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Independent aggregation and analysis focused on Canadian and global mining, policy, and supply chains.

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Construction Begins on Berens River Bridge, a Key Link for Frontier Lithium’s PAK Project – by Ian Ross (Northern Ontario...
News•Feb 26, 2026

Construction Begins on Berens River Bridge, a Key Link for Frontier Lithium’s PAK Project – by Ian Ross (Northern Ontario...

Construction of the Berens River bridge has begun in northwestern Ontario, with M.D. Steele Construction appointed as the primary contractor. The bridge will provide a permanent road crossing for Frontier Lithium’s PAK open‑pit mine, located 175 km north of Red Lake. The project was selected by Pikangikum First Nation and the Whitefeather Forest Community Resource Management Authority, underscoring Indigenous partnership. Frontier CEO Trevor Walker called the start a transformative milestone for local First Nations and the region’s development.

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Proposed Ring of Fire Mine in Northern Ontario Clears Another Regulatory Hurdle – by Liam Casey (Canadian Press – February...
News•Feb 26, 2026

Proposed Ring of Fire Mine in Northern Ontario Clears Another Regulatory Hurdle – by Liam Casey (Canadian Press – February...

Wyloo’s Eagle’s Nest project in Ontario’s Ring of Fire cleared a key regulatory step after the federal government decided not to subject it to a formal impact assessment. The move comes despite protests from some First Nations, who remain divided...

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Mexican Security Risks Highlighted in New Reports – by Frédéric Tomesco (Mining.com – February 25, 2026)
News•Feb 26, 2026

Mexican Security Risks Highlighted in New Reports – by Frédéric Tomesco (Mining.com – February 25, 2026)

TD Cowen highlighted growing security concerns in Mexico’s mining sector after a January abduction and killings of ten Vizsla Silver employees. Mexico contributes roughly 28% of global mine‑site silver, plus 4% of gold and 3% of copper, making the region strategically vital....

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It May Be a Long Wait for the Next Big Rally in Nickel Prices – by Brian Donovan (Globe and...
News•Feb 26, 2026

It May Be a Long Wait for the Next Big Rally in Nickel Prices – by Brian Donovan (Globe and...

Nickel prices began climbing in mid‑December 2025 as Indonesia signaled tighter supply, nudging the benchmark above US$17,000 per tonne. The market’s earlier volatility – a US$100,000‑per‑tonne spike in March 2022 that forced an LME trading halt – contrasts with the...

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Illegal Gold Mining Surges Into New Parts of Peru’s Amazon, Threatening Rivers and Lives – by Steven Grattan (Associated Press...
News•Feb 26, 2026

Illegal Gold Mining Surges Into New Parts of Peru’s Amazon, Threatening Rivers and Lives – by Steven Grattan (Associated Press...

Illegal gold mining is expanding from the southern Madre de Dios basin into Peru’s northern Amazon regions of Loreto and Ucayali, following remote river corridors. The surge accelerates deforestation, mercury contamination of waterways, and exposes Indigenous communities to violence and organized...

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Opinion: The Hidden Costs of ‘100 per Cent Renewable’ – by Dave McGruer and Bryan Leyland (Financial Post – February...
News•Feb 26, 2026

Opinion: The Hidden Costs of ‘100 per Cent Renewable’ – by Dave McGruer and Bryan Leyland (Financial Post – February...

Microsoft announced it now sources 100% of its electricity from renewable sources, a headline touted as a climate milestone. The article contends that such claims mask the physical reality that intermittent wind and solar require dispatchable backup generation to keep...

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Shadow Partners: China’s Collaboration with Terrorist Groups to Plunder Venezuela’s Strategic Minerals (Dialogo Americas – February 24, 2026)
News•Feb 26, 2026

Shadow Partners: China’s Collaboration with Terrorist Groups to Plunder Venezuela’s Strategic Minerals (Dialogo Americas – February 24, 2026)

Investigative reporting reveals that Chinese firms are profiting from the illicit extraction of Venezuela’s “black sands” – coltan, niobium and tin – by partnering with armed groups. The minerals travel via river and land routes into Colombia, where fraudulent paperwork...

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Detour Mine Expansion to Accelerate as Agnico Eagle Boosts Spending – by Staff (Northern Ontario Business – February 24, 2026)
News•Feb 24, 2026

Detour Mine Expansion to Accelerate as Agnico Eagle Boosts Spending – by Staff (Northern Ontario Business – February 24, 2026)

Canada’s largest gold producer Agnico Eagle announced an accelerated expansion of its Detour Lake mine and ongoing construction of the Upper Beaver project, aiming to boost output by up to 30% and exceed 4 million ounces by the early 2030s. The...

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Chile’s Right-Wing Pivot Puts Mining Policy Under the Microscope – by Cecilia Jamasmie (Mining.com – February 24, 2026)
News•Feb 24, 2026

Chile’s Right-Wing Pivot Puts Mining Policy Under the Microscope – by Cecilia Jamasmie (Mining.com – February 24, 2026)

Chile’s right‑wing government, set to assume power on March 11, is reshaping mining policy. President‑elect José Antonio Kast campaigned on stricter border control and law‑and‑order, reflecting rising concerns over crime and Venezuelan migration. He merged the Mining and Economy ministries and...

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China to ‘Expand the Country’s Market Share and Influence on Prices in the International Gold Market’ – Hong Kong Official...
News•Feb 24, 2026

China to ‘Expand the Country’s Market Share and Influence on Prices in the International Gold Market’ – Hong Kong Official...

Hong Kong announced a concerted push to become a premier international gold trading hub, aligning with China’s goal to expand its market share and influence on global bullion prices. The city plans to increase gold storage capacity to over 2,000...

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Why Canadian Critical Minerals Are More Critical Than Ever – by Christopher Hernandez-Roy (Canadian Politics and Public Policy – February...
News•Feb 24, 2026

Why Canadian Critical Minerals Are More Critical Than Ever – by Christopher Hernandez-Roy (Canadian Politics and Public Policy – February...

Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, unveiled on 17 February 2026, places critical minerals at the core of national security and industrial policy. The government frames domestic mining as essential for defence supply chains, reducing reliance on China’s near‑monopoly over rare earths and...

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Denison Mines Gets Green Light for Uranium Project in Northern Saskatchewan – by Nykole King (Regina Leader-Post – February 24,...
News•Feb 24, 2026

Denison Mines Gets Green Light for Uranium Project in Northern Saskatchewan – by Nykole King (Regina Leader-Post – February 24,...

Denison Mines Corp. has secured regulatory approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to construct the Wheeler River uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin. The construction licence, effective until February 28, 2031, makes the project the province’s first new uranium mine...

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Could Canada and Australia Form a Critical Minerals Supergroup? – by Ian Verrender (Australian Broadcasting Corporation – February 24, 2026)
News•Feb 24, 2026

Could Canada and Australia Form a Critical Minerals Supergroup? – by Ian Verrender (Australian Broadcasting Corporation – February 24, 2026)

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the Australian Parliament, signalling a push toward a Canada‑Australia critical minerals partnership. His recent World Economic Forum speech urged medium powers to forge new alliances, a message that provoked a sharp...

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Are You Overpaying for a Lab-Grown Diamond? – by Tomi Joseph-Raji, Jeremy McDonald and Asha Tomlinson (CBC News Marketplace –...
News•Feb 24, 2026

Are You Overpaying for a Lab-Grown Diamond? – by Tomi Joseph-Raji, Jeremy McDonald and Asha Tomlinson (CBC News Marketplace –...

Lab‑grown diamonds, touted as a cost‑effective alternative to mined stones, can be up to 90 percent cheaper. A CBC Marketplace investigation bought two one‑carat, D‑color, ideal‑cut, VS1‑clarity diamonds—one from Blue Nile and another from Alibaba—and found a stark price gap despite...

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Road to Ring of Fire Reaches Milestone as Marten Falls First Nation Approves Environmental Assessment – by Dan Bertrand (CTV...
News•Feb 24, 2026

Road to Ring of Fire Reaches Milestone as Marten Falls First Nation Approves Environmental Assessment – by Dan Bertrand (CTV...

Marten Falls First Nation has filed the final environmental assessment for a 184‑kilometre all‑season access road linking the remote community to the provincial highway network north of Nakina. The submission, announced jointly with Ontario’s government, represents a key milestone in...

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