2013

Rouyn-Noranda Chamber of Commerce Extra award for contribution to regional economic development

The Rouyn-Noranda Chamber of Commerce and Industry pays tribute to successful entrepreneurs through their Councours Extra competition, which recognizes the performance of businesses in the area and highlights their involvement, initiative and energy.

Regional Involvement Award from IBR Québec Chaudière-Appalaches

Virginia has been granted with the “Regional Involvement Towards the Community – Société Indice Boursier Régional-QCA” Award.

Denis Cimon Receives the 2013 Mineral Processor of the Year Award

Denis Cimon, Vice-President, Technical Services, has been awarded the 2013 Mineral Processor of the Year Award, by the Canadian Mineral Processors Society (“CMP”), one of the branches of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. Each year, the CMP emphasizes the remarkable achievements of one of its members having risen to a major challenge in the field of mineral processing. Mr. Cimon was presented this award at the end of January during a conference uniting major industry contributors, for his leading role in the design, development, commissioning and management of the largest gold processing plant in production in Canada—the Canadian Malartic mine.

“PDG vert” Award, Small Business Category – André Gaumond, Virginia Mines

Les Affaires and TREBORA Conseil organize the “PDG VERT” AWARD to highlight the involvement and excellence of Québec-based business leaders in the defense and promotion of sustainable initiatives within their organizations.