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Germany, Canada Join Forces to Secure Critical Minerals

8/26/2025

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Germany and Canada will strengthen cooperation on critical minerals in response to China's export restrictions.
The collaboration will focus on processing and recycling essential minerals such as lithium and copper.
Canada seeks to spearhead global initiatives on critical minerals, proposing a coordinating agency.
The U.S. will host a conference on critical materials in September, allowing Canada to enhance its involvement.

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Story summary

Germany and Canada will strengthen cooperation on critical minerals in response to China's export restrictions.
The collaboration will focus on processing and recycling essential minerals such as lithium and copper.
Canada seeks to spearhead global initiatives on critical minerals, proposing a coordinating agency.
The U.S. will host a conference on critical materials in September, allowing Canada to enhance its involvement.