"As several carriers have been acquired by hedge funds or large corporations, Nolinor remains one of the few independent operators in northern Canada."
"I view automation primarily as a tool to enhance quality and safety, rather than as a substitute for skilled personnel. Drilling, in my view, is an art – and it requires professionals mastering that art."
CHAIRMAN, GOLD GROUP MANAGEMENT, CEO, VOLCANIC GOLD MINES AND CEO, RACKLA METALS
"The economic argument for mining in the region has never been so strong. Central America is mostly untapped and has great geology, so the odds of making a discovery are still very high."
"There is no question that automation and remote-controlled drill rig operations are resulting in safer operations and a better working environment for field crews."
DIRECTOR, MINING FUTURES INITIATIVE (LW) AND ASSOCIATE CHAIR, PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & MINERAL ENGINEERING (SG), UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
"U of T Mining focuses on innovative solutions to extract, process, and reuse resources as sustainably as possible, as well as a robust and diversified talent pipeline that can support sector transformation."
"Strong market conditions for gold and critical minerals add pressure to boost production, but scaling efficiently is difficult. Many operators struggle to expand without compromising efficiency."
Latam North and Caribbean Mining 2025 - Digital Interactive
A convergence of high-commodity prices and low valuations, on the back of a structural deficit in exploration and discoveries, has set the perfect scene for increased M&A. The leverage is particularly high for acquisitions in Latam North and the Caribbean, where stocks do not command the high premiums of tier-one jurisdictions. But M&A is only a quick fix to the global resource replenishment crisis.