FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2025
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec — MISA Group is proud to announce a new milestone in the development of its Exploration Experts Network, marked by the addition of Dumont Nickel as a strategic partner, and the valuable contribution of the Quebec Mineral Exploration Association (AEMQ) as an official collaborator.
“This partnership perfectly reflects MISA Group’s mission: to unite industry strengths in order to accelerate mining innovation. With the involvement of Dumont Nickel and the expertise of the AEMQ, we are creating a tangible and strategic space for collaboration in the future of exploration in Quebec.”
– Alain Beauséjour, Executive Director, MISA Group
As part of this collaboration, Robert Cloutier, Land Asset Manager at Dumont Nickel, will assume the role of Chair of the Exploration Experts Network. His hands-on experience and deep knowledge of the challenges related to mineral exploration make him a key asset in guiding the network’s efforts and maximizing its impact within the ecosystem.
“At Dumont Nickel, we firmly believe that innovation is driven by collaboration. This partnership reaffirms our commitment to showcasing Quebec’s expertise. The appointment of one of our colleagues as Chair of MISA Group’s Exploration Experts Network reflects our desire to actively help shape the future of the mining sector alongside other industry leaders.”
– François Vézina, Chief Operating Officer, Dumont Nickel
As a collaborator, the AEMQ plays an active role in promoting projects, tools, and resources from its member network. Through this collaboration, the organization contributes to the exchange of sectoral knowledge and the strengthening of collective expertise, while encouraging the adoption of innovative and practical solutions within the exploration community.
“AEMQ has always seen innovation as a key driver of the future of mineral exploration in Quebec. Working with MISA Group means joining forces with a credible and committed partner—one that can turn ideas into solutions that move our industry forward.”
– Alain Poirier, Executive Director, Quebec Mineral Exploration Association (AEMQ)
MISA Group’s Experts Networks are one of the most powerful pillars of Quebec’s mining innovation ecosystem. Comprising nearly 200 experts drawn exclusively from mining and exploration companies, these networks dedicate over 1,000 hours annually to the evaluation and prioritization of technological projects.
Organized around eight key themes — Exploration, Extraction, Mineral Processing, Mine Environment, Maintenance, Control Room, Digital Technologies, and Best Practices — these communities of practice ensure strategic monitoring, real-world knowledge sharing, and rigorous innovation validation.
The next meeting of the Exploration Experts Network will take place online on June 26, 2025. Register here: https://bit.ly/4dqlXTn
By integrating a project into MISA Group’s Experts Networks, companies gain direct alignment with industry priorities, access to end-user feedback, and a structured approach to reducing risk and maximizing technological and economic benefits.
MISA Group is Quebec’s mining innovation hub. It supports the development and integration of advanced technologies and collaborative R&D projects to improve the performance, sustainability, and global profile of Quebec’s mining industry.
Dumont Nickel is a Quebec-based critical minerals company focused on extracting nickel and cobalt for electric vehicle battery production and the broader energy transition. Dumont is one of the world’s largest fully permitted, shovel-ready nickel sulphide deposits. Once operational, Dumont will be able to supply enough nickel to power up to 840,000 electric vehicles annually through 2058.
The AEMQ is committed to fostering innovation in mineral exploration. By supporting the development of new tools and technological approaches, the AEMQ helps improve geological knowledge acquisition—ultimately increasing explorers’ ability to make new discoveries. MISA Group is a natural and strategic partner in advancing these innovations.
Media Contact:
Médérique Mercier
Project Manager – Strategic Communications
mmercier@groupemisa.com
438-829-1444
