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Quebec Ends Funding for Northvolt Battery Factory

Quebec will recover a $240 million loan after investing $510 million in a failed battery plant project due to Northvolt's bankruptcy, but the province remains committed to its battery industry.

  • Quebec's government is ending funding for Northvolt's planned battery plant due to an unacceptable project plan, according to Economy Minister Christine Frèchette.
  • Quebec has invested $510 million in Northvolt and is seeking to recover funds after the company's bankruptcy in March.
  • U.S. startup Lyten intends to acquire Northvolt's location for a future battery factory and is in talks with both federal and provincial governments.
  • Despite the project's failure, Quebec states that this does not signify the end of its battery industry.
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Quebec ends funding for Northvolt battery factory after losing $270M investment

The Quebec government is pulling the plug on a $7-billion electric-vehicle battery project near Montreal and trying to recoup some of its investment.

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NiagaraFallsReview.ca broke the news in Niagara Falls, Canada on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
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