Canada’s $3.6 Billion Critical Minerals Investment Package: What You Need to Know
On March 3, 2026, at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (“PDAC”) Convention in Toronto, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources unveiled a comprehensive investment package totaling over $3.6 billion to advance Canada’s critical minerals sector. The announcement by the Hon. Tim Hodgson reflects the Government of Canada’s commitment to end-to-end domestic value chains for critical minerals – from extraction …
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Indonesia’s Nickel Diplomacy: Navigating US–China Competition in Critical Minerals
Indonesia has quietly become one of the most consequential players in the global race for critical minerals. As the world’s largest nickel producer, Jakarta now sits at the intersection of strategic competition between the United States and China, both seeking secure access to supply chains that will shape the future of electric vehicles, battery production, and energy transition industries. A …
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US to counter China’s critical minerals dominance with ‘game-changing’ innovations
Potential US innovation in recycling electronic waste, combined with refining and processing, will allow the US to leapfrog China in critical minerals, an official at the Department of Energy said on Monday amid Washington’s aggressive attempts to counter China’s dominance in the industry. Recycling metals, materials and magnets within the US is one of the fastest ways the country can …
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Antimony Emerges as Strategic Growth Play in $4B+ Critical Minerals Market
Antimony is starting to get a lot more attention in the critical minerals industry, especially as governments focus on securing materials needed for defense and advanced technology. The metal is used to strengthen ammunition and military alloys, and it’s a key ingredient in flame-retardant materials that protect electronics, vehicles, and aircraft wiring. Antimony is also used in semiconductors, infrared sensors, …
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France eyes Greenland’s trillion-euro minerals
France has signed a cooperation agreement with Greenland aimed at mapping the island’s vast mineral resources, including lithium, uranium and rare earth elements. The initiative reflects growing European interest in the Arctic as competition for strategic raw materials intensifies. France and Greenland have concluded a technical cooperation agreement focused on improving geological knowledge of the Arctic island’s mineral deposits. The …
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The hidden potential of Trump’s critical minerals stockpile
The administration’s rush to secure the components for the military could benefit renewable energy — someday. Last year, the Trump administration appeared to give up on the future of renewable energy entirely. It launched an all-out war against offshore wind; threw up byzantine regulatory hurdles to block renewables on public land; and effectively gutted the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, …
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US invites proposals to boost supply of tungsten and 12 other critical minerals
The US military is seeking proposals to expand domestic production of 13 critical minerals used in defense and high‑tech applications. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains amid heightened geopolitical tensions and growing risks to global commodities trade. Key takeaways: The US military is seeking proposals to expand domestic production of 13 critical minerals vital for defense …
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China’s rare earth ban spurs Japan-India partnership on critical minerals
Seeking to lessen its dependence on China for rare earth elements—which are essential for magnet production—Japan is currently negotiating with India. The discussions focus on a joint exploration for rare earth deposits located in the desert state of Rajasthan, according to a Reuters report. Joint exploration and deposit According to India’s Mines Minister, G. Kishan Reddy, three hard rock rare earth …
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US, Japan unveil $36 billion of oil, gas and critical minerals projects in challenge to China
Japan has drawn up plans for investments in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects worth about $36bn under the first wave of a deal with US President Donald Trump. The US president and Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s prime minister, announced a trio of projects including a power plant in Portsmouth, Ohio, billed by the Trump administration as the largest natural …
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Canada Plans $2.6B to Spur Critical Minerals Projects
Canada is moving closer to deploying around C$3.5 billion ($2.6 billion) in investments and programs to accelerate development of critical minerals deposits. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson gave further details on the package March 3, including C$44 million for upgrades to the Northwest Transmission Line in northern British Columbia, which will help power Newmont Corp.’s Red Chris copper mine expansion. There’s …
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