On July 10 (local time), Hudbay Minerals announced a controlled suspension of operations at its Snow Lake site in response to a newly issued mandatory wildfire evacuation order in northern Manitoba. The move aims to ensure employee safety and comply with local regulations. Hudbay stated that its Snow Lake infrastructure faces a low risk of damage from the ongoing wildfires. Operations in the Flin Flon region remain unaffected, though certain exploration activities near Snow Lake have been temporarily halted. This marks the second evacuation-related suspension at Snow Lake this summer. Hudbay initially paused operations on June 4 due to wildfires and gradually resumed mine and mill production between June 14–16 as conditions improved. However, the worsening fire situation prompted the Manitoba government to reissue an evacuation order on July 10, leading to this renewed operational halt. Despite the short-term disruption, Hudbay maintains its 2025 full-year production guidance for the Manitoba region, with output expected to remain within the range of 21,000–27,000 tonnes of zinc in concentrate.