Canada Nickel Company, a Canadian nickel project developer, has signed two agreements with Hydro One Network as part of the Ontario Energy Board's approved connection process, enabling engineering work to connect the company's Crawford Nickel Project to Hydro One's Porcupine Station, according to PR Newswire.

The Crawford project is situated 42 kilometres north of Timmins, Ontario. The transmission line connecting Crawford to Porcupine Station will be constructed through a previously announced arrangement with Taykwa Tagamou Nation, an indigenous community partner.

Mark Selby, CEO of Canada Nickel Company, said: "Today's announcement with Hydro One represents an important step in advancing the Crawford Nickel Project. By initiating the engineering work required to connect Crawford via a transmission line to be built by our partner, Taykwa Tagamou Nation, we are laying the groundwork for reliable power delivery and continued progress advancing Crawford."

Selby noted the collaboration underscores commitment to responsible development and partnership with indigenous communities whilst advancing one of the world's leading nickel projects.

Under the agreements, Hydro One will commence detailed engineering and design work for the line terminal and station entrance at Porcupine Station. The scope includes facilitation, design and procurement required to connect Crawford, alongside associated engineering work and procurement of long-lead time equipment, including a 230 kilovolt circuit breaker.

Upon conclusion of engineering work, the company will enter into a final agreement for Hydro One to commence construction activities at Porcupine enabling grid connection of the Crawford Project.

Canada Nickel Company advances next-generation nickel-sulphide projects delivering nickel for high-growth electric vehicle and stainless steel markets. The company is anchored by its 100 per cent owned Crawford Nickel-Cobalt Sulphide Project in the Timmins-Cochrane mining camp.

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