Arctic Gateway Group (AGG), operator of the Port of Churchill and Hudson Bay Railway, is expanding the railway's role as a trade corridor for Western Canada's mining sector, with new concentrate shipments from northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan Joins Railway Network
AGG confirmed that Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan will soon ship concentrate from northern Saskatchewan to eastern Canada using the HBR's Flin Flon subdivision, following Eldorado Gold Corporation's acquisition of Foran Mining. The shipments represent a growing partnership between AGG and Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan.
The Hudson Bay Railway has undergone significant upgrades and rehabilitation in recent years as AGG modernizes the network to integrate with Canada's class one rail system. These developments highlight the importance of northern transportation infrastructure for critical minerals development.
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan's McIlvenna Bay mine, acquired through the Foran Mining purchase, was identified by Prime Minister Carney last fall as a Project of National Importance.
Quotes from Industry Leaders
“Saskatchewan is home to critical minerals the world needs, and we are proud to contribute to Canada’s efforts to responsibly develop those resources,” said Ryan Ewing, General Manager of the McIlvenna Bay Mine. “The Hudson Bay Railway plays an important role in connecting northern mines like ours to domestic and international markets. We value our growing partnership with Arctic Gateway Group and appreciate the investments made to strengthen the railway. We look forward to continuing to work together to create new opportunities for northern communities.”
“The Hudson Bay Railway is moving the materials that are helping build Canada’s future economy,” said Chris Avery, CEO of Arctic Gateway Group. “The fact that concentrate from a nation building critical minerals project, who like to the Port of Churchill has been identified as a nationally significant project, is about to move on our railway speaks to the improved strength of the railway and growing role the HBR can play in supporting Western Canadian mining, industrial development, and trade diversification.”
Future Expansion and Hudbay Minerals Shipments
Future opportunities for AGG and Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan include potential expansion of rail infrastructure between Flin Flon and the McIlvenna Bay mine site, as well as long-term supply chain solutions for northern critical minerals development.
In Manitoba, AGG confirmed that zinc concentrate shipments from Hudbay's operations in Snow Lake are moving north to the Port of Churchill. The material is being unloaded and prepared for export to European markets later this summer. This marks the third consecutive year that Hudbay's critical minerals have moved to international markets through the Port of Churchill.
