According to the Saskatchewan-based company, SNC-Lavalin and other consultants will each focus on specific elements study, with SNC-Lavalin addressing the surface processing plant and infrastructure. Other consultants and Athabasca will handle the environmental and other aspects of the study to include geology, process technology, underground mine development, resource assessment, shaft, tailings management facilities and transportation. Based on this work, SNC-Lavalin will develop capital and operating cost estimates and a preliminary project execution schedule.