How the Rush for Critical Minerals Is Neglecting Human Needs

How the rush for critical minerals is neglecting human needs

A focus on national security alone is limiting people’s access to key materials. A focus on national security alone is limiting people’s access to key materials.

Canada Leads G7 with $6.4B Critical Minerals Boost to Secure Global Supply Chains

Canada is stepping up in the race for critical minerals. During its G7 Presidency, the country announced a $6.4 billion investment for 26 new projects and partnerships. This aims to strengthen supply chains and reduce reliance on unstable markets. The announcement took place at the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto. It marks a new approach for Canada and its allies to ensure clean energy security, advanced manufacturing, an…

Canada pledges CAD$1.4B to secure supply chains for critical minerals

Canada pledges CAD$1.4B to secure supply chains for critical minerals, including multiple big name minerals companies

Canada Announces First Investments Under G7 Pact, Aims To Stockpile Critical Minerals

Canada announced on Friday the first round of projects under a G7 critical minerals production alliance envisioned as a counterweight to China’s dominance in the sector. The 25 initiatives include purchase agreements for a Quebec graphite mine and investments to scale up a rare earth elements refinery in Ontario. Canada’s energy and natural resources minister said the alliance’s first initiatives should be seen as a clear signal the group is ser…