"Arizona has seen a surge of investor interest, with new government funding sources now available and fast-tracking permitting options helping many copper development projects."
"Chile’s mining landscape is evolving, with many of its century-old mines transitioning to underground operations. This shift aligns with Master Drilling’s long-term strategy to expand its market presence."
"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."
"Peña Colorada plays a key role in Mexico’s industry, contributing to 30% of the country’s pellet production – the largest iron ore pellet producer in the country."
"Cuando la corrosión avanza, no solo compromete la integridad de los activos: puede generar paradas no programadas, pérdidas millonarias y, sobre todo, poner en riesgo la seguridad de las personas."
"By offering modular services, we allow for flexibility and sustainability, making investments more efficient. Instead of clients investing heavily in infrastructure they may no longer need later, we invest in scalable solutions, moving assets between projects as necessary."
"We are optimistic about long-term opportunities in both Ontario and the Western US. Our strategy centers around developing and maintaining capacity and preparing for when projects start flowing in."
CEO & MANAGING PARTNER, LA MANCHA RESOURCE CAPITAL
"People tend to focus on the geopolitical and security risks in Africa and overlook the advantages – such as the fact that it takes less than a year to obtain a permit in many countries in West Africa."
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.