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Canada invests over $1.2 million to upgrade road access to northern Quebec lithium project
The federal government announced on October 28 an investment of over $1.2 million through the First and Last Mile Fund to upgrade about 20 kilometres of access road to the Shaakichiuwaanaan project in northern Quebec, improving access to lithium, caesium and tantalum resources.
The Government of Canada announced on October 28 an investment of over $1.2 million through Natural Resources Canada's First and Last Mile Fund to improve access to the Shaakichiuwaanaan mining project in the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James region of northern Quebec.
A 20-kilometre upgrade to the last link
The project, led by Lithium Innova Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PMET Resources Inc., will rehabilitate and upgrade about 20 kilometres of existing access road connecting the Trans-Taiga road to the Shaakichiuwaanaan site. Officials said the work will improve road safety and reliability, ensuring dependable year-round access for people and equipment travelling between the highway, the project camp and the critical minerals site.
Lithium, caesium and tantalum for batteries and advanced manufacturing
Shaakichiuwaanaan is described as one of the largest lithium resources in the world, with deposits of lithium, caesium and tantalum — minerals essential to batteries, energy storage systems, electric vehicles and advanced manufacturing. The government said the infrastructure will support responsible resource development, support remote communities and help get minerals to market, creating jobs, economic and energy security for Quebec and Canada.
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson announced the investment. The announcement did not give specific construction start or completion dates.
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