Agnico Eagle Mines reported that construction at its Hope Bay gold project in Nunavut, Canada, reached approximately 13% completion by September 30, 2026, following its US$2.4 billion investment decision in May. With first gold targeted for 2030, the development is entering a critical execution phase, with Arctic logistics, underground development and regulatory approvals shaping the…
The Magnet Bottleneck: Why New Rare Earth Mines Won’t Solve America’s Defence Supply Problem
The United States is expanding domestic rare earth production, but the real challenge lies further downstream. Processing, metalmaking, alloy production and permanent magnet manufacturing remain critical…



