MONTREAL – October 29, 2026 -- Natural Resources Canada has approved C$1,215,185 for PMET Resources Inc. to upgrade the access road serving its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec's Eeyou Istchee James Bay region.

NRCan funding targets 20 kilometers of road to the Trans-Taiga corridor

The money comes from NRCan's First and Last Mile Fund (FLMF). The application was approved under the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund, which has been integrated into the FLMF. The contribution goes to Innova Lithium, a wholly owned PMET subsidiary.