Active Mines in Quebec: Overview of a Few Gems

What are the emerging technologies in the mining industry, and what's looming on the horizon? How can technology be harnessed to support our objectives in terms of health and safety, sustainable development and social acceptability?

With a large portfolio of lithium exploration and mining projects in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Eeyou Istchee James Bay regions, Sayona has established itself as a solution for the development of critical and strategic metals contributing to the electrification of transport and the fight against climate change.

Above all, Sayona aims to accelerate the development of the battery manufacturing chain in Quebec, thanks in particular to major projects such as the North American Lithium Complex (LAN), which started production in the spring of 2023, and the Moblan project, which is one of the most promising lithium deposits in North America!

The conference will provide an update on Sayona's recent milestones, including the start-up of the North American Lithium Complex, the first shipment of lithium spodumene concentrate, the ongoing production, the drilling campaign and the update on Moblan's resources.

Eldorado Gold Québec, a subsidiary of Eldorado Gold Corp. continues to grow in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. From the beginning of commercial operations in 2019 at the Lamaque mine in Val-d'Or, the mining company is committed to building a safe, sustainable and high-quality gold mining business in Quebec. In addition to its advantageous positioning in the Val-d'Or area, the company has achieved several key milestones over the years, and is demonstrating promising development potential. In this presentation, we take a look at Eldorado Gold Québec's prospects for growth, always in the interest of creating sustainable opportunities and benefits for its host communities.

Built in an environment isolated from external resources, and founded on the first Impact and Benefit Agreement (IBA) with an Aboriginal group in Canada, Raglan Mine has demonstrated vision and responsibility from the outset. Today, Raglan Mine is a well-established company with a bright future. Even as it marks its 25th anniversary of operations, a new mining project will enable it to continue operations well beyond the lifespan originally planned. Close collaboration with Inuit partners and constant innovation in operations, logistics and energy are at the heart of Raglan Mine's success.

This presentation by Northern Graphite Corporation (NGC) will deal with its Quebec subsidiary Graphite Nordique, its ramifications outside Quebec and its global strategy in the graphite market. It will cover NGC's graphite operation in Saint-Aimé-du-Lac-des-Îles, the battery anode material (BAM) project in Baie-Comeau, the mine in Namibia and the company's projects in general.

Innovations in steel were at the heart of the industrial revolutions of the 19th and 20th centuries. The technological advances that enabled us to better master the melting of an iron-carbon alloy transformed all sectors of the economy, including agriculture, industry and transport.

The challenge of the current century is to combat climate change, and once again, steel will be at the heart of the revolution that must take place. However, steelmakers must find a way to decarbonize their processes, notably by converting their blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces. Find out how ArcelorMittal Mines Canada has the opportunity to play a leading role in global decarbonation, and how Quebec's largest open-pit mine has embarked on its own energy transition.