Québec City, October 10, 2024 – The Québec Mining Association (QMA) held its 58th annual health and safety seminar this week, a major event highlighting the efforts made by supervisors and foremen in the mining sector to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
In the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord-du-Québec regions, 133 workers were honoured for their commitment to protecting the health and safety of their team members. They maintained accident-free periods of between 50,000 and 850,000 hours over the past year, which is remarkable in a field as hazardous as mining. The workers were part of a group of 221 foremen and supervisors working in Québec’s mining industry whose efforts were recognized by the QMA this year. Each prizewinner received a health and safety award.
A historic exploit
Among a range of outstanding achievements, the exceptional performance of Sylvain Bureau, a mining foreman at Agnico Eagle’s Canadian Malartic mine was commended. He reached the historic milestone of 850,000 hours worked without an accident, for the first time ever in Québec. This success story reflects not only his dedication to rigorous health and safety methods, but also his exemplary leadership.
The prizewinners from the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord-du-Québec regions at the 58th annual ceremony work at:
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. – LaRonde mine complex
- Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. – Canadian Malartic mine
- Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. – Goldex mine
- Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. – Odyssey mine
- Canadian Royalties Inc.
- Eldorado Gold Québec –Lamaque mine
- Groupe Minier CMAC-THYSSEN
- Hecla Québec – Casa Berardi mine
- Horne Smelter, a Glencore company
- IAMGOLD Corporation – Westwood mine
- Interventions Swatcrete Inc.
- Newmont – Éléonore mine
- Procon Est du Canada ltée
- Raglan Mine, a Glencore company
- Wesdome Gold Mines – Kiena mine complex
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“Honouring the health and safety commitment of our workers is an essential step in moving the industry forwards. These awards highlight not only excellence, but also the importance of safety in our workplaces. By recognizing the effort made by these outstanding workers, we can inspire the industry as a whole to continue to improve its approach.”
Josée Méthot, the Québec Mining Association president and CEO
About the Québec Mining Association
The Québec Mining Association (QMA) was founded in 1936 and speaks proactively for mining companies involved in exploration, extraction and processing, mining contractors and junior mining companies, along with suppliers, institutions, non-profit organizations and other mining sector partners. It is proud of the 51,334 jobs and activities totalling $13.4 billion generated by Québec’s mining industry in 2022. The QMA’s mission is to promote, support and proactively develop a responsible, committed and innovative mining industry in Québec.