Public Notice
Quebec Lithium Spodumene Mine Project – Public Comments Invited

September 3, 2013 —The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is conducting a comprehensive study type environmental assessment of the Quebec Lithium Spodumene Mine 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).

The Quebec Lithium Inc. mining company is proposing the construction, operation, and decommissioning of an open-pit spodumene mine with a daily extraction rate of 3,800 tonnes. The Quebec Lithium mine property is located approximately 60 kilometres north of Val-d'Or and 38 kilometres southeast of Amos, in Quebec.

Written comments must be submitted by October 3, 2013 to:

Quebec Lithium Spodumene Mine Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
901-1550 D'Estimauville Avenue
Québec, QC G1J 0C1
Telephone: 418-649-6444
Fax: 418-649-6443
Quebeclithium@ceaa-acee.gc.ca

To view the summary of the EIS or for more information, visit the Agency's website (registry reference number 59158). All comments received will be considered public.

Map depicting the location of the project, as described in the current document.

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

  • Édifice de la maison de la culture
    222 First Avenue East
    Amos, Quebec
     
  • Bureau du développement socioéconomique
    55 Migwan Road
    Pikogan, Quebec
     
  • Barraute Municipal Library
    660 First Street West
    Barraute, Quebec
     
  • Conseil de la Nation Anishenabe du Lac Simon – Natural Resources Department
    1026 Cicip Boulevard
    Lac Simon, Quebec

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.

Document Reference Number: 11

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