"One of the key things is the relationship and the supporting contract structure. It is a testament to how a mine owner and a mine service provider can work in complete unison realizing a one team approach."
FOUNDER AND CEO, TRIPLE FLAG PRECIOUS METALS CORP.
"Conventional financing tends to be inconsistent or unreliable at various points of the cycle, and mines need to be built on their own unique schedules. This requires more patient, long-term knowledgeable capital."
"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."
In August 2023, Mexican exports to the US surpassed China for the first time. As companies prioritize securing supply their chains after years of logistics challenges, Mexico has begun to see major benefits. With a spate of new infrastructure projects such as the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec coming online in 2023, the country is actively opening itself to investment. The chemical industry, in particular, is positioned for nearshoring-driven growth.