Sisson mine makes new nation-building projects list

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Office of the Premier, Department of Natural Resources

November 13, 2025

FREDERICTON (GNB) – Sisson mine has made the latest nation-building projects list.

“Today’s announcement that the Sisson mine has been added to the major projects list is another clear sign of the major role New Brunswick can play in the Canadian economy,” said Premier Susan Holt, who met with Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier this week in Fredericton. “We have been working hard to find the right pathways for our projects like the Sisson mine, and we are proud to be playing an important role for Canada.”

This project will generate much-needed economic growth, said Holt, adding the province is well-positioned to be a leader in the development of critical minerals.

Located north of Fredericton, the Sisson mine is expected to employ up to 500 people during construction and 300 people for the day-to-day operation. The expected life of the mine is 27 years, producing 30,000 tonnes of tungsten and molybdenum ore per day.

Tungsten and molybdenum are two of the federal government’s 34 designated critical minerals, which are essential to Canada’s economic security; its transition to a green economy; and a sustainable source of highly strategic minerals for partners and allies. New Brunswick has 21 of the 34 minerals designated as critical.

The province took a key step towards unlocking the economic potential of these assets last month with the release of a comprehensive minerals strategy framework, said Holt. With this framework leading to the development of a strategy expected next spring, the mining sector could once again become an economic driver in the province.

“Global demand for critical minerals is rising exponentially and New Brunswick is ideally positioned to supply that demand,” said Natural Resources Minister John Herron. “Our strategy will revitalize and modernize the sector in a way that secures social licence and centres our relationship with First Nations, while unlocking the province’s full mineral potential.”

Further work, including potential upcoming legislative changes, aims to ensure that New Brunswick is a secure and ethical alternative; a safe-haven source of the critical minerals that are essential to the modern economy, he said.

“We are home to one of the world’s largest tungsten deposits of its type, as well as some of the world’s largest undeveloped deposits of minerals like indium, used in solar panels, and manganese, used in wind turbines,” said Herron. “The investment from the federal government in the Sisson mine is an opportunity for New Brunswick to demonstrate that our strategy, our updated legislation, along with policies and a permitting process that are clear, quick, and predictable are not just good for business but they build public confidence that strong rules will protect our shared interests and assets.”

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