BlackRock Mining Project - Public Comments Invited and Public Meeting

OTTAWA, June 24, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is conducting a comprehensive study type environmental assessment of the proposed BlackRock Mining Project located in Quebec. The Agency invites the public to comment on the potential environmental effects of the project and the proposed measures to prevent or mitigate those effects as described in a summary of the proponent's Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

BlackRock Metals Inc. is proposing the development of an iron, titanium and vanadium mine with an estimated production capacity of 20,000 to 50,000 tonnes per day, located within the territory covered by the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, in the municipalities of Baie-James and Chibougamau. The project would potentially include an open pit, a processing plant, an access road, a transmission line, and a railway track approximately 27 kilometres in length.

Written comments must be submitted by July 24, 2013 to:

BlackRock Mining Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
901-1550 D'Estimauville Avenue
Québec, QC G1J 0C1
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

To view the summary of the EIS or for more information, visit the Agency's website at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca (registry reference number 62105). All comments received will be considered public.

Copies of the summary of the EIS are also available for viewing at the following locations:

City Hall 145 Springer Boulevard Chapais, QC	Municipal Library 601 Third Street Chibougamau, QC
207 Opemiska Meskino Oujé-Bougoumou, QC	1 Chief Louis Gull Street Waswanipi, QC
Isaac Shecapio Sr. Administrative Building 187 Main Street Mistissini, QC	Mashteuiatsh Library 77 Uapakalu Street Mashteuiatsh, QC

Public Meeting

The public is also invited to attend a public meeting where they can hear about the project and its potential impacts and provide their views to the federal government. Public meeting details:

July 9, 2013 - 6:00 p.m.
Hotel Chibougamau
473 Third Street
Chibougamau, QC G8P 1N6

This project is being assessed using a science-based approach under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.

Following this comment period, the Agency will prepare a comprehensive study report, setting out its conclusions on the environmental effects, the proposed mitigation measures, and the significance of any remaining adverse environmental effects. A public comment period on the Comprehensive Study Report will be announced later.

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency administers the federal environmental assessment process, which identifies the environmental effects of proposed projects and measures to address those effects, in support of sustainable development.

SOURCE: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency

Media may contact:
Sofie McCoy-Astell
Communications Advisor
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]