Crawford Nickel Project
Canada Nickel Company is proposing the construction, operation, decommissioning and abandonment of an open-pit nickel-cobalt mine and on-site metal mill, located 42 kilometres north of Timmins, Ontario. As proposed, the Crawford Nickel Project would have a mine ore production capacity of 240,000 tonnes per day and a mill ore input capacity of 120,000 tonnes per day. The project would operate for about 41 years.
Latest update
July 31, 2026 — The Government of Canada issued the impact assessment decision statement to the proponent.
At a glance
Planning
Planning
Completed
179/180 days
Key documents
- Indigenous Engagement and Participation Plan March 31, 2023
- Permitting Plan March 31, 2023
- Cooperation Plan March 31, 2023
- Public Participation Plan March 31, 2023
- Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines March 31, 2023
- Notice of Impact Assessment Decision with Reasons January 5, 2023
- Detailed Project Description December 22, 2022
- Summary of the Detailed Project Description December 22, 2022
- Summary of Issues October 4, 2022
- Initial Project Description of a Designated Project August 8, 2022
- Summary of an Initial Project Description of a Designated Project August 8, 2022
Comment periods
- Public Notice: Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Draft Public Participation Plan February 6, 2023 to March 8, 2023 - Closed
- Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description August 8, 2022 to September 7, 2022 - Closed
Impact Statement
Impact Statement
Completed
1068/1095 days
Key documents
- Summary of the Impact Statement November 22, 2024
- Impact Statement November 22, 2024
- Notice of Commencement of an Impact Assessment October 17, 2024
- Notice of Commencement of an Impact Assessment March 31, 2023
Comment periods
- Public Notice - Comments Invited on the Summary of the Impact Statement December 9, 2024 to February 7, 2025 - Closed
Impact Assessment
Impact Assessment
Completed
140/300 days
Key documents
- Executive summary July 20, 2026
- Draft potential conditions May 11, 2026
- Draft impact assessment report May 11, 2026
Comment periods
- Public notice - Public comments invited on the draft Impact Assessment Report and draft potential conditions May 11, 2026 to June 10, 2026 - Closed
Decision Making
Decision Making
Completed
9/30 days
Key documents
- News Release — The federal government announces major milestone for the Crawford Nickel Project July 31, 2026
- Impact assessment decision statement July 31, 2026
- Impact assessment report July 31, 2026
Post Decision
Post Decision phase is an ongoing process
If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.
Post Decision
In progress
Participate
Contacts
Compliance Promotion & Follow-up TeamImpact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: postdecision@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
Media Relations
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
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
- 43 km north of Timmins (Ontario)
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Nature of activity
- Mines and Minerals
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Assessment status
Completed -
Start date
2022-08-08 -
Proponent
Canada Nickel Company -
Authorities
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Assessment type
Impact Assessment by the Agency -
Reference number
83857
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