Wasamac Gold Mine Project
Agnico Eagle is proposing the construction, operation, decommissioning and abandonment of an underground gold mine located in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, approximately 15 kilometres from downtown Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. As proposed, the Wasamac Gold Mine Project would have a mine life of 11 years and an ore production capacity of 6053 tonnes per day. The project would include the operation of an underground mine, the construction of an ore processing plant and related infrastructure, and the development of underground infrastructure for ore and waste rock transportation as well as waste rock, tailings and overburden accumulation areas.
Please note that the proponent for this project was previously Monarch Gold Corporation (2020 to January 21, 2021) and then Yamana Gold Inc. (January 21, 2023 - March 31, 2023).
Latest update
At a glance
Planning
Planning
Key documents
- Notice of Termination December 4, 2024
- Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines March 26, 2021
- Permitting Plan March 26, 2021
- Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan March 26, 2021
- Cooperation Plan March 26, 2021
- Public Participation Plan March 26, 2021
- Draft Public Participation Plan January 8, 2021
- Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines January 7, 2021
- Notice of Impact Assessment Decision with Reasons November 26, 2020
- Description détaillée d'un projet désigné (French Only) November 16, 2020
- Summary of the Detailed Project Description of a Designated Project November 16, 2020
- Summary of Issues September 4, 2020
- Summary of an Initial Project Description of a Designated Project July 27, 2020
Comment periods
- Public Notice - Public comments invited on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the draft Public Participation Plan January 8, 2021 to February 7, 2021 - Closed
- Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description August 6, 2020 to August 26, 2020 - Closed
Impact Statement
Terminated assessment
The proponent did not provide the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada with the information or studies required to conduct the assessment within the legislated time limits. The assessment was therefore terminated on December 4, 2024.
Impact Statement
Key documents
- Notice of Commencement March 26, 2021
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Contacts
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Telephone: 613-957-0700 or 1-866-582-1884
Fax: 613-957-0862
Email: information@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
Media Relations
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Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
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Disclaimer
This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.
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Location
- Wasamac (Quebec)
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Nature of Activity
- Mines and Minerals
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Assessment Status
Terminated -
Start Date
2020-08-06 -
Proponent
Agnico Eagle -
Authorities
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Assessment Type
Impact Assessment by the Agency -
Reference Number
80879
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