Novador Gold Mine Project
Probe Gold Inc. is proposing the construction and operation of a new open-pit and underground gold mine, located about 25 kilometres east of Val-d'Or, in Quebec. As proposed, the Novador Gold Mine Project would have a maximum ore production capacity of 24,000 tonnes per day with an estimated lifespan of 12.5 years. The project would include an ore processing plant, access roads, waste rock and overburden piles, and a tailings storage facility.
Latest update
February 25, 2025 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada posted the Planning Phase Engagement Report for the project.
At a glance
Planning
Planning
Completed
208/180 days
Key documents
- Cooperation Plan August 13, 2024
- Public Participation Plan August 13, 2024
- Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines August 13, 2024
- Indigenous Engagement and Participation Plan August 13, 2024
- Permitting plan August 13, 2024
- Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines June 4, 2024
- Draft Public Participation Plan June 4, 2024
- Notice of Agency's Opinion on Whether an Impact Assessment is Required May 3, 2024
- Summary of the detailed project description of a designated project April 4, 2024
- Description détaillée d'un projet désigné (French Only) April 4, 2024
- Summary of issues January 4, 2024
- Summary of the initial project description of a designated project October 16, 2023
- Description initiale du projet d'un projet désigné (French Only) October 16, 2023
Comment periods
- Public notice - Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Public Participation Plan June 4, 2024 to July 4, 2024 - Closed
- Public notice - Public comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description November 27, 2023 to December 17, 2023 - Closed
Impact Statement
Impact Statement
In progress
610/1095 days
Key documents
- Notice of Commencement on an Impact Assessment August 13, 2024
Post Decision
Post Decision phase is an ongoing process
If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.
Post Decision
Not started
Participate
Contacts
Media RelationsImpact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
Novador Gold Mine Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
901-1550, avenue d'Estimauville
Québec, Quebec G1J 0C1
Telephone: 418-649-6444
Email: Novador@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
Disclaimer
This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.
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Location
- Val d'Or (Quebec)
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Nature of Activity
- Mines and Minerals
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Assessment Status
In progress -
Start Date
2023-11-14 -
Proponent
Probe Gold Inc. -
Authorities
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Assessment Type
Impact Assessment by the Agency -
Reference Number
86020
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