2014
May 18, 2015
Creation of the entity: la Société Internationale Métallique (Canada) Ltée.
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May 19, 2015
Submission of the project notice to the Ministre du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques du Québec
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May 19, 2015
Intensive work conducted on the preliminary feasibility and environmental studies of the Bécancour project, and the project’s financial model
Choice of the appropriate HBI technology, after thorough comparative review of the two primary technologies in use internationally
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April 20, 2017
Hiring of Quebec-based contractor and team members
Finalization of technical and environmental studies
Consultations and dialogue with stakeholders
Analysis of the Environmental Impact Assessment by the MDDELCC
Preparation of plans and preliminary specifications
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January 1, 2018
Preparation of Detailed Feasibility Study
Completion of Environmental Permitting
Financial Close
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January 1, 2019
Begin construction
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January 1, 2021
Begin operations
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