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Attachment Joyce Lake DS0 Iron Ore Project: Changes - December 13, 2022, Feasibility Study

  • Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Joyce Direct Iron Inc.
  • Reference number: 30
  • Submitted: 2022-12-18 - 12:02 AM
  • Please see the attached submission
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  • Joyce Direct Iron Inc. Toronto Office: 200 University Avenue, Suite1401, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 3C6 Tel: 1-416-977-3188 December 17, 2022 Attention: Jennifer Lau, Project Manager, by email: jennifer.lau@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Atlantic Regional Office Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Government of Canada 200-1801 Hollis Street Halifax, NS B3J 3N4 Re: Joyce Lake DS0 Iron Ore Project: Changes - December 13, 2022, Feasibility Study Dear Jennifer, On December 13, 2022, Joyce Direct Iron Inc. (JDI) under Century Global Commodities Corp. filed a Joyce Lake DSO Iron Ore Project (the Project) Feasibility Study (2022 Study) on SEDAR: https://www.sedar.com/DisplayProfile.do?lang=EN&issuerType=03&issuerNo=00026555 . The 2022 Study supersedes the 2015 Feasibility Study on which the draft EIS (Draft EIS) filed with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) on October 1, 2022, was based. On November 12, 2022, the Draft EIS was also submitted to Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Climate Change (NL-ECC) for comment. This letter is to inform IAAC of key changes (the Changes) between the Draft EIS and the 2022 Study. JDI believes the Changes are not material and do not require significant additional consultation, adjustment to IAAC’s Draft EIS technical review or collection of additional baseline data. JDI continues preparation of the “combined federal and provincial EIS” (Combined EIS) which will include responses to IAAC’s Draft EIS technical review ...
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Attachment UW EARS - Comment on the Joyce Lake DSO Project

  • Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project
  • Author: University of Waterloo Environmental Assessment Review Society submitted by Simon Popescu
  • Reference number: 26
  • Submitted: 2021-11-09 - 9:36 PM
  • Introduction The University of Waterloo’s Environmental Assessment Review Society has completed its evaluation of the Joyce Lake Iron Mine DSO Project (#80015) proposed by Joyce Direct Iron Ore Inc., a subsidiary of Century Global Commodities. It is our opinion that the project proposal should be declined without conditions by the Minister for its   Biophysical Effects Open-Pit Mine Open pit mines in themselves carry significant implications such as the generation of millions of tonnes of waste rock and subsequent risk of leaching toxic pollutants and heavy-metals, animal mortalities, and the loss of local habitats and ranges. Within the project area, the open-pit would occupy 181.425 km-squared which the proponent has refused to remediate. While the waste rock, overburden, and tailings facilities would be remediated by the proponent, we see the open-pit as the largest concern of the project due to its scale and drastic alteration of the local landscape.   Dewatering of Joyce Lake This open pit would require the dewatering of the local Joyce Lake in order to access the iron ore which the proponent has stated as essential to the economic ...
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  • 1 Comment on the Proposed Joyce Lake Iron Mine University of Waterloo Environmental Assessment Review Society October 28, 2021 2 Introduction The University of Waterloo’s Environmental Assessment Review Society has completed its evaluation of the Joyce Lake Iron Mine DSO Project (#80015) proposed by Joyce Direct Iron Ore Inc., a subsidiary of Century Global Commodities. It is our opinion that the project proposal should be declined without conditions by the Minister for its Biophysical Effects Open-Pit Mine Open pit mines in themselves carry significant implications such as the generation of millions of tonnes of waste rock and subsequent risk of leaching toxic pollutants and heavy-metals, animal mortalities, and the loss of local habitats and ranges. Within the project area, the open-pit would occupy 181.425 km-squared which the proponent has refused to remediate. While the waste rock, overburden, and tailings facilities would be remediated by the proponent, we see the open-pit as the largest concern of the project due to its scale and drastic alteration of the local landscape. Dewatering of Joyce Lake This open pit would require the dewatering of the local Joyce Lake in order to access the iron ore which the proponent has stated as essential to the economic viability of the project. The dewatering of a lake has large-scale impacts on habitats and species ranges as well as affects the local and regional hydrology of an area. This can lead to decreased flows and freshwater resources. This is particularly pertinent to the ...

Attachment RE: Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project - Conformity Review Request

  • Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • Reference number: 24
  • Submitted: 2021-06-14
  • Please see the attached submission.
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  • Annexes – Page 1/16 Pulchan65ppppppANNEX 1: Departmental input re conformity information requirements directed to the proponent Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project Please use the table below to provide your department’s comments and suggestions for information that should be required from the proponent to ensure the EIS conforms to the EIS Guidelines. Please keep in mind the focused questions provided in the cover letter as to what is required during a conformity review; your input on whether the information is scientifically and technically accurate will be sought later during the technical review. ID Reference to EIS Guidelines Reference to EIS Context and Rationale Specific Conformity Information Requirement Revised EIS or Supplementary Info ECCC-01-CWS- 01 Part 2, Section 8 – Alternative Means of Carrying Out the Project Section 2.8 – Alternative Means of Carrying out the Project (pages 2-43 to 2-57) The EIS Guidelines (pages 13) state that the proponent will “identify and consider the effects of alternatives means of carrying out the project that are technically and economically feasible”. The proponent has not included project lighting design in the alternatives assessment, but it is an important project component to consider given the potential for lighting design to have an adverse effect on migratory birds and species at risk. Note – the EIS Guidelines were developed in 2013 and are outdated. It is now standard practice for ECCC to request “project lighting design” as a standard component of a Project that requires an alternatives assessment. Provide information on the specifications of the Project’s lighting design, as well as assessment of ...
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Attachment Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project - NRCan Conformity Review

  • Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Natural Resources Canada
  • Reference number: 22
  • Submitted: 2021-06-11
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  • June 11, 2021 CIAR File No.: 80015 Shauna O’Brien Project Manager, Atlantic Region Impact Assessment Agency of Canada shauna.obrien@canada.ca RE: Request for Conformity Review – Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project Environmental Impact Statement and EIS Summary On May 20th, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) requested that Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) conduct a conformity review of Joyce Direct Iron Inc.’s (the Proponent) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project (the Project) near Schefferville, Quebec. NRCan is participating in the environmental assessment process pursuant to Section 20 of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 as a Federal Authority in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge related to the Project. NRCan has conducted a conformity review of the EIS and supporting documents based on the Department’s expertise in hydrogeology, geochemistry, acid rock drainage and metal leaching, and based on the Department’s regulatory role under the Explosives Act. Based on the Department’s mandate and areas of expertise, NRCan recommends to the Agency that the Proponent’s EIS and supporting documents have conformed to the requirements listed in the Guidelines for the Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 – Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project (CIAR #9). Details of NRCan’s review can be found in the Appendix below. If you have any questions, please contact me via e-mail at walker.smith@canada.ca or by phone at (613) ...
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Attachment Health Canada's conformity review of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project

  • Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Health Canada
  • Reference number: 23
  • Submitted: 2021-06-11
  • Participation notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines
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  • Environmental Health Program Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch Health Canada 1505 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J EY6 June 11, 2021 Shauna O’Brien Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 200-1801 Hollis Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3N4 Sent by email to: iaac.joycelakeironoremine-minedeferjoycelake.aeic@canada.ca Subject: Health Canada’s comments on the conformity review of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project Dear Shauna O’Brien: Thank you for your email dated May 20, 2021 requesting Health Canada’s comments on the conformity review of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) submitted by Joyce Direct Iron Inc. (the Proponent) for the Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project. Health Canada participates in environmental assessments as a federal authority under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012. Health Canada makes available specialist or expert information or knowledge in its possession to review panels and responsible authorities, among others. The objective of this review was to determine whether the EIS conforms with the requirements of the EIS Guidelines as they relate to Health Canada’s mandate. Health Canada has reviewed the EIS and provided comments in Annexes 1 and 2 for your consideration. In general, they pertain to the project- related impacts to human health in the areas of air quality, noise, groundwater and surface water quality, country foods, and human health risk assessment. Should you have any questions regarding Health Canada’s comments, please feel free to contact me at jeffrey.reader@canada.ca. Sincerely, Jeff Reader Regional Environmental Assessment ...
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  • Page 1 of 10 ANNEX 1: Departmental input re conformity information requirements directed to the proponent Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project Please use the table below to provide your department’s comments and suggestions for information that should be required from the proponent to ensure the EIS conforms to the EIS Guidelines. Please keep in mind the focused questions provided in the cover letter as to what is required during a conformity review; your input on whether the information is scientifically and technically accurate will be sought later during the technical review. ID Reference to EIS Guidelines Reference to EIS Context and Rationale Specific Conformity Information Requirement Revised EIS or Supplementary Info HC-1 9.1.2 Biophysical environment “Ambient air quality in the project areas and, for the mine site, the results of a baseline survey of ambient air quality, including the contaminants: Total Suspended Particulates, PM2.5, PM10, SOx, VOCs and NOx;” EIS 10.5.2.2 Air Quality EIS 10.5.3.5 Air Quality Appendix F – Air Quality Modelling Report 5.2 Background Levels The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) provided incomplete information on ambient air quality in the project areas, including site-specific data for the mine site, as follows:  Referenced baseline air quality data for total suspended particulates (TSP), fine particles (PM2.5), and metals of concern is dated and not specific to the mine site.  Baseline air quality data were not reported for particulate matter less than 10 μm in diameter (PM10) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for either the project areas or the mine site, with no rationale provided for ...
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Attachment RE: Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project - Conformity Review Request

  • Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Reference number: 21
  • Submitted: 2021-06-11
  • Please see the attached submission.
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  • P.O. Box 5667 St. John’s, NL A1C 5X1 Your file Votre référence June 11, 2021 Our file Notre référence 12-HNFL-NA5-00091 Ms. Shauna O’ Brien Project Manager Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, Atlantic Region 10 Barters Hill St. John’s, NL A1C 6M1 Dear Ms. O’Brien: Re: Conformity Review – Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project I am writing further to your May 20, 2021 email and correspondence requesting review of the above noted Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for conformity with the applicable EIS guidelines. Based on this review, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has determined that the EIS meets the applicable EIS Guidelines and therefore found to be in conformity. It is a well- written and comprehensive document that meets our expectations with respect to descriptions of the fish and fish habitat, as well as possible impacts on these components of the environment. We will facilitate a more thorough scientific and technical review of the accuracy of information presented within the project EIS during the technical review of the EIS. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone at (709) 693-8291 or by email at Tonya.Warren@dfo-mpo.gc.ca. Sincerely, Tonya Warren Senior Biologist – Mining Regulatory Review Unit Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program – Regulatory Reviews Ecosystems Management Branch, NL Region

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Attachment RE: Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project - Conformity Review Request

  • Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Transport Canada
  • Reference number: 25
  • Submitted: 2021-06-10
  • Please see the attached submission.
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  • Annexes – Page 1/4 ANNEX 1: Departmental input re conformity information requirements directed to the proponent Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project Please use the table below to provide your department’s comments and suggestions for information that should be required from the proponent to ensure the EIS conforms to the EIS Guidelines. Please keep in mind the focused questions provided in the cover letter as to what is required during a conformity review; your input on whether the information is scientifically and technically accurate will be sought later during the technical review. ID Reference to EIS Guidelines Reference to EIS Context and Rationale Specific Conformity Information Requirement Revised EIS or Supplementary Info Annexes – Page 2/4 ANNEX 2: Departmental advice to the proponent Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project Please use the table below to provide any additional advice to the proponent not needed for conformity, such as guidance or standard advice related to your departmental mandate. This information will be passed along to the proponent, but no responses will be required from the proponent. ID Reference to EIS Context and Rationale Advice to the Proponent TC-01 Table 1.5 (Page 1-21) 2.6.1.4 Rock Causeway Table 1.5 mentions requirement for Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) for the causeway. Transport Canada (TC) notes that the Proponent has engaged our Navigation Protection Program (NPP) to discuss the aforementioned. We would simply like to reiterate the following: Approval from TC may be required in some instances. Under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA), owners of ...
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