Giuseppe Campanelli President North and Central America METSO
What benefits do Metso Plus technologies offer to customers?
Metso Plus, previously known as Planet Positive, is a suite of technologies designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce water consumption, and support customers' ESG goals. It includes both new innovations and enhancements of traditional equipment. For example, combining vertical stirred mills and high-pressure grinding rolls enables highly efficient flow sheets that reduce energy use. How has Metso supported progress at Torngat Metals’ Strange Lake project?
Metso has supported the Torngat Metals rare earth projects from its early stages, conducting extensive testing to help define the flow sheet. Unlike traditional commodities, rare earth processing is more complex, requiring detailed analysis to understand mineral compositions and recovery rates. As Torngat has advanced exploration and permitting, Metso has continued refining the process design and providing basic engineering support. How are commodity price trends influencing Metso’s activities?
Metso is closely aligned with broader industry trends: commodity prices are heavily influencing project activity. Gold is performing extraordinarily well right now, so those projects are moving at a faster pace. Iron ore and other base metal customers are also very active. In contrast, battery-related critical minerals are experiencing slower momentum due to depressed prices, with many projects paused at the pre-investment stage. Metso continues to support these with testing and flow sheet design, but typically sees more commercial activity once investment decisions are made. What are Metso’s key priorities for the remainder of 2025?
Metso’s strategy remains focused on supporting customers through market cycles by staying close to their operations and new projects. This includes regionalizing resources, investing in local facilities and inventory, and offering technologies that improve project economics and environmental performance – especially in terms of energy and water efficiency. The goal is to help customers operate sustainably, secure permitting, while developing both existing and new deposits.
Olivier Gauthier President TOTALENERGIES MARKETING CANADA
What does TotalEnergies offer to the mining industry in Canada?
TotalEnergies Marketing Canada specializes in lubricants, delivering consistent, high-quality products across the country, including remote mining regions.
How has TotalEnergies’ enhanced its Canadian distribution in recent years?
Back in 2023, we shifted from direct distribution to a partner-based model to better serve the vast Canadian market. By replacing third-party warehouses with trusted local distributors under a buyback system, efficiency and responsiveness improved significantly. The company also invested over CA$6 million in a new 30,000-square-foot warehouse in Montréal, inaugurated in January 2025. Adjacent to our production plant, the facility includes 4,000 pallet spaces and six loading bays, streamlining operations from blending to distribution. Managing over 600 products, this centralized hub supports Québec deliveries and national distribution, enhancing stock reliability and positioning TotalEnergies for continued growth.
How can TotalEnergies’ LabServices oil analysis help clients reduce their equipment’s Total Cost of Ownership?
TotalEnergies’ LabServices, launched in January 2025, provides easy-to-use sampling kits and delivers results in under a week, providing insights into engine, transmission, and hydraulic system health, accounting for harsh conditions like dust and extreme temperatures.
What benefits does TotalEnergies’ range of synthetic technology engine oils offer?
In April 2025, TotalEnergies Marketing Canada officially announced its transition from mineral-based to synthetic technology engine oils. These can offer extended oil change intervals, enhanced engine cleanliness, energy efficiency and broader manufacturer approval. This combination delivers significant technical and economic advantages to customers. They also offer a lower carbon footprint than mineral oils.
Thanks to sustained development efforts, we have achieved a marginal difference in price between conventional and synthetic oils.
How will TotalEnergies continue growing in Canada in the coming years?
Over the coming decade, we aim to boost market share with specialty products such as long-life greases and eco-friendly fluids, reinforcing our leadership in sustainable lubrication solutions.