Daily Mining Industry Report: December 13, 2025
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Global Developments
Equinox
Gold Sells Brazilian Operations in >US$1B Deal
Equinox Gold agreed to sell its Aurizona Mine, RDM Mine and Bahia Complex in
Brazil to CMOC Group for about US$1.015 billion, repositioning the company with
a stronger North American focus. This transaction aligns with broader global
consolidation trends.
Stock Titan+1
Massive Critical Minerals Deposit Reported in Utah, U.S.
Ionic Mineral Technologies announced a massive discovery in Utah potentially
hosting up to 16 strategic elements used in advanced technologies including
semiconductors, permanent magnets, defence systems and energy storage.
MINING.COM
Copper & M&A Activity Increasing Globally
Global mining continues robust mergers and project advancement, with SolGold
reportedly considering an enhanced bid from Jiangxi Copper amid copper M&A
interest and global supply tightening.
MINING.COM
Canadian Industry Focus
Ontario Launches $500M Critical Minerals Processing Fund
Ontario opened applications for the Critical Minerals Processing Fund to bolster
onshore processing of key battery and critical minerals such as nickel, lithium
and cobalt, enhancing supply chain value and creating high‑value jobs.
NetNewsLedger
Canadian First Nation Restricts Mining in Protected Area
The Essipit Innu First Nation announced mining exploration will not be permitted
in its self‑designated protected territory in Québec, underlining the growing
role of Indigenous land stewardship in project approvals.
Te Ao Māori
News
Troilus Mining Secures Electricity Support for Quebec Gold Restart
Troilus Mining Corp. has obtained preliminary governmental support for
electricity access needed to restart the Quebec gold mine, a key step toward
achieving target 2028 production.
MINING.COM
Canadian Miners Report Operational and Financial Momentum
Aris Mining reported record gold output and strong cash flow gains, reflecting
higher gold prices and operational efficiency among Canadian producers.
Finimize
Separately, Omineca Mining and Metals announced first placer gold recovery and a
new drilling campaign at the Wingdam project.
Streetwise
Reports
Cross‑Border Merger Involving Canadian Firm Advances
A proposed merger between Alaska’s Contango Ore and Vancouver‑based Dolly Varden
Silver would create Contango Silver & Gold, expanding asset scale and
exploration potential in North America.
Chilkat
Valley News
Teck Resources Merger with Anglo American Progresses
Shareholder votes overwhelmingly approved the Teck–Anglo American merger that
will create a top‑tier global copper producer headquartered in Vancouver,
reinforcing Canada’s role in global critical minerals production.
Reuters+1
Policy and Regulatory Updates
Canada’s Strategic Mineral Policy Initiatives Continue
Canada is actively implementing the Critical Minerals Production Alliance with
G7 partners to accelerate strategic mineral investments totalling billions and
secure supply chains for defence and clean technologies.
Canada
BC Legislative Amendments to Accelerate Mining‑Linked Infrastructure
British Columbia’s legislation aims to expedite priority industrial electricity
infrastructure to support new mines and energy projects, signalling continued
regulatory tailoring for resource development.
BC News
Indigenous Rights Impacting Mineral Claim Decisions
Calls from industry and legal developments around Indigenous rights have
heightened scrutiny of claim staking and consultation practices, influencing
resource access frameworks in Canada.
MINING.COM
Technological & Market Trends
Advanced Mining Robotics Research Progresses
Academic studies highlight next‑generation multi‑robot systems designed for
autonomous underground operations, potentially transforming extraction
efficiency and safety in challenging environments.
arXiv
AI‑Driven Mineral Exploration Methods Emerge
Research into AI‑based decision support systems suggests significant gains in
open‑pit mine planning and geological uncertainty modelling, pointing to broader
digitisation trends.
arXiv
Metals Pricing and Copper Demand Strong
Global supply tightness and AI/energy transition demand continue to underpin
strong copper pricing, affecting investment decisions and project prioritisation
worldwide.
MINING.COM
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