Mining is essential to low-carbon transition
What do the green technologies essential to getting us to net-zero, such as solar panels, wind turbines, nuclear energy and electric car batteries, all have in common? A dependence on metals, like nickel, iron, cobalt, uranium, zinc and copper, to function. The question is not whether we require minerals and metals to reach our climate […]
MAC encouraged by Liberals’ proposals to tap into critical minerals opportunities
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has congratulated Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau on his election victory and said on Tuesday that the industry looked forward to working with the government to enhance responsible mining and critical minerals development in the country.
Buying metal from Canada helps fight climate change: Mining Association of Canada CEO
Pierre Gratton, president and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, says Canada produces low-carbon intensity mineral and metal products. He welcomes the Liberal plan to maximize sales of critical minerals for a lower-carbon future.
Canada set to be critical minerals store
Canada is positioning itself as the “global supplier of choice” for the critical minerals and metals essential to tomorrow’s technologies, especially the almost unfathomable quantities of raw materials that will be required by a world transitioning to low-carbon energy and electric vehicles.
Federal election promises for zero-emission vehicles have a catch
As Canadian political parties campaign on increasing zero-emission infrastructure, mining reform advocates warn of the environmental implications of expected rapid growth in mineral extraction
Avoiding Canada’s EV resource curse
Ontario has drawn record investment in electric vehicles, but wants into the battery race.
Canada needs an EV battery supply chain strategy
The country could be more than just a supplier of raw materials for massive battery market.
Biden’s push for competition could dampen Canada’s post-pandemic recovery, industry warns
There has been a lack of political will over the years to push back against the more monopolistic aspects of Canada’s economy.
Federal government needs to protect critical minerals industry as China tightens grasp, report says
The study by the Commons natural resources committee details how Ottawa has failed to secure supply chains for the strategic minerals, which could have major consequences
Mining experts talk urgency of needed investment for battery metals, importance of furthering green mining
In the third panel of Electric Autonomy Canada’s national EV battery supply chain series, the country’s top mining experts brainstorm Canada’s critical two year plan.