Author: AnneMarie Dontigny

Port-Cartier, April 11, 2024 – ArcelorMittal Mines and Infrastructure Canada, its employees and the five locals of the United Steelworkers Union are strengthening their commitment to the community by donating $392,468 to Centraide Duplessis, surpassing last year’s record.

“Being an active member of the community means supporting each other and demonstrating sensitivity toward others. The current economic context exerts significant pressure on the most vulnerable. I am proud of the solidarity, commitment and generosity of our people in fighting poverty and social exclusion on the North Shore. I warmly thank our employees and collection teams for their outstanding work,” said Mapi Mobwano, President and CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining Canada.

“Centraide is guided by the same values of solidarity and mutual aid as we are. We can be proud of the record contribution of ArcelorMittal union members who have been generous in supporting those in need and in supporting Centraide and all the organizations that help to support the citizens of our region,” said United Steelworkers Union representative, Marc Tremblay.

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

About the United Steelworkers Union

The United Steelworkers Union, affiliated with the FTQ, is the largest private sector union in Québec. It represents more than 60,000 workers in all economic sectors.

 

Port-Cartier, January 10, 2024 – ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada G.P. (“ArcelorMittal”) today presented its steel-headed cane to Captain Abhinay Kumar of the AM HAMBURG, the first ship to leave its Port-Cartier port facilities in 2024.

Originating from Eisenhutten, Germany, the AM Hamburg left ArcelorMittal`s port facilities bound for the port of Hansapor, carrying more than 77,394 tonnes of iron ore concentrate aboard. The AM Hamburg was built in 2013. It measures 230 metres long by 32 metres wide. 

ArcelorMittal’s internationally recognized port at Port-Cartier, inaugurated in 1961, is the biggest private port in Canada. In 2023, ArcelorMittal’s port facilities in Port-Cartier welcomed 308 concentrate and pellet ships and handled over 45 million tonnes of iron ore, raw materials, fuel and grain. 

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 transport and ship AMMC’s products to four continents. AMMC produces iron oxide concentrate and pellets for the steel market. The two companies employ approximately 2,500 people, making ArcelorMittal the largest employer in the North Shore region.

On the picture : Marc Servant, Director of Centre Éducatif L’Abri, Richard Poirier, General director of Centre de services scolaire du Fer, Karina Déraspe, Interim Director of polyvalente Horizon-Blanc and Annie Paré, Director, Communications. Photo Credit : Julien Choquette.

PORT-CARTIER, October 12, 2023 – ArcelorMittal Mines and Infrastructure Canada (“ArcelorMittal”) is pleased to announce that it is now a Major Partner of Centre éducatif L’Abri (“CEL’A”) in Port-Cartier and of Polyvalente Horizon-Blanc in Fermont, having provided each school with a $50,000 donation over three years.

This financial partnership will allow the high schools to put in place initiatives promoting the personal development of their students through recreational, artistic, cultural and sporting activities.

“We’re delighted to be teaming up with CEL’A and Polyvalente Horizon-Blanc to contribute to youth development on the North Shore,” said Mapi Mobwano, president and CEO. “We’re committed to being a good corporate citizen and in particular to helping local youth stay in school and achieve academic success.”

“We’re grateful to ArcelorMittal for its commitment to Fermont’s youth,” said Karina Déraspe, interim principal of Polyvalente Horizon-Blanc. “This partnership will allow us to put in place a variety of projects in line with students’ interests.”

“We’re thrilled about this generous contribution by ArcelorMittal. It’ll allow us to improve the activities we have to offer,” added Julie Tanguay, vice-principal of CEL’A. “Besides boosting school spirit, this partnership will promote equal opportunities for all.”

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 transport and ship AMMC’s products to four continents. AMMC produces iron oxide concentrate and pellets for the steel market. The two companies employ approximately 2,500 people, making ArcelorMittal the largest employer in the North Shore region.

On the picture : Annie Paré, Director, Communications at ArcelorMittal Exploitation minière Canada and Karoline Gilbert, General Director of Centre d’action bénévole le Virage.

SEPT-ÎLES, September 20, 2023 – ArcelorMittal Mines and Infrastructure Canada (“ArcelorMittal”) is pleased to support the relocation project of the Centre d’action bénévole (CAB) le Virage de Sept-Îles with a donation of $75,000 over three years.

In addition to providing CAB le Virage with premises that are more suitable for its mission, the relocation of its facilities will also expand the organization’s kitchen and provide a day centre for seniors.

“We’re delighted to support the Centre d’action bénévole le Virage in its expansion and contribute to its mission. It’s vital to ensure that its volunteers can continue to work with the local population that uses its services and whose needs are growing,” said Mapi Mobwano, President and CEO of ArcelorMittal.

“I’m always moved to see how the business community responds to our calls and supports us. Every day, I tell myself that we’re doing our work at CAB for the right reasons, and that it’s making a difference for so many people in need. Our projects would not be possible without the generous assistance of companies like ArcelorMittal,” stated Karoline Gilbert, Executive Director of CAB le Virage.

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 transport and ship AMMC’s products to four continents. AMMC produces iron oxide concentrate and pellets for the steel market. The two companies employ approximately 2,500 people, making ArcelorMittal the largest employer in the North Shore region.

Longueuil, May 24, 2023 – ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P. (“ArcelorMittal”) is proud to announce that it won the Mercure award in the “Ordre des CPA du Québec – Business Strategy” category at the Mercuriades competition organised by the Fédération des Chambres de commerce du Québec.

“Our market is going through a profound transformation, and we are delighted that a competition as prestigious as the Mercuriades recognizes the quality of the strategy that we developed to stand out in this business context. I thank our employees, who allow us to make our vision a little more concrete each day, and I salute the invaluable collaboration of our partners at Rémabec and BioÉnergie AE Côte-Nord Canada. I am convinced that we will continue to accomplish great things together,” declared Mapi Mobwano, President and Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Mining Canada.

ArcelorMittal’s business strategy is built around its energy transition. Among other initiatives, it includes the conversion of the process of its Port-Cartier pellet plant to steer all production to direct reduction pellets, an essential product to operate the electric arc furnaces to which a growing number of steel mills are converting with the aim of reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.

“Our business strategy will allow us to become a key player in the decarbonization of the steel industry. Above all, we will ensure our Port-Cartier plant is established as an international reference,” Mr. Mobwano added.

We should remember that in 2022, the Port-Cartier pellet plant became the first in the world to substitute pyrolytic oil for heavy fuel oil on a continuous basis. By using this biofuel, produced locally by BioÉnergie AE Côte-Nord Canada, ArcelorMittal not only reduces its emissions but builds a true regional energy ecosystem by uniting the two great resources of the Côte-Nord region, iron and forest.

The Mercuriades is recognized as the most prestigious awards competition in the Québec business community. Every year, it celebrates the innovation, ambition, entrepreneurship and performance of Québec companies, both SMEs and large companies. The winners were announced at the Gala held at the Palais des congrès on May 23.

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 transport and ship AMMC’s products to four continents. AMMC produces iron oxide concentrate and pellets for the steel market. The two companies employ approximately 2,500 people, making ArcelorMittal the largest employer in the North Shore region.

Fermont, April 26, 2023 – ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P. (“ArcelorMittal”) has reached another milestone in its energy transition by becoming the first mining company in Québec and the first company on the North Shore to use electric buses to transport its workers. The eight buses that will be used by ArcelorMittal were manufactured in Saint-Jérôme by the Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV). They will be operated by Transport Therrien, a Fermont-based company that is part of Groupe Autobus Maheux, while the design and installation of the charging infrastructure was undertaken by Cléo, a subsidiary of Hydro-Québec.

“With the arrival of electric buses for our employees, we are continuing to implement our sustainable development strategy. We are particularly pleased about being the first in Québec to bring this plan to fruition in collaboration with local companies like Lion Electric, Transport Therrien and Cléo, who are teaming up with us to help us reduce our carbon footprint,” said Mapi Mobwano, president and CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining Canada.

“We are proud to participate in decarbonizing our industry by using electric vehicles. Since acquiring our first electric bus in 2016, we have developed the expertise to meet the energy transition challenge in northern environments. Today, we pay tribute to ArcelorMittal’s leadership. This unprecedented project proves that it is now possible to operate a fleet of electric buses north of the 53rd parallel,” said Pierre Maheux, president of Groupe Autobus Maheux

To support and encourage the electrification of transportation, ArcelorMittal has also started installing electric charging stations at its Mont-Wright and Port-Cartier facilities. Twelve FLO charging stations have already been installed and more will be installed within a few months. These stations are accessible at all times and are free of charge for employees.

ArcelorMittal aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

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 transport and ship AMMC’s products to four continents. AMMC produces iron oxide concentrate and pellets for the steel market. The two companies employ approximately 2,500 people, making ArcelorMittal the largest employer in the North Shore region.

About Transport Therrien and Groupe Autobus Maheux Transport Therrien, a subsidiary of Groupe Autobus Maheux, is the bus transportation specialist in Fermont. In operation since 1958, the company has about 30 employees and provides safe and reliable transportation services for workers, students and charter customers. Groupe Autobus Maheux is a company with approximately 340 employees operating over 220 vehicles, based primarily in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Northern Québec, the Outaouais and Caniapiscau.

Port-Cartier, April 20, 2023 – ArcelorMittal Mines and Infrastructure Canada (“ArcelorMittal”) is proud to announce that its Environment and Sustainable Development team now includes three Guardians of Nitassinan, whose mission is to watch over the traditional land of the Innu. These guardians were trained in the community of Uashat mak Mani-utenam and will conduct environmental monitoring and sampling to assess the state of the land, water and wildlife and to study the impacts of climate change and resource development in Nitassinan.

“It is imperative that we respect the traditions, land, and culture of local communities where we operate. Having the Guardians of Nitassinan as part of our team not only presents an additional step towards environmental integrity, but also increases our understanding of the cultural ties and traditions of the Innu People. We are proud to be the first mining company in Quebec to take this step,” said Stefan Buys, Executive Vice President, and CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Guardians of Nitassinan on our team. We want to build close ties with our Innu partners through initiatives like these that bring our respective communities together. We are also continuing to raise awareness among our employees about the importance of respecting Innu culture and traditions,” said Mapi Mobwano, president and CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining Canada.

The Innu community of Uashat mak Mani-utenam has been living in Nitassinan, their ancestral land, for thousands of years. They have a unique connection to their land and its environment. That is why Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Mani-utenam (“ITUM”) created the Guardians of Nitassinan’s project to ensure the continued use and development of land, water and wildlife management and protection practices in accordance with traditional Innu knowledge.

“ITUM is very pleased that community members will be able to help protect Nitassinan and its wildlife,” said Mike McKenzie, chief of ITUM. “Having our environmental expertise and leadership recognized is critical. We applaud ArcelorMittal’s collaboration in training and hiring the Guardians of Nitassinan.”

About ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada
and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada

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 (“AMIC”) and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P. (“AMMC”) are two complementary companies operating in Quebec’s North Shore region. AMIC ensures the transportation of concentrate between Mont-Wright and Port-Cartier and operates a seaport at Port-Cartier, allowing transportation and shipping of AMMC products to four continents. AMMC produces concentrate and iron oxide pellets for the steel market. The two companies employ over 2,500 people, making ArcelorMittal the biggest employer on the North Shore.

Port-Cartier, February 13, 2023 – ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada (“ArcelorMittal”) is proud to announce that the American magazine Railway Age has awarded it the title of “Regional Railway of the Year”. Founded in 1856, Railway Age is one of the most recognized publications in the railway industry and the one with the greatest longevity.

This distinction will be presented to the ArcelorMittal team during a ceremony that will be held this April in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the context of the 2023 edition of the Annual Conference of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association.

“We are honoured to receive this award, which highlights the outstanding work of our teams to operate a world-class railway. Above all, we recognize a remarkable performance to protect our workers’ health and safety, which has translated into zero lost-time injury since January 2021. We are all very proud of this achievement,” declared Mapi Mobwano, Chairman of the Management Committee of ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada.

“We are privileged that we can count on highly skilled workers who continuously enable us to raise our standards and position ourselves advantageously in our economic sector. It is a great source of pride for our team to see our efforts recognized in this way by the major players of the North American railway industry,” said Michael LaBrie, General Manager, ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada.

The ArcelorMittal Railway connects the Mont-Wright and Fire Lake mines to the ArcelorMittal facilities in Port-Cartier. Every year, it allows shipping of over 25 million tonnes of iron ore to the international markets. It runs over 420 kilometres and includes 50% curves, 20 bridges, 5 tunnels and 19 sidings. A train today is composed of 210 cars and is over two kilometres long. On the average, four trains make a two-way trip every day between Mont-Wright and Port-Cartier.

Among the factors that drew Railway Age’s attention to present this award, we should mention the remarkable performance in health and safety, a car availability rate over 95%, a sustained maintenance program particularly involving grinding, rail lubrication and wheel reprofiling, and the replacement each year of more than 2,400 tonnes of rails and 25,000 ties.

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 Quebec’s North Shore. AMIC ensures the transport of concentrate between Mont-Wright and Port-Cartier, and operates a seaport in Port-Cartier to transport and ship AMMC’s products to four continents. AMMC produces iron oxide concentrate and pellets for the steel market. The two companies employ approximately 2,500 people, making ArcelorMittal the largest employer in the North Shore region.

Montreal, November 22, 2022 – ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P. (“ArcelorMittal”) has won an EnviroLys Award in the ICI+ Green Project category for introducing the use of pyrolytic oil at its Port-Cartier plant. The EnviroLys Awards recognize private expertise in the green economy, entrepreneurship and innovation of companies in the environmental services industry. They are awarded by the Council of Environmental Technology Companies of Quebec (“CETEQ”).

“Replacing part of the heavy fuel oil we use in Port-Cartier with pyrolytic oil is the first step in our energy transition. We are continuing our efforts to go even further in decarbonizing our operations and we are delighted to receive this recognition by the industry,” said Mapi Mobwano, President and Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Mining Canada. “By using a biofuel produced locally with wood residues, we are above all uniting the two great resources of the Côte-Nord: iron and the forest. We are working to put in place a whole regional energy ecosystem and the results obtained so far confirm that this strategy shows great promise.” 

To date, three million litres of pyrolytic oil have been consumed at the Port-Cartier pellet plant. The energy efficiency of the biofuel, which is manufactured by BioÉnergie AE Côte-Nord Canada, exceeds expectations. ArcelorMittal has therefore decided to accelerate the conversion of other areas that can accommodate pyrolytic oil.

The use of pyrolytic oil will reduce the use of heavy fuel oil by 23% at the pellet plant, which corresponds to an annual reduction of 57,600 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, or the removal of 14,000 vehicles from our roads. Since the introduction of pyrolytic oil last July, reductions in CO₂ equivalent have already amounted to 4,500 tonnes, which represents 1,000 cars taken off the road.

The ArcelorMittal Group has made a commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The ArcelorMittal plant in Port-Cartier is the first pellet plant in the world to use pyrolytic oil on an ongoing basis.

About ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada
and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada

Subsidiaries of ArcelorMittal, the 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 Quebec’s North Shore. AMIC ensures the transport of concentrate between Mont-Wright and Port-Cartier, and operates a seaport in Port-Cartier to transport and ship AMMC’s products to four continents. AMMC produces iron oxide concentrate and pellets for the steel market. The two companies employ approximately 2,500 people, making ArcelorMittal the largest employer in the North Shore region.

ArcelorMittal opens new play area with staff members

Port-Cartier, October 17, 2022 – ArcelorMittal Mines and Infrastructure Canada (“ArcelorMittal”) is pleased to announce that work on the outdoor playground at CPE Touchatouille’s “Sentier des merveilles” facility in Port-Cartier is now complete. ArcelorMittal covered the full cost of the project with a $200,000 donation to CPE Touchatouille.

“We’re delighted to be able to help provide a quality living environment for families in Port-Cartier,” said Mapi Mobwano, President and CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining Canada. “Our goal in building the ‘Sentier des merveilles’ playground was to provide a safe and engaging play area for children. We believe that to encourage families to settle on the North Shore, they need to have access to the best services. We’re proud to support CPE Touchatouille in its mission.”

Work at the “Sentier des merveilles” facility included grading, tree planting and the addition of benches, walkways, a paved bike and scooter path, a concrete paver surface and new fencing.

This completes Phase 1 of the CPE Touchatouille outdoor playground development project. Phase 2 will target the outdoor playground of the “Mer-Veilleuse” facility and is scheduled for delivery in 2023.

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

Subsidiaries of ArcelorMittal, the 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 Quebec’s North Shore. AMIC ensures the transport of concentrate between Mont-Wright and Port-Cartier, and operates a seaport in Port-Cartier to transport and ship AMMC’s products to four continents. AMMC produces iron oxide concentrate and pellets for the steel market. The two companies employ approximately 2,500 people, making ArcelorMittal the largest employer in the North Shore region.