Daily Mining Industry Report: June 12, 2025
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🇨🇦 Canadian Highlights
Government Fast‑Tracks Ring of Fire Project Over First Nations Objections
The federal and Ontario governments are expediting the Ring of Fire
critical‑minerals project, targeting development within two years. The
initiative includes C$1 billion for access roads and a proposed C$3 billion
equity stake for Indigenous communities; however, some First Nations raise
concerns over insufficient consultation and environmental protections
canada.constructconnect.com+3ft.com+3finance.yahoo.com+3.
Dundee Precious Metals to Acquire Adriatic Metals for US$1.25 B
Canada’s Dundee Precious Metals has announced a US$1.25 billion all‑stock and
cash acquisition of UK‑based Adriatic Metals. The deal will give Dundee control
of the Vares silver project in Bosnia and Herzegovina and strengthen its
diversified metals portfolio
dundeeprecious.com+2reuters.com+2reuters.com+2.
🌍 Global Developments
TSX
Futures Slip Amid Middle East Tensions
Futures on the TSX dropped 0.4% following Israel’s strikes on Iran, which
triggered fluctuations in oil, gold, and copper prices. Despite the dip, the TSX
remains close to record highs, supported by strong commodity markets and
optimism around Canada‑U.S. trade talks
reuters.com.
Global Clean‑Energy Transition Hinges on Critical Minerals
A Vox report highlights that critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare
earths are vital for the clean‑energy shift. With lithium demand expected to
rise 51‑fold by 2040, the report underscores supply‑chain risks and the need for
sustainable sourcing, exploration technologies, and recycling efforts
vox.com.
⚙️ Technological Advancements
AI &
Automation Lead Mining Digital Transformation
Recent industry analyses emphasise the rapid adoption of AI, machine learning,
and autonomous systems in mining. These technologies are enhancing exploration
accuracy by 20–30%, reducing downtime, optimising ore transport, and improving
environmental performance
arxiv.org+4cmicglobal.com+4mining.com+4.
📈 Market Trends
Mining M&A Momentum Driven by Strategic Consolidation
Major deal-making activity persists, exemplified by Dundee Precious Metals’
Adriatic acquisition. The sector continues to rebound as global uncertainties
ease and firms aim to build resilience through diversified portfolios.
Hydraulics Market Growth to Support Infrastructure and Mining
The global hydraulics market—key to mine equipment—is projected to grow at a
2.4% CAGR through 2030, supported by rising demand in construction and mining
sectors
reuters.com+2reuters.com+2dundeeprecious.com+2globenewswire.com.
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