Join The Nationwide Hunt To Discover Canada's Rich Mining Heritage, With A Chance To Strike $1M In Gold

(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2025) - Get ready, Canada! The Northern Miner is excited to announce The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt , a coast-to-coast search for a jaw-dropping $1 million in gold coins, minted from Agnico Eagle Mines Limited's Detour Lake Mine and an additional 12 monthly $25,000 rewards.

Inspired by Canada's mining heritage and in the pioneering spirit of exploration, this one-of-a-kind adventure invites Canadians from all walks of life to solve poetic riddles, interpret monthly clues and follow a trail of reasoning and curiosity to uncover hidden rewards.

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"The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt is more than a contest, it's an invitation to explore Canada's legendary mining roots while flexing your brainpower", says Anthony Vaccaro, President of The Northern Miner Group. "We want to inspire a new kind of exploration, grounded in curiosity, logic and appreciation for Canada's rich natural history in a way that's never been done before."

"This Treasure Hunt acknowledges the pivotal role mining has played in the history of Canada and how the mining industry is very well positioned to make major contributions to community building and nation building now and, in the future," says Sean Boyd, Chairman of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited.

How the Hunt Works:

• Solve the clues : Each month a new poetic riddle is released to guide hunters toward hidden treasures.
• Claim the grand prize : Successfully follow the trail of clues to uncover the $1 million gold treasure.
• Find bonus prizes : 12 monthly prizes of $25,000 each in gold coins are also up for grabs.
• Easy and accessible : No special equipment is required. All treasures are hidden in publicly accessible locations.
• First clue drops today : The poem drops today, August 13 at . Subsequent hints will appear monthly through The Northern Miner, MINING and CEO.

Rooted in Canada's mining legacy, the adventure is designed to spark discovery while highlighting the essential contributions of the sector to Canada's future. From electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy technologies to smartphones and medical equipment, mining supports the infrastructure and innovation that shape modern life.

Whether you're a curious family, an armchair adventurer, or a die-hard puzzle solver, The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt is your chance to connect with Canada's mineral story and maybe strike it rich along the way.

"By sourcing and developing critical minerals here at home, Canada strengthens its ability to support clean energy, drive innovation and maintain domestic resource security in a rapidly changing global market," says Vaccaro. "The Treasure Hunt is a fun and imaginative way to spark curiosity about the resources that keep Canada and the world moving forward."

This campaign is proudly presented with the support of industry sponsors including Agnico Eagle Mines Limited , Sprott Money, EarthLabs Inc. , IAMGOLD Corporation, The World Gold Council , Alamos Gold Inc., Ernst & Young LLP, MINING , CEO and The Canadian Mining Journal .

For more information, including full contest rules, FAQs and updates, visit .

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Founded in 1915, The Northern Miner remains the industry's most respected mining news authority, known for its on-the-ground journalism, editorial independence, and deep sector expertise. Now owned by EarthLabs Inc., it operates alongside platforms like MINING, CEO, and Canadian Mining Journal, delivering critical insight and trusted intelligence to the global mining community.

About EarthLabs Inc.

EarthLabs Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) (FSE: 8EK0) is a mining investment, technology, and media company that aims to provide strategic leverage to the metals and mining sector through investments, royalties and a full suite of data-driven media SaaS tools and services including CEO, The Northern Miner, MINING, Canadian Mining Journal and DigiGeoData.

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