Quebec's Finance Minister approved the capital injection for the lithium mining and processing company without complete knowledge of the project's historical ch
← All storiesCritical Minerals · Canada May 12, 2026
Nemaska Lithium receives $250 million investment from the Quebec government despite acknowledged project risks.
Quebec's Finance Minister approved the capital injection for the lithium mining and processing company without complete knowledge of the project's historical challenges. The investment aims to support Quebec's position in the critical minerals sector, particularly for battery manufacturing. This case highlights the complex decisions governments face when backing strategic industries with public funds.
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Defense Metals Corp. · 2026-06-02
Defense Metals Corp. is a Toronto-based rare earth elements developer focused on reducing North American dependence on Chinese supply chains.
Defense
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Central Asia Metals · 2026-06-02
Central Asia Metals is a London-listed copper and zinc producer with operations across Kazakhstan, North Macedonia, and Armenia. The company has
Canada's lithium reserves could supply half of global demand to 2050. Its grid is 84% non-emitting. The IEA ranked Canada first globally for EV supply chain potential in 2024. The question is whether Canada converts structural advantage into industrial capacity before the window closes.
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