Sandy Lake has not agreed to a mine  ·  No decision has been made  ·  We will learn more and decide according to our own laws and protocols  ·  Team Sandy works for Sandy Lake — not for Frontier  ·  Community members can request information through Team Sandy

Sandy Lake's
Frontier Lithium Information Hub

A site made and maintained by Sandy Lake, for our members to learn about Frontier Lithium's proposals and activities on our shared lands.

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Sandy Lake has not agreed to a mine. No decision has been made. We are in a review and information-sharing process.
Updated May 2025
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What Would You Like to Know?

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Sandy Lake has not agreed to a mine. No decision has been made. We will learn more, and decide according to our own laws and protocols.

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Key Events

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2016

Mineral Exploration

Sandy Lake entered a limited agreement allowing Frontier Lithium to explore for minerals on our shared lands. This was an exploration agreement only — not approval of a mine. Frontier entered into similar agreements with Deer Lake and North Spirit.

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2023

Four Nations Agreement

North Spirit, Deer Lake, Sandy Lake and Keewaywin agreed to share information and help each other in dealing with Frontier's proposals.

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Ongoing

Team Sandy Appointed

Chief and Council appointed Team Sandy to understand Frontier's proposals and ensure Sandy Lake can make a fully informed decision.

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Now

Community Information Process

Team Sandy and Chief and Council are sharing information with members. No decision has been made. Sandy Lake remains in control of its own future.

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Sandy Lake's Principles

Free, Prior and Informed Consent

Sandy Lake will not agree to anything without being fully informed first.

Protecting the Land and Water

Sandy Lake's lands and waters are central to our identity and way of life. Any engagement with Frontier must address environmental protection first.

Benefits for Our Members

If Sandy Lake chooses to proceed, it will be on terms that deliver real, lasting benefits to our members — not just promises.

Our Laws and Protocols

Sandy Lake will decide once we have full information about both impacts and benefits. Decisions will be made according to our own laws and protocols.