Québec Exploration and Mining Investment Opportunities Denis Raymond, Eng. Ministère de l Énergie et des Ressources naturelles Canada Mineral Investment Forum, October 16, 2014 Photo : Minalliance
Québec mining sector Mineral Shipments (2013) : $8.3 billion*, forecast 2014: +22% Mining investment (2013) : $3.2 billion including $2.9 billion (mine development) and $320 million (exploration and deposit appraisal) (juniors: $240 M, majors: $80 M) 27 active mines, 5 projects in construction or start-up, 3 expansion projects 22 advanced projects (toward feasibility), over 200 exploration projects, all over Québec Main production : iron ore, gold, nickel, ferro-niobium, copper and zinc concentrates, ilmenite Future production : apatite, diamond, graphite, iron-vanadium, lithium, rare earths High quality mineral resources, huge discovery potential Stable jurisdiction, clear mining and environmental regulations *: Can $
Québec support to the Industry Exploration and mining activities Online interactive geology map and geoscience data bank Online map-staking and mining titles management New Mining Act and Mining Tax Act, clear permitting process Fiscal incentives for exploration to transformation activities Support of Québec s finance institutions at every step of mine development, mineral processing and manufacturing Site Westwood, Iamgold Government actions Commitment to transparency, environment, social responsibility and consultation of Aboriginal communities Commitment for a feasibility study on rail access to iron ore deposits Action plans and strategies for hydroelectricity, wind power, oil & gas, transportation electrification, maritime transportation and fight against climate change Plan Nord : coherent and integrated development of Northern Québec Canadian Malartic, Osisko Mining Poirier mine site
Investment Opportunities Opportunities for mining companies Partnership in producing mines Partnership in advanced mining projects Exploration joint-ventures Greenfield exploration Ni, Co PGM Fe, Ni, Cu, REE REE Opportunities for investors, commodities traders and off-take agreements Invest in key assets and qualified management Secure future production of key metals Access to North American markets Fe, Au, Li Au, Ni, Zn Examples of Chinese investment Iron ore: WISCO Nickel: Jilin Jien Nickel, Ningbo Sunhu Lithium: Tewoo-ERDC, Tianqi Lithium REE Au, Ni, Cu : selected areas of interest
Québec, important gold producer Well established mining regions Increasing gold production ( ~42 tons in 2014) Proven record of discoveries Gold projects Clusters of advanced projects Major gold-bearing regional structure Close to mills, labour force and communities Many, with mine infrastructures In a low to moderate risk environment Opportunities Open pit and underground mining Land position package Projects with 43-101 resources estimate
Iron Ore projects Québec leader in iron ore production Production 2014: ~30M tonnes (concentrate and pellets, 66% Fe) Labrador Trough Major geological feature Proven quality of ore Huge development potential Port of Sept-Îles Major shipping hub, new expansion Chinamax capacity Québec commitments Feasibility study for rail access to resources Natural gas availability to th industries Long term development vision
Nickel projects, Zinc projects Cape Smith Abitibi Nickel Zinc Québec production on the rise Nunavik Nickel mine Raglan mine Confirmed potential Cape Smith volcanic belt Labrador Trough Abitibi volcanic belt Leading production in Canada (2013) Polymetallic VMS mines and deposits Zinc refinery Advanced projects Abitibi volcanic belt Opportunities Near existing mines and mills Joint-ventures and investment
Lithium, Rare Earths, Graphite, Phosphate
Companies at the Forum Presenting at the Forum GeoMegA Resources Montviel project (Rare Earths) Company profiles available Clifton Star Resources (Gold) Duparquet project Champion Iron Mines (Iron Ore) Consolidated Fire Lake North project Blackrock Metals (Iron, vanadium and titanium) Blackrock project Other opportunities Come to B2B session and meet: Energy and Natural Resources representative Investissement Québec, China representative
Exploring Québec Investors will find : Clear government support Clear regulatory environment Growth oriented action plans including Plan Nord Ideal investment conditions Diversified portfolio of high quality exploration and mining projects Huge potential for natural resources development Supportive mining community Timing is excellent Be online with future markets growth Contacts Haiqing JIANG China Representative (86-10) 5139 4265 haiqing.jiang@invest-quebec.com Denis RAYMOND Denis.raymond@mern.gouv.qc.ca www.mern.gouv.qc.ca