Côté Gold: Technology at The Root of Its Operations
June 8th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
McIntyre Ballroom


  • Speaker: Francis Letarte-Lavoie, Operations Manager, Côté Gold Operations
  • Company Name: Côté Gold

Côté Gold, an open pit mine located near Gogama, Ontario, is a joint venture between IAMGOLD and Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. In collaboration with the Indigenous and host communities, IAMGOLD is currently developing the Côté Gold project that will start producing in early 2024. Once it enters production, Côté Gold will be a model for mining in Canada. Embracing the latest tried technologies of Automated Haulage and Automated Drilling Systems, our highly skilled integrated operations centre staff will have access to data and advanced analytics that will ensure the efficiency and safety of our operations. By integrating diverse thinking and creative applications of technology, we are able to improve the processes of today and define the best practices of tomorrow.