Western Newfoundland is helping drive the next generation of growth. At the West Coast Business and Investment Summit, Minister Lloyd Parrott highlighted opportunities in mining, energy, innovation, and workforce development that are creating jobs and supporting prosperity.
Taking Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy story to the world stage. Minister Lloyd Parrott spoke at the World Energies Summit in London this week, highlighting our significant oil and gas potential, world-class workforce, and offshore opportunities.
Minister Parrott was proud to take part in the ribbon cutting for the @EquinoxGoldCorp Valentine Gold Mine in Central NL. This major milestone will support jobs, business opportunities and economic growth across Newfoundland and Labrador. ⛏️
Congratulations to FireFly Metals on its positive Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Green Bay Ming Mine Copper-Gold Project. We will continue working with FireFly as it advances towards a construction decision.
📢 FireFly Metals is pleased to announce a positive PEA on the Green Bay Ming Mine Copper-Gold Project highlighting:
⛏️ Two upscaled project restart scenarios: 1.8Mtpa with the potential to reach 4.6Mtpa
⛏️ A$2.2 Billion After-Tax NPV7% and 42% IRR, A$3.0 Billion After-Tax NPV7% and 40% IRR, respectively
⛏️ Peak average annual production of ~50Kt over 14 years and ~100Kt over 6 years, respectively
📢 Additionally, updated Mineral Resource Estimate delivers:
🎉 1.4Mt contained CuEq in M&I, 0.5Mt contained CuEq in Inferred
🎉 >77% of mineral resource in M&I categories
Full press release: loom.ly/H8ioBsE
ASX/TSX: #FFM
#copper #projectdevelopment #mining #gold #firefly #announcement
Premier Tony Wakeham and Minister Lloyd Parrott are at ONS 2026 in Norway, promoting Newfoundland and Labrador’s strategic advantages in offshore oil production and emerging opportunities in natural gas and clean energy.
Today, we celebrate women of Newfoundland and Labrador’s mining sector – the leaders, innovators, and changemakers who keep driving the industry forward.
Newfoundland and Labrador shines on the global stage at The Mining Investment Event in Quebec City this week. We’re showcasing world-class resources, responsible development, and vast opportunities for investment and growth in mining.
Minister Lloyd Parrott kicked off Day 3 of the Energy NL Conference by meeting students at the Fortis Student Breakfast.
He then delivered the first address of the day, reaffirming our commitment to responsible energy development and jobs in NL.
The C-NLOER has launched new calls for bids for offshore exploration in the Eastern and South-Eastern Newfoundland regions.
These opportunities support responsible exploration and help strengthen the competitiveness of our offshore sector.
Learn more: cnloer.ca/news/c-nloer-annou…
Phase II of the Natural Gas Resource Assessment reinforces our significant offshore natural gas potential and positions our province as one of the most compelling energy opportunities in North America.
Learn more: gov.nl.ca/releases/2026/mine…
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Today, #GovNL released Creating Long-Term Value from the Churchill River for the People of Newfoundland and Labrador, the formal report of the Independent Churchill River Review Committee (IRC).
Learn more: gov.nl.ca/releases/2026/exec…
Happy National Mining Week! From gold and nickel to iron ore and other critical minerals, mining is a cornerstone of NL’s economy. Mining and resource development drives jobs, innovation, and growth, especially in rural areas, while supporting a sustainable future.
We are proud to be part of a team of NL companies at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas. As the world’s premier gathering for offshore energy expertise, OTC is an opportunity to showcase our province’s significant potential in offshore oil, gas, and wind.
Premier Tony Wakeham and Minister Lloyd Parrott were proud to join partners at the grand opening of North Atlantic’s new headquarters in St. John’s last week. This was a great milestone for the company, its team, and our province. #GovNL
Last week, Premier Wakeham and Minister Parrott attended CERAWeek 2026 in Houston, Texas to showcase the full strength of our energy sector.
🏛️Ministerial Statement: gov.nl.ca/releases/2026/exec…
Premier Tony Wakeham and Minister Lloyd Parrott are at CERAWeek 2026 in Houston, promoting Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy potential and building global connections to drive new investment opportunities.
Learn more: bit.ly/4t4unpQ
March 12, 2009, remains one of the most tragic days in our province’s history.
Our hearts are with the families, friends and colleagues of the 17 individuals who lost their lives on Cougar Flight 491.
🏛️ Ministerial Statement: Provincial Government Marks 17th Anniversary of Cougar 491 Tragedy: gov.nl.ca/releases/2026/exec…
Showcase your NL mineral exploration projects at AME Roundup 2026! Join the NL Pavilion in Vancouver, Jan 26–29 as we promote the province’s considerable mineral resources to the global market. Learn more: gov.nl.ca/em/ame-roundup/
#GovNL showcased our mineral potential in London, UK, and celebrated @AtlasSalt’s 1st-place win at the Resourcing Tomorrow Pitching Battle.
The industry creates thousands of jobs in rural NL, and our province has 34 of the critical minerals needed for clean-energy technologies.
