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News•Mar 2, 2026
Cameco Signs $1.9B Uranium Supply Deal with India
Canadian uranium producer Cameco has signed a long‑term supply agreement with India valued at C$2.6 billion ($1.9 billion). The contract will deliver roughly 22 million pounds of uranium ore concentrate over nine years, starting in 2027, representing about 12 % of Cameco’s annual production. India aims to expand its nuclear fleet to 100 GW by 2047, and the deal underscores a broader trend of sovereign buyers securing fuel amid tightening global supplies. The agreement is part of a new Canada‑India strategic energy partnership announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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News•Mar 2, 2026
Taseko’s Florence Mine Delivers First New US Copper in 17 Years
Canadian miner Taseko Mines announced its Florence Copper operation in Arizona has produced its first copper cathodes, the first new US copper output from a greenfield project since 2008. The electrowinning plant began commercial operations in late February, positioning Florence...
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News•Mar 2, 2026
Hudbay Minerals to Buy Arizona Sonoran in $1B Deal
Hudbay Minerals announced an all‑share acquisition of Arizona Sonoran Copper Company for roughly C$1.48 billion, creating North America’s third‑largest copper district. The deal gives Hudbay full ownership of the Cactus project and expands its U.S. growth pipeline alongside Copper World. Valued...
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Deals•Mar 2, 2026
Hudbay Minerals to Acquire Arizona Sonoran Copper Company in $1B All‑share Deal
Hudbay Minerals announced an all‑share acquisition of Arizona Sonoran Copper Company valued at about C$1.48 billion ($1 billion), creating North America’s third‑largest copper district. The deal gives Hudbay full ownership of the Cactus copper project and is expected to close in Q2 2026.
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News•Mar 1, 2026
Osisko’s Gaspé Revamp Ties History to Copper’s Surge
Osisko Metals is spearheading the revival of Quebec’s historic Gaspé copper mine, the largest undeveloped copper resource east of the Mississippi. The company, which acquired the property from Glencore for $45 million, expects a resource update by March 31 and a preliminary...
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News•Mar 1, 2026
Sprott Invests $17M in American Eagle for 9.9% Stake
Canadian billionaire Eric Sprott has invested C$23 million (≈ $16.8 million) for a 9.9 % equity stake in British Columbia‑focused junior American Eagle Gold. The deal, executed at C$1.20 per share, pushes the company's market capitalization to roughly C$163 million and brings its cash balance...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
QazMoly Nears $240M US Funding for Tungsten Project in Kazakhstan
Kazakh miner QazMoly is close to securing up to $240 million from the U.S. Export‑Import Bank to fund its Drozhilov tungsten project, provided all output is sold to U.S. buyers. The financing would cover a large share of the mine’s capital...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Gunnison Copper Update Lifts Project Value to Near $2B
Gunnison Copper (TSX:GCU) lifted its preliminary economic assessment, pushing the project’s net present value to $1.95 billion and the post‑tax IRR to 23% while extending mine life to 21 years. Capital spending rose 18% to $1.54 billion, reflecting operational upgrades such as...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Ontario Vows More Cash to Boost Mining
Ontario’s government is pledging additional cash to accelerate mining development, announcing C$140 million for road work to the Ring of Fire and billions for high‑capacity power lines. The province upgraded Kinross Gold’s Great Bear project under the One Project One Process...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
RANKED: Top 10 Gold Mining Companies of 2025
Gold’s 2025 rally pushed bullion over 40% higher, its strongest annual gain since 1979, and sent the VanEck Gold Miners ETF soaring 155%. The surge propelled the world’s largest gold miners into record valuations, with Newmont and Agnico Eagle topping...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
MP Materials to Build New $1.25B Magnet Plant in Texas
MP Materials announced a $1.25 billion investment to build a 120‑acre rare‑earth magnet campus in Northlake, Texas, under its “10X” program and a public‑private partnership with the U.S. Department of War. The facility will add roughly 10,000 metric tons of NdFeB magnet...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Panama Growth Hinges on Cobre Panama Restart: Report
Panama’s economy expanded 4% in 2025, driven mainly by services, while manufacturing lagged at 0.46%. Business group SIP says reopening First Quantum’s Cobre Panama copper mine could lift GDP growth to 6% by 2027, versus a 3.7% slowdown if the mine...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Chile Moves to Fast-Track New Lithium Deals
Chile’s mining ministry is set to file five new lithium contracts in March, just days before President Gabriel Boric departs office, as part of a push to accelerate the 2023 national lithium strategy. The contracts target the Salar de Ascotán,...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Greenland Resources Expands Exploration Footprint at Malmbjerg Moly Project
Greenland Resources secured an exclusive special exploration licence covering 1,147.76 km² in the Semersooq region, encircling its existing molybdenum‑magnesium exploitation permit. The new area adds a dominant mineral‑licence position on Greenland’s east coast and will be explored with hyperspectral surveys. Molybdenum...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Lundin Turns to Space Tech to Find More Gold in Ecuador
Lundin Gold is investing $100 million in 2026 to deepen exploration at Ecuador’s Fruta del Norte mine, aiming to extend its life amid robust gold prices. The Canadian miner has partnered with Australian firm Fleet Space Technologies, using the ExoSphere platform...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Botswana Diamonds Rebrands, Targets Copper
Botswana Diamonds announced it will rebrand as Botswana Minerals and adopt the ticker BMIN on Feb 27, reflecting a strategic shift beyond diamonds into copper exploration. The change follows an AI‑driven review of its 95,000 sq km geological database, which uncovered 11 high‑prospectivity...
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Lundin Gold Sells Silver Stream to LunR Royalties in $490M Deal
Lundin Gold announced it will sell a silver stream from its Fruta del Norte mine to LunR Royalties in exchange for approximately C$670 million ($490 million) worth of newly issued LunR shares. The transaction, expected to close in Q2 2026, gives LunR a...
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
AngloGold Ashanti Invests $28M for 5% Stake in Thesis Gold
AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE: AU) has acquired a 5% stake in Thesis Gold (TSXV: TAU) by purchasing approximately 13.86 million shares for C$38.7 million ($28.2 million). The investment validates Thesis Gold’s Lawyers‑Ranch project and grants AngloGold rights to maintain its ownership in future financings.
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Vale Sells Control of Thompson Nickel Complex to Investor Group for up to $200M Injection
Brazilian miner Vale announced the sale of its 18.9% stake in the Thompson nickel complex in Manitoba to a consortium of Exiro Minerals, Orion Resource Partners and the Canada Growth Fund. The investors will form a new company, Exiro Nickel,...
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Rio Tinto Takes Majority Control of Nemaska Lithium, Plans $300M Investment
Rio Tinto announced it now holds a 53.9% stake in Nemaska Lithium, giving it majority control and management responsibilities. The miner plans to invest over $300 million this year to expand the Quebec lithium operation, while the Quebec government will contribute...
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Genesis Minerals to Acquire Magnetic Resources for $449M
Australian gold miner Genesis Minerals announced a cash‑and‑stock acquisition of Magnetic Resources valued at approximately A$639 million ($449 million). The deal, payable in cash and new Genesis shares, will give Genesis ownership of the Lady Julie project in the Laverton gold district,...
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Integra Resources Acquires 6,600‑Acre Ranch Near DeLamar Project for $12.5M
Integra Resources announced the acquisition of a 6,600‑acre ranch adjacent to its DeLamar gold‑silver project in Idaho for $12.5 million. The land purchase consolidates ownership around key infrastructure, reduces easement payments and enhances permitting and community alignment. The deal supports Integra’s...
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Deals•Feb 12, 2026
I-80 Gold Secures $500M Financing Package to Fund Nevada Growth Plan
i-80 Gold announced a $500 million financing package that includes a $250 million royalty sale to Franco-Nevada and a $150 million gold prepay facility with National Bank and Macquarie, with $225 million expected at closing in March. The funds will...
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Deals•Feb 11, 2026
St Barbara Agrees to Sell 50% of Simberi to Lingbao Gold and Kumul for up to A$470M
St Barbara announced it has agreed to sell a combined 50% stake in its Simberi gold project in Papua New Guinea to China’s Lingbao Gold Group and PNG’s Kumul Mineral Holdings for up to A$470 million in staged cash payments and...
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Deals•Feb 11, 2026
Aqua Metals to Acquire Lion Energy
Aqua Metals announced it will acquire Lion Energy. The deal was reported on February 11, 2026, and the financial terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 10, 2026
Zanaga Iron Secures $25M Investment From Red Arc Minerals
Zanaga Iron (ZIOC) signed a binding term sheet with Red Arc Minerals for an initial $25 million cash investment in its Jumelles subsidiary, granting Red Arc a 20% stake and an option to acquire an additional 67.5% for $125 million within 18...
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Deals•Feb 9, 2026
PMET Resources Raises up to C$130M ($96M) for Quebec Lithium Exploration
Canadian miner PMET Resources announced a financing of up to C$130 million ($96 million) through a public offering of common shares and a private placement of flow‑through shares to fund exploration at its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in northern Quebec. The offerings are...
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Deals•Feb 9, 2026
TechMet Seeks up to $200M in New Funding to Expand Critical Minerals Portfolio
TechMet, the US‑backed investment vehicle focused on critical minerals, announced plans to raise up to $200 million in additional funding. The capital will be used to make new investments in mining projects across Africa and other regions, building on its $300 million...
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Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Northern Graphite Partners with Al Obeikan Group to Build $200M Saudi Graphite Plant
Northern Graphite (TSXV: NGC) has entered a joint venture with Saudi conglomerate Al Obeikan Group to construct a $200 million battery‑material plant in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. Obeikan will own 51% of the JV, Northern 49%, and will secure local debt financing,...
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