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Innovating a world-first iron ore technology

Thinking outside the box to significantly improve iron ore beneficiation – the process of refining the quality of the ore before smelting.

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13 December 2024

ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úprogresses the development of a gallium extraction process in Quebec

SAGUENAY, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As part of a research and development program, ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úis assessing the potential for extracting and valorising gallium, a critical and strategic mineral already present in the bauxite processed in its alumina refinery in ³§²¹²µ³Ü±ð²Ô²¹²â–L²¹³¦-³§²¹¾±²Ô³Ù-´³±ð²¹²Ô, the only one in Canada. When the preliminary phase of technology development is conclusive, ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úplans t

13 December 2024

ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úavance dans le développement d’un procédé d’extraction de gallium au Québec

SAGUENAY, Canada – Dans le cadre d’un programme de recherche et développement, ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úévalue le potentiel d’extraire et de valoriser le gallium, un minéral critique et stratégique présent en petite quantité dans la bauxite traitée à sa raffinerie d’alumine située au Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean, la seule au Canada. Lorsque les phases préliminaires de développement de la technologie seront concl

06 December 2024

ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úrenews support for prevention of gender-based violence across Canada

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úis reinforcing its commitment to addressing domestic and family violence by extending support to local organisations across Canada. For the fifth consecutive year, ÌÇÐÄvlogÈë¿Úis partnering with organisations that provide

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Our CAN$1.4 billion investment to expand our facilities will generate up to 1,000 jobs during peak construction and approximately 100 permanent jobs to spur increased economic activity. But that’s just the start of our engagement here.
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