Mont Sorcier Mining Project

Voyager Metals Inc. is proposing the construction, operation, decommissioning, and closure of an open-pit iron and vanadium mine located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory, in the municipality of Chibougamau, about 20 kilometres northeast of the Town of Chibougamau, Quebec, in the traditional Cree territory. As proposed, the Mont Sorcier Mining Project would include a pit and the construction of an ore processing facility. The proponent also plans to build a 49-kilometre railroad that would connect to the existing track to transport the concentrate by train to the Grande-Anse Marine Terminal, where it would be stockpiled for export purposes. The mine's production capacity would be about 5 million tonnes per year (average rate of 13,700 tonnes/day) and the estimated life of the project would be 21 years.

Latest update

September 19, 2025 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada posted the Notice of Commencement of an Impact Assessment and issued the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and required plans to the proponent for the preparation of an Impact Statement.

At a glance

Planning

Planning

Completed 153/180 days

Key documents

Impact Statement

Impact Statement

In progress 136/1095 days

Key documents

Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

Not started 0/300 days
Decision Making

Decision Making

Not started 0/30 days
Post Decision

Post Decision phase is an ongoing process

If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.

Post Decision

Not started

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Contacts

Media Relations
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

Mont Sorcier Mining Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
901-1550 d'Estimauville Avenue
Québec, Quebec G1J 0C1
Telephone: 418-649-6444
Email: montsorcier@iaac-aeic.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory (Quebec)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Mines and Minerals

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2023-05-29

  • Proponent

    Voyager Metals Inc.

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Impact Assessment by the Agency

  • Reference Number

    84616

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...within 200 kilometres
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