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Port-Cartier, March 26, 2025 – The mayor of Port-Cartier, Alain Thibault, and the president and CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining Canada (“ArcelorMittal”), Mapi Mobwano, have confirmed an agreement regarding the assessment roll of ArcelorMittal’s Port-Cartier facilities for 2022–2024 and 2025–2027.

ArcelorMittal and the City of Port-Cartier have reached an agreement on the 2022–2024 assessment roll and have already settled matters for the 2025–2027 assessment roll. Both parties are happy to put these issues behind them and look to the future.

“We’ve been in Port-Cartier for over 60 years and will continue to invest in the community to keep it thriving. We have several major strategic projects, including the flotation project at our pellet plant, which will enable Port-Cartier to maintain its position as a global leader in the production of high-purity iron for years to come. We have every reason to be proud,” said Mapi Mobwano.

“ArcelorMittal is a key player in the region, and we’re committed to working together to ensure the economic and social vitality of our community. We’re working on several initiatives with ArcelorMittal and, together, we’re setting our sights high for the future of Port-Cartier,” stated Alain Thibault.

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 2,800 people, making ArcelorMittal the biggest employer on the North Shore. To

Fermont, March 24, 2025 – The President and CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining Canada, Mapi Mobwano, in the presence of the Mayor of Fermont and Warden of the Caniapiscau regional county municipality, Martin St-Laurent, and Karine Sénéchal, President of United Steelworkers Local 5778 (Gagnon, Fire Lake, Fermont), announced the purchase by ArcelorMittal of land located in the Rue du Fer/Rue de l’Hématite sector to build a hundred housing units for mining industry workers and their families.

Martin St-Laurent and Mapi Mobwano today signed an agreement that enables ArcelorMittal to acquire lot 6 460 762, measuring 14,853 square metres.

“Our company is growing and we believe in a model based on local residency, contrary to the trend in the industry that favours the “fly-in fly-out” model. We must ensure we can house our workers and their families to pursue our efforts in strengthening the region’s vitality. Last year we celebrated the 50^th anniversary of Ville de Fermont and of our Mont-Wright mine, evidence of a rich heritage that leaves room for a promising future, with confirmed operations for another 30 years. We are delighted to have been able to agree with Ville de Fermont for the purchase of land that can accommodate a real estate project of one hundred housing units over the coming years,” Mapi Mobwano announced.

“I am pleased with this great announcement for Ville de Fermont. The ArcelorMittal project will offer one hundred housing units for its employees and their families. This means increasing the town’s resident population and offering a quality living environment to future Fermont residents,” Martin St-Laurent declared.

The real estate project should be carried out in three phases over the next five years, according to the preliminary discussions with potential partners.

“On the initiative of the Syndicat des Métallos, ArcelorMittal is collaborating with partners with the goal of building future housing to accommodate our people. The teams are currently working enthusiastically to define the project and the business model. We will be proud to present the chosen project this spring to the population of Ville de Fermont,” Mapi Mobwano specified.

“This is excellent news for the workers and their families. The housing problem in Fermont is a major issue that we had to resolve. We are happy to have been at the origin of these meetings, which are resulting today in the announced partnership,” Karine Sénéchal was glad to say.

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 2,800 people, making ArcelorMittal the biggest employer on the North Shore.

Fermont, March 20, 2025 – Childcare centre Mur-mûr General Manager Caroll-Ann Després-Dubé, along with Fermont Mayor Martin St-Laurent and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada President and CEO Mapi Mobwano, announced today major developments regarding construction plans childcare centre Mur-mûr in Fermont.

Childcare centre Mur-mûr’s board of directors has accepted the recommendation of the new CPE’s implementation committee to use the current Fermont town hall site for its future facilities. Following consultations and a rigorous analysis of various proposals, the current town hall site has emerged as the most suitable location to meet the children’s needs and deliver the desired educational project. Preliminary designs include wonderful play and rest areas for the children to enjoy.

“The current town hall site will allow the future childcare centre to remain connected to the windbreak wall,” explained Caroll-Ann Després-Dubé. “The children will have easy access to the municipal facilities. There’s enough room for 100 daycare spots, and we can even develop accommodation for future educators. The site has direct access to a large park right in front of the facility, which is ideal for this nature-oriented childcare centre. These points made by the new childcare centre’s implementation committee were major factors in the board of directors’ decision.”

“This is excellent news for Ville de Fermont,” said Martin St-Laurent. “This childcare centre will give the town hall building, which was once a fire station, a new lease of life. Of course, a new town hall will have to be built to house the municipal administration. We’re in the process of identifying the best project to submit to the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation. In the meantime, our staff will have to be temporarily relocated so work on the childcare centre can start as soon as possible.”

“We’ve made a commitment to fund the construction of the new childcare centre Mur-mûr, and we will keep our word,” declared a delighted Mapi Mobwano. “I’m pleased to see that all parties have agreed on the location. All that’s left is to select the best project, one that provides the children with high-quality facilities and is in line with the educational vision of the childcare centre’s board of directors.”

“We’re thrilled—this is great news for our members,” said Karine Sénéchal, president of USW Local 5778 (Gagnon, Fire Lake, Fermont). “We applaud the childcare centre team, ArcelorMittal and Ville de Fermont for working together to provide our children with modern, high-quality facilities. We’ve been calling for this crucial investment for four years, and it’s very much in line with the community’s needs.”

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 2,800 people, making ArcelorMittal the biggest employer on the North Shore.

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, January 20, 2025 – ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada G.P. (“ArcelorMittal”) presented its steel-headed cane to Captain Aladin Canto Tinambunan of the bulk carrier Navios Meridian, the first ship to leave its Port-Cartier port facilities in 2025.

Originating from Gdańsk in Poland, the ship left ArcelorMittal’s port facilities on January 16 bound for Gijón in Spain, carrying on board more than 77,560 tonnes of iron ore concentrate, carrying more than 77,560 tonnes of iron ore concentrate. The bulk carrier Navios Meridian was built in 2023. It measures 228 metres long by 32 metres wide.

ArcelorMittal’s internationally recognized port at Port-Cartier is the biggest private port in Canada and part of our heritage for over 60 years. In 2024, ArcelorMittal’s port facilities in Port-Cartier welcomed 391 ships, performed more than 800 port entry and exit manoeuvres and handled over 27 million tonnes of concentrate, raw materials, fuel and grain.

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.

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, September 18, 2024 – ArcelorMittal Mining Canada (“ArcelorMittal”) is proud to announce that the redevelopment of the outdoor playground of the Mer-Veilleuse facility at CPE Touchatouille in Port-Cartier is now complete. ArcelorMittal donated $350,000 to the CPE to make this project possible.

This completes the second and final phase of work on CPE Touchatouille’s outdoor play areas. The first phase, in 2022, involved landscaping the yard of the Sentier des merveilles facility, with ArcelorMittal covering the full cost with a $200,000 donation.

“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with CPE Touchatouille in order to provide a stimulating environment for the children of Port-Cartier,” said Mapi Mobwano, President and CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining Canada. “By redeveloping the second playground, we wanted to create a safe and inviting play area for our little ones. We’re delighted to be able to help provide local families with access to better services.”

Work carried out at the Mer-Veilleuse facility includes the installation of play modules, synthetic surfacing, a pergola, a sandbox and new fencing. 

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.

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.

Longueuil, June 11, 2024 – ArcelorMittal Mining Canada (“ArcelorMittal”) enthusiastically welcomes the announcement by the Government of Canada to add high-purity iron to Canada’s list of critical materials. This mineral allows fabrication of a greener steel essential to decarbonization of the global economy.

“We salute the decision by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, which is consolidating the importance of high-purity iron for the Canadian economy. “Whether we think of the steel necessary for manufacturing of wind turbines, solar panels or electric vehicles, this recognition also shed slight on the crucial role played by our company in implementing projects that will allow achievement of a lower-carbon economy,” declared CEO Mapi Mobwano.

Already identified as a critical and strategic mineral by the Québec Government since last January, high-purity iron is indispensable in the transition to a greener economy and the reduction of greenhouse gases on the local, national and international scale.

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, May 30, 2024 – ArcelorMittal Mines and Infrastructure Canada (“ArcelorMittal”) is donating $40,000 to Festival Innu Nikamu to celebrate its 40th anniversary. In so doing, the company becomes a major partner of this important event showcasing Innu culture.

“Music has always had the ability to bring people together and foster greater mutual understanding,” said Mapi Mobwano, President and CEO. “Festival Innu Nikamu’s organizers have done an outstanding job, and we’re proud to be partnering with them to help make the event a success. We hope our contribution will help open a window on the richness of Innu culture and its power to unite people.”

Innu Nikamu means “he sings in Innu,” and the whole community is invited to take part in this big, family-friendly celebration to be held in Mani-Utenam from July 30 to August 4. It’s an opportunity to discover talented artists celebrating Innu music, art and tradition. Click here to see the program for the 40th edition of Festival Innu Nikamu.

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.