Critical Minerals

• 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
  
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• 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
• 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
• Canada and South Korea to strengthen trade, cultural ties during Trudeau visit

  The two countries will sign a memorandum of understanding to expand the trade of critical minerals and make it easier for youth from both countries to participate in exchanges.

  Politics

  May 15, 2023
• Canadian lithium costs more ‘because we don’t use slave labour,’ Trudeau says

  Trudeau linked the production of lithium in China with "slave labour" as he discussed his country's efforts to ramp up production of the metal used in electric vehicle batteries.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 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