"Automation is a new technology, acceptance is thus key. The newcomers in drilling have been a great influence on the more mature drillers in accepting and benefiting from this new technology."
HEAD OF INVESTMENT BANKING AND CO-HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS (FC), HEAD OF PRIVATE CAPITAL ADVISORY AND RESTRUCTURING (CD) & INVESTMENT BANKING, HEAD OF GLOBAL MINERAL RESOURCES AND MINING (MP), DESJARDINS
"Looking at our mandate and Québec’s mining ecosystem, there is a natural overlap with our capabilities: we are focused on future-facing assets and projects that will have a net-positive economic and social impact on the province."
"The deal with Gold Fields allows us to secure the financing for the build on the Osisko side. On top of that, they will provide C$75 million to unlock the exploration potential on other projects outside the Windfall deposit such as Quévillon, and Urban Barry. "
"We are still on track for production by 2027. One of the main objectives is to unlock synergies with neighboring producers to be able to process the ore, which will allow us to move fast."
BW: REGIONAL SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, NORTH AMERICA, AND DG: GENERAL MANAGER, ÉLÉONORE MINE, NEWMONT
"We made improvements across our North America portfolio, achieving 28% higher gold production overall in the region – a success story that Newmont hopes to continue building on as we solidify our position in Canada with the acquisition of Newcrest."
"Northern Superior Resources has a unique and aggressive strategy of consolidation of the Chibougamau gold camp, where many gold projects are located close to one another."
"Québec's road network offers more access to mining sites than in Nunavut. However, employees would be discouraged if they had to commute to the mine by road. Québec's aviation industry is therefore vital, allowing mines to use fly-in and fly-out services to support their operations and attract new talent."
"Projects can range from planning the construction of a runway, organizing transportation logistics, selecting appropriate air carriers, or even just supporting on-site operations on a regular basis."
Québec and Atlantic Canada have traversed 2025 in an enviable position. Strong gold prices have buoyed balance sheets and investor sentiment, while global demand for critical minerals keeps the region firmly on the radar of international markets. At the same time, the provinces’ depth of mining expertise – from AI-driven exploration to advanced drilling, blasting, and geophysics – ensures that technological advantage is firmly on their side.