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New Saskatchewan zinc mine opens amid concerns over weaponized supply chains

A new zinc mine is coming online in Saskatchewan as supply chains face growing geopolitical pressure.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 4, 2026, 3:11 PM UTC.

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Zinc is an industrial input, so disruptions or concentration in critical-mineral supply chains could affect manufacturing and trade.

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'Supply chains are being weaponized': New Saskatchewan zinc mine coming online at pivotal moment ↗paherald.sk.ca · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC

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