Community relations
NioBay fosters an inclusive approach when it comes to community relations. A main pilar of our projects is to develop them in a way that promotes information, dialogue and respect. In this context, NioBay has been working with several communities on its two main projects, Crevier (Québec) and James Bay (Ontario).
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Crevier (Québec)
In February 2023, NioBay Metals Inc. signed a collaboration agreement with the Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan, kicking off advanced exploration and development of the Crevier project. The entire team is proud of this partnership, which reflects a shared commitment to creating a positive impact and fostering sustainable growth in the region.
To maintain transparency and inclusiveness, NioBay has forged close ties with the neighbouring municipality of Girardville. To keep citizens informed, a letter of intent was sent to the community. This provided an overview of activities, objectives, and promising results to date. At NioBay, open dialogue is the order of the day, and the team is committed to maintaining communications throughout the Crevier project’s evolution.
In June and July 2022, NioBay collected surface rock samples on claims south of Lac à la Truite. Its commitment to responsible exploration led to a 10-hole, 4,000-metre drilling campaign from September to November. As a follow-up to the final drilling of 2022, a drilling campaign of over 2,700 m was carried out in August and September 2023. The results will be used to deepen our understanding of the area’s geological landscape. The type of mineralization sought in this sector is niobium and tantalum, two metals on Canada’s list of critical metals.
James Bay (Ontario)
The Moose Cree First Nation (MCFN) and NioBay have a Protection Agreement (PA) in place that provides for transparent communication and reflects the shared commitment to environmental protection.
Since receiving its exploration permits in October 2025, NioBay has continued its ongoing dialogue with the Moose Cree First Nation, and has updated the exploration program to reflect community feedback, including the enhancement of environmental measures and wildlife considerations, as well as a full drill-site remediation plan. The company is also committed to maximizing the participation of local businesses and employees in its exploration activities.
NioBay plans to continue to work with communities who have acknowledged indigenous rights within the area of the project to mitigate potential impacts and provide a share of the potential benefits the project will create.
James Bay Niobium FAQ
