"The raw material import terminal will be a very important achievement for Braskem Idesa, allowing us to strengthen our presence in the plastic resin market both regionally and locally."
CEO (JC) AND MANAGING DIRECTOR (RE), ISQUISA & FERTIQUISA
"One significant risk is regulatory compliance, especially with chemicals like hydrochloric and sulfuric acids, which are classified as drug precursors."
"The growth of infrastructure and allocation of state budgets over the last several administrations have spurred significant growth in newly industrialized areas."
PRESIDENT, MEXICAN UNION OF AGROCHEMICALS MACUFACTURERS AND FORMULATORS (UMFFAAC)
"The most important role of our association is to communicate the technical and scientific advances of new products, dispelling notions of toxicity or harmful effects on people and the environment."
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARGENTINE CHAMBER OF THE CHEMICAL AND THE PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY (CIQyP)
"We expect positive news in chemical and petrochemical investments between 2025 and 2030, driven by domestic demand and a sustainable supply of natural gas and liquid gas."
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.