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At a glance

A key player in the Quebec economy

Established in 1963 in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, the refinery is the largest primary zinc processing facility in eastern North America. CEZinc has grown steadily, quadrupling its production of refined zinc to become a world leader in the industry.

CEZinc in numbers

  • $178M

    in annnual economic impact in Quebec

  • 2,332

    direct and indirect jobs
     

  • 260-270

    kilotonnes of annual zinc production
     

  • 30-50%

    of our sulphuric acid output is supplied to the Quebec market
     

  • 70%

    of our total zinc production is exported from Canada

  • 1.2 TWh

    in annual electricity consumption

  • $302M

    made in investments in the plant since 2002

  • $1.5M

    given in community contributions over the last ten years

Thanks to the refinery's activities, almost 100% of Quebec's natural zinc resources are processed locally. The processing of raw materials in Quebec creates a true value chain that benefits society as a whole.

Of its zinc production, 25,000 tonnes is supplied to Quebec metal manufacturers who produce zinc alloys or galvanise steel. The plant also provides a second use for the zinc mined in Quebec. Half of the sulphuric acid produced is also destined for the Quebec market, avoiding more costly imports for Quebec customers.

CEZinc is one of the largest private employers in the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield region. Counting only direct jobs and those linked to the supply chain, the company's activities support more than 1,200 jobs throughout Quebec.