The Federal Impact Assessment Process for the Wasamac Mine Project comes to an end

A technical review of the Wasamac Mining Project has been underway since its acquisition by Agnico Eagle in March 2023. New scenarios are being studied to process ore at an existing plant in the region, specifically the Canadian Malartic mine, and to improve the project's environmental performance. As the impact study initiated by the previous proponents cannot be completed within the government's timeframe, the federal impact assessment process will end on December 3, 2024.

Under current preferred scenarios, the new project components and activities would no longer meet the criteria for major projects requiring a federal impact assessment. The Quebec environmental assessment process remains a requirement for the Wasamac mining project, regardless of the scenario chosen. In all cases, a review of the project by the Bureau d'audiences publiques sur l'environnement (BAPE) will be requested.

Past consultations

All concerns and needs expressed by stakeholders to date in previous versions of the project will be taken into account. Consultation and collaboration will continue, whether voluntary or required by regulation.

Finally, documentation filed as part of the federal impact assessment process will remain available in the archives of the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC).

Other authorization applications in progress

The authorization process with the Québec government to allow bulk sampling under the advanced exploration program is continuing. These are different environmental authorizations, each with its own assessment process.

To stay informed about the project and its evolution, don't hesitate to subscribe to our newsletter and visit the Wasamac Mining Project consultation site regularly consultationswasamac (agnicoeagle.com).

The community relations team is always available and can be reached via the following channels as needed:

• By phone: 1 833 510-0330
• By text message: 833 510-0330
• By e-mail: relations.wasamac@agnicoeagle.com
• Community Relations Office: 14, rue d'Évain, Rouyn-Noranda
  • Open Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment as needed.