1 Nov 2021
Other for Bismuth in Canada
The 97-kilometer Tlicho Highway opened in November 2021, enabling transport for the NICO project and potentially impacting bismuth supply.
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Bismuth
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Jul 2014
Mine Opening for Bismuth in Canada
Fortune Minerals Ltd. received permits in July 2014 to construct the NICO gold‑cobalt‑bismuth‑copper mine and concentrator in Canada’s Northwest Territories, expanding bismuth production capacity.
2010
Resource Revision for Bismuth in Canada
A Canadian exploration firm advanced analysis and development of its cobalt‑gold‑bismuth deposit in the Northwest Territories, indicating potential reserve expansion.
2009
Resource Revision for Bismuth in Canada
Canadian exploration firm advanced the analysis of its cobalt‑gold‑bismuth deposit in the Northwest Territories, potentially increasing reserves and future production.
2008
Discovery for Bismuth in Canada
Canadian exploration firm announced feasibility study of a cobalt‑gold‑bismuth deposit in the Northwest Territories, planning to sell future bismuth production to a European refiner.
2008
Resource Revision for Bismuth in Canada
Canadian exploration firm increased development spending on a Vietnamese property containing bismuth, fluorspar, and tungsten, expanding resource potential.
1 Jan 2006
Other for Bismuth in Canada
Canadian exploration firm announced feasibility study of a cobalt‑gold‑bismuth deposit and an agreement to sell all eventual bismuth production, indicating potential future supply.
8 Dec 2005
Ownership Change for Bismuth in Canada
Fortune Minerals purchased the Hemlo mill for $2.8 million to process bismuth ore from its NICO deposit.
1 Dec 2004
Project Development for Bismuth in Canada
Fortune Minerals raised equity capital to develop the NICO gold‑cobalt‑bismuth deposit, with a feasibility study scheduled for early 2005.
1 Nov 2004
Project Development for Bismuth in Canada
Tiberon Minerals signed a memorandum of understanding with Sidech SA to purchase the bismuth output of the Nui Phoa Mine, with the mine slated to open in Q3 2007.
2003
Resource Revision for Bismuth in Canada
In 2003, a feasibility review of the NICO bismuth deposit in Canada was undertaken, indicating potential future production.
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