Mining below.
Respecting what’s above.
A responsible underground approach designed to protect the land, water, and communities above.
A different approach to strategic metals
Nio Strategic Metals is building a responsible path to niobium production, grounded in local accountability, reduced surface impact, and long-term value.
Our goal is to become a trusted Canadian source of ferro-niobium while advancing the project in a way that respects the land, the water, and the communities connected to it.
Community first
A project shaped by dialogue, transparency, and respect for the region.
Built with restraint
A responsible underground approach designed to reduce surface impact and protect what matters above.
Global by design
A Canadian niobium project positioned to support stronger, lighter, and more sustainable materials.
Trust over time
Long-term supply begins with long-term accountability.
How our approach works
Underground green mining
The resource is accessed below the surface through an underground mining model, allowing extraction to be planned with greater control over rock movement, site activity, and long-term land use.
Off-site metallurgy
Metallurgical processing is planned off-site, helping reduce local water consumption and chemical use, industrial infrastructure, and processing-related impacts.
Responsible water management
Our process is designed to limit water use, recycle and filter mining water, and help create a treated water source for local farming and regional needs.
Minimal surface footprint
Underground operations and off-site metallurgy are designed to limit the project’s visible presence above ground, reducing noise, dust, traffic, and day-to-day disruption.
Our projects
The Oka project
NSM’s flagship niobium project is located in Québec, Canada. With a known resource and a long mining history, the site represents both opportunity and responsibility.
The project is being advanced through a responsible underground approach focused on reduced surface impact, water stewardship, off-site metallurgy, and local accountability.
The Great-Whale project
Located on the eastern shore of Hudson Bay, Great-Whale is an iron property composed of three known deposits.
While NSM’s current development focus is niobium, Great-Whale remains part of the company’s broader Canadian strategic minerals portfolio.
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