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MINES

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DESCRIPTION

The Québec mining industry holds enormous potential that is dictated by the price of metals such as gold, copper and zinc, as well as by the intensity of exploration activities. Discovery opportunities still abound since much of the Great North remains unexplored. Indeed, the Frazer Institute recently ranked Québec as the fourth best place in the world (behind Chile, Nevada and Western Australia) to explore. However, despite the optimistic market outlook, SMEs looking to remain competitive must overcome the major hurdle of securing financing.

THE TEAM

	Denis Thibault Investment Director Mining  Profile Phone : 1 800 361 5017 (335) Email : dthibault@fondsftq.com
	Dany Pelletier Portfolio Manager Mining  Profile Phone : 1 800 361 5017 (5147) Email : dapelletier@fondsftq.com

AREAS OF INTERVENTION

Mining: The mining industry is one of the main components of regional economic development, and most of the jobs in this sector are directly related to activity of mining. In this industry, the Fund’s efforts are aimed primarily at new production and offering support to Québec-controlled producing companies seeking to innovate and pursue their growth.

Exploration: By injecting funds into the working capital of mining companies, the Fund is helping diversify mineral production in Québec while continuing to support the development of conventional metal production.

Manufacturing and services companies: A significant portion of the Fund’s financing offer is geared to producers of mining equipment or services.

INVESTMENT CRITERIA

For producing companies, the projects must be promising and offer interesting potential returns. The management team must be experienced and open to a financial partner.

For mining companies, projects are evaluated based on management quality and the potential of the mining properties.

RECENT PRESS RELEASES

March 10, 2008, Montréal
OSISKO SIGNS $20 MILLION UNSECURED DEBT FINANCING

March 20, 2008, Montreal
Canadian Royalties Closes $137,500,000 Financing

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