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Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 1:21 pm

Severe wildfires in northern Manitoba have forced Hudbay Minerals to suspend operations at its Snow Lake mine. An early evacuation notice was issued for nearby communities, prompting the company to temporarily wind down work as officials prioritize safety and manage the disruptive impact of the natural disaster.

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theglobeandmail.com / Wildfires force upwards of 30,000 people to flee in Saskatchewan and Manitoba

More than 200 wildfires are burning across the country, mostly in Western Canada

winnipegfreepress.com / Mines hit with production stoppages, reductions in face of wildfires

Production and exploration at some Manitoba mines has ground to a halt as staff evacuate and wildfires rage.

theglobeandmail.com / Wildfires force Hudbay Minerals to suspend work at Snow Lake mine in Manitoba

The town of Snow Lake was put under an early evacuation notice on Tuesday, so the Toronto-based company will temporarily wind down operations

globalnews.ca / Wildfires force Hudbay Minerals to suspend work at Snow Lake mine in Manitoba

Hudbay Minerals Inc. says wildfires burning in northern Manitoba have forced it to suspend work at its Snow Lake mine.

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