Shaakichiuwaanaan Mining Project

PMET Resources is proposing the construction, operation, decommissioning and closure of a new hybrid open-pit and underground lithium mine located about 250 kilometers east of Radisson, Quebec. As proposed, the Shaakichiuwaanaan Mining Project would include an ore processing plant, a water treatment plant, a workers' camp, and storage areas for waste rock, tailings and ore. The mine would produce 49,500 tonnes of ore per day over a mine-life of about 24 years.

Please note that this proponent was formerly known as Patriot Battery Metals Inc.

Latest update

January 15, 2026 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is making funding available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in the impact assessment for this project. Applications received by February 16, 2026, will be considered.

At a glance

Planning

Planning

Completed 180/180 days

Key documents

Impact Statement

Impact Statement

In progress 146/1095 days

Key documents

Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

Not started 0/300 days
Decision Making

Decision Making

Not started 0/30 days
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

Not started

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Contacts

Media Relations
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

Shaakichiuwaanaan Mining Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
901-1550 Estimauville Avenue
Québec, Quebec G1J 0C1
Telephone: 418-254-2435
Email: Shaakichiuwaanaan@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.

  • Location

    • 250 kilometers east of Radisson (Quebec)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Mines and Minerals

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2025-02-19

  • Proponent

    PMET Resources

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Impact Assessment by the Agency

  • Reference Number

    89271
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