Quebec Lithium Spodumene Mine Project - Public Comments Invited

OTTAWA, Sept. 3, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is conducting a comprehensive study type environmental assessment of the proposed Quebec Lithium Spodumene Mine 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).

The Quebec Lithium Inc. mining company is proposing the construction, operation, and decommissioning of an open-pit spodumene mine with a daily extraction rate of 3,800 tonnes. The Quebec Lithium mine property is located approximately 60 kilometres north of Val-d'Or and 38 kilometres southeast of Amos, in Quebec.

Written comments must be submitted by October 3, 2013 to:

Quebec Lithium Spodumene Mine Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
901-1550 D'Estimauville Avenue
Québec, QC G1J 0C1
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[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 59158). All comments received will be considered public.

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

Édifice de la maison de la culture 222 First Avenue East Amos, Quebec	Bureau du développement socioéconomique 55 Migwan Road Pikogan, Quebec
Barraute Municipal Library 660 First Street West Barraute, Quebec	Conseil de la Nation Anishenabe du Lac Simon - Natural Resources Department 1026 Cicip Boulevard Lac Simon, Quebec

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]