Notice of Impact Assessment Decision with Reasons

Ottawa — May 28, 2025 — On May 22, 2025, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) decided that an impact assessment is required for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Mining Project (the project) proposed by Patriot Battery Metals (the proponent), located in Quebec.

In accordance with subsection 16(2) of the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), IAAC considered each of the following factors:

• the Initial Project Description, and the response to the Summary of Issues, as submitted by the proponent pursuant to sections 10 and 15 of the IAA;
• the adverse effects within federal jurisdiction, or the direct or incidental adverse effects, that may be caused by the carrying out of the project;
• adverse impacts that the project may have on the rights of Indigenous Peoples of Canada recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982;
• comments received by IAAC  from the public, Indigenous Peoples, and federal authorities, in relation to the project, as reflected in the Summary of Issues;
• any relevant assessment referred to in section 92, 93 or 95 of the IAA; and
• whether a means other than an impact assessment exists that would permit a jurisdiction to address the adverse effects within federal jurisdiction, and the direct or incidental adverse effects, that may be caused by the carrying out of the project.

In light of the factors considered, IAAC  is satisfied that the carrying out of the designated project may cause adverse effects within federal jurisdiction or direct or incidental adverse effects. These effects include, among others, potential effects on fish and fish habitat, migratory birds, impacts resulting from any change to the environment on the current use of lands and resources for traditional purposes, physical and cultural heritage, and sites of historical or archaeological significance to Indigenous peoples as well as changes to their health, social or economic conditions. The project may also adversely impact the exercise of rights of Indigenous peoples.

As a result, IAAC  has decided that an impact assessment is required for the project.

For further information on this impact assessment, please contact:

Shaakichiuwaanaan Mining Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
901-1550, Estimauville Avenue
Québec, Quebec G1J 0C1
Telephone: 418-254-2435
Email: shaakichiuwaanaan@iaac-aeic.gc.ca