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flag Saskatchewan’s new McIlvenna Bay copper mine, 60% complete, is on track for 2026 startup, producing critical minerals with green tech and Indigenous partnerships.

flag Saskatchewan’s McIlvenna Bay Mine, the province’s first new copper mine in nearly 30 years, is 60% complete and on track for commercial production by mid-2026. flag The $1 billion project, located near Creighton, will produce copper, gold, zinc, and silver over 18 years and is part of a provincial strategy to double critical mineral output by 2030. flag Backed by federal and provincial support, including expedited approvals under Bill C-5, the mine will use green electricity and battery-powered equipment to minimize environmental impact. flag It is expected to create sustainable jobs, including opportunities for the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, and strengthen Canada’s position in the global critical minerals supply chain.

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