GUEST VIEW: Critical minerals at a crossroads

GUEST VIEW: Critical minerals at a crossroads

The energy transition away from fossil fuels is being threatened by rising militarism with “critical minerals” — such as copper, lithium, and rare earth elements — being prioritized for weapons and surveillance over battery storage and electrification. Canada is no exception — with procurement decisions increasingly shaped by inflated defence budgets. Delegates recently gathered at the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries expo…