"We want to get into production in five years. It is ambitious, but relative to the rest of the planet, Québec is the place where it will be possible to get a permit in that timeframe."
"We have seen more and more firms having royalties wanting to secure their rights. They are publishing hypothecs on mining claims, and this has been a significant increase in our mining practice."
"Automation is a new technology, acceptance is thus key. The newcomers in drilling have been a great influence on the more mature drillers in accepting and benefiting from this new technology."
HEAD OF INVESTMENT BANKING AND CO-HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS (FC), HEAD OF PRIVATE CAPITAL ADVISORY AND RESTRUCTURING (CD) & INVESTMENT BANKING, HEAD OF GLOBAL MINERAL RESOURCES AND MINING (MP), DESJARDINS
"Looking at our mandate and Québec’s mining ecosystem, there is a natural overlap with our capabilities: we are focused on future-facing assets and projects that will have a net-positive economic and social impact on the province."
"The deal with Gold Fields allows us to secure the financing for the build on the Osisko side. On top of that, they will provide C$75 million to unlock the exploration potential on other projects outside the Windfall deposit such as Quévillon, and Urban Barry. "
"We are still on track for production by 2027. One of the main objectives is to unlock synergies with neighboring producers to be able to process the ore, which will allow us to move fast."
BW: REGIONAL SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, NORTH AMERICA, AND DG: GENERAL MANAGER, ÉLÉONORE MINE, NEWMONT
"We made improvements across our North America portfolio, achieving 28% higher gold production overall in the region – a success story that Newmont hopes to continue building on as we solidify our position in Canada with the acquisition of Newcrest."
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.