The Gulf is Building Around the Hormuz
Gulf states build transport alternatives to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.
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A gold mine with wider significance
Canada’s Arctic has long been defined by distance, high operating costs and a lack of infrastructure. However, Agnico Eagle’s decision to revive the Hope Bay gold project in Nunavut shows how this calculation is beginning to change.
On 19 May 2026, the Canadian mining company approved a US$2.4 billion investment in Hope Bay, located in Canada’s northernmost territory. The project is expected to produce between 400,000 and 435,000 ounces of gold annually, with an initial mine life of 11 years and potential for further expansion through continued exploration.
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