The world's largest zinc metal producer, Nyrstar of Zurich of Switzerland, is celebrating its acquisition of the Langlois zinc and copper mine 50 kilometers from Lebel sur Quevillon by hosting a welcome event. Nyrstar acquired the property when it paid USD 663 million earlier this year for Breakwater Resources. The company plans to resume production at the mine.

Mr Jason Morin interim GM of Nyrstar said that "Nyrstar is proud to be bringing the Langlois mine back into operation and we are proud to be working with the people of Lebel sur Quevillon. As a first class international employer, our goal is to officially introduce Nyrstar as a sustainable company that will successfully integrate into the community creating more than 100 new job opportunities."

The renamed Nyrstar Langlois mine is due to resume production at the beginning of 2012. It originally opened in July 2007 and work was suspended last year. The company is recruiting new employees from throughout the Abitibi region during November 2011. Nyrstar will formally introduce itself to the community on November 9th 2011 from 5 PM to 8 PM in the Salle des Chevaliers de Columba, 142 rue Principal Nord, Lebel sur Quevillon.

(Sourced from www.canadianminingjournal.com)