Lomiko Retains Hemmera for Environmental Base -line Studies and Bridge © for Community Consultation Meetings on La Loutre Graphite Project
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Lomiko Retains Hemmera for Environmental Base -line Studies and Bridge © for
Community Consultation Meetings on La Loutre Graphite Project
(Montreal, Quebec) August 27, 2021 - Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX-V: LMR, OTC: LMRMF, FSE: DH8C)
(Lomiko or the “Company”) announces that it has engaged Hemmera, a wholly owned subsidiary
of Ausenco, Engineering Canada Inc. a leading Canadian environmental consultancy.
“Lomiko is focused on investigating the best methods of handling mineralized and non -
mineralized material for the duration of the project and remediation of the area as quickly as
possible.” Stated A. Paul Gill, CEO of Lomiko Metals Inc.
Environmental Baseline Studies
Lomiko Metals decided early on to explore as many layout alternatives as possible in order to
reduce environmental impacts, upstream of the impact assessment process for the La Loutre
Graphite Project (“Project”). In fact, during its Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) study,
which is typically economic in nature, the internal team made an early decision to reduce the
project's footprint to a minimum and reduce encroachment upon local wetlan ds and lakes.
Several different alternatives were evaluated. Very early on during the concept studies, Lomiko
decided to evaluate environmentally friendly options for tailings, in order to avoid the creation of
traditional tailings disposal areas which comprise impoundment of tailings and water . This
approach led to the choice of co-disposal of tailings with mine waste rock, , even though it is a
higher-cost option for tailings disposal. By making early, well thought out and proactive decisions,
the Project is seeking to minimise its environmental footprint and, wherever possible, avoiding
contact with water, rather than simply implementing mitigation solutions.
With this approach in mind, Lomiko Metals has retained Hemmera to begin baseline studies of
the surrounding area of the La Loutre Project, as of August 2021. These studies will make it
possible to properly understand and document the environment of the area. The baseline studies
will start with the characterization of wetlands, the characterization of fish habitat, hydrology,
and surface water quality. These studies will progress through to next year, to provide the
required information for the next project study phases as well as the environmental impact study,
focussing on minimizing and compensating for any potential environmental impacts. The
methodology used is in full compliance with all provincial and federal regulations.
Community Consultation
On August 20, 2021, Lomiko announced that Bridge© would be hired to facilitate community
consultation. O pportunities for community participation are currently planned for the end of
September 2021. These meetings will provide the opportunity to everyone conc erned to learn
more about the various stages of the Project, as well as the purpose of the current baseline
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studies. The community will be able to get involved by viewing the project presentation, asking
questions after the presentation or more casually wh ilst mingling , and learn more about the
opportunities created by the Project as well as the economic, social, and environmental benefits
for all stakeholders in the area.
For more information on Lomiko Metals, review the website at www.lomiko.com, contact
A. Paul Gill at 604-729-5312 or email: [email protected].
On Behalf of the Board,
“A. Paul Gill”
Chief Executive Officer
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