"As part of our investment plan for Chile and Argentina, one of our main goals is to install three new state-of-the-art kilns to meet the rising demand from customers in large-scale copper and lithium mining."
"Newfoundland and Labrador is strongly committed to developing critical minerals. Green Bay is set to be one of few copper mines in the province, making it key to that strategy."
"The human connection between pilots, crews, and clients – along with the need for in-the-moment decision-making – ensures that manned operations remain essential."
VICE-PRESIDENT & MARKET LEAD - MINERALS & METALS NORTH AMERICA, ATKINSRÉALIS
"To maximize its potential, it will be crucial to break down silos between mining companies, communities, and government in any accelerated delivery framework."
"Growth through acquisition remains our primary strategy, and we are strengthening our internal capabilities to ensure we compete effectively in upcoming transactions."
"If Québec could issue permits faster than other jurisdictions, it would create a competitive advantage. With the US also moving to streamline permitting, it is turning into a race to attract more capital."
"Our Bolivar mine has been in continuous operation for over 200 years, while Porco is actually the oldest mine in the Americas — it has been running for more than 500 years without interruption."
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.