Hopes Advance Iron Mining Project
The project consists of the construction, operation and decommissioning of an open-pit iron ore mine near Aupaluk, in Nunavik. The proponent estimates that the mine will generate from 10 to 20 million tonnes of iron ore concentrate product per year over a planned operation period of 48 years with a daily average extraction rate of 72,000 to 144,000 tonnes. The ore would be concentrated by a process based on gravity separation. For the shipment of the iron ore to European and Asian markets, the proponent is proposing to construct a marine terminal consisting of a 330 meter loading wharf, a tug moorage area, a commercial wharf and a causeway. The concentrate would then be pumped to the marine terminal through a 26 km long pipeline for shipping. The proponent may opt for a 190 MW thermal generating station as an energy source for his operations. Based on the proponent's tentative timelines, production would start in 2016.
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Key documents
Document Number | Document Title | File | Date |
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14 | Notice of Termination | - | August 29, 2022 |
9 | Final Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines | PDF (1.3 MB) | December 10, 2012 |
8 | Notice of Environmental Assessment Determination | - | October 11, 2012 |
3 | Summary of the Project Description of a Designated Project | PDF (1.8 MB) | August 27, 2012 |
Contacts
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Telephone: 613-957-0700 or 1-866-582-1884
Fax: 613-957-0862
Email: information@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
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Location
- Aupaluk (Quebec)
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Nature of Activity
- Mines and Minerals
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Assessment Status
Terminated -
Proponent
Oceanic Iron Ore Corporation -
Authorities
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Assessment Type
Environmental assessment under CEAA 2012 -
Reference Number
80008
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