Name of the project /

Nunavik Nickel Project - Exploitation of the Ivakkak Pit – Addition of Mining Infrastructures

Proponent /

Canadian Royalties Inc.

Expected date of construction /

2022 - 2024

Community /

Kangirsuk

Location /

Latitude 61° 33’ 19.75’’ Longitude 73° 26’ 57.44’’

Affected area

The project is located approximately 80 km west of Kangiqsujuaq, 140 km southeast of Salluit and approximately 20 km south of Katinniq. The mining complex is located north of the Pingualuit National Park.

Step of the procedure /

Project submission

Evaluation

Decision and authorization

Decision

Authorization of the modification of the certificate of authorization (french only)

Decision pdf 268 KB

Description

The current request to amend the certificate of authorization covers the addition of mining infrastructure at the Ivakkak operation site, including a potentially acid-generating waste rock pile, a stockpile, and a lower catch basin. The mining method and other previously permitted infrastructure remain unchanged.