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Fermont, April 7, 2026 – ArcelorMittal Mines and Infrastructure Canada (“ArcelorMittal”) and Fermont Fire Department announced that they have entered into a mutual aid agreement aimed at increasing fire protection and supporting emergency response operations across the territory of Fermont.

This agreement allows Fermont Fire Department to call on members of ArcelorMittal’s brigade, as needed, who are trained to respond in emergency situations and use the company’s specialized equipment. The intervention procedures established between the two organizations aim to ensure effective coordination, smooth communication and safe operations.

This collaboration has already been ongoing in practice for several years and this agreement formalizes its mechanisms. Moreover, this collaboration has been implemented on several occasions, including during wildfire response operations, which provided an opportunity to demonstrate the natural complementarity and effectiveness of the resources deployed.

Through this initiative, the two parties pool their expertise and resources to support a more robust response to incidents requiring rapid intervention, including fires and other types of emergency situations. This agreement reflects a shared objective to improve safety in the territory of Fermont through structured mutual aid.

“This partnership is a testament to our objective to remain strongly anchored in the Fermont community. By sharing our expertise and combining our strengths, we are proud to contribute to improving safety for everyone”, stated Mapi Mobwano, President and CEO.

“This agreement reinforces our ability to keep residents safe. Being able to rely on ArcelorMittal’s support in times of need is a major asset for Fermont. This is an excellent example of collaboration that directly benefits our community”, said Patrick Lacerte, Mayor of Fermont.

About ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada

Subsidiaries of ArcelorMittal, a leading steel company and one of the five biggest iron ore producers in the world, ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada (“AMIC”) and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P. (“AMMC”) are two complementary companies operating in Quebec’s North Shore region. AMIC transports concentrate between Mont-Wright and Port-Cartier and operates a seaport at Port-Cartier, allowing AMMC products to be transported and shipped to four continents. AMMC produces concentrate and iron oxide pellets for the steel market. The two companies employ nearly 3,000 people, making ArcelorMittal the biggest employer on the North Shore.

To learn more: mines-infrastructure-arcelormittal.com/en

Mont-Wright, February 26, 2026 – ArcelorMittal Mining Canada (“ArcelorMittal”) has reached a new milestone by carrying out an exceptional blast of more than 9.6 million tonnes at its MontWright mining complex. This record-breaking operation, made possible by the expertise and rigour of our teams, has once again raised the bar for mining production.

The blast combined two panels of different sizes. The main panel, weighing a total of 9.3 million tonnes, required 3.4 million kilograms of explosives. This is a new world record for a single panel, surpassing the previous record of 3 million kilograms of explosives used in the blast on November 5.

A nearby panel triggered in the same operation added 370,000 tonnes and 276,000 kilograms of explosives, bringing the combined total to over 9.6 million tonnes of dynamite and over 3.6 million kilograms of explosives loaded. Another record for the Mont-Wright teams, who also used 7,962 detonators to carry out this large-scale operation.

A groundbreaking collective achievement
Each stage of this large-scale blast was carried out according to the highest health, safety and environmental standards. A comprehensive evacuation plan, a properly established safety perimeter and the use of advanced sequencing technologies ensured precise detonator initiation, optimized fragmentation control and minimized environmental impacts. The explosives contained a cutting-edge additive that helps limit gas emissions and, consequently, the environmental footprint of the operation.

“After the historic blast on November 5, we knew we could go even further,” said Mapi Mobwano, President and CEO. “This new milestone is proof that our teams are constantly raising the bar while remaining committed to safety and environmental responsibility.

The operation, which took place in Pit A of the Mont Survie sector, required the expertise of specialists in mining engineering, geology, surveying, operations, health and safety and the environment. Through tight coordination, the teams ensured the stability of the site and minimized seismic and environmental impacts.

This new record blast once again demonstrates ArcelorMittal’s ability to innovate and push the boundaries, while keeping safety, the environment and operational excellence at the heart of its activities

About ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada

Subsidiaries of ArcelorMittal, a leading steel company and one of the five biggest iron ore producers in the world, ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada (“AMIC”) and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P. (“AMMC”) are two complementary companies operating in Quebec’s North Shore region. AMIC transports concentrate between Mont-Wright and Port-Cartier and operates a seaport at Port-Cartier, allowing AMMC products to be transported and shipped to four continents. AMMC produces concentrate and iron oxide pellets for the steel market. The two companies employ nearly 3,000 people, making ArcelorMittal the biggest employer on the North Shore.

To learn more: mines-infrastructure-arcelormittal.com/en

Port-Cartier, January 14, 2026 – ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada G.P. (“ArcelorMittal”) marked the arrival of the first ship of the year at its port facilities in Port-Cartier by presenting its traditional steel headed cane to Captain Jiang Zhu, commander of the Panamax MV Hong Jing. This handover symbolizes the arrival of the first ship and the start of a new season of port operations.

Having arrived from Ireland, the ship left ArcelorMittal’s port facilities on January 11 bound for Hansaport, Germany, with a cargo of 78,520 tonnes of iron ore concentrate. Built in 2008, the ship is 225 metres long and 32 metres wide.

The start of the 2026 season coincides with remarkable 2025 results for ArcelorMittal’s port facilities. Iron ore shipments, including concentrate and pellets, reached a record high of 26.2 million tonnes, making 2025 the best year on record, with a historic second quarter in which 7.3 million tonnes were loaded.

This strong performance is also reflected in port activity, with 419 ships passing through and more than 1,000 entry and exit manoeuvres carried out in 2025.

ArcelorMittal’s internationally recognized port in Port-Cartier is the largest private seaport in Canada and has been a cornerstone of the region’s heritage for more than 60 years.

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

Subsidiaries of ArcelorMittal, a leading steel company and one of the five biggest iron ore producers in the world, ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada (“AMIC”) and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P. (“AMMC”) are two complementary companies operating in Quebec’s North Shore region. AMIC transports concentrate between Mont-Wright and Port-Cartier and operates a seaport at Port-Cartier, allowing AMMC products to be transported and shipped to four continents. AMMC produces concentrate and iron oxide pellets for the steel market. The two companies employ 2,900 people, making ArcelorMittal the biggest employer on the North Shore.
To learn more: mines-infrastructure-arcelormittal.com/en

Port-Cartier, November 14, 2025 – For the second year running, ArcelorMittal Mining Canada (“ArcelorMittal”) is partnering with Ville de Port-Cartier to create the Halte-chaleur, a much- needed warming centre providing shelter, comfort and safety to people facing homelessness or severe hardship.

With its $43,300 donation, ArcelorMittal is a key partner in this municipal initiative, which addresses a critical need for winter shelter on the North Shore. The company will also be handing out tuques and mittens to help users cope with the harsh winter weather.

Located on Patterson Island, the warming centre is housed in a construction trailer graciously provided by Location Larin. With ten beds, it provides refuge for people who don’t have access to stable or adequate housing. The supervised shelter is open every night from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., from November 6, 2025, to May 1, 2026, allowing people to warm up, get some rest and receive support in a safe environment.

The warming centre is made possible thanks to the collaboration of Ville de Port-Cartier, ArcelorMittal, CISSS de la Côte-Nord and several other community organizations.

“We firmly believe in the importance of supporting local initiatives that make a real difference in people’s lives,” said Anne-Marie Dontigny, acting director of communications at ArcelorMittal Mining Canada. “The Halte-chaleur de Port-Cartier is a fine example of solidarity and community involvement. By supporting this project, we hope to meet the growing needs of our most vulnerable residents, particularly during the harsh winter months, while also strengthening the social fabric of the region.”

The warming centre is part of a municipal initiative to prevent homelessness and social distress during the cold season. Around twenty people used the service last winter, reflecting a growing need in the region.

Danielle Beaupré, mayor of Port-Cartier, also stressed the importance of the project: “Ville de Port-Cartier is committed to supporting the Halte-chaleur, a vital shelter for vulnerable people who have no safe place to stay and have to cope with the harsh winter weather. This project is a shining example of solidarity in Port-Cartier. It highlights the importance of the city working together with local partners to serve the community and meet the basic needs of residents.”

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

Subsidiaries of ArcelorMittal, a leading steel company and one of the five biggest iron ore producers in the world, 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 2,900 people, making ArcelorMittal the biggest employer on the North Shore.

To learn more: mines-infrastructure-arcelormittal.com

Mont-Wright, November 7, 2025 – ArcelorMittal Mining Canada (“ArcelorMittal”) marked a historic milestone by executing a blast of exceptional size at its Mont-Wright mining complex: 8.2 million tonnes of rock were blasted in a single shot, making it the largest in terms of volume loaded on a single drill panel, with a record 3 million kilograms of explosives detonated in hard rock mining. 

This monumental blast, nearly double the previous internal record of 4.2 million tonnes, is an unprecedented technical, logistical and human achievement for the ArcelorMittal mining teams. It simultaneously illustrates made-in-Quebec know-how, innovation in mining practices and exemplary collaboration among the engineering, planning, operations, health & safety and environmental teams.

Safety, environment and innovation at the heart of the operation

Every stage of the project adhered to the highest standards in health & safety and environment, as well as ArcelorMittal’s fundamental values.

The explosives used included an innovative additive that reduces gas emissions to minimize the environmental footprint of the operation.

The safety protocol involved a meticulous evacuation plan and extraordinary inter-team coordination for guaranteed protection of the personnel and equipment.

A team achievement in the service of performance and innovation

“This historic blast shows just how far we can go when we innovate and work together, putting safety and the environment at the heart of our operations. It’s a collective accomplishment that we can all be proud of,” asserted Map Mobwano, President and CEO.

The operation, which took place in Pit A, in the sector called Mont Survie, required several weeks of painstaking planning involving experts in mining engineering, geology and surveying. Thanks to advanced blast sequencing technology, the teams were able to precisely control the activation of thousands of detonators, ensuring the stability of the terrain and reducing the seismic and environmental impacts.

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

Subsidiaries of ArcelorMittal, a leading steel company and one of the five biggest iron ore producers in the world, 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 2,900 people, making ArcelorMittal the biggest employer on the North Shore.

To learn more: mines-infrastructure-arcelormittal.com

Port-Cartier, March 19, 2025 – ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada (“ArcelorMittal”) is proud to announce that rehabilitation work on the main dock at its Port-Cartier facilities has been completed. The work was expected to be done by April 15, but was completed on March 14, i.e., four weeks in advance.

The early delivery of Dock 1 will enable ArcelorMittal to moor two ships at the same time, optimizing shipments of iron concentrate and pellets. This major dock rehabilitation project will allow shipping operations to continue with new, high-performance infrastructure, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, all year round.

Work on the other docks, i.e., Docks 2, 3 North, 3 East and South, is proceeding according to schedule. The dock construction contract was awarded to general contractor Hamel Construction of Saint-Édouard-de-Lotbinière, in Chaudière-Appalaches.

More than 50% of the overall project has been completed, with work slated for completion in the first quarter of 2026. One of the main challenges is to carry out the work while minimizing the impact on port operations without interruptions. Since work began, no port operations have been interrupted. All shipments are made from Dock 4.

“The early completion of Dock 1 demonstrates our commitment to improving our infrastructure while minimizing the impact on our operations,” said Mapi Mobwano, chair of the management committee of ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada. “This strategic project will enable us to optimize our shipping capacity and strengthen our position on the market. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and will continue to work hard to achieve our goals.”

This will allow the ArcelorMittal Port to maintain its strategic position as one of the largest private ports in Canada. The complete rehabilitation of Docks 1, 2 and 3 North will require more than 4,600 tonnes of steel sheet piling produced by ArcelorMittal’s Belval plant in Luxembourg, as well as more than 20,000 m³ of concrete. Work began in April 2024, with an average of around fifty workers present on site daily.

The ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada seaport was built from 1958 to 1961. 

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.

Port-Cartier, October 15, 2024 – At a press conference today, ArcelorMittal Mining Canada (“ArcelorMittal”) inaugurated the construction site for the flotation project at its Port-Cartier pellet plant. On hand for the event were Benoit Charette, Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks, and Minister Responsible for the Laurentides Region, and Kateri Champagne Jourdain, Minister of Employment, Minister Responsible for the Côte-Nord Region, and Member for Duplessis.

Representing a total investment of over $200 million for the region, the project is made possible by $50 million in financial support announced today by Minister Benoit Charette as part of the Quebec government’s “Défi GES” program. It will eventually deliver an annual CO2e reduction of approximately 200,000 tonnes, making it the biggest GHG emission reduction project in Quebec.

“This major investment marks a turning point for ArcelorMittal and the North Shore, positioning Port-Cartier as one of the world’s leading producers of direct-reduced pellets,” said Mapi Mobwano, President and CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining Canada. “Most importantly, the opening of this construction site is proof that the project has come to fruition, and that our company is committed to maintaining our activities here in Port-Cartier and to actively contributing to the North Shore’s economic vitality.”

The project will create some 100 construction jobs, with peaks of up to 200. An estimated 25 permanent positions will be established once everything is up and running.

Announced in 2021 at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, the flotation project will upgrade the Port-Cartier pellet plant to produce up to 10 million tonnes of direct-reduced iron pellets a year.

The iron oxide pellets produced will have low silica and high iron content. These high-purity iron pellets, produced with iron from the Labrador Trough, are highly strategic because steelmakers need them to upgrade their processes to electric arc furnaces in order to reduce their own GHG emissions.

About ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada
and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada

Subsidiaries of ArcelorMittal, a leading steel company and one of the five biggest iron ore producers in the world, 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 2,800 people, making ArcelorMittal the biggest employer on the North Shore. To learn more: mines-infrastructure-arcelormittal.com/en

Port-Cartier, August 1^st, 2023 – ArcelorMittal Mining Canada is proud to announce that its parent company, ArcelorMittal, has won the 11^th annual Altair Enlighten Award in the Sustainable Process category, and that the use of pyrolytic oil as a replacement for heavy fuel oil in Port-Cartier was one of the two featured projects. The construction of an industrial scale demonstration facility at ArcelorMittal’s steel plant in Ghent, Belgium, was also highlighted by the award. This facility will convert waste wood into sustainable bioenergy.

Presented in association with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the Altair Enlighten Awards recognise cutting-edge technological advancements that minimise energy consumption and carbon emissions. 

“The substitution of heavy fuel oil with locally produced pyrolytic oil represents considerable progress towards the production of carbon neutral pellets, which will be essential for steelmakers to reduce their own emissions. We are delighted to see our efforts to decarbonise the raw material we supply to steelmakers being recognised by the North American automotive industry,” said Mapi Mobwano, President and Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Mining Canada.

The ArcelorMittal plant in Port-Cartier is the first pellet plant in the world to use pyrolytic oil on an ongoing basis. Replacing part of the heavy fuel oil consumed in the plant with pyrolytic oil is the first step of ArcelorMittal Mining Canada’s energy transition, which plans for further GHG reductions from bunker fuel substitution with bioenergy and other green technologies. The potential reductions are expected to represent approximately 200 KT of GHG emissions when all bunker fuel will have been removed from the process.

ArcelorMittal aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions globally 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.

Port-Cartier, January 21, 2022 – ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada G.P. (“ArcelorMittal”) presented the 2022 edition of its steel-headed cane to Captain Aldwin Revelar of the bulk carrier Santa Barbara, the first ship to leave its Port-Cartier port facilities this year.

Originating from the Netherlands, the ship will depart ArcelorMittal’s port facilities today at 16:01 bound for Asia, carrying more than 155,000 tonnes of iron ore concentrate aboard. The bulk carrier Santa Barbara was built in 2015. It measures 295 metres long by 46 metres wide.  

In 2021, ArcelorMittal’s port facilities in Port-Cartier welcomed 409 ships, performed more than 900 port entry and exit manoeuvres and handled over 25 million tonnes of iron ore, raw materials, fuel and grain.  

ArcelorMittal’s internationally recognized port at Port-Cartier is the largest private port in Canada and has been part of our heritage for over 60 years.

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.

Longueuil, December 14, 2021 – ArcelorMittal Mines and Infrastructure Canada (“ArcelorMittal”) today launched its first Corporate Manifesto, which seeks to salute the work of its teams, the power of collaboration and the importance of respecting a heritage of several generations for those who will follow.

Sometimes it is said that ArcelorMittal is the best-kept secret in Québec. Every person, every business and every company on the North Shore, but also throughout Québec, benefits from the organization’s positive effects. Beyond the gigantic equipment and facilities that make ArcelorMittal’s reputation on the North Shore, there are its people, the 2,500 women and men who work there every day with heart and determination.

“Since 2020, we are engaged in a profound transformation, and this Manifesto echoes our will to put our people at the heart of all our actions. Today we are taking a new step by putting the spotlight on everything we represent together and to which we aspire. I am especially proud of what we accomplish every day, and I have confidence we will go even farther,” declared Mr. Mapi Mobwano, President and Chief Executive Officer.

The Manifesto can be viewed on the following link: mines-infrastructure-arcelormittal.com In parallel, ArcelorMittal Mines and Infrastructure Canada proceeded with a complete overhaul of its website to reflect the great ambitions the company nurtures for the future.

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

Subsidiaries of ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel company and one of the five biggest international iron ore producers, ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada G.P. (“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.