"Rand Refinery is one of the world's leading gold and silver refiners and an operator of one of the continent’s largest low-grade gold recovery smelters."
"As can be seen from the IPO and follow-on activity, ASX has not suffered from similar trends other markets have experienced where resources investors have switched to a greater risk off stance, and the ecosystem for resources listings and capital raisings is as strong as ever."
"Côté Gold is a unique asset that we believe will become one of Canada's largest gold mines and a model for modern mining done right in Canada for years to come."
"Using our Hydromet Technology at Kabanga and producing locally without the Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions associated with transport, we can provide nickel with ultra-low levels of CO2 emissions."
"Open Mineral fits well within this ecosystem, combining the trading of raw materials with advanced technology, and aligning with Saudi Arabia's vision to establish a robust industrial base."
"At present, much of our work in KSA focuses on early-stage exploration and resource evaluation simply because the industry has not yet reached the more advanced stages."
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.