Baptiste Nickel Project

FPX Nickel Corp. is proposing to construct, operate and decommission a new open-pit nickel mine, located approximately 80 kilometres northwest of Fort St. James in central British Columbia. As proposed, the Baptiste Nickel Project would include a mine site, associated infrastructure and a transmission line to an existing BC Hydro substation near Fraser Lake. The proponent is considering two routes for access, primarily utilizing existing and upgraded forest service roads. The project would have an approximate average annual processing rate of 162,000 tonnes of ore per day and would operate for 28 years.

British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Office is collaborating with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada as part of the federal impact assessment of the project. For more information on the EAO's process, please visit EPIC.engage.

Latest update

March 10, 2026 — The public comment period on the summary of the Initial Project Description, British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office’s substitution request and the funding application period are now closed. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is reviewing all comments received to prepare the joint summary of issues and engagement. IAAC will post the joint summary of issues at a later date. IAAC is also reviewing the funding applications.

At a glance

Planning

Planning

In progress 46/180 days

Key documents

Comment periods

Impact Statement

Impact Statement

Not started 0/1095 days
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

Baptiste Nickel Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
1800-1138 Melville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4S3
Telephone: 604-666-2431
Email: Baptiste-Nickel@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.

  • Location

    • 80 kilometres northwest of Fort St. James (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Mines and Minerals

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-01-22

  • Proponent

    FPX Nickel Corp.

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Planning Phase for Impact Assessment

  • Reference Number

    90051

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...within 200 kilometres
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