Public Notice
BlackRock Mining Project – Public Comments Invited

June 24, 2013

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is conducting a comprehensive study type environmental assessment of the BlackRock Mining Project located in Quebec. The Agency invites the public to comment on the potential environmental effects of the project and the proposed measures to prevent or mitigate those effects as described in a summary of the proponent's Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

BlackRock Metals Inc. is proposing the development of an iron, titanium and vanadium mine with an estimated production capacity of 20,000 to 50,000 tonnes per day, located within the territory covered by the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, in the municipalities of Baie-James and Chibougamau. The project would potentially include an open pit, a processing plant, an access road, a transmission line, and a railway track approximately 27 kilometres in length.

Written comments must be submitted by July 24, 2013 to:

BlackRock Mining Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
901-1550 D'Estimauville Avenue
Québec, QC G1J 0C1
Telephone: 418-649-6444
Fax: 418-649-6443
E-mail: MinierBlackRockMining@ceaa-acee.gc.ca

To view the summary of the EIS or for more information, visit the Agency's website (registry reference number 62105). All comments received will be considered public.

Copies of the summary of the EIS are also available for viewing at the following locations:

• City Hall
  145 Springer Boulevard
  Chapais, QC
• 207 Opemiska Meskino
  Oujé-Bougoumou, QC
• Isaac Shecapio Sr. Administrative Building
  187 Main Street
  Mistissini, QC
• Municipal Library
  601 Third Street
  Chibougamau, QC
• 1 Chief Louis Gull Street
  Waswanipi, QC
• Mashteuiatsh Library
  77 Uapakalu Street
  Mashteuiatsh, QC

Public Meeting

The public is also invited to attend a public meeting where they can hear about the project and its potential impacts and provide their views to the federal government.

Public meeting details:

July 9, 2013 - 6:00 p.m.
Hotel Chibougamau
473 Third Street
Chibougamau, QC G8P 1N6

This project is being assessed using a science-based approach under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.

Following this comment period, the Agency will prepare a comprehensive study report, setting out its conclusions on the environmental effects, the proposed mitigation measures, and the significance of any remaining adverse environmental effects. A public comment period on the Comprehensive Study Report will be announced later.