Canada announces more federal investment for projects to advance critical minerals mining

Canada Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson on June 29 announced investments of up to $73-million planned for 12 projects across Canada to advance mining and the infrastructure needed to connect Canadian critical minerals to global markets. The country has been on a drive to position itself as a stable supplier of the mineral resources that power clean energy, advanced manufacturing and defence. The new investments include $51.5-million …

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Nigeria identifies major new critical minerals district, large lithium discovery

Nigeria has revealed what officials describe as its most significant critical minerals discoveries in years as Africa’s largest oil producer seeks to diversify its economy and establish itself as a key supplier for the global energy transition. At the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit in Abuja last week, the country said it has identified a new polymetallic mineral province …

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New money from Ontario for critical minerals supply chain

The province says it’s spending $740,000 to support the development of the critical minerals supply chain with funds being directed to two Nipissing businesses. Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli said June 25 that the funding comes from the critical minerals innovation fund, which is used by the provincial government to support innovation and unlock new opportunities for economic growth. A $500 …

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