First Nations partner with Canada Nickel on early stage mine construction – Northern Ontario Business
March 6, 2025
Wabun communities granted preferential access to bid on Crawford mine contracts
Three northeastern Ontario First Nations will have the inside track in bidding for construction contracts at Canada Nickel’s proposed Crawford mine project, north of Timmins.
The company chose the backdrop of PDAC mining week in Toronto to sign a contracting agreement with Mattagami, Matachewan, and Flying Post First Nation. Those communities and businesses within will be given preferential access to bid on and negotiate contracts for the estimated US$2.5-billion development.
Crawford is a proposed open-pit mine 40 kilometres north of Timmins that’s shaping up to be the second largest nickel reserve and resource in the world. It’s a low-grade, large tonnage deposit with first production expected in late 2026, early 2027.
