Critical Minerals

• Work at McIlvenna Bay mine ‘monumental’ for Saskatchewan, federal energy minister says

  Copper concentrate was produced for the first time in over 20 years in Saskatchewan at its McIlvenna Bay mine, the federal energy and natural resource minister said.

  Economy

  Sep 2
  
• Does Canada have leverage in Trump trade war? What premiers, experts say

  Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that 'everything is on the table' as governments weigh how to respond to the 50 per cent tariff threat from the Trump administration.

  Canada

  Jul 24
  
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• Carney’s $35B Arctic military base upgrade plan will please Trump: expert

  Carney also said four northern projects, including the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor, are being referred to the Major Projects Office for expedited review and approval.

  Politics

  Mar 12
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• Indigenous communities back proposed northern Saskatchewan uranium mine

  Indigenous communities are supporting a proposed uranium mine as it seeks final approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

  Canada

  Feb 9
• Anand attends U.S. meeting on critical minerals in Washington

  The U.S. is hosting representatives from European, African and Asian nations looking for commitments to incentivize investment in critical mineral supply chains.

  Politics

  Feb 4
• Saskatchewan aluminum deposit a ‘possible game changer’ for supply chain: report

  An aluminum deposit in east central Saskatchewan contains so much of the critical mineral that it’s a 'possible game changer' for North American supply chains.

  Economy

  Jan 30
• Canada and Korea sign MOU for more trade, including autos and minerals

  Canada and South Korea have taken key steps to strengthen trade ties that are expected to boost several industrial sectors in Canada, including automotive and critical minerals.

  Canada

  Jan 29
• Why does Trump want Greenland? Arctic security, critical minerals at stake

  Here's why Trump may be keen on acquiring Greenland, and why it's an important strategic security asset no matter who's in charge.

  World

  Jan 8
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• 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, 2025
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• 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, 2025