Canada Nickel’s Crawford Project
Proponent
Canada Nickel Company
Sector
Mining
Location
Timmins, Ontario
Proponent
Canada Nickel Company
Sector
Mining
Location
Timmins, Ontario
Description
Canada Nickel Company proposes to build a mine, located in the world’s second-largest nickel reserve. The Crawford Nickel Project will produce high-quality, low-carbon nickel essential for batteries and green steel. It will serve as an anchor of Canada’s global leadership in clean industrial materials.
Canada Nickel Company is also proposing, through its NetZero Metals wholly-owned subsidiary, to develop a nickel refinery for the stainless steel and electric vehicle markets, and a stainless steel and alloy production facility.
Agreements are signed with the Mattagami, Matachewan, and Flying Post First Nations for early business and employment opportunities which includes commitments for negotiations on contracting opportunities. Also, Taykwa Tagamou Nation has partnered with Canada Nickel Company to invest $20 million in the Crawford Nickel Project. This investment is in the form of convertible notes, which, if exercised, will give Taykwa Tagamou Nation a meaningful equity stake in the project.
Description
Canada Nickel Company proposes to build a mine, located in the world’s second-largest nickel reserve. The Crawford Nickel Project will produce high-quality, low-carbon nickel essential for batteries and green steel. It will serve as an anchor of Canada’s global leadership in clean industrial materials.
Canada Nickel Company is also proposing, through its NetZero Metals wholly-owned subsidiary, to develop a nickel refinery for the stainless steel and electric vehicle markets, and a stainless steel and alloy production facility.
Agreements are signed with the Mattagami, Matachewan, and Flying Post First Nations for early business and employment opportunities which includes commitments for negotiations on contracting opportunities. Also, Taykwa Tagamou Nation has partnered with Canada Nickel Company to invest $20 million in the Crawford Nickel Project. This investment is in the form of convertible notes, which, if exercised, will give Taykwa Tagamou Nation a meaningful equity stake in the project.
Quick facts
- Global leadership: Home to the world’s second-largest nickel reserve, the project will produce low-carbon nickel critical for batteries and green steel.
- Economic impact: Will attract $5 billion in investment.
- Job creation: Will create about 5,000 jobs in construction and 1,300 jobs for operation.
- Sustainable mining: The project’s emissions are nearly 90% lower than the global industry average.
- Longevity: The site is expected to operate for over 40 years, ensuring long-term value for Canadians.
Benefits
- This project will position Canada as a global leader in clean industrial materials by producing high-quality, low-carbon nickel essential for electric vehicle batteries and green steel.
- This site has the second-largest nickel reserve in the world and is expected to operate for over 40 years.
- The project’s carbon emissions are estimated to be nearly 90% lower than the global industry average and has the potential to have a net-negative carbon footprint, representing a model for the future of responsible mining.
Latest updates
- On March 3, 2026, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) formally began the impact assessment phase for the Canada Nickel’s Crawford Project. The IAAC is leading on further impact assessment work, including consultations with Indigenous peoples and governments, as well as the coordination of federal permits and associated Crown consultation for the project.
- On November 13, 2025, the project was referred to the Major Projects Office (MPO).
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