Critical Minerals

• Canada announces first critical minerals projects under G7 partnership

  The 25 initiatives include purchase agreements for a Quebec graphite mine and investments to scale up a rare earth elements refinery in Ontario.

  Economy

  Oct 31
  
• Trump approves Alaska mining road, stake in Canadian firm behind project

  U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said approval of Ambler Road will unlock access to critical minerals 'that we need to win the AI arms race against China.'

  U.S. News

  Oct 6
  
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• Proposed $70B Teck, Anglo American merger would see mining giant HQ in Vancouver

  The deal would company headquarters of what would be known as Anglo Teck move to Vancouver, as proponents look to sell Canada on the benefits of the deal.

  Economy

  Sep 9
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• Submarines, critical minerals in focus as Carney talks closer ties in Germany

  Prime Minister Mark Carney announced at a news conference on Tuesday morning that Germany and South Korea are the two best suppliers to meet Canada's submarine requirements.

  Canada

  Aug 26
• How Canada’s critical minerals push may spur hundreds of thousands of jobs

  A report by a battery metals mining group highlights the potential for economic growth and job creation in Western Canada for mining critical minerals like lithium and copper.

  Economy

  Jun 26
• Ukraine, U.S. have signed a critical minerals deal. What we know so far

  Ukraine and the U.S. signed a deal on Wednesday that would give the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals.

  U.S. News

  May 1
• Trump wants Canada’s critical minerals. Here’s why they matter so much

  U.S. President Donald Trump is making the race for critical minerals a key part of his agenda — and Canada's rich reserves are a prime target for his ambitions.

  Canada

  Mar 6
• Mining industry hails B.C. plan to expedite projects amid Trump tariff threat

  On Monday, the province announced plans to accelerate 18 critical mineral and energy projects worth roughly $20 billion.

  Economy

  Feb 5
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• Canada can’t meet climate goals without faster approvals for major projects: report

  A new report says says Canada's current regulatory system for large-scale infrastructure projects is 'complex, fractured and frustrating.'

  Environment

  Jun 15, 2023
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• Canada, South Korea sign critical minerals deal in bid to reduce China dependence

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Seoul for his first official visit to South Korea and as Canada vies to strengthen ties between the two countries.

  Canada

  May 17, 2023