Selkirk Copper Mines Inc. (TSXV: SCMI | FSE: IO20 | OTCQX: SKRKF) announced that its Minto Project has been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Canada Investment Summit Dealbook, a curated showcase of Canadian investment opportunities profiled to leading domestic and global investors. The Summit, hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney in partnership with CPP Investments and PSP Investments, forms part of a Government of Canada initiative targeting C$1 trillion in total investment over the next five years, with critical minerals among the priority sectors. The selection places Selkirk Copper among a limited group of Yukon projects highlighted to institutional investors at the inaugural event.

Key Points

  • Selkirk Copper Mines Inc. (TSXV: SCMI | FSE: IO20 | OTCQX: SKRKF) operates the Minto copper-gold-silver restart project in the Yukon Territory
  • The Minto Project has been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Canada Investment Summit Dealbook, a government-backed investor showcase
  • Selkirk Copper is targeting first production at Minto in mid-2028; the Selkirk First Nation holds a controlling equity stake in the company
  • Investors may watch for progress on attracting institutional capital and advancement of the project's restart plan

Minto Project Gains Profile Through Government-Backed Investor Initiative

The 2026 Canada Investment Summit Dealbook is designed to profile curated Canadian investment opportunities to a cross-section of leading investors attending the inaugural Summit. Selkirk Copper is noted in the announcement as one of a select group of Yukon Territory opportunities included. The broader Summit initiative targets C$1 trillion in total investment in Canada over five years, with critical minerals identified as a key driver. Inclusion in the Dealbook is intended to increase institutional awareness of the Minto Project as the company advances its restart and redevelopment plan.

Selkirk First Nation's Controlling Stake Central to the Company's Profile

Selkirk Copper describes itself as the first publicly traded mining company in Canada where a majority equity stake is held by a First Nation, with the Selkirk First Nation holding a controlling interest through its wholly owned subsidiary. Chief Jeremy Harper of the Selkirk First Nation stated in the release that the partnership combines industry expertise with Selkirk citizen knowledge and stewardship, grounded in the Nation's connection to its Category A Lands. The company controls 26,850 hectares of mineral claims and significant existing infrastructure, including a 4,100-tonne-per-day processing plant.

Invest Yukon Day Provides Additional Investor Exposure on September 16

Building on the Summit, Invest Yukon Day is a satellite investor event supported by the Yukon Government and the Yukon Mining Alliance, scheduled for September 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Centre Hotel from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST. The event will feature remarks from Yukon Premier Currie Dixon and an investor-focused panel discussion including Selkirk Copper. The release states the event is open to investors and highlights Yukon projects to the investment community directly, providing Selkirk Copper with additional visibility beyond the main Summit Dealbook profile.