07:48 AM EST, 11/26/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Canada Nickel ( CNIKF ) said Tuesday that it achieved a "major permitting milestone" after completing the filing of an Impact Statement for the Crawford nickel sulfide project in Ontario.

Canada Nickel ( CNIKF ) said it filed the statement to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada on Nov. 22, keeping the project on schedule to secure permits and making the company on track to make a construction decision in 2025.

"This submission is a reflection of the extraordinary work of our team and partners and our commitment to meaningful collaboration with Indigenous communities and stakeholders," CEO Mark Selby said. "The ability to achieve this milestone in just over five years also reflects the federal government's commitment to timely and efficient permitting processes and effective engagement with proponents."

After filing the Impact Statement and following the Impact Assessment Agency's confirmation review, the company said the project will move into the Indigenous and public consultation phase of the Impact Assessment process.

Stantec ( STN ) prepared the Impact Statement.