Niocan

Quebec Mining Conflicts from East to West, North to South
Monday, June 6, 2011

The Algonquin Nation’s traditional territory straddles the Quebec-Ontario border extending along Quebec’s western border up the Gatineau and Ottawa River watersheds. The Algonquins have never signed a treaty and are not party to the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, so there are no established protocols for consultation or participation in the review of mineral exploration or development projects in their territory.

Reforming Mining Laws and Policies, Environmental Planning, Québec, Free Entry/Land Access, Indigenous Rights, Cartier Resources, Newsletter 30: Spring 2011, Labrador Iron Mines, Matamec Explorations, Niocan, Strateco, Terra Ventures
Niocan's Oka Project Continues to Face Strong Opposition
Tuesday, June 1, 2010

For over 10 years Niocan Inc. has been pursuing the development of an underground niobium mine in southern Quebec near the town of Oka. Numerous concerns have been raised by the local communities including the residents of Oka and the Mohawk of Kanesatake. The Mohawk have aboriginal treaty rights to the area, which part of an unsettled land claim.

Kanesatake - Niocan, Québec, Niocan
BAPE Releases Report on Niocan
Monday, May 16, 2005

On May 16, 2005, the Québec Bureau d'audiences publiques sur l'environnement (BAPE) released its report on the potential effects of operating a niobium mine and plant in Oka on surface and ground waters and their uses.

Kanesatake - Niocan, Québec, Niocan
Niobium Mine at Oka Closer to Operation Despite Widespread Protest from Local Residents
Saturday, December 27, 2003

On November 25, 2003, the Québec Court rejected the appeal of the Union of Agricultural Producers to the Administrative Tribunal of Québec's decision in favour of Niocan's proposed niobium mine. This rejection comes as a blow to the residents of Oka who, despite widespread concern around this mine, seem to be hitting bureaucratic obstacles.

Kanesatake - Niocan, Québec, Newsletter 14: Autumn 2003, Niocan
Citizens of Oka Gain Support in Opposition to Niobium Mine
Friday, September 19, 2003

On September 6, 2003, MiningWatch Canada had the privilege of attending a benefit concert organized by the Citizens’ Committee of Oka, the Band Council of Kanesatake, and the UPA (Union of Agricultural Producers) of Deux Montagnes in collaboration with l’Art Bleu from Eau Secours!, a Montreal-based NGO that works for the protection of water.

Kanesatake - Niocan, Québec, Newsletter 13: Summer 2003, Niocan
Citizens Stand Up to Niobium Mine in Oka
Tuesday, June 3, 2003

The community of Oka, Québec, continues to battle the niobium mine planned by Niocan (see “Citizens oppose Niocan's proposed niobium mine in Oka, Québec” in Newsletter No. 3, Spring 2000). Oka residents are demanding a federal environmental assessment.

Kanesatake - Niocan, Québec, Newsletter 12: Spring 2003, Niocan
Support the Mohawks of Kanesatake - Stop Niocan!
Wednesday, February 27, 2002

On February 14, 2002, the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake passed a resolution to protect their traditional territory from a niobium mine that will affect their waters and lands. They are demanding a full environmental assessment conducted by Québec and the Federal government of the Niocan project, preferably jointly.

The requests to the Québec and federal governments state that "the Mohawk Council will continue to oppose this project through all means available to us."

Kanesatake - Niocan, Québec, Niocan
Citizens oppose Niocan's proposed niobium mine in Oka, Québec
Tuesday, May 23, 2000

The people of Oka are campaigning against the development of a niobium mine proposed by Niocan, a Québec company, in their community. A parish vote taken on April 16 overwhelmingly rejected the mine. The Municipality of Oka consultant, Donat Bilodeau, found a disturbing number of problems in his review of the Environmental Impact Statement submitted by Niocan. The total finished product from the mine that is projected by Niocan is just under the amount requiring a full environmental assessment in Québec.

Kanesatake - Niocan, Newsletter 03: Spring 2000, Reforming Mining Laws and Policies, Québec, Niocan

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