Rare Earth Elements

• Canadian government invests more money into Saskatchewan’s rare earth element production

  The feds are investing $6 million into the Rare Earth Processing Facility in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2024
  
• Following Vital Metals’ bankruptcy, what is the future of rare earth elements in Sask.?

  Vital Metals declared bankruptcy in Saskatoon and the Canadian government is looking at ways of getting its funding back.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2024
  
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• Investment deal sends stockpiled minerals from NWT rare earths mine to China

  Rare earth elements (REEs) are essential to the so-called green economy, used for everything from smartphones and tablets to electric vehicles and wind turbines.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2023
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• FSIN says critical minerals protected by treaty law in spite of government’s pledge to mine

  The group said the Saskatchewan government failed to consult First Nations people and that the exclusion of Indigenous people is racist.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2023
• Government of Saskatchewan incentivizing critical mineral mining

  The Sask. Party government announced the plan, Securing the Future: Saskatchewan's Critical Mineral Strategy, with four goals over the next few years to enhance production.

  Economy

  Mar 27, 2023
• Shaping Saskatchewan: Mike Crabtree

  Once it is constructed in 2024, the rare earth element plant in Saskatoon will be one of only two like it in North America.

  Canada

  Feb 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
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• Morning news rewind: Friday, Oct. 7

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Friday, Oct. 7.

  Oct 7, 2022