The completion of the permitting process follows an extensive process by Sayona Québec, with the aim of ensuring the successful restart of NAL’s lithium mine and concentrator in compliance with all necessary environmental regulations and obligations. The latest regulatory approval is among more than 130 permits to resume mining operations obtained from provincial and federal government authorities.

“Since acquiring the NAL complex in August 2021 in conjunction with Piedmont Lithium, our team has been working hard to quickly restart operations to establish ourselves as a leader in lithium production, while maintaining a small environmental footprint and exemplary community engagement,” Sayona Québec CEO Guy Laliberté said.

Sayona said it has significantly upgraded the equipment and facilities of the NAL complex to ensure the successful optimization of production, while respecting the highest environmental standards. As of the end of October 2022, procurement was 98% completed, with construction activities ramping up and mining contractors on-site. “With this major advance, Sayona will become the only producer of lithium concentrate in Québec and in Canada,” said Annie Blier, Sayona Québec’s Vice President Environment.