History and Governance

First discovery by the Gouldie brothers

Various mining companies operate underground mines at Malartic:  Barnat, Canadian Malartic, East Malartic, Malartic Gold Fields and Sladen.

Drilling by the Osisko Mining Corporation (Osisko) defines Canadian Malartic Mine’s current surface deposit.

Osisko carries out consultation and permit and authorization processes.

The ore body of the Canadian Malartic Mine is located directly beneath a sector in the Town of Malartic. Osisko relocates more than 150 homes in a new neighbourhood.

The Canadian Malartic Mine construction begins following a Québec government Order-in-Council. Construction requires a $1-billion investment.

Green Wall is built to mitigate the noise and dust that may be caused by the Canadian Malartic Mine operations.

First casting of a gold bar from the Canadian Malartic Mine.

Commercial mining begins at the Canadian Malartic Mine.

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited and Yamana Gold Inc. each acquire a 50% stake in Osisko and create the Canadian Malartic Partnership.

Discovery of East Gouldie.

Casting of the 4 millionth ounce of gold from the Canadian Malartic Mine.

As part of the Malartic Extension Project, open the deviation of a section of Highway 117 to motorists.

Casting of the 5 millionth ounce of gold from the Canadian Malartic mine.

Canadian Malartic Partnership and four Anishinaabe First Nations sign an historic Cooperation Agreement.

Excavation of the portal and start of the ramp for the Odyssey Mine.

Yamana Gold Inc. and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. approve construction of the Odyssey Mine.

Serge Blais, Eng., appointed Vice President, Operations – Canadian Malartic Partnership

Casting of the 6 millionth ounce of gold from the Canadian Malartic mine.

First ounces of gold from the Odyssey Mine poured.