Whabouchi Mining Project
Nemaska Lithium Inc. is proposing the construction, operation and decommissioning of an open-pit and underground spodumene mine for lithium production. The Designated Project would be located 30 kilometres from Nemaska and 280 kilometres north-northwest of Chibougamau, Québec. As proposed, the Designated Project includes an open-pit and underground mine, ore, overburden, waste rock and tailings storage areas, and an ore concentrator. Total ore production capacity is estimated at approximately 5,600 tonnes per day over a mine life of approximately 34 years.
Please note that the proponent was formerly Nemaska Lithium Whabouchi Mine Inc.
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Key documents
| Document number | Document title | File | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | Amended decision statement | PDF (692 KB) | August 31, 2026 |
| 108 | Amended Decision Statement | PDF (371 KB) | September 19, 2023 |
Contacts
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Email: postdecision@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
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Location
- Nemaska and north-northwest of Chibougamau (Quebec)
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Nature of activity
- Mines and Minerals
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Assessment status
Completed -
Start date
2013-01-29 -
Proponent
Nemaska Lithium Inc. -
Authorities
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Assessment type
Environmental assessment under CEAA 2012 -
Reference number
80021