ArcelorMittal invites the people of Fermont to celebrate the 50th anniversary

Fermont, September 12, 2024 – ArcelorMittal Mining Canada (“ArcelorMittal”) is proud to announce a $100,000 donation to Ville de Fermont in support of celebrations marking the 50^th anniversary of the city’s founding. This contribution will make it possible to attract larger audiences to the various shows and to expand the existing program.

What’s more, to highlight the fact that the land on which Fermont and the Mont-Wright mining complex lies is located within Nitassinan aboriginal territory, ArcelorMittal will also be offering the people of Fermont a free performance by Innu group Ninan at a special event to be held by the city on October 11.

“This is a unique moment in the history of this region, to which we all feel a deep connection,” said Mapi Mobwano, president and CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining Canada. “We’re delighted to be working in partnership with Ville de Fermont to take these celebrations to the next level. With this gesture, we also wanted to demonstrate our steadfast commitment to the vitality of the Fermont community by providing it with unforgettable festivities.”

“ArcelorMittal’s substantial contribution will help make our 50^th anniversary a very special occasion,” added Martin St-Laurent, mayor of Fermont. “We’re grateful for their generosity and for their dedication to our community. We’re thrilled to be teaming up with them to give everyone in the region a celebration to remember.”

Family Day on October 12 starting at 9 a.m.

On October 16, 1974, the day after the city of Fermont was founded, the inaugural blast at Mont-Wright took place. To celebrate this other 50th anniversary in equal measure, ArcelorMittal will be opening its doors to the people of Fermont for a Family Day on Saturday, October 12, at 9 a.m.

Family tours of the Mont-Wright mining complex will be available starting at 9 a.m. These tours will begin at the tourist information office, guided by Karl Gagné-Côté of the CFMF radio station. Surprises are in store for young and old alike.

For details and to book your guided tour, go to mon.accescite.net/97035/fr-ca/home/index (French only) and click “Consulter le catalogue des activités.” If you have any questions, please call Ville de Fermont’s Leisure Services Department at 418-287-5471.

Fireworks and drone show on the evening of October 12

The day’s festivities will culminate in a spectacular fireworks and drone show starting at 9:30 p.m. To mark the occasion, ArcelorMittal is inviting everyone to gather at the parking lot of its residential complex at 9 p.m. Please note that all adjacent roads will be closed from 9:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. to ensure everyone’s safety. Only emergency vehicles will be allowed through during this period.

To find out more about the history of Mont-Wright: mines-infrastructure-arcelormittal.com/50e (French only).

About ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada G.P.
and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P.

Subsidiaries of ArcelorMittal, a world’s leading steel and mining company and among the top five producers of iron ore products globally, ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada G.P. (“AMIC”) and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P. (“AMMC”) are two complementary entities operating on Québec’s North Shore. AMIC ensures the transport of concentrate between Mont-Wright and Port-Cartier, and operates a seaport in Port-Cartier to ship AMMC’s products to four continents. AMMC produces iron oxide concentrate and pellets for the steel market. The two companies employ approximately 2,800 people, making ArcelorMittal the largest employer in the North Shore region.