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Fortune Minerals secures permits for NICO bismuth mine in Canada

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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Fortune Minerals received a water license renewal and land use permit for the NICO mine in the Northwest Territories. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change approved the renewal after the Wek’èezhìı Land and Water Board accepted the draft terms. The project is a critical minerals asset that includes an open pit and underground mine in the Northwest Territories and a dedicated hydrometallurgical facility in Alberta.

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Why it matters

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The NICO project is a critical minerals asset containing bismuth, cobalt, gold, and copper. This domestic supply source could address global scarcity and geopolitical risks, especially given China's previous announcement of export controls on bismuth.

The Government of Canada is seeking to fast-track infrastructure projects, linking energy deals to national interest to unlock critical mineral opportunities.

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Who's involved

  • companyCompany developing the NICO bismuth mine and hydrometallurgical facility.
  • Government of the Northwest TerritoriesTerritorial government whose permits were secured for the mine operations.
  • bismuthScarce industrial metal that is a key component of the NICO project.

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  • bismuthSpeculative

    The availability of new domestic bismuth supply could affect global commodity prices and reduce geopolitical supply risk.

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The Government of Canada provided conditional approval and infrastructure funding for critical mineral extraction projects in Alberta and Northwest Territories.

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