Canada invests in northern Quebec lithium access project
Federal funding of more than $1.2 million is being directed to road improvements tied to the Shaakichiuwaanaan mining project in northern Quebec. The work is intended to strengthen access to one of the world’s largest lithium resources while supporting year-round transport for workers, equipment and future mineral shipments.
Highlights
- Natural Resources Canada is funding road upgrades through the First and Last Mile Fund to improve access to the Shaakichiuwaanaan mining project in northern Quebec.
- The project, led by Lithium Innova Inc., will rehabilitate 20 kilometres of access road, enhancing safety and year-round reliability for critical minerals transport.
- The investment is designed to unlock lithium, caesium, and tantalum deposits, supporting Canada's critical minerals strategy and economic security in Quebec.
Road upgrade supports mine access
As reported by Canada.ca, citing Natural Resources Canada, the funding comes through the First and Last Mile Fund and is aimed at improving access to the Shaakichiuwaanaan mining project in the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James region of northern Quebec. The project is being led by Lithium Innova Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PMET Resources Inc.The planned work rehabilitates and upgrades about 20 kilometres of existing access road linking the Trans-Taiga road to the Shaakichiuwaanaan site. The upgrade is designed to improve road safety and reliability, helping provide dependable year-round access between the highway, the project camp and the critical minerals site.
Critical minerals and regional industry focus
The improved route is expected to unlock access to a deposit of lithium, caesium and tantalum, minerals used in batteries, energy storage systems, electric vehicles and advanced manufacturing. The investment aligns with Canada’s broader effort to expand critical minerals infrastructure and move resources more efficiently to market.The federal government says the funding also supports responsible resource development and remote communities, while advancing job creation, economic security and energy security in Quebec and across Canada. The announcement positions transport infrastructure as a key enabler for northern mining development and wider industrial supply chains.
Our earlier coverage of China’s rare earth export policy for Europe explained that Beijing signaled it would keep approving export licenses even as key U.S.-China trade deadlines approached. We noted that ongoing EU-China talks and measures like a “green channel” underscore how governments are trying to protect critical mineral supply flows amid geopolitical and trade uncertainty.
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