Mining and Quarrying

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Mining: is still an important sector for Hastings County, with our rich geological history built with mines such as the Marmoraton Mine and the Cordova Mines just to name a few.

Quarrying: is a key industry in Hastings County with multiple active quarries. Local infrastructure relies on quarrying for sand, gravel and bedrock for road development and more.

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Freymond Quarry

Freymond Lumber operates a Granite quarry in Faraday Township which offers a selection of gravel and stone products for different applications all produced on site.

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Upper Canada Stone

The Upper Canada Stone Company has eight quarries and a processing plant in the Madoc area.

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Why Choose Hastings

Geological Diversity

Known as the mineral capital of Canada, we are known for our large range of geological specimens and it has been said that over 95% of the worlds minerals can be found here.

Existing Skilled Workforce

Hastings County maintains a significant concentration of quarrying related jobs. A skilled and experienced workforce reduces training costs and helps new operations ramp up faster.

Established Aggregate Industry

There are currently active quarry's and pits in Hastings County, showing that aggregate extraction is already a proven industry in our region.

Strategic Location & Infrastructure

Hastings sits between major Ontario corridors (Highways 7, 28, 62, and 401), enabling easy transport of logs, biomass, and finished products.