$3.1B for First Nations Mining Promises ‘Prosperity’, Province Says

$3.1B for First Nations mining promises ‘prosperity’, province says

The money will be used for loans, grants and scholarships towards Indigenous participation in mineral extraction.

Ontario launches $3.1-billion critical minerals plan - The Turtle Island News

By Abdul Matin Sarfraz / Canada’s National Observer / Local Journalism Initiative Ontario’s new $3.1-billion plan for a critical minerals supply chain created in partnership with First Nationsis raising concerns about weakened environmental protections and inadequate Indigenous consultation. Announced Wednesday, the provincial initiative will create a “made-in-Ontario” supply chain and boost First Nations equity, according to the government. But…

$3B to support critical minerals development and Indigenous partnership in Ont. - The Environment Journal

Critical minerals are the foundation upon which modern technology is built. They are used in a wide range of essential products ranging from mobile phones and solar panels to electric vehicle batteries, medical devices and defence applications. Canada’s critical minerals list identifies 34 minerals and metals. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by building a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, the province is s…

Ontario to invest $2bn to boost indigenous participation and critical minerals development

Ontario will invest approximately C$3.1bn ($2.2bn) through loans, grants and scholarships to enhance indigenous participation and ownership.The post Ontario to invest $2bn to boost indigenous participation and critical minerals development appeared first on Mining Technology.

Government of Ontario - Province Investing $3.1 Billion to Support Indigenous Partnership in Critical Mineral Development

As part of the government's plan to protect Ontario by building a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, the province is supporting the creation of a made-in-Ontario critica. . .