New Brunswick Seeks Antimony Mine Revival

0:00New Brunswick is on the hunt for a company to revive an old anti-monie mine that was once among North America's biggest producers of this key mineral. Antimony plays a big role in flame retardants and shows up in solar panels, batteries, and even military tech, like missiles in night vision gear. At today's prices, the site's potential is worth more than $900 million, making it a hot prospect in the critical minerals race. Several resources minister John Heron kicked off a competitive process today for companies to show interest, but no one gets the rights without a solid exploration deal first. With global demand surging amid economic and security tensions, this move aims to draw investment, boost responsible mining, and partner with. Indigenous groups for lasting jobs in the province. That's the story for today. Canada News Today, Driven by AI