Proponent: Champion Iron Mines Ltd.

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The Proponent is proposing to construct an iron ore mine in Labrador West. The mine will be located approximately seven kilometres southwest from the Town of Wabush, and 10 kilometres southwest from the town of Labrador City. The mine will produce approximately 8.6 million tonnes of iron ore concentrate annually over a 26-year mine life. The Project will include an open pit mine, conveyors, ore stockpiles, processing plant, ore concentrate load-out, access roads, workforce accommodations, and a railway corridor to connect to the Quebec North Shore & Labrador Railway.

• May 3, 2024 – The undertaking was registered.
• June 7, 2024 – Deadline for public comments.
• June 17, 2024 – The Minister’s decision is due.

•  Documents:
  • Registration Document (37 KB)
    • Appendix A – Conceptual Hydrogeological Modelling Report (52, 701 KB)
    • Appendix B – Hydrogeological and Water Balance Study – Rose Pit Water Management Infrastructure Design (49, 218 KB)
    • Appendices C – H (56, 646 KB)
      • Appendix C – Geochemical Characterization Report – Phase I Static Testing
      • Appendix D – Kami TMF Feasibility Study – Multiple Accounts Analysis – Tailings Management Facility
      • Appendix E – Kami Final Closure Summary
      • Appendix F – Ambient Air Quality Baseline Report
      • Appendix G – Terrain and Soils Baseline Report
      • Appendix H – Fish and Fish Habitat Baseline
    • Appendices I – P (52, 541 KB)
      • Appendix I – Surface Water Baseline Report
      • Appendix J – Vegetation and Wetlands Baseline Report
      • Appendix K – Avifauna Baseline Report
      • Appendix L – Wildlife Baseline Report
      • Appendix M – Historic and Heritage Resources Baseline Report
      • Appendix N – Cultural Heritage Screening Report
      • Appendix O – Socio-economic Baseline Report
      • Appendix P – Communication and Consultation Strategy
• Public Notices:
  • Project Registered (123 KB)