Industry committee  Here again, we are talking about strategic metals, for which there are different sectors. Now, strategic metals are not my speciality. However, I am familiar with the mining of gold, copper and some other less strategic minerals, that is, more traditional minerals. The strategic

Industry committee  Yes, we must immediately consult those responsible for the areas affected, the host areas for the mining companies that will come to exploit their natural resources. This must be done beforehand, but always on a continuous basis. Furthermore, when a mine is going to be exploite

Industry committee  The Quebec government has made several changes to the regulation of mineral deposits in recent years. Companies must invest in their mineral deposits in order not to lose their exploration or mining rights on these claims if they do not undertake activities to develop their miner

Industry committee  To engage in exploration.

Industry committee  This means exploring, surveying, working to find new natural resources.

Industry committee  Thank you. Having worked in the mining industry for nearly 25 years, including some time as an equipment manufacturer, I have a keen interest in this field. There can be a gap of five to ten years between the discovery of a mineral deposit with mining potential and the start of

Industry committee  That's for sure. Your geographic location and mine might suggest that we have a favourable bias on this issue. That said, Abitibi-Témiscamingue is a fertile ground in the mining sector and a very fertile ground in the innovation and research sector. Elements08, the new program a

Industry committee  Absolutely. Today, of course, information technology means that distances no longer exist. In addition, the rail network, which serves us well, makes it easier to transport materials once they have been processed. There is talk of environmental footprints and decarbonation, but

Industry committee  It depends on the company but the mining sector does receive grants. Some of the companies that have developed a lot of expertise in very specific areas, like exports, receive export assistance in order to share their knowledge in other countries. Some small companies are very s

Industry committee  You are referring to Sayona. I don't feel that the fact that it's Australian is a problem. However, I am concerned that perhaps they may not be familiar with our realities or with the First Nations in our region. Are they going to know the proper approach to take with the municip

Industry committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you for allowing me to share with you the realities of a mining community, my town of Malartic, in Abitibi‑Témiscamingue. Natural resources form part of our country's great wealth. Here in Malartic, we have a number of different natural resources. We