Canada needs to treat critical minerals as a national security asset

Because in today’s geopolitical environment, Canada cannot afford to lose control over the mineral assets tied to our future security and industrial base.
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson, pictured on the Hill. Nickel, cobalt, copper, graphite, and rare earth elements are now routinely described as strategic resources tied to economic resilience and geopolitical stability, writes Mark Selby.

Canada is putting far greater focus on critical minerals and the role they will play in our country’s industrial and defence future.  Nickel, cobalt, copper, graphite, and rare earth elements are now routinely described as strategic resources tied to economic res...

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