"There is a noticeable change taking place in Québec's mining sector, with an increased interest in exploring new technologies and fostering innovative thinking."
"In the summer and winter of 2023, the heli-portable drill will be the star of the show, especially regarding environmental impact and access to land factors."
"We produce approximately 7% of the global vanadium supply, and on the titanium side, we are expected to produce about two thirds of the Brazilian demand for titanium pigment once the project reaches full capacity."
"For the next 20 years, there will be lots of exploration and development in a region where there are few roads and limited sea access. So, aviation will play a crucial role in the green transition."
"There is a huge economic benefit for companies to be able to get that incremental production, because they already have all the infrastructure in place, including people, permits and mills."
"Today, most major and mid-tier mining companies have targets, and are working a plan to move it forward, but the targets are still not ambitious enough, and the industry needs to accelerate and do more, faster."
"The areas of mining in which DDC drones are well positioned to add value include sending a drone instead of people to do gas detection. The other application is in core sample extraction."
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.