Galaxy Lithium (Canada) Inc.

Location: Mattagami, Québec, Canada
Commodity: Lithium Carbonate
Project Phases: Trade-Off Studies / Feasibility Study

Client Overview

Galaxy Lithium (Canada) Inc., a subsidiary of Galaxy Resources Ltd. (ASX‑listed and headquartered in Perth, Australia), is a global lithium-focused mining company. The James Bay Project, located in the Eeyou Istchee territory near Matagami, Québec, is a cornerstone of Galaxy’s strategy to develop high-quality spodumene-based lithium resources to meet the growing demand from battery and electric vehicle markets. Supported by strong infrastructure access and favorable regulatory frameworks, the project is well-positioned to be a key contributor to the clean energy supply chain.

Client Needs

As the James Bay Project advanced through trade-off and feasibility study phases, Galaxy Lithium required specialized support to manage technical complexity and execution planning. Key objectives included:

• Providing owner’s team expertise across mine design, processing, and site-wide infrastructure.
• Overseeing EPCM contractor performance to ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Conducting value-focused reviews to optimize capital investment and improve project economics.
• Aligning execution strategies with long-term operational and sustainability goals.

TMG’s Contributions

• Area Management and Owner’s Team Support: TMG provided leadership in managing key project areas including the process plant, mine design, and concentrate handling logistics, ensuring cohesive oversight across disciplines.
• EPCM Oversight: Augmented the Owner’s Team to manage EPCM contractors, providing independent technical guidance and ensuring contractor performance met Galaxy Lithium’s operational standards.
• Value Seeking Phase: Led a targeted initiative to identify opportunities for cost savings, scope optimization, and improvements to project NPV, integrating findings into feasibility-level designs and financial models.
• Procurement and Contract Support: Assisted in procurement strategy and contract facilitation, ensuring competitive sourcing and value‑driven vendor engagement during feasibility and pre‑execution planning.

Results

TMG’s support enabled Galaxy Lithium to achieve significant improvements in the James Bay Project’s feasibility and value proposition:

• CAPEX Savings and NPV Improvements: Identified substantial capital savings and long-term value enhancements through detailed value‑seeking analysis.
• Optimized Project Economics: Improved feasibility outcomes by refining mine design, processing configurations, and infrastructure solutions to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.
• Strengthened Execution Planning: Delivered clear strategies for EPCM oversight, procurement, and logistics, positioning the project for a smooth transition into detailed engineering and construction phases.

The James Bay Project exemplifies the impact of disciplined project management and value optimization in advancing large-scale lithium developments. TMG’s collaboration with Galaxy Lithium underscores a shared commitment to technical excellence, financial stewardship, and the responsible growth of critical mineral supply chains.