Critical and strategic minerals (CSM) traceability pilot project for the Quebec battery sector
PILOT PROJECT FOR QUEBEC’S BATTERY INDUSTRY
A number of measures, regulations and laws are currently being put in place in certain countries to secure the local supply chain, or that of allied countries, in Critical and Strategic Minerals (CSM). Europe, for example, has announced the introduction of a Battery Passport from 2027, to track the origin, evolution and recyclability of batteries.
The Quebec battery sector would do well to position itself ahead of requirements with respect to traceability. This traceability will allow the Quebec sector to be proactive in promoting its assets and will give businesses a competitive advantage over several outsourcers in North America, Europe and, potentially, in Asian countries, such as South Korea and Japan.
The traceability pilot project
This is why Propulsion Québec is launching a CSM traceability pilot project for the Quebec battery sector. This project consists of deploying a traceability and data-sharing platform for businesses along the entire value chain of the Quebec battery sector, from mining to recycling.
This project aims to anticipate international regulations on battery traceability, so as to guarantee Quebec access to world markets, particularly in Europe.
The project will use the Optchain platform, developed and managed by Quebec company OPTEL, the project’s implementing partner.
Using the platform, six participants will be able to enter their ESG (environmental, social and governance) information, including their carbon footprint and the traceability of CSMs along each link of the value chain. The information, stored securely, will then be ready to be shared with the end-customers and/or the next stakeholder along the supply chain.
Project objectives
- Contribute to the development of a traceability strategy for battery materials and components, to help mature the Quebec ecosystem and prepare it to meet future regulatory requirements with respect to sharing data.
- Make it easier for certain Quebec stakeholders to access a traceability platform so they can share their data with their clients and promote their assets.
- Facilitate collaboration between different stakeholders in the battery value chain.
- In anticipation of the upcoming European Battery Passport, reconcile, on a global scale, indicators and data being monitored by the Mining Association of Canada’s and the Global Battery Alliance’s initiative “Towards Sustainable Mining.”
Participating companies
“At Dumont Nickel, we firmly believe that traceability and transparency are essential levers for building a credible, competitive supply chain that meets the expectations of international markets. Our participation in this project demonstrates our desire to play an active role in the energy transition of Quebec and Canada.” François Vézina, Chief Operating Officer, Dumont Nickel”
The names of the next participants will be announced at a later date.
This project is made possible thanks to:
- The financial support from the Quebec Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (MRNF), [link to the press release]
- The contributions of Optel, the project’s implementing partner
- The financial commitment and time contributions from the six participating partner companies
For more information :
Michel Parent
Director, Battery Sector
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