Patriot Battery Metals Inc. has been awarded the prestigious ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ title by the Quebec Mineral Exploration Association (QMEA). The award recognizes the company’s significant progress at its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, demonstrating its commitment to becoming a leading player in the North American lithium market.
Cambium, a leader in eco-designed food packaging, and La Vague, an organization dedicated to sustainable practices in the hospitality sector, are joining forces to launch a new line of reusable containers in Quebec. This innovative partnership aims to make reusables accessible and convenient for both small shops and large grocery stores, accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable food industry.
Air Canada hosted an event at its Montreal headquarters to celebrate its partnership with Operation Enfant Soleil, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of sick children in Quebec. The event featured speeches, a meeting with a young beneficiary, and the unveiling of the Passeport de Rêve television commercial. Air Canada’s support of Operation Enfant Soleil allows the organization to continue its mission of providing essential medical care and support to children in need.
Services Ricova Inc. has been awarded a five-year contract for waste management services in eight municipalities of the MRC des Pays-d’en-Haut, further solidifying its position as a leading waste management provider in Quebec.
Patriot Battery Metals Inc. successfully held its Annual General Meeting on September 17, 2024, where shareholders approved all matters presented, including the election of directors and the ratification of previous share issuances. The company highlighted its substantial lithium pegmatite resource at the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property in Quebec, Canada, ranking it as the largest in the Americas and eighth largest globally.
Patriot Battery Metals Inc. has released a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec, Canada, highlighting its potential to become a major lithium producer globally. The PEA outlines a staged development approach, targeting an initial production capacity of 400,000 tonnes per annum (ktpa) of spodumene concentrate, which could be expanded to 800 ktpa in a later stage. The project boasts high-grade lithium resources, potentially low operating costs, and access to renewable energy, making it a strategically significant asset in the emerging North American and European battery materials supply chains.
Power Nickel Inc. is expanding its exploration program at its Nisk Property in Quebec, focusing on defining a potential continuity of mineralization over a 5.5 km strike-length separating the Nisk Main and Lion Zones. The program includes downhole and ground-based geophysical surveys to identify new target areas and better understand the sub-surface architecture.
Airbus and the Government of Quebec are jointly investing US$1.2 billion in Airbus Canada, extending their partnership until 2035. This investment focuses on the industrialization and success of the A220 aircraft program, designed and manufactured in Quebec. The investment will secure jobs in the Mirabel region and contribute to the Quebec economy.
The Quebec government has announced a $6.9 million investment in four tourism organizations in Est-du-Québec to enhance the region’s tourism experience and promote it beyond Quebec. This investment underscores the importance of tourism to Quebec’s regional economic development and aims to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
A maximum security prison in Quebec, Canada, housing over 200 inmates, including notorious criminals, was evacuated due to raging forest fires. The evacuation order was issued for the city of Port-Cartier, prompting the relocation of inmates to other secure facilities. The prison, known for housing infamous killers like Robert Pickton and Luka Magnotta, is currently closed to visitors and staff.
