Global demand for critical minerals is increasing to support the transition to a low-carbon, green and digital economy and many other value chains. With its vast wealth in mineral resources, Canada can leverage its mining and processing expertise, as well as its environmental, social and governance credentials to become a leading global supplier of choice for clean materials and advanced technologies.
The Government of Canada has made signView Articleificant investments to support the development of critical mineral projects and value chains — from mining to manufacturing, to recycling. NRCan is working across government departments to develop a suite of programs that supports all six key focus areas identified in the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy. This includes driving research and innovation throughout the critical mineral value chain and harnessing the power of geoscience and data to unlock Canada’s critical mineral potential.
