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Agnico Eagle to invest in Cascadia Minerals

2026-04-01

Agnico Eagle Mines is set to acquire significant ownership in junior explorer Cascadia Minerals through a C$5.02 million private placement and an additional C$2.6 million unit purchase, totaling C$7.62 million in investment. This strategic move, anticipated to close in April 2026, will grant Agnico Eagle a 14.21% non-diluted and 19.90% partially diluted stake in Cascadia, alongside an earn-in agreement for the Catch property in Yukon and a broader strategic exploration alliance in the Stikine Terrane, underscoring Agnico Eagle's commitment to expanding its gold exploration pipeline in Canada.

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Kenorland to acquire mineral claims in Canada

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News Kenorland to acquire mineral claims in Canada The company will expand its Lang Lake Project by acquiring 10,200ha of claims and purchase 58,700ha to augment the Muskrat Dam Project. Shree Mishra March 27, 2026 Share Copy Link Share on X Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook The Lang Lake Project currently spans 84,000ha within the Birch-Uchi Subprovince. Credit: Parilaw/Shutterstock.com. Kenorland Minerals has signed purchase agreements to acquire full ownership of additional mineral claims in northern Ontario, Canada. The company will expand its Lang Lake Project by acquiring 10,200ha of claims from the McVicar Agreement Area in Ontario’s Birch-Uchi Subprovince. Go deeper with GlobalData Reports Fort Kent Project Reports Eleonore Mine Go deeper with GlobalData The gold standard of business intelligence. Find out more Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Additionally, Kenorland will augment its Muskrat Dam Project through the purchase of 58,700ha of claims from the Rottenfish Agreement Area within the Muskrat Dam greenstone belt. The Lang Lake Project currently spans 84,000ha within the Birch-Uchi Subprovince and includes significant geological features such as folded iron formations. It is situated along the same...

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Barrick slows operations at Reko Diq in Pakistan

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Barrick Gold Corporation has announced a slowdown in operations at its Reko Diq copper and gold project in Pakistan, citing intensified security challenges within the Balochistan province and the wider Middle East. This strategic adjustment includes a 12-month extension of its project review period until July 2027, despite Barrick’s continued conviction in the long-term value of one of the world's largest untapped copper-gold deposits. The decision introduces potential impacts on timelines and budgets for this significant joint venture with federal and provincial Pakistani entities.