Registration Number: 2028

St. Lawrence Fluorspar Marine Shipping Terminal Project

Proponent: Canada Fluorspar (NL) Inc.

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent proposes to construct a marine shipping terminal to export from its mine fluorspar concentrate and construction aggregate near Mine Cove in Little Lawn Harbour, along the western border of the Town of St. Lawrence. The project includes: a waste rock crushing plant and aggregate stockpiles; concentrate storage building; access and haul roads; wharf; conveyor; ship-loading system; and rock-filled breakwater.

  • June 5, 2019 – The undertaking was registered.
  • July 11, 2019 – Deadline for public comments.
  • July 20, 2019 – The Minister’s decision is due.
  • July 8, 2020 – Environmental Preview Report (EPR) is required.
  • September 1, 2020 – EPR Guideline are due to be issued.
  • December 9, 2021 – The Minister announced the project has been withdrawn.