Upper Beaver Gold Project Impact Statement Update
Dear Interested Parties,
As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and meaningful engagement, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (Agnico Eagle) is pleased to share the first of two submissions related to the Upper Beaver Gold Project Impact Statement. We recognize there is significant interest in understanding the Project and the studies completed to date. By releasing these materials in advance of the formal Impact Statement submission, we hope to provide communities, Indigenous Nations, regulators, stakeholders, and interested members of the public with an opportunity to review key technical information and gain a better understanding of the Project and the federal impact assessment process.
Upper Beaver Gold Project – Impact Statement Submission 1
Agnico Eagle has provided this initial submission of 9 sections and 10 appendices of the Impact Statement containing the primary technical aspects of the Upper Beaver Gold Project in discussion with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada to support ongoing regulatory engagement and review. The complete Impact Statement will follow in late 2026 and is being prepared in accordance with the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines.
The materials included in the first Impact Statement submission are now available on the Upper Beaver Project website here: Documents Downloads – Upper Beaver Project – Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
Purpose of the Submission
The Impact Statement is a comprehensive technical document that will support the federal impact assessment process. Given the size and complexity of the document, we recognize the value of sharing information in advance to help communities, Indigenous Nations, regulators, and stakeholders better understand the Project, the assessment process, and the studies completed to date.
The information being shared relates to the proposed production phase of the Upper Beaver Gold Project and reflects work completed to date in support of the Impact Statement currently being prepared.
It is important to note that this submission:
• Is not a formal submission of the Impact Statement to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada;
• Does not have an official review and/or comment period; and
• Does not replace future opportunities for public and Indigenous participation as part of the federal impact assessment process.
Rather, this information is being provided proactively as a means of keeping interested parties informed and supporting a greater understanding of the Project before the Impact Statement is formally submitted.
What’s Included in this Submission
This submission to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada includes the following Impact Statement sections and appendices that will be incorporated into the final Impact Statement to be submitted in late 2026:
Impact Statement Sections:
• Section 1: Introduction and Overview
• Section 2: Environmental Setting
• Section 3: Project Purpose and Alternatives Assessment
• Section 4: Project Description
• Section 7: Effects Assessment Methodology
• Section 13: Effects of Potential Accidents and Malfunctions
• Section 14: Effects of the Environment on the Project
• Section 15: Summary of Benefits
• Section 16: Environmental Approvals
Impact Statement Appendices:
• Appendix A-1: Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines
• Appendix A-2: Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines Concordance Table for Submission 1
• Appendix D-1: Baseline Air Quality Monitoring Report
• Appendix E-1: 2021 Sound Baseline Report
• Appendix G-1: Baseline Hydrology Report
• Appendix G-2: Cumulative Baseline Water Quality Report
• Appendix H-1: Metal Leaching and Acid Rock Drainage Characterization Report (Operations Phase)
• Appendix I-1: 2021-2023 Fish and Fish Habitat Baseline
• Appendix K-1: 2023 Terrestrial Baseline Report
• Appendix P-1: Information for Navigable Waters Assessment.
Looking Ahead
Preparation of the Impact Statement is ongoing, and submission to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is currently anticipated by the end of this year.
As technical studies continue to be finalized and the Impact Statement is completed, some of the information presented in these preliminary packages may be refined or updated prior to submission.
We welcome questions and comments regarding the information shared in this initial submission. While we will make every effort to respond to inquiries and provide clarification where possible, some questions may not yet have final answers as assessment work, technical analyses, and document preparation remain underway.
Thank you for your interest in the Upper Beaver Project. We look forward to continuing to share information and engage with interested parties as the Project advances through the impact assessment process.
Talk to Us – We’re Here to Keep You Informed
We value your feedback, input, and observations as we continue progressing the Upper Beaver Gold Project. Your insights help us improve our planning and ensure we develop the best possible project for everyone.
If you have any questions or feedback you would like to share, please contact our team at: relations.upperbeaver@agnicoeagle.com
Email: relations.upperbeaver@agnicoeagle.com
Website: www.upperbeaver.agnicoeagle.com
Community Relations Tel: 1-833-281-3070
Site Office: 31700 Beaverhouse Road, Dobie, ON. P0K 1B0
