Timmins

At PDAC 2026, Mark Selby of Canada Nickel Company (TSXV: CNC) explains why scale is replacing grade in nickel development. The Crawford Project in Timmins shows how large, low-grade deposits can generate strong margins using modern mining methods. The discussion also covers district growth, funding structure, and carbon capture potential. With a projected $2.5 billion capital package and support from partners like Samsung SDI, the company is positioning itself as a supplier of low carbon nickel. The interview outlines how the nickel scale story is evolving as demand grows outside Indonesia. [more]

PDAC 2026 will feature two technical sessions examining brownfield and greenfield exploration strategies. The brownfield session focuses on expanding resources around existing or past-producing mines, highlighting lower geological risk, faster timelines, and capital efficiency. Case studies include copper, gold, and IOCG systems in established districts. The greenfield session reviews recent discoveries and emerging districts, including gold, potash, copper-gold, and uranium projects. These presentations illustrate differing risk-return profiles, infrastructure requirements, and exploration economics. Together, the sessions demonstrate how brownfield extensions and greenfield discoveries both contribute to long-term mineral supply and reserve replacement across global jurisdictions. [more]