Phase one of BHP’s Jansen project surpasses halfway mark, more evacuations due to wildfires and Paladin joins TSX

Welcome back to your weekly mining news recap, where we catch you up on some of the news you may have missed. This week’s headlines include developments in deep-sea mining, Teck Resources’ record quarterly copper production and Cantex Mine Development halting exploration drilling in Yukon amidst Victoria Gold incident.

has surpassed the point of construction for the first phase of its Jansen potash project, located in Saskatchewan. First production at the mine is anticipated for 2026, with an estimated output of 4.2 million tonnes of potash per year. The project, which has encountered several challenges during construction, has been recognized for its innovative approach in successfully sinking two 1,000-metre-deep shafts…