Vancouver moved a record 170 million tonnes in 2025 and Prince Rupert grew 14%, but strikes, rail dependence and a decade-long terminal expansion strain Canada’s Asia gateway.
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Barrick, Agnico Eagle and Why Toronto Is the Mining Capital of the World
Why 1,073 mining issuers list in Toronto, how Barrick settled with Mali and planned a North American IPO, and how Agnico Eagle became the world’s most valuable gold miner.
Algoma, Stelco and Canadian Steel in the Tariff War: EAFs, Cleveland-Cliffs and 50% US Duties
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