Industry Insights: Upcoming Projects


Ontario boasts a healthy pipeline

“We are looking to establish Red Lake as a beachhead for Evolution to grow in Canada. It has a world-class 11 million oz resource base and very exciting exploration potential. Our current focus is to ensure that we can mine the gold out efficiently, safely and profitably.”

Jake Klein, Executive Chairman, Evolution Mining

“Goderich mine is the largest underground salt mine in the world, and it has the capacity to produce up to 8 million t/y. The salt deposit has enough reserves to sustain production for the next 60 to 80 years.”

Kevin Crutchfield, President and CEO, Compass Minerals

“Lac des Iles is Implats’ first acquisition outside of the African continent. Being part of the Implats Group has enabled us to increase investment in the asset, such that Impala Canada contributes 20% of the group's palladium and about 8% of all PGEs.”

Tim Hill, CEO, Impala Canada

“Victoria is ideally located with immediate access to services, transportation, personnel, contractors, safety services and in close proximity to Sudbury. KGHM is envisioning a lower energy intensity project through green initiatives such as 'BEV' and having the ability to explore some of the newest technologies available on today’s market.”

Steven Dunlop, General Manager - Canada, KGHM International

Background image courtesy of Argonaut Gold

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