B.C. outlines fast track for critical mineral mines
- On May 26, 2025, B.C. Premier David Eby presented a plan in Vancouver to accelerate the development of mining projects targeting essential minerals in the province's northwest region.
- The initiative follows economic pressures from U.S. Tariffs and aims to develop projects cooperatively with First Nations, although some leaders oppose Bill 15 designed to expedite approvals.
- The government promises consent-based agreements, protection of lands and watersheds, faster permitting, and clean energy expansion to meet growing global demand for minerals needed in electric vehicles and renewables.
- Premier Eby emphasized that B.C. Is well-positioned to attract top-tier investment and has the necessary resources to thrive amid worldwide challenges.
- If successful, the plan could unlock $30 billion in investments, drive private-sector growth benefiting all British Columbians, and strengthen B.C.’s role in the critical minerals market while balancing Indigenous partnership and environmental concerns.
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Legislation fast-tracks mining leases near BWCAW
The House Natural Resources Committee passed legislation seeking to reverse the ban on mineral leases for copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Mining interests praise the bill as a step toward restoring domestic production. Environmentalists, however, warn that a mine near the wilderness will inevitably pollute the watershed. The House of Representatives will now review the bill for consideration and hold …
Ontario's Half Billion Critical Mineral Processing Fund and First Nations $3.1 Billion Fund Accelerates Nord's Plan for a Sustainable North American EV Metals Supply Chain
May 29, 2025 – TheNewswire - Nord Precious Metals Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NTH) (OTCQB: CCWOF) (FRANKFURT: 4T9B) (the "Company" or "Nord") welcomes the Ontario government’s creation of the $500 million Critical Mineral Processing Fund and the $3.1 billion First Nations Fund recently announced in the provincial budget. These funds directly support Nord’s development of an integrated domestic supply chain for critical metals. “The Critical Mineral Pro…
Cambrian College - Ontario Investing in Critical Mineral Processing and Battery Material Recycling Lab in Sudbury
As part of the government's plan to protect Ontario by building a strong mining industry and integrated battery supply chain, the province is providing $262,100 to Cambrian College to establish a . . .
BC unveils Golden Triangle mining plan
Premier Eby outlines a provincial strategy to unite stakeholders behind unlocking Northwest BC's economic potential. British Columbia Premier David Eby has unveiled the framework of a strategy to unite First Nations, the mining industry, conservation groups, and the business community behind firmly establishing the province's mineral-rich Golden Triangle as a multi-billion-dollar...
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