OTTAWA, ON, /CNW/ - What is happening? York Factory First Nation is proposing the York Factory First Nation Ten Shilling Aerodrome Project, a new aerodrome along Ten Shilling Creek, approximately four kilometres south of York Factory settlement and National Historic Site, in northeastern Manitoba. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This feedback will help IAAC prepare a summary of issues that will be given to the proponent. How can I participate? Comments should be submitted online by visiting the project home page on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry (reference number 89488). The summary of the Initial Project Description is also available on the Registry. Participants who wish to provide input in a different format can contact IAAC by writing to [email protected]. Submit your comments online by 11:59 p.m. on May 26, 2025. All comments received will be published online as part of the project file. Participant funding will be available to eligible participants during this comment period and details will be announced shortly on the Registry. IAAC will retroactively reimburse eligible participants for their participation costs in this first comment period. Virtual Information Sessions IAAC invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to attend an information session via Zoom to learn more about the project, the impact assessment process, and how to submit comments on the summary of the Initial Project Description. May 14, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT (English) May 15, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT (English) For information on how to attend a session, please visit the project home page on the Registry and click on " Information Sessions." A French session is available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact IAAC using the project email above. What is the proposed project? York Factory First Nation is proposing to construct and operate a new aerodrome along Ten Shilling Creek, approximately four kilometres south of York Factory settlement and National Historic Site, in northeastern Manitoba. As proposed, the project would include a single, private 1,530-metre-long airplane runway that would be used for emergency services, improve access to York Factory First Nation's traditional territory, and support tourism and future development in the local area.
