Mining Industry’s Role in Global Critical Minerals Supply Chain Prioritized in Budget 2023
Ottawa – Today, the federal government has recognized the minerals and metals industry’s central role in enabling the transition to a net zero economy and building Canada’s future economy. “Without mining, there are no electric vehicles, no clean power from wind farms, solar panels or nuclear energy, and no transmission lines,” stated Pierre Gratton, the Mining […]
Budget 2023: Offhanded comment by Biden shows Ottawa can’t take mining boom for granted
When Justin Trudeau’s government announced plans to invest $3.8 billion to develop its critical minerals sector in the last budget, many in Canada’s mining sector believed the industry was finally going to get the attention it deserves amidst rising global demand for the minerals used to power electric vehicles
Budget 2023: Industry lining up for carrots as Ottawa prepares to accelerate the green transition
As Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland prepares to deliver the 2023-24 budget, she’s making clear that the scale of her ambitions runs high, especially as it concerns investment in the green economy.
CTV National News: Canada Invests in Mining
Exclusive: Canada budget to have tax credit for equipment used to produce EVs -sources
Canada will introduce in its budget next week a 30% investment tax credit to boost clean-tech manufacturing, especially in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, two government sources familiar with the document said on Thursday.
Canada’s EV ambitions wake up to flagging mining investment
Canada’s domestic miners have raised concerns on whether the country can follow through on its promises of an abundant supply of critical minerals for the electric vehicle (EV) industry as funding for extraction gets off to a slow start in 2023 and the government tightens regulations on foreign investment.
Mining lobby warns Ottawa against taking miners for granted in push for more aid
The head of Canada’s top mining association said Ottawa’s strategy to build an electric vehicle industry could fail if it doesn’t encourage miners through tax credits and other incentives to construct the mines needed to produce critical minerals that power EVs, such as nickel and lithium.
Column: The critical – and urgent – case for developing critical minerals in Canada
Budget 2023 is Canada’s opportunity. We need many more Canadian mines, smelters and refineries to feed the needs of battery plants and the EV value chain
Canadian mining CEO: ‘I never talked to the Americans until 2018’
A Q&A with the Mining Association of Canada’s Pierre Gratton on growing U.S. engagement, declining mineral reserves and top priorities for Biden’s visit.
New Critical Minerals Strategy Positions Canada as the Leading Supplier of the Mined Materials Essential to a Lower Carbon Future
Ottawa – The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) congratulates the Government of Canada on the release of its Critical Minerals Strategy (CMS), a 21st century industrial strategy that is built on Canada’s strength as a globally-leading supplier of sustainably produced minerals and metals needed to enable the energy transition. “The Government’s CMS is clear, focused and […]
