Lomiko Metals Inc. (“Lomiko Metals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Lomiko team represented by Belinda Labatte, Bradley Barr and Cindy Valence were present in the municipality of Duhamel as part of the ongoing information sessions. Lomiko has previously announced a regular presence in the municipalities, starting this summer, to be in proximity to local communities with information sessions, the first being July 21 in Duhamel. In addition to the BAPE process, this engagement is a fundamental aspect to developing critical minerals projects in Quebec and Canada and this session was organized by the Alliance – the amalgamation of the municipalities of Lac-des-Plages, Duhamel, Lac-Simon, Saint-Émile-de-Suffolk and Chénéville.
In addition to other panelists present, the Lomiko team presented on how the La Loutre project fits into the Quebec battery industry, information based on the preliminary economic study, its development vision as well as means of collaboration enabling citizens to learn about how community feedback is incorporated into studies. Lomiko presented different participatory formulas very early in the project process. Even though the project is at an early stage, and Lomiko does not have all the responses for now, Lomiko needs other studies to be done. The team is aware that the La Loutre project raises questions, and its primary objective is to answer them with the facts and insight into the studies needed and government processes, including BAPE, as the cornerstone to energy security and decarbonization projects in Canada.
Belinda Labatte, Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chair of the Board of Directors, said: "Perspectives from various groups were provided. Our role is to respond to all questions and keep the channels of discussion open. The feedback we have received is relevant and will guide our next steps. We look forward to continuing our conversations, which we have regularly with the community, investors, and others regarding the importance of graphite in the region.”
Lomiko has already met with several stakeholders and will continue to meet with them to discuss and receive recommendations at each stage of the project's development.
At this presentation, available on our website, Lomiko presented information regarding critical minerals, the mining development process and regulatory environment and its upcoming exploration activities which will include soil and rock sampling activities, geophysical studies and electromagnetic studies on all properties including La Loutre and the EV Zone in particular. These non-invasive surface exploration activities will allow for the targeting and definition of additional mineral zones.
Actions taken by Lomiko to date:
Member of local Chamber of Commerce;
Organized several face to face meetings with citizens;
Initiated conversations regarding community led road access studies, water management studies and noise studies for future exploration;
Met face to face with mayors and councillors across the region and Provincial and Federal Ministries to introduce our vision for responsible development of graphite;
Provided regular updates to Kitigan Zibi First Nation;
Provided regular updates to the local community on permitting and exploration processes (before and when on site) and to Club des 12, local hunting lodge and the snowmobile association;
Recorded and documented interactions with local community members from community email, 1-800 number and in-person meetings; established complaint management protocol;
Achieved ECOLOGO certification;
Completed noise monitoring study during drilling activities at the Battery zone which is 1,000m from Lac Doré and local cottages. Summary of the results published on our website;
Listened to feedback regarding reclamation and closure and waste rock location, for input into future studies.
