马尼托巴81%的汤普森镍矿(Thompson Nickel Mine)由Exiro领头集团购买, Exiro-led group to buy 81% of Manitoba’s Thompson Nickel Mine, investing $280M to boost output and jobs.

由Exiro镍矿公司(包括Exiro Minerals, Orion Resources, Orion Resources, 以及加拿大增长基金)牵头的一个财团已经同意在马尼托巴的Vale Base金属基地Thompson Nickel Mine投资2.8亿美元,获得81.1%的股份,而Vale保留18.9%。 A consortium led by Exiro Nickel Company, including Exiro Minerals, Orion Resource Partners, and the Canada Growth Fund, has agreed to invest up to $280 million in Vale Base Metals’ Thompson Nickel Mine in Manitoba, acquiring an 81.1% stake while Vale retains 18.9%. 这项交易预计将于2026年底结束,目的是在五年内使产量翻一番,扩大劳动力队伍,延长矿山的寿命,不要求裁员。 The deal, expected to close by end of 2026, aims to double production within five years, expand the workforce, and extend the mine’s life, with no layoffs anticipated. 该项目是继Vale2025年战略审查之后实施的,包括一项为期五年的承购协议。 The project follows Vale’s 2025 strategic review and includes a five-year offtake agreement. 马尼托巴和联邦政府对这项宣布表示欢迎,并列举了保留工作岗位和支持加拿大关键矿物供应的理由。 The Manitoba and federal governments welcomed the announcement, citing job preservation and support for Canada’s critical minerals supply.