It is never too late to learn about mining! Earlier this year, we were extremely pleased to host a group of 20+ educators for an overnight tour of our Côté Gold mine in Northern Ontario.

Organized in partnership with the Canadian Ecology Centre, Mining Matters, the Ontario Mining Association and our team on the ground, the tour provided the group of teachers an opportunity to learn more about the advanced technologies used at Côté, our commitment to responsible mining and the wide range of career opportunities that our mine and our industry offer.

Among the group was Joanne Sallay, the President & CEO of Teachers on Call, an in-person and online tutoring organization for elementary and high school students based in Toronto, Canada.

The visit, led by Bryan Wilson, Côté Gold’s Vice President and General Manager, gave Joanne the chance to scratch beyond the surface of misconceptions about our industry, dig deep into the world of mining and uncover a world of opportunities!

Joanne’s immersive experience led to a blog and a video, which are a must-read and a must-watch for anyone looking to help the next generation understand the evolving world of mining and the incredible array of career opportunities that comes with it.

By providing these first-hand experiences, IAMGOLD remains committed to fostering educational partnerships and nurturing the next generation of mining professionals.

▶️ Check out Joanne’s blog

▶️ Check out Joanne’s video

“Gold is not just the 79^th element on the periodic table. It’s actually a whole industry branching off in 100+ careers involved in refining and extracting this one element.”

Simon Comeau – High School Science Teacher, who appeared on the video.