Proponent: Iron Ore Company of Canada

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent proposes a 370-hectare extension to the Humphrey South Pit iron ore deposit that will include development into the White Lake area to support its existing operations in Labrador City. The project includes an extension of the Humphrey South Pit to the east and south, development of a waste dump south of White Lake, extension of the Carol waste dump, power lines, dewatering wells, and surface water-handling systems.

• January 5, 2021 – The undertaking was registered.
• February 11, 2021 – Deadline for public comments.
• February 19, 2021 – The Minister’s decision is due.
• May 28, 2021 – The Minister announced the project is released.
• September 4, 2024 – Initial Hydrogeological/Hydrological Assessment Report and the Water Resources Management Plan accepted.
• December 11, 2024 – Flora and Fauna condition of release met.

• Documents:
  • Registration (14 MB)
    • Appendix A (131 KB)
    • Appendix B (2 MB)
    • Appendix C (233 KB)
  • Decision Letter (1.8 MB)
  • Plans Accepted (111KB)
    • Initial Hydrogeological/Hydrological Assessment Report (9.6 MB)
    • Water Resources Management Plan (351 KB)
  • Flora and Fauna Condition of Release Met (59 KB)
• Public Notices:
  • Project Registered (16 KB)
  • Project Released (355 KB)
  • Plans Accepted (113 KB)
  • Condition of Release Met (97 KB)

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