Critical Elements Lithium Receives Environmental Approval for Rose Project, Canada
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Critical Elements Lithium has secured environmental approval from the Canadian government for its Rose Lithium-Tantalum Project in northern Québec.
A joint assessment committee has agreed with Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s conclusions that the proposed mining project is not expected to lead to significant adverse environmental effects if mitigation measures are implemented.
The committee comprised of representatives of Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, the Cree Nation Government, and the Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change – Jonathan Wilkinson.
The Rose Lithium-Tantalum Project features an open pit lithium and tantalum mine located nearly 38km north of the Nemaska Cree Nation’s village.
It is proposed to be developed on Category III land, on the traditional lands of the Cree Nation of Eastmain. The mine is planned to produce nearly 4,500 tonnes of ore per day for a lifespan of more than 17 years.
Minister Wilkinson issued a decision statement for the mining project, which defines 221 legally binding conditions.
The conditions to be followed by Critical Elements Lithium include measures for protecting fish and fish habitat, migratory birds, and birds at risk, woodland caribou, wetlands, and bats at risk.
The measures also address the possible impact on the use of lands and resources by the Crees for traditional purposes.
“Robust environmental assessment processes are designed to protect the environment and ensure that resource development is informed by science and consultations with the public and Indigenous peoples.These processes ensure that we can safely move forward with projects that will provide economic benefits to Canadians in an environmentally responsible manner,” said Minister Wilkinson.
“This project has the potential to benefit local communities and support the electrification of transportation by helping to meet the needs of the growing battery market,” added Minister Wilkinson.
According to Impact Assessment Agency, Critical Elements Lithium will have to complete its steps to get the other required permits and authorizations from federal departments and the Quebec government as well.
Source: NS Energy
About Critical Elements Lithium
Critical Elements Lithium Corporation is a mining exploration company owning several mining properties in Quebec. The Company is focused on lithium. It has achieved its objective with the Rose Lithium-Tantalum project, which is currently at the advanced exploration stage. Based on the work programs developed and positive results, Critical Elements Lithium Corporation is aiming to put the Rose lithium-tantalum project into production rapidly. The Company flagship project is well located in Quebec with on-site access to infrastructures like: powerline, roads, airport, railway access and camp.
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