OTTAWA – The federal government has given the go-ahead for the Crawford Nickel Mine project located in northern Ontario.
In a news release issued last week, Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin stated, “the potential effects within federal jurisdiction are justified when taking into account the benefits this project will provide.”
According to the government, this project could generate $5 billion in investments and create 4,000 new jobs.
“Today’s decision acknowledges the strategic importance of responsibly developing Canada’s critical mineral resources in partnership with all levels of government and Indigenous Nations while maintaining rigorous environmental standards,” said Canada Nickel CEO Mark Selby in a statement.
“I am very proud of our team, which completed this key federal permit in just four years.”
The mine proposal was referred to the major projects office back in November.
While the government approved the project, there are conditions attached. These include relocating fish and ensuring that Indigenous Peoples are consulted about the plans.
“As part of the protocol, the proponent shall identify opportunities for Indigenous groups to participate in the salvage and relocation of fish, including potential traditional use of salvaged fish,” reads the decision.
The plan is for an open-pit nickel-cobalt mine situated 42 kilometres north of Timmins, Ont.
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