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 Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, four workers at Magris’ Niobec mine 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 100,000 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.
Among the results recorded in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, Michael Rhainds, a converter supervisor, achieved the most hours in the region with a total of 100,000 hours without an accident.
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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.