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Republic of Mining

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

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Ontario Mining at a Moment of Consequence: Turning Policy Commitments Into Global Leadership – by Priya Tandon (Canadian Mining Journal...
News•Feb 24, 2026

Ontario Mining at a Moment of Consequence: Turning Policy Commitments Into Global Leadership – by Priya Tandon (Canadian Mining Journal...

Ontario’s mining sector faces heightened global competition as nations vie for critical minerals essential to clean energy and technology. The province’s policy framework emphasizes certainty, efficiency, and reliability to lure investment. Industry leaders argue that turning policy commitments into concrete actions is required for Ontario to claim global leadership. Failure to act could see Ontario lag behind more proactive jurisdictions.

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B.C. to Speed up Three Critical Mineral Projects – by Daisy Xiong (Business In Vancouver – February 2026)
News•Feb 24, 2026

B.C. to Speed up Three Critical Mineral Projects – by Daisy Xiong (Business In Vancouver – February 2026)

British Columbia announced early government backing for three critical‑mineral projects—Northisle Copper, Suns Copper’s Berg, and Defense Metals’ rare‑earth venture—by adding them to the province’s Critical Minerals Office. The move is designed to fast‑track assessment and permitting processes. Northisle is projected to...

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The Surprising Story Of Bonaire’s Salt Pyramids – by Joseph V Micallef (Forbe Magazine – April 22, 2019)
News•Feb 24, 2026

The Surprising Story Of Bonaire’s Salt Pyramids – by Joseph V Micallef (Forbe Magazine – April 22, 2019)

The salt pyramids of Bonaire, towering white mounds on the Caribbean island, have evolved from a historic salt‑export hub into a signature visual for visitors. In the 17th‑19th centuries, Bonaire’s salt was a linchpin in trade routes linking the original...

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How Salt Helped Win the Civil War – by Anne Ewbank (Atlas Obscura – September 28, 2018)
News•Feb 22, 2026

How Salt Helped Win the Civil War – by Anne Ewbank (Atlas Obscura – September 28, 2018)

During the American Civil War, salt emerged as a strategic commodity, vital for preserving food, curing leather, and maintaining soldiers’ health. Union forces quickly recognized that Confederate salt production facilities, especially those in the South, were critical supply nodes and...

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The Gold and Salt Economy of Medieval West Africa – by Jimi Obawole (Nia Nexus Africa – October 3, 2025)
News•Feb 22, 2026

The Gold and Salt Economy of Medieval West Africa – by Jimi Obawole (Nia Nexus Africa – October 3, 2025)

Medieval West Africa’s economy revolved around a vast gold‑and‑salt trade network that connected savannah kingdoms to North African and Mediterranean markets for nearly a millennium. The introduction of the camel and Islam in the 8th century transformed the Sahara into a...

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US Blocks Sea Salt Imports From South Korean Salt Farm over Forced Labor Concerns – by Kim Tong-Hyung (Associated Press...
News•Feb 22, 2026

US Blocks Sea Salt Imports From South Korean Salt Farm over Forced Labor Concerns – by Kim Tong-Hyung (Associated Press...

The United States Customs and Border Protection issued a withhold‑release order blocking imports of sea‑salt from South Korea’s Taepyung farm, citing reasonable indications of forced labor. Taepyung, the nation’s largest salt producer, accounts for roughly 6% of South Korea’s total...

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[History of Salt] Age of Invention: The Second Soul, Part I – by Anton Howes (Substack – March 8, 2024)
News•Feb 22, 2026

[History of Salt] Age of Invention: The Second Soul, Part I – by Anton Howes (Substack – March 8, 2024)

The article highlights salt’s pivotal role in the 17th‑century economy, where it was deemed as essential as grain and fuel. Control over salt sources drove military campaigns and even sparked wars, underscoring its strategic value. Technological advances in the 18th...

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New Partnership to Keep Thompson Mine Open, Eyes Expansion After Partial Sale – by Eric Westhaver (CBC News Manitoba –...
News•Feb 20, 2026

New Partnership to Keep Thompson Mine Open, Eyes Expansion After Partial Sale – by Eric Westhaver (CBC News Manitoba –...

Vale Base Metals has sold a majority stake in its Thompson nickel mine to a consortium of Exiro Minerals, Orion Resource Partners, and the Canada Growth Fund. The new Exiro Nickel Company will operate the mine, backed by up to...

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Wall Street Bears Turn Tail After Gold Rises to $5,100/Oz, Main Street Bullishness Unchanged as Iran Tensions Mount – by...
News•Feb 20, 2026

Wall Street Bears Turn Tail After Gold Rises to $5,100/Oz, Main Street Bullishness Unchanged as Iran Tensions Mount – by...

Gold prices rebounded from early‑week weakness, reclaiming the $5,000 support level and climbing to $5,100 per ounce by week’s end. The initial dip was tied to reduced Chinese demand during the Lunar New Year, but safe‑haven buying spurred by rising...

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Corb Lund Launching Water Not Coal Petition Campaign Friday in Lethbridge, with Event Saturday in Calgary – by Stephen Tipper...
News•Feb 20, 2026

Corb Lund Launching Water Not Coal Petition Campaign Friday in Lethbridge, with Event Saturday in Calgary – by Stephen Tipper...

Southern Alberta country singer Corb Lund has relaunched his “Water Not Coal” petition campaign to ban new coal exploration and mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains. He received official clearance from Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer and has...

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B.C.’s Booming Mine Industry Is Scrambling to Recruit More Workers – by Derrick Penner (Vancouver Sun – February 19, 2026)
News•Feb 20, 2026

B.C.’s Booming Mine Industry Is Scrambling to Recruit More Workers – by Derrick Penner (Vancouver Sun – February 19, 2026)

British Columbia’s mining sector is experiencing a rapid boom as gold and silver prices reach historic highs and Canada intensifies its focus on critical minerals like copper and nickel. The surge has created a sharp demand for skilled workers, especially...

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True North: A Look at the Development of the Most Northerly Base Metal Mine in the World – by Ailbhe...
News•Feb 20, 2026

True North: A Look at the Development of the Most Northerly Base Metal Mine in the World – by Ailbhe...

The Polaris zinc‑lead underground mine on Little Cornwallis Island, Nunavut, is the world’s most northerly base‑metal mine. Discovered in 1971 after a seven‑year Cominco exploration program, the first drill hole intersected a Mississippi Valley‑type orebody. The deposit holds about twenty...

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Mine. Mine. Mine. How One Corrupt Billionaire Kicked Off the Global Cobalt Spree – by Nicolas Niarchos (Vanity Fair –...
News•Feb 20, 2026

Mine. Mine. Mine. How One Corrupt Billionaire Kicked Off the Global Cobalt Spree – by Nicolas Niarchos (Vanity Fair –...

Dan Gertler, an Israeli businessman, leveraged deep political connections to dominate Congo's cobalt mining, turning the country into a linchpin of the global battery supply chain. His network of opaque contracts and bribes enabled Western tech firms to secure cheap...

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Teck Getting a Handle on Chilean Mine’s Engineering Problems, CEO Says – by Niall McGee (Globe and Mail – February...
News•Feb 20, 2026

Teck Getting a Handle on Chilean Mine’s Engineering Problems, CEO Says – by Niall McGee (Globe and Mail – February...

Teck Resources CEO Jonathan Price says the engineering setbacks at the QB2 mine in Chile will be resolved by the end of 2026, clearing a major operational hurdle. The company is awaiting final antitrust clearance for Anglo American's US$20 billion no‑premium...

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Nutrien Sees Potash Demand Growing Again This Year After Record Harvest – by Daniel Johnson (CP24/Canadian Press – February 19,...
News•Feb 20, 2026

Nutrien Sees Potash Demand Growing Again This Year After Record Harvest – by Daniel Johnson (CP24/Canadian Press – February 19,...

Nutrien Ltd. projects potash demand to expand for a fourth straight year, targeting sales of 14.1‑14.8 million tonnes in 2026. Benchmark potash prices are roughly 20% higher than a year earlier, reflecting tighter market fundamentals. CFO Mark Thompson highlighted constrained...

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