North Island Mine Project

North Island Mining Corp. is proposing the construction, operation and decommissioning of a new copper and gold mine located approximately 25 kilometres west of Port Hardy, British Columbia. As proposed, the North Island Mine Project would include four open pits, a tailings storage facility, waste rock storage facilities, a processing plant and mill, worker accommodations, and access roads. The project would be implemented over two phases and have a maximum production capacity of up to 100,000 tonnes per day during the expected 37-year mine life.

Latest update

October 30, 2026 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) accepted the proponent’s Initial Project Description and received a request to substitute the impact assessment process from the Government of British Columbia. IAAC will announce a joint comment period with British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office at a later date.

At a glance

Planning

Planning

In progress 1/180 days

Key documents

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

North Island Mine Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
1800-1138 Melville Street
Vancouver BC V6E 4S3
Telephone: 604-666-2431
Email: NorthIsland@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

Media Relations
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa ON 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

    • 25 kilometres west of Port Hardy (British Columbia)

  • Nature of activity

    • Mines and Minerals

  • Assessment status

    In progress

  • Start date

    2026-10-30

  • Proponent

    North Island Mining Corp.

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment type

    Planning Phase for Impact Assessment

  • Reference number

    90861

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...within 200 kilometres
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