The Whabouchi project mine site is located on Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory and has received all the required authorizations for its operation.
For the conversion plant to be located in Bécancour, a complete review of legal requirements has been completed. Nemaska Lithium will voluntarily produce a thorough environmental and social study of its project so that it fits harmoniously into its host environment.
A set of provincial and municipal authorizations and permits will be required to begin mine and plant construction, with applications being filed concurrently with the construction work.