North American Lithium Spodumene Mine Project

Projects that were undergoing a comprehensive study at the time the provisions of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 came into force will continue to follow the requirements of the former Act. Under the former Act, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is responsible for conducting the comprehensive study of this project.

This project was subject to a screening started on October 29, 2010, under the responsibility of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The project was modified by the proponent to increase ore production, thus bringing it above the 3,000 t/d threshold set in par. 16a) of the Comprehensive Study List Regulations.

North American Lithium Inc. proposes the development of an open pit operation to mine 3,800 tonnes of spodumene (a lithium mineral) per day until 2030. The project is located in the southeastern part of the regional county municipality of Abitibi, in the municipality of La Corne. The project includes a refinery for the extraction of lithium carbonate from spodumene, and the impoundment and storage areas required throughout the mine operating phase.

Please note that this project was formerly known as the Quebec Lithium Spodumene Mine Project proposed by Quebec Lithium Inc.

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Latest update

July 12, 2018 - The Decision of the Responsible Authority has been taken.

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Fisheries Protection Program
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Telephone: 1-877-722-4828
Email: habitat-qc@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


  • Location

    • La Corne, near Barraute (Quebec)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Mines and Minerals

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2012-06-01

  • Proponent

    North American Lithium Inc.

  • Authorities

    • Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Comprehensive study under CEAA 1992

  • Reference Number

    59158

Nearby assessments

..within 200 kilometres
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