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Impala Canada operates the Lac des Iles Mine, 90 minutes northwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario.

The 30-year-old LDI Mine is one of two pure palladium sources in North America. Palladium, used in catalytic converters, reduces harmful emissions from vehicles. We are ramping up production to become one of Canada’s largest, lowest-cost and safest underground mines producing palladium, a metal that contributes to a cleaner global environment. Palladium is listed by the Government of Canada as one of 31 minerals critical for the sustainable economic success of our country. Palladium is used to reduce harmful emissions from gas-powered vehicles, and as countries around the world actively increase emissions-reduction programs, the global demand for palladium has also been increasing.

10/16/2026

Not far from home, Laurenne Whellan, is already a month into her post-secondary experience at Lakehead University, in her hometown of Thunder Bay. She’s enrolled in the Concurrent Education and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology programs.

“My drive and my effort will determine my success, and I think that makes it all the more rewarding,” she said.

“To consider this school year successful, I want to achieve my ideal grade average and staying organized, and also create connections and getting involved in school events.”

Laurenne is one of Impala Canada’s recipients of a Paving the Way scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year.

Congratulations Laurenne and good luck with your studies!

10/14/2026

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we want to thank YOU! So far in 2026, Impala Canada employees have come together to raise over $12,000 for charities across the country. 🤩

Your generosity has helped support organizations that minimize food insecurity, families with children receiving medical treatment, cancer research, youth leadership opportunities, and shelter and care for stray animals.

10/12/2026

We’re thankful for our talented and dedicated workforce, including those spending this long weekend at Lac des Iles. Thank you for all you do to keep the operation running safely today, and every day.

Happy Thanksgiving to all! 🍁

10/09/2026

Good news! The Impala Canada online swag store is open again and we’ve added new items that have been requested by employees. Check your Impala This Week newsletter or a poster at site for the link.

Check out the new sweatpants and joggers – back by popular request – as well as new styles of hoodies and backpacks. Some items can be personalized with an embroidered team name for an additional $5.

As a thank you to our employees, Impala Canada will be paying for 20% of your cart. Find the promo code in this week’s Impala This Week newsletter. Place an order by October 31 to receive the items in time for the holidays (hint: cool swag is a great gift!).

10/08/2026

Shifting from high school to post-secondary studies has been an exciting and challenging journey, but Bastien Rioux said that his parents always told him that when life feels hard, that’s when you learn the most.

Bastien is one of Impala Canada’s Paving the Way scholarship recipients for the 2026-27 academic year. Raised in Moncton, he is attending Community College of New Brunswick in Bathurst, New Brunswick, to study instrumentation and automation technology.

“I’m looking forward to learning new things, meeting new people and doing more stuff in general,” he said. “All of those experiences together are going to help me grow and figure out what I want to do in the future.”

Good luck, Bastien, we wish you all the best in your college career.

10/05/2026

PSA 📣

This is an important update for any Impala Canada employees who arrive at the Thunder Bay airport and take a bus to the mine site.

Effective tomorrow, there will be only one coach shuttle bus travelling to site at 6 p.m.

10/02/2026

Alex Walters doesn’t hide behind her welding mask when she’s at LDI, and in recent years, she’s also removed it at conferences, as a panellist, to encourage more women to go into the trades.

“Being a woman in this trade has been incredibly rewarding,” she said. “I have spoken at many conferences for women in the trades over the years and I enjoy supporting and encouraging other women to join as well.”

Alex added that her supervisors have been so supportive, and said Riely Deveux has been “hands down the most supportive she’s ever met, making the workplace a welcoming and positive experience.”

Hailing from Thunder Bay and a Confederation College alumni, Alex moved to Kenora after school to work at a welder. It was her father who convinced her to enrol in the welding program, and turned out, she really enjoyed it. A few years ago, she began working at LDI as a contract welder and became an employee just over a year ago.

Thank you, Alex, for sharing your insight into becoming a welder and your experience as welder at LDI. 🤩

09/30/2026

Today, September 30, Canadians observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Residential School survivors, their families and communities, and to recognize the lasting impacts of Canada’s Residential School system.

Also known as Orange Shirt Day, the day sees children and adults wear orange in remembrance of the children who never returned home and the families who grieved their loss.

Many communities are hosting events to recognize the day. Check your local listings if you are looking for a way to participate.

This year, we’ve rounded up some podcasts on Residential Schools and Indigenous culture. If you’re looking to learn more and hear different perspectives, these podcasts offer an opportunity to listen and reflect during your commute or downtime.

Historica Canada: Residential Schools: A Three-Part Podcast Series: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/residential-schools/id1499122039

This Is Mining: The Podcast: Reflecting Indigenous Culture, Heritage and Identify in the Workplace: https://podfollow.com/this-is-mining/episode/c080ef7216c4b7b309cf90f64f1b98b45d0dfc4c/view

Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund: A Day To Listen Podcast (Multiple Episodes): https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/a-day-to-listen/id1709552535

09/25/2026

Who knew co****le was such a crowd pleaser?

What a great evening full of laughter and bean bag tossing – and if you missed it, don’t worry!

Another one is coming up on September 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Social House so mark your calendars!

See you there! 🙌

09/24/2026

Just a few weeks into her second year studying at North Island College, Comox Campus, Ksenia Stansell, daughter of Impala Canada employee Armond Stansell, said she is excited to begin her nursing clinical placements soon. 🤩

“I’m pretty sure I know where I want to end up after I graduate, and that is in the ER, but you never know what you could like or could not want, going into clinical placements,” she said.

The hands-on learning and interacting with other medical professionals is a key component to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree she is working toward.

Ksenia is one of Impala Canada’s Paving the Way scholarship recipients for the 2026-27 academic year. The scholarship is awarded to dependents of our employees and carries a $2,500 value, which is renewable, as long as eligibility is maintained.

Congratulations Ksenia and we wish you all the success this year!

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