Time belongs to those who explore today

Mineral exploration is key to Canada’s defence ambitions.

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to reporters in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on June 25, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Aidan Raynor

Opinion

BY TODD STONE

July 9, 2026

In 2024, China banned the export of germanium to the United States. Overnight, the mineral used in night-vision goggles and semiconductors became a front-page reminder of something the exploration sector has known for years: critical minerals are critical....

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