DUMONT PROJECT
Located in a Tier-1 Mining District
Abitibi Region, Quebec, Canada

Clear Path to Production
Dumont is advancing towards a construction decision
- Dumont is anticipated to have the largest sulphide nickel production profile from a low-risk jurisdiction
- 2019 Feasibility Study update by Ausenco Engineering Canada, includes:
- Updated macroeconomic assumptions
- A modified downstream processing approach that enhances payability of the concentrate
- Optimized tailings deposition to simplify operation and reduce risk
Mineral Resource and Reserve1
Tonnage | Grade | Contained Metal | |||
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Mt | Ni (%) | Co (ppm) | Ni (kt) | Co (kt) | |
Reserve | |||||
P&P | 1,028 | 0.27% | 107 | 2,759 | 110 | Resource2 |
M&I2 | 1,666 | 0.27% | 107 | 4,430 | 180 |
Inferred | 500 | 0.26% | 101 | 1,300 | 50 |
- Source: Technical Report on the Dumont Ni Project, Launay and Trécesson Townships, Quebec, Canada, December 19, 2019, available here
- Inclusive of mineral reserves. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability
Environmental and Social Highlights
Dumont is fully-permitted for construction and operation
- Dumont will have non-acid generating tailings and waste rock with significant passive carbon sequestration potential
- Dumont has one of the lowest carbon footprints amongst its peers
- Dumont will use renewably sourced hydroelectric energy
- Stakeholder engagement has been successful and remains a priority
- An Impact and Benefit Agreement has been signed with the Abitibiwinni First Nation
- Agreements are in place with local municipalities
Project Economics1
Operating Metrics | ||
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Mine Life | Years | 30 |
Ni Production (Phase I) | Ktonnes/yr | 33 |
Ni Production (Expansion) | Ktonnes/yr | 50 |
Opex | ||
C1 Cash Costs | US$/lb Ni | $3.22 |
Economics (After-Tax) | ||
NPV 8% | US$M | $920 |
IRR | % | 15.4% |
- Source: Technical Report on the Dumont Ni Project, Launay and Trécesson Townships, Quebec, Canada, December 19, 2019, available here

Dumont Timeline



Next Steps:
Construction Decision and Financing
First nickel production can be achieved in less than 3 years of initiating project construction