Mining Sites and Quarry
Mazarin Inc., through its subsidiary Asbestos Corporation Limited, owns 8 mining sites (266 million metric tons of mineral reserves), located in the MRCs des Appalaches and Robert-Cliche, representing a total area of 4,684 hectares, 59% of which is forest land, 32% is mining sites and 9% is building land. In addition, Asbestos Corporation has partnered with Béton Provincial, a leader in aggregate production, to operate our granite quarry.
Asbestos
Areas of Expertise
With more than a hundred years of experience in the mining field, Asbestos Corporation has modernized its practices over time. More recently, it has developed expertise in the safe and responsible handling of asbestos mine tailings.
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Workers’ Health and Safety
Requires that all the people working on its sites, at least, comply with all the standards and rules established by the various government departments and agencies.
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Mine Site Safety
Ensures the safety of all its sites according to high standards as approved by the Minister of Natural Resources and Forests.
03
Environmental Control
Had the quality of the air and water from its sites and activities measured several times by independent and certified laboratories to insure compliance.
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Responsible Handling of Asbestos Mine Tailings
Has expertise in responsible handling of asbestos mine tailings on its sites.
Mine Site Area
+16,700,000 m²
Spread over 8 mining sites located in the MRCs des Appalaches and Robert-Cliche.
Granite Quarry
+100,000 tons
Our partner, Béton Provincial, produces more than 100,000 metric tons per year, on average.
Years of Expertise
+ 100 years
More than 100 years of mining in Quebec. Now we are preparing the valuation of the sites for the next 100 years.
Valorization
Valorization of our Mineral Reserves
Tailing piles have a great economic advantage for their recovery: indeed, all the primary costs of mining, grinding and processing have already been amortized. Following the principles of the circular economy, these tailings rich in strategic minerals will allow a second eco-responsible and profitable transformation.
Granite Quarry: Thetford BP
Mandated by Asbestos Corporation, Béton Provincial offers a wide variety of concrete products, guaranteeing exceptional quality and the successful completion of the most ambitious construction projects. Whether you need ready-mixed or precast concrete, asphalt, crushed stone or aggregates, Béton Provincial is known for its exceptional service, along with its products that are modern, high-performance and durable.
| Granulars | CLASS B SAND 0 - 2.5mm |
| Granulars | DUST 0 - 5mm |
| Granulars | MG 112 sand |
| Granulars | CG 14 |
| Granulars | MG 20a (M.T.Q.) |
| Granulars | MG 20b ordinary |
| Granulars | MG 56 |
| Granulars | MG 56b |
| Classified Clear Stones | 14 - 20 mm |
| Classified Clear Stones | 20 - 40 mm |
| Classified Clear Stones | BC 5 - 14 mm |
| Classified Clear Stones | BC 5 - 20 mm |
| Classified Clear Stones | 100 - 200 mm |
| Classified Clear Stones | 200 - 300 mm |
| Classified Clear Stones | 300 - 500 mm |
| Abrasive | ABRASIVE AB5 |
| Abrasive | ABRASIVE AB10 |
| Other | 0 - 600mm brut (Blasted Rock) |
Value n°1
Ethics
We act with respect for the population, nature and all our partners.
Value n°2
Professionalism
We want to be recognized for our commitment, skills and motivation in carrying out our activities.
Value n°3
Discipline
We achieve what we promise, without excuses.
Business Development
3R Mineral safely transforms the liabilities of another era into a new source of wealth for the shareholders and the future generations.
3R Mineral Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asbestos Corporation Limited
3R Mineral is the solution to allow our partners to extract valuable metals and minerals from our ore reserves without having to bear the responsibility of the past environmental liabilities of the mine sites while allowing its mining expertise to facilitate their projects. 3R Mineral actively supports the development of CO2 capture technologies from its ultramafic ore reserves as well as renewable energy from wind, solar, geothermal and energy storage.