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Canada Unveils $1.4 Billion Plan for Critical Minerals

11/1/2025

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Canada announced 25 critical minerals projects totaling C$1.4 billion at Group of Seven energy ministers’ meeting in Toronto to counter China.
Recipients include Nouveau Monde Graphite and Rio Tinto, funding to boost essential materials for defense and clean energy.
Canada's Minister Tim Hodgson said the goal is to reduce reliance on concentrated supply chains for national security.
The commitment signals a strategic shift to secure critical mineral supplies amid tensions.

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Canada announced 25 critical minerals projects totaling C$1.4 billion at Group of Seven energy ministers’ meeting in Toronto to counter China.
Recipients include Nouveau Monde Graphite and Rio Tinto, funding to boost essential materials for defense and clean energy.
Canada's Minister Tim Hodgson said the goal is to reduce reliance on concentrated supply chains for national security.
The commitment signals a strategic shift to secure critical mineral supplies amid tensions.