48^e Nord International is a mine of experts in the service of the world mining industry. For several years now, the companies of the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and the province of Québec mining industries have spread out their expertise across the world. For almost a century, the mining expertise in Abitibi-Témiscamingue and in the province of Québec has grown from more than 100 gold, silver, copper and zinc deposits, as veins, underground or open-cut operations. One of 48^e Nord International’s mandates is to contribute to the promotion of the province of Québec and more specifically to the Abitibi-Témiscamingue’s mining expertise around Canada and around the world. Within its organization, 48^e Nord International incorporates more than 30 trade fairs, including the support and coaching of almost 300 suppliers of mining equipment and services in Canada, the United States, Latin America, Africa, Australia and Russia. 48^e Nord International is a member of the Québec export commissions network that unites members throughout the province of Québec. (For more information, visit http://www.recomex.ca).