Minago News
Minago Critical Minerals Project: July 2026 update
The latest update on the Minago Critical Minerals Project is here. Learn about the project's progress, including new investment milestones and what it means for Norway House Cree Nation's future.
Minago Training Program in Partnership with PrairiesCan Supports Job Readiness for NHCN Members in Critical Minerals Projects
Minago’s training program in partnership with PrairiesCan supported NHCN members with hands-on mining and quarry skills training, including drilling and blasting, rock crushing, roadwork, and heavy equipment operation. The program helped prepare local workers for future opportunities while building real worksite experience in a remote camp setting.
MINAGO Receives Environment Act License Allowing The Minago Critical Minerals Project to proceed
Minago Development GP Inc. (Minago) is pleased to announce that it has received an amended Manitoba Environment Act Licence, allowing the Minago Critical Minerals Project to proceed. The project is now licensed as a 10,000 tonne per day operation.
For The Third Year in a Row, The Minago Critical Minerals Project Team Attends the PDAC Conference in Toronto and Makes a Strong Impact
The Minago Critical Minerals Project’s participation at PDAC 2026 marked an important milestone for Minago Development GP, Inc. (Minago) and Norway House Cree Nation (NHCN). PDAC is the largest mining conference in the world with approximately 30,000 attendees from over 125 countries.
The Government of Manitoba Invests $2 Million in the Minago Critical Minerals Project
Minago Development GP inc. (Minago) is pleased to announce that it has received a $2 million dollar investment from the Government of Manitoba which will support the next phase to develop a first-of-its-kind, low-emission magnesium processing facility in Canada.
Building the Future: 15 NHCN Members Complete Intensive Training at Minago
This project was incredibly successful, training 15 NHCN members in critical quarry skills of drilling and blasting, rock crushing and roadwork, with hands-on training on heavy equipment that will be used in our quarry operation.
Minago to be Canada’s First Producer of Magnesium
Minago Development GP Inc. (Minago), has signed a licensing agreement granting it exclusive rights in Canada to Big Blue Technologies’ (BBT) advanced magnesium extraction process, including rights to sell magnesium using the technology in Canada and internationally.
New Name Announced: Minago Critical Minerals Project
The name change reflects the recent additions of other critical minerals that are generally associated with nickel deposits, known as platinum group metals (PGMs), which include Platinum, Palladium, Ruthenium, and Rhodium along with previously confirmed Magnesium.
Minago Booth at PDAC Mining Conference
NHCN has purchased the Minago nickel platinum group elements project, which is the first resource asset in Canada that is 100% owned by a First Nation and is looking for strategic partners.
NHCN Purchases 100% of Minago Project
The Chief and Council of Norway House Cree Nation (NHCN) has been working with Flying Nickel for 4 years to advance this project. The NHCN purchase of the project was supported by 99% of all Flying Nickel shareholders in the Special Meeting held on October 21, 2024.