Canada Critical Minerals

• Why Canada has ‘no choice’ but to move away from China on critical minerals

  As Canada is investing in gigafactories for electric vehicle batteries, experts are warning that critical minerals essential to a clean economy are largely in China's control.

  Canada

  May 18, 2023
  
• Trudeau touts funding for women’s rights in New York amid abortion battle in U.S.

  Trudeau is expected to reaffirm the Canadian government's commitment to supporting reproductive freedom in New York City Thursday, where he is attending a star-studded summit.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2023
  
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• Construction paused on Saskatoon critical minerals processing facility

  Vital Metals says the pause will allow the company to conserve cash and seek other sources of funding to potentially build a sustainable business model for the facility.

  Economy

  Apr 19, 2023
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• Minister vows Canada is ready to become ‘reliable’ critical minerals provider

  Canada has signed a joint action plan with the United States and other allies to advance secure supply chains for critical minerals.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2023
• Northern miners say more federal support needed to deliver critical minerals plan

  The federal government released a strategy last month that aims to increase the responsibly sourced supply of 31 critical minerals.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2023
• Ottawa OKs lithium mine project as Trudeau visits rare earth elements plant

  Lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, copper and the group of 17 metals and minerals known as rare earth elements are being prioritized for investments in exploration.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2023
• Canada has dozens of critical minerals. Here are the key ones and how they are used

  Six minerals — lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, copper and rare earth elements — will be the primary focus of Canada's new strategy seeking to boost production and supply.

  Economy

  Dec 10, 2022
• Canada unveils new critical minerals strategy eyeing ‘generational opportunity’

  Canada's Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson said the strategy is backed by nearly $4 billion in the 2022 federal budget.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2022
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• Canada restricting foreign state-owned firms from critical mineral industry

  The new rules come amid a global rush to secure critical minerals, many of which are vital for electronics such as semiconductors, batteries and electric vehicle motors.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2022
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• Canadian critical minerals will be ‘key’ amid pivot away from China, Russia: minister

  Canada can be a trusted partner in the future green economy, Steven Guilbeault says, as nations look to distance themselves from China and Russia.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2022