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Canada Aims to Secure Critical Minerals at G7

10/30/2025

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Canada will prioritize securing critical mineral supplies at the G7 energy and environment ministers meeting in Toronto on October 30–31, per Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson.
G7 countries, excluding Japan, rely heavily on China for essential materials.
Canada will seek to establish offtake agreements and stockpile critical minerals while investing in new mining operations.
Hodgson said Canada aims to lead supply chains for allies and reduce dependence on China.

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Canada will prioritize securing critical mineral supplies at the G7 energy and environment ministers meeting in Toronto on October 30–31, per Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson.
G7 countries, excluding Japan, rely heavily on China for essential materials.
Canada will seek to establish offtake agreements and stockpile critical minerals while investing in new mining operations.
Hodgson said Canada aims to lead supply chains for allies and reduce dependence on China.