McFarlane Lake Mining Completes Strategic Investment in iMetal Resources

Barrick Mining Agrees to Invest in Kingfisher Metals via C$20.9M Private Placement

July 21, 2026

Infrastructure

Barrick Mining Corporation agreed to subscribe for 15,470,934 units of Kingfisher Metals Corp. in a non-brokered private placement for total consideration of approximately C$20.9 million. The investment is expected to close on or before July 27, 2026 and will fund exploration and development of Kingfisher’s Highway 37 project in British Columbia.

Teck Resources, Canada Growth Fund and Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator sign Strategic Investment Agreement for Trail smelter expansion

July 7, 2026

Industrial Services

Teck Resources Limited, Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF), and Natural Resources Canada’s Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator have signed a Strategic Investment Agreement to support expanding production capacity for germanium, gallium, and antimony at Teck’s Trail Operations smelting and refining complex in British Columbia. The agreement provides a framework for CGF to invest up to C$400 million into the facility, alongside up to C$850 million of potential total investment by Teck, and includes an offtake structure with the Government of Canada for a portion of future output.

Agnico Eagle Invests in Maple Gold Mines Ltd.

February 17, 2026

Energy

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited purchased 662,780 common shares of Maple Gold Mines Ltd. at C$2.45 per share for total consideration of C$1,623,811, increasing its stake in Maple to approximately 12.98% on a non-diluted basis. The investment was made from several sellers who participated in a flow-through offering and is part of Agnico Eagle's strategy to acquire strategic positions in prospective exploration opportunities.

Ivanhoe Mines Announces US$500 Million Strategic Private Placement with Qatar Investment Authority

September 17, 2025

Infrastructure

Ivanhoe Mines will issue 57,516,666 common shares to Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) in a private placement at C$12.00 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately US$500 million. QIA will own about 4% of Ivanhoe Mines following completion, with proceeds intended to support growth opportunities in critical-minerals exploration and development.

NIU Invest Acquires Majority Stake in Critical Metals PLC

August 14, 2025

Energy

NIU Invest SE, led by Cevdet Caner, completed a subscription for 61,402,390 new ordinary shares in Critical Metals PLC, taking a 60.34% majority stake. Critical Metals holds a 70% interest in the Molulu cobalt and copper project near Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo; NIU said it will develop the project and expand its mining portfolio across multiple regions.

McEwen Mining Acquires Timberline Resources

April 16, 2024

Energy

McEwen Mining Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Timberline Resources Corporation in an all-share merger. The deal will expand McEwen's portfolio of development and exploration projects in Nevada; Timberline shareholders will receive 0.01 of a McEwen share per Timberline share, implying a transaction value of roughly US$18.8 million (excluding McEwen’s existing ownership).