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ependent on foreign supply chains and missing out on key economic opportunities in our communities the lake superior lithium project can change that learn more 60 china currently refines over 60 of the world s lithium creating a global supply bottleneck and dependance on an uncertain partner lithium is the backbone of the global electric vehicle revolution and the green technology transition from grid scale storage to solar and wind energy systems utilities and renewable industries rely heavily on this critical mineral to power the new economy and canada has an abundance of it but we currently export this critical mineral for processing abroad losing out on a high value economic opportunity at a time when our allies are aggressively building non chinese lithium supply chains and our province is actively building an integrated ev battery supply ecosystem the lake superior lithium project can put thunder bay ontario at the centre of that supply chain reducing canada s reliance on overseas suppliers and strengthening control over our own critical mineral production the project the project the facility the process the solar farm technology innovation centre lake superior lithium lsli a wholly owned subsidiary of avalon advanced materials is proposing to build a lithium hydroxide processing facility in thunder bay ontario designed to convert spodumene a lithium bearing mineral concentrate into battery grade lithium hydroxide a key material used in electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems the project is planned as a phased long term operation with an estimated operating life of approximately 30 years providing 30 000 tonnes per year of production and 130 new permanent full time jobs in phase 1 and an estimated 22b in expected economic gains for the city of thunder bay over the life of the lsli project phases 2 and 3 are planned to add an additional 15 000 tonnes per year and 30 35 positions for each phase repurposing and revitalizing the old pulp and paper mill located at 965 strathcona avenue the first phase of the facility is designed to process approximately 220 000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate per year producing 30 000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually or enough to power roughly half a million electric cars phases 2 and 3 are anticipated to produce 15 000 tonnes each for a total of 60 000 tonnes watch this short video to see our plans for the site spodumene concentrate is expected to be delivered to the site by rail and or by ship through the deep water port at thunder bay or the facility s own dock while finished lithium hydroxide is expected to be transported using rail road and or port infrastructure connected to the thunder bay site the proposed facility will use proprietary technologies from metso corporation that streamline refining providing a environmentally sustainable route to convert spodumene to battery grade lithium hydroxide you can learn more about this proven process here lsli has also made it clear priority to source and purchase feedstock locally within ontario as new production comes online to offset electricity consumption associated with lithium hydroxide production and ensure this project aligns with lsli s broader esg objectives and efforts to reduce carbon intensity we are evaluating the feasibility of constructing a 10 13 mwe ac solar photovoltaic facility at or near our site plans for this proposed plant would be grid connected so any excess energy could be used locally and it is expected to generate between 13 15 gwh the equivalent of powering 1 200 1 400 homes a year the technology innovation centre tic is envisioned to enhance operational efficiency and continuous improvement at the proposed lithium hydroxide processing facility while serving as a regional hub for collaboration innovation and applied research the tic will support in house technology development and provide a platform for partnerships with industry startups and academic institutions by integrating education innovation and operations the tic will help bridge research and real world application while building the skilled workforce needed to support canada s critical minerals supply chain why thunder bay thunder bay is uniquely positioned to host this nation building project as a central hub near emerging supply sources and surrounded by several mines at various stages of development it benefits from existing rail and road infrastructure to support efficient distribution the refurbishment of the site s deep water port as well as the restoration of the old pulp and paper mill will breathe new economic life back into existing assets adding considerable economic value to the community without significantly increasing the area s industrial footprint benefits to the community 22b in expected economic gains for the city of thunder bay over the life of the lsli project 130 new permanent full time jobs in phase 1 for millwrights mechanics electricians engineers operators and support staff in the community 975m in estimated income for local workers over the life of the lsli project proposed new solar farm will not only power the facility but any excess energy will be put back on the grid to support renewable local energy generation in the community future partnerships with lakehead university confederation college and regional workforce development stakeholders will create a specialized programs on site training to support a regional workforce pipeline lsi is committed to implementing environmentally friendly processes to minimize ecological impact and support sustainability goals what about the environment the metso difference we ve partnered with the metso corporation to incorporate state of the art technology into our refining process where most processing facilities produce tailings or low value waste our process generates a potentially valuable by product called analcime that can be used in the production of a low carbon concrete this innovative process not only curbs ecological impact while producing the battery grade lithium hydroxide but also produces a green building material doubling the impact thunder bay will have on canada s clean tech economy learn more about the metso process here project timelines q1 2026 feasibility study underway q3 2027 construction operational permits to be secured q1 2028 phase 1 construction to begin q3 2030 first lithium hydroxide produced q3 2024 preliminary economic assessment completed read the report q3 2026 environmental social impact assessment underway q4 2027 site preparation and solar farm construction to begin q3 2029 facility comes online w operational ramp up q2 2031 facility operating at full commercial capacity faq what exactly is lsli proposing to build in thunder bay is it a mine it is not a mine the proposed project is a processing facility would serve as a critical middle step in the battery supply chain converting lithium minerals into battery grade lithium hydroxide that can be used by battery and electric vehicle manufacturers in canada and north america what role will the facility play in the supply chain the proposed facility would serve as a critical middle step in the battery supply chain converting lithium minerals into battery grade lithium hydroxide that can be used by battery and electric vehicle manufacturers in canada and north america by processing lithium domestically rather than shipping it overseas for refining the project helps strengthen canada s clean energy supply chain reduce dependence on foreign processors and support the growth of electric vehicle manufacturing closer to home this approach helps create more value jobs and expertise within canada while supporting the transition to cleaner transportation is lithium processing safe yes the project uses established industrial processing methods widely used in industrial mineral processing facilities around the globe the main by products of this include analcime solids and crystallized salts from the water treatment systems and these materials will behandled stored reused or disposed of in accordance with strict provincial and federal environmental regulations what about the environment what are the main environmental risks key environmental considerations include air emissions water use wastewater treatment chemical handling and solid material management these are common considerations for industrial facilities and are managed through engineering controls monitoring systems and regulatory limits environmental risks will be identified early in project design and addressed through proven engineering controls monitoring programs and regulatory oversight environmental protection measures will be reviewed and approved by regulators and form part of our public consultation process before the project can proceed that said the facility is being designed with advanced water treatment and recycling systems in place to minimize discharge avalon is currently conducting technical studies to determine whether treated water could be safely discharged to a municipal system or whether a zero liquid discharge approach is most appropriate the final approach will be confirmed during engineering and permitting the facility will also be designed with multiple safety protection systems including secondary containment leak detection systems regular inspections and employee training emergency response plans will be developed in coordination with local authorities and the public these measures are intended to prevent incidents and ensure rapid response if unexpected events occur and finally the metso process described above is designed to minimize tailings or transform low value waste into a commercially valuable material a low carbon cement substitute that can reduce co emissions in construction what kind of permitting or approvals processes are required to build this facility the project will require a series of municipal provincial and federal permits and approvals before construction can begin these include environmental permits related to air emissions water use wastewater management and land use all approvals are subject to regulatory review and the project must demonstrate that it meets strict environmental health and safety standards before proceeding key regulatory authorities include fisheries and oceans canada and transport canada at the federal level as well as the ontario ministry of the environment conservation and parks local conservation authorities and the municipal government how can the public be sure lsli is complying with those processes environmental regulations compliance with permits and applicable legislation represents only part of our approach we are committed to exceeding these requirements through proactive measures enhanced environmental safeguards and continuous performance improvement the facility would be subject to ongoing inspections monitoring and reporting requirements set by provincial and federal regulators environmental performance data must be submitted to authorities as a condition of operating permits and publicly available project documents including environmental studies and permits will be made available through government regulatory registries and as well as on this website as they are released through the regulatory process will there be public information sessions when and where they be held public information sessions are expected tobe held as the project progresses through key milestones including permitting and environmental review details on timing location and format will be shared with the community in advance through public notices and via this website who can i talk to if i have questions now lsli is committed to open ongoing engagement and to responding to questions in a timely and respectful manner you can direct any questions to glen smith our community liaison officer on the ground in thunder bay insert contact info how will this project benefit the community the project is expected to create approximately 130 permanent jobs during operations including roles in operations maintenance administration and management additional jobs would be created during the construction phase which would be temporary all told 22b is expected in economic gains for the city of thunder bay along with 975m in estimated income for local workers over the life of the lsl project will there be local hiring and training programs lsli intends to prioritize local and regional hiring where possible training and skills development opportunities are expected to be explored as the project advances in coordination with local institutions and workforce partners have indigenous rightsholders been engaged the project is located within the traditional territory of fort william first nation and within the territory of the métis nation of ontario region 2 and the red sky métis independent nation initial engagement has included meetings and information sharing with fort william first nation leadership with plans for continued consultation through meetings public information sessions and community engagement activities i heard there s a second processing facility being built in thunder bay how does lsli avoid duplication with other refineries currently no other lithium conversion refineries of this type are operating in canada meeting the projected north american demand for battery grade lithium chemicals will require multiple facilities not just one avalon s planned refinery focuseson producing lithium hydroxide which is the preferred chemical for supplying high nickel cathode battery manufacturing other announced projects in canada are targeting different end products such as lithium carbonate which serves different battery chemistries and downstream markets because the market requires a mix of lithium chemicals and projected demand far exceeds the capacity of any single facility avalon s refinery complements rather than duplicates other planned projects project updates avalon completes preliminary economic assessment pea for its lithium hydroxide processing facility project in thunder bay learn more understanding the metso process learn more get updates want to be informed when key milestones are met when public consultations are scheduled when our environmental assessment is complete sign up to stay up to date on all the latest project news keep me up to date on the project thank you your submission has been received oops something went wrong while submitting the form about lsli avalon advanced materials lake superior lithium inc lsli is a wholly owned subsidiary of avalon advanced materials inc a canadian critical minerals company advancing the supply of materials essential for canada s future the company is focused on advancing the canadian government s priorities of developing strategic assets that support secure domestic supply chains and long term economic growth click here to learn about our mission vision values contact avalon 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