Yet another N.W.T. school finds high lead levels in drinking water
New test results released by the Northwest Territories government show excessive amounts of lead in 15 fixtures in the school. Two fixtures also show high amounts of copper.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/lead-water-yellowknife-allain-st-cyr-9.7157543?cmp=rss
PDAC 2026 Article – BHP Advances AI Strategy Across the Mining Lifecycle
BHP’s artificial intelligence (AI) mining strategy centers on execution, not technology alone. At PDAC 2026, Mikko Tepponen outlined how data integration, AI, and system-level platforms are reshaping mining decisions from exploration to operations. As ore bodies become deeper and more complex, and demand for critical minerals rises, BHP is prioritizing faster decision cycles, improved capital allocation, and operational stability. Key initiatives include centralized exploration data platforms, computer vision in iron ore operations, and digital twins at Escondida. The company reports over US$2 billion in value from digital initiatives, but emphasizes that scalable execution and integrated systems will define long-term competitive advantage. [more]
Read our article about Rick Rule’s PDAC 2026 speech: he warns the US$ could lose up to 75% purchasing power in 10 years and prefers ‘buy hate, sell love’ bets in micro-cap explorers, frontier markets, and offshore deepwater.
#PDAC2026 #Mining #Gold #Copper #Commodities
https://eresearch.com/2026/03/04/eresearch-reports/analyst-articles/pdac-2026-article-rick-rule-sees-double-bull-market-ahead/
PDAC 2026 Article - Rick Rule Sees Double Bull Market Ahead
At the PDAC 2026 Investment Leaders Forum, Rick Rule argued investors may be entering a rare period when precious metals and industrial commodities advance together. He tied the setup to governments devaluing currencies and decades of underinvestment in mining exploration and broader industrial supply. Rule said the US dollar could lose up to 75% of its purchasing power over the next decade, a backdrop that could lift the nominal price of gold and reprice hard assets. His framework is to build a conservative base first, then add selective higher-risk positions where the market shows hate or boredom. [more]
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#Copper #China 2026 from July 8-10, 2026, at
#Shanghai New
#International #Expo #Center. As a professional copper
#industry #trade #exhibition and
#B2B #platform, the
#event focuses on copper
#materials, processing
#products,
#machinery and
#equipment, and related
#industrial solutions for key downstream application
#sectors.
#Show provides a focused platform for technical
#exchange,
#business negotiation, and
#market development in the copper
#valuechain.
https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/copper-china-2026/
Copper China 2026 | Copper Industry Expo Shanghai 2026
Register now to explore Copper China 2026, a copper industry trade show in Shanghai, China, from July 8–10, 2026, for material suppliers, processors, equipment buyers, distributors, and industrial u
Read our article about Gustavo Pimenta of Vale S.A. (NYSE: VALE) at PDAC 2026 Toronto, on its global mining strategy.
Demand seen up 5–6x from AI + electrification. Vale’s plan uses existing assets + automation. Key edge is high-grade ore + scale.
Catalyst is execution + social license to close the valuation gap.
$VALE #PDAC2026 #mining #ironore #copper
https://eresearch.com/2026/03/02/eresearch-reports/analyst-articles/pdac-2026-gustavo-pimenta-outlines-vales-mining-of-the-future/
PDAC 2026 - Gustavo Pimenta Outlines Vale’s “Mining of the Future”
At PDAC 2026, Vale S.A. CEO Gustavo Pimenta outlined a five-pillar strategy at Vale that he believes can help reshape mining’s role in the global markets. He said mineral demand could rise five to six times, driven by electrification, AI infrastructure, and global development. However, mining company valuations remain low due to weak public perception. Vale plans to meet this demand by focusing on iron ore, copper, and nickel, leveraging existing infrastructure, automation, and lower-carbon products. Pimenta emphasized that execution and social license, not just production growth, will determine whether mining companies can close the valuation gap. [more]
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#TRADESHOW]
#Copper #China 2026 from July 8-10, 2026, at
#Shanghai New
#International #Expo #Center. As a professional copper
#industry #trade #exhibition and
#B2B #platform, the
#event focuses on copper
#materials, processing
#products,
#machinery and
#equipment, and related
#industrial solutions for key downstream application
#sectors.
#Show provides a focused platform for technical
#exchange,
#business negotiation, and
#market development in the copper
#valuechain.
https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/copper-china-2026/Copper China 2026 | Copper Industry Expo Shanghai 2026
Register now to explore Copper China 2026, a copper industry trade show in Shanghai, China, from July 8–10, 2026, for material suppliers, processors, equipment buyers, distributors, and industrial u
[
#TRADESHOW]
#Copper #China 2026 from July 8-10, 2026, at
#Shanghai New
#International #Expo #Center. As a professional copper
#industry #trade #exhibition and
#B2B #platform, the
#event focuses on copper
#materials, processing
#products,
#machinery and
#equipment, and related
#industrial solutions for key downstream application
#sectors.
#Show provides a focused platform for technical
#exchange,
#business negotiation, and
#market development in the copper
#valuechain.
https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/copper-china-2026/Copper China 2026 | Copper Industry Expo Shanghai 2026
Register now to explore Copper China 2026, a copper industry trade show in Shanghai, China, from July 8–10, 2026, for material suppliers, processors, equipment buyers, distributors, and industrial u
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Trump hits some drugmakers with 100% tariffs, adjusts metal product duties
New orders signed Thursday urge manufacturers to make government drug pricing deals or move production to the U.S., and address issues with steel, aluminum and copper tariffs.
#Consumer #Economy #USNews #donaldtrumptariffs https://globalnews.ca/news/11757640/donald-trump-tariffs-pharmacutical-drugs-steel-aluminum-copper/
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