Nuclear Power Push in Canada: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe told reporters at the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show that northwest sites near the uranium sector could host large 1,000 MW nuclear reactors to power oil, mining and new investment. US Iron Ore Revival: Mesabi Metallics held a red, white and blue mine blast at Minnesota’s first new mine and pellet plant in 50+ years, with federal Export-Import Bank support tied to a major loan as the project moves toward steady operations. Ethiopia Gold Commissioning: Allied Gold says the Kurmuk Mine has completed grid connection and fed first ore through the crushing circuit, with first gold expected after grinding starts. Philippines Mining Tensions: Environmental groups protested alleged Philippine National Police harassment of indigenous organizers in Nueva Vizcaya opposing a mining venture. West Africa Crackdown: Ivory Coast’s National Security Council suspended new artisanal and semi-industrial mining permits for six months and set up river security units to curb illegal gold mining. Corporate Moves & Funding: Stardust Metal launched a best-efforts private placement up to $12.6m (plus an option), while First Mining announced a $50m bought-deal offering to fund Springpole and Duparquet. Project Updates in Australia: Kalgoorlie Gold sought ASX quotation for newly issued shares; Terrain Minerals highlighted ongoing work at Lightning Maiden; Investigator Silver advanced its Paris Silver Project; Aruma extended mineralisation at Tillex. Deal Watch: Luca Mining agreed to buy Agnico Eagle’s El Barqueño gold-silver-copper project in Mexico for $10m in stock plus up to $50m in milestones.