Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project

Joyce Direct Iron Inc. is proposing the construction, operation and decommissioning of an open-pit iron ore mine located in Newfoundland and Labrador, approximately 20 kilometres northeast of Schefferville, Quebec. As proposed, the mine would produce up to an estimated 2.5 million tons of ore per year over a life span of seven years. The project would consist of an open pit mine, dewatering of Joyce Lake, crushing and screening of ore (dry processing), waste rock disposal, support infrastructure, access and haulage roads, a causeway, and a rail loop to connect with an existing railway.

Please note that the proponent for this project was formerly Labec Century Iron Ore Inc.

Latest update

December 17, 2025 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has posted a Notice of Transition pursuant to subsection 181(3) of the Impact Assessment Act.

At a glance

Planning

Planning

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Impact Statement

Impact Statement

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Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

Not started 0/300 days
Decision Making

Decision Making

Not started 0/30 days
Post Decision

Post Decision phase is an ongoing process

If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.

Post Decision

Not started

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Contacts

Joyce Lake Direct Shipping Iron Ore Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
901 - 10 Barters Hill
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 6M1
Telephone: 709-725-2725
Email: joycelakeironoremine-minedeferjoycelake@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Labrador (approximately 20 km northeast of Schefferville, QC) (Newfoundland and Labrador)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Mines and Minerals

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2013-01-04

  • Proponent

    Joyce Direct Iron Inc.

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Impact Assessment by the Agency

  • Reference Number

    80015
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