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Summary of the Monitoring Committee Meeting of May 13, 2026
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A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to presenting the project’s progress and the preliminary timeline. The submission of the ESIA is still scheduled for fall 2026, and several discussions helped clarify the upcoming steps, including the regulatory review process and the next phases of the project.
The work currently underway as partContinue reading
The third meeting of the Wasamac Project Monitoring Committee was held on May 13, 2026, in Arntfield. Its main objectives were to review the progress of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), continue discussions on the Good Neighbor Guide, and follow up on reports.
A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to presenting the project’s progress and the preliminary timeline. The submission of the ESIA is still scheduled for fall 2026, and several discussions helped clarify the upcoming steps, including the regulatory review process and the next phases of the project.
The work currently underway as part of the technical studies was also presented. Fieldwork is planned to better document soil conditions and refine the assessment of potential impacts, particularly in the Rang des Cavaliers area.
Members continued discussions on the Good Neighborhood Guide. Several topics were addressed, including:
- Environmental monitoring programs
- The claims process in the event of damage
- Dispute resolution mechanisms
It was noted that the guide is a living document that will be refined following consultations with the neighborhood.
The meeting provided an opportunity to outline the next steps related to this guide, including consultation activities planned for the summer, discussions with local residents, followed by the drafting of an implementation version in the fall.
Discussions took place regarding upcoming community activities and planned work at the site. No reports have been received since the last meeting, but it was reiterated that the mechanism remains in place to address any community concerns.
The next meeting of the Monitoring Committee will take place on June 10, 2026, in Arntfield.
To view the detailed minutes of the meeting, please click on the following link: https://wasamac-eng.agnicoeagle.com/20630/widgets/83491/documents/170823
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Summary of the Monitoring Committee Meeting on April 8, 2026
Share Summary of the Monitoring Committee Meeting on April 8, 2026 on Facebook Share Summary of the Monitoring Committee Meeting on April 8, 2026 on X (formerly Twitter) Share Summary of the Monitoring Committee Meeting on April 8, 2026 on Linkedin Email Summary of the Monitoring Committee Meeting on April 8, 2026 linkThe main objective of the second meeting of the monitoring committee was to continue developing the Good Neighbor Guide.
A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to presenting the approach and principles of the Good Neighbor Guide, a tool designed to guide the integration
between the mining project and the surrounding community throughout the mine’s entire lifespan. The first version of the Guide is scheduled to take effect in 2027, with periodic revisions every three years to incorporate the results of the environmental assessment and adjustments required based on public feedback.
A preliminary proposal for compensation programs aimedContinue reading
The main objective of the second meeting of the monitoring committee was to continue developing the Good Neighbor Guide.
A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to presenting the approach and principles of the Good Neighbor Guide, a tool designed to guide the integration
between the mining project and the surrounding community throughout the mine’s entire lifespan. The first version of the Guide is scheduled to take effect in 2027, with periodic revisions every three years to incorporate the results of the environmental assessment and adjustments required based on public feedback.
A preliminary proposal for compensation programs aimed at mitigating the impacts and inconveniences associated with the project’s various phases (development, construction, operation, and active restoration) was presented. These programs are designed to address disturbances related to noise, traffic, dust, and vibrations, as well as certain constraints associated with environmental monitoring and coexistence. The proposed terms aim to provide predictable, transparent, and equitable compensation, while minimizing administrative burdens for the neighborhood.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to clarify the areas covered by the Guide, namely, the project zone and the immediate neighborhood zone, as well as the programs applicable to each. It was reiterated that, even beyond these zones, mechanisms for information sharing, communication, community projects, and handling reports will remain in place.
The next steps include continuing discussions with the Committee, conducting summer consultations with the neighbourhood, and drafting the implementation version of the Good Neighbourhood Guide.
Two in-person meetings of the Monitoring Committee are scheduled between now and the summer.
To view the detailed meeting minutes, please click on the following link: https://wasamac-eng.agnicoeagle.com/20630/widgets/83491/documents/169364
The Monitoring Committee has replaced the Working Group in order to comply with the new requirements set forth in the Mining Act. All of the Working Group’s reports remain available here: https://wasamac-eng.agnicoeagle.com/task-force
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Summary of the Monitoring Committee Meeting on February 11, 2026
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- Provide an update on the project’s progress
- Present the hydrogeological study and gather questions and comments from committee members
- Approve the committee’s revised operating bylaws
- Follow up on reports
A significant change has been formalized regarding the status of the Task Force, which is now becoming a monitoring committee, in accordance with amendments to the Mining Act. This change is intended to meet the new requirements applicable to mining concession holders. The committee’s operating bylaws have been updated and approved by the members to ensure compliance. They willContinue reading
The objectives of the first meeting of the monitoring committee were to:
- Provide an update on the project’s progress
- Present the hydrogeological study and gather questions and comments from committee members
- Approve the committee’s revised operating bylaws
- Follow up on reports
A significant change has been formalized regarding the status of the Task Force, which is now becoming a monitoring committee, in accordance with amendments to the Mining Act. This change is intended to meet the new requirements applicable to mining concession holders. The committee’s operating bylaws have been updated and approved by the members to ensure compliance. They will be added to the Monitoring Committee page and are also available here:
A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to the presentation of the preliminary hydrogeological study, conducted to assess the potential effects of mine dewatering on the groundwater table and residential wells.
Lowering the water table in advance to a depth similar to that of residential wells creates an area consistent with the project’s zone of influence as defined under the Voluntary Acquisition Program (VAP). The impact of the groundwater drawdown would be felt quickly during the first few years of operation, as the old mine is dewatered, and would then stabilize thereafter. Studies are ongoing to characterize the anticipated impacts on each residential well.
Regular follow-ups had to be conducted via email due to a lack of time to address them in person, including monitoring the implementation of the voluntary acquisition program, an overview of the work, and community engagement activities. No new reports are to be noted since the last meeting.
The committee’s next meeting is scheduled for April, following the neighborhood meeting on March 26. The year 2026 should allow for a more regular pace of meetings, depending on the progress of the environmental impact study. In the meantime, members are invited to submit their questions and suggestions regarding the committee to its leaders or directly to Agnico Eagle.
To view the detailed meeting minutes, please click on the following link: https://wasamac-eng.agnicoeagle.com/20630/widgets/83491/documents/168124