“Companies remain focused on maximizing equipment uptime and managing supply chain risks, which has made preventive maintenance, inspections and rapid spare part procurement a major strategic priority.”

“Instead of debating which firm “owns” which scope, we are now assembling project teams made up of the best available people, regardless of their employer.”

“While we will remain predominantly an open-pit operation for the foreseeable future, the return to underground is a major enabler for our future.”

“Some people argue that government investment in public companies starts to resemble the state-owned model we are trying to avoid in China. Still, the reality is that if supply and production is to return to North America, government support is necessary.”