Our Project
BlackRock Metals is developing a fully integrated metals and materials manufacturing business from its , world-class vanadium and titanium bearing magnetite (VTM) deposit located in Quebec, Canada. The project includes the development of a mine and beneficiation plant in Chibougamau, and a metallurgical plant in Saguenay.
We have committed to raising over $1 billion to fund and construct the BlackRock Project.
Our vision is to grow our business, create employment and business opportunities, and contribute to the sustainable development of the nearby communities while protecting the environment and preserving the cultures and traditions of the local populations, during and after construction.
Objectives
Project Phases
Our objectives
Our ambition is to build and operate mining and metallurgical operations which will efficiently deliver industry-leading, environmentally-friendly products.
By the end of construction, we will have used innovative and superior Environment, Social, Governance and Integration (ESGI) practices to deliver exceptional project performance, and facilities which will set new standards in our industry.
By the end of construction, we will have used innovative and superior Environment, Social, Governance and Integration (ESGI) practices to deliver exceptional project performance, and facilities which will set new standards in our industry.
Build with the Community
Build with the Community
Respect the Environment
Respect the Environment
Health & Safety First
Health & Safety First
Balance Quality, Schedule, and Cost
Balance Quality, Schedule, and Cost
Communicate continuously
Communicate continuously
Health and safety is our number one priority. By designing and implementing a safe environment, and by utilizing best practices, we will minimize the risks of incidents during the construction phase of the project.
Health &
Safety First
Safety First
By focusing on and measuring environmental risks and complying with regulations, we will minimize environmental impacts, and put social responsibility at the forefront.
Respect the
Environment
Environment
BlackRock Metals has worked closely with the local communities to forge strong relationships and build a reputation that we can be proud of. Our goal is to maximize both the use of available local resources and the involvement of the local communities. Embracing diversity and providing a rewarding work environment is embedded in everything we do.
Build with the Community
The BlackRock Metals Project Team is committed to building the BlackRock Project without compromising on health and safety, schedule, or budget, and to do so with the highest quality standards.
Our stakeholders trust that we will live up to these commitments and we will not disappoint them.
Our stakeholders trust that we will live up to these commitments and we will not disappoint them.
Balance Quality, Schedule, and Cost
To ensure a successful collaboration with stakeholders, at BlackRock Metals we strive to:
Communicate
Continuously
Continuously
Listen:
To understand the views of our stakeholders so we can improve the project and our operations.
To understand the views of our stakeholders so we can improve the project and our operations.
Work together:
Our committees with First Nations and local communities help us focus our efforts on employment, training, environment, culture, and business opportunities for the benefit of all.
Our committees with First Nations and local communities help us focus our efforts on employment, training, environment, culture, and business opportunities for the benefit of all.
Share information:
By opening communication channels to ensure that information flows freely and continuously between BlackRock Metals and the communities.
By opening communication channels to ensure that information flows freely and continuously between BlackRock Metals and the communities.
These three key actions help ensure transparent and effective communication throughout the project and beyond.
Learn how we support our community
Learn how we support our community
Respect
the Environment
the Environment
BlackRock Metals is steadfast in its commitment to the environment. We will lead the way in reducing the environmental impact from our operations.
Come build with us
Come build with us
Project Initiation
BlackRock Metals started extensive exploration of its mining claims in the Lac Doré metallurgical complex near Chibougamau, Quebec in 2008 and in the ensuing years, funded and collected over 45,000 meters of drill core to build a data set that is the foundation of the BlackRock geological model.
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Project Initiation
Beginning in 2010, BlackRock Metals commissioned and completed multiple engineering studies for our mine, benefication and metallurgical plants that confirmed economic and sustainable benefits. These studies guided our design and execution plans, culminating in the definitive project feasibility studies that were used to procure certificates of authorization and environmental permits.
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Project Planning
Experts in project management and technology collaborated with BlackRock Metals to design a robust Project Execution Plan that meets the project objectives. The Project Execution Plan plans cover all areas including scope, schedule, budget, human resources, procurement, quality, communications, and stakeholder management.
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Project Execution
Engineering has advanced to the point that construction can start at both sites.
BlackRock Metals developed an innovative and eco-friendly design during the feasibility phase which started in 2015. Working with technology partners and engineering firms, the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase started in 2017.
BlackRock Metals developed an innovative and eco-friendly design during the feasibility phase which started in 2015. Working with technology partners and engineering firms, the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase started in 2017.
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Project Execution
In 2019, BlackRock Metals received global environmental authorizations for the mine, benefication plant and metallurgical plant.. Construction permits have also been obtained.
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Project Execution
Our engagement with local and native communities enable us to maximize local services, equipment, and construction contracts.
We encourage suppliers to use our on-line platform, which will be available at the start of the construction phase.
We encourage suppliers to use our on-line platform, which will be available at the start of the construction phase.
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Project Execution
In 2019, site preparation work started at both sites.
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Project Execution
We’re ready.
We have worked with construction management and commissioning experts to plan our activities and once we start, the construction phase is scheduled to last 24 to 30 months.
We have worked with construction management and commissioning experts to plan our activities and once we start, the construction phase is scheduled to last 24 to 30 months.
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Operations
Operations are expected to continue for many decades, well beyond the average lifespan of a typical mining project. The mine and beneficiation plant will have a positive impact on employment and the economy in the towns and communities of Chibougamau, Chapais, Ouje-Bougoumou and Mistissini, in Northern Quebec and in Mashteuiatsh.
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Operations
Operations at the metallurgical plant will use innovative technology to reduce emissions to 30% of the industry average and will produce products to help mitigate climate change.
The plant, located at the Port of Saguenay Industrial Zone, will bring employment, and boost the economy of the Saguenay-Lac St-Jean region and the Innu communities of Mashteuiatsh, Essipit and Pessamit.
The plant, located at the Port of Saguenay Industrial Zone, will bring employment, and boost the economy of the Saguenay-Lac St-Jean region and the Innu communities of Mashteuiatsh, Essipit and Pessamit.
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Closure and rehabilitation
BlackRock Metals has developed a closure and rehabilitation plan to ensure long-term physical, chemical, and biological stability of the mine and to eliminate environmental and health risks.
The cost of this plan will be fully funded and secured before operations begin.
The purpose of this plan is to restore the site for land users when operations end. We will dismantle and demobilize the infrastructures and equipment located on the property, rehabilitate the storage areas and affected surfaces, and revegetate the affected areas.
The cost of this plan will be fully funded and secured before operations begin.
The purpose of this plan is to restore the site for land users when operations end. We will dismantle and demobilize the infrastructures and equipment located on the property, rehabilitate the storage areas and affected surfaces, and revegetate the affected areas.
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