"Our primary goal is to keep our eye on the ball in terms of delivering Media Luna on time, on schedule and on budget. However, we also want to diversify away from single asset risk."
VICE PRESIDENT ONTARIO OPERATIONS, AGNICO EAGLE MINES
"Our asset base across Ontario and Québec is very robust, so much so, that we are now the third largest gold producer in the world, and we are producing in some of the safest jurisdictions."
"New orebodies are more complex to exploit and are situated at greater depths. This creates new challenges because the temperature underground increases as mines go deeper. "
"Recently we outlined a phased approach for future development that will include initial production of lithium concentrates as phase one, followed up by chemical production as a part of a later phase two."
"We must work toward both human safety and environmental safety, and because our products typically prevent issues such as seepage and contamination of the soil and groundwater, mistakes can be very dangerous."
"Advanced data analysis is a huge growth area, and we are overloaded with opportunities for our team to address issues to optimize operations at the study and operational stages."
"We understand that transitioning from exploration to production is often fraught with danger for junior companies, so we are taking a very cautious approach. However, because so much is well known about Bralorne's minability, we believe that it is a relatively low risk endeavor."
38TH PRESIDENT, PROSPECTORS & DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (PDAC)
"We are calling for improved tax treatment of Canadian critical mineral development expenses to improve our domestic competitiveness and incentivize new mines."
EY CANADA & EY AMERICAS MINING AND METALS LEADER, ERNST & YOUNG
"The most recent trend is on inflation control and recession proofing operations. As a result, right sizing operations, reducing costs, and changing the structure of organizations have been on the rise in recent quarters."
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.