Critical Elements Lithium obtains environmental authorization for Rose project

Critical Elements Lithium (CRECF) announced the receipt of the first environmental authorization required for the construction and implementation of its Rose Lithium-Tantalum project, in accordance with section 22 of the Environment Quality Act. This environmental authorization is the next essential step for site preparation leading to construction of the Project and permits Critical Elements to carry out the activities described: stripping of an equipment and materials storage area; stripping and developing part of the future overburden pile; stacking of organic matter and overburden on the overburden pile; and building temporary water management infrastructure. In accordance with the terms of the environmental authorization received by the Corporation, wetland site preparation activities must begin within two years of the date of issue of the authorization. Furthermore, the Corporation expects to be in a position to commence the activities subject to this authorization once all the conditions mentioned in the Federal and Provincial Project approvals have been met, the required Project financing has been obtained and a Final Investment Decision is made.