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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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 |
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Hopes Advance Iron Mining ProjectImpact Assessment Agency of Canada
901-1550, D'Estimauville avenue
9th Floor
Québec, Quebec G1J 0C1
Telephone: 418-649-6444
Fax: 418-649-6443
Email: iaac.minehopesadvance-hopesadvancemine.aeic@canada.ca
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Location
- Aupaluk (Quebec)
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Project Type
- Mines and Minerals
- Transportation
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Status
In progress -
Start Date
2012-10-11 -
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