https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2021/04/08/ontario-announces-minerals-strategy.html

“We’re developing this strategy to advance our provincial status as a supplier of choice for critical minerals and creating good paying, high quality jobs particularly for northern and Indigenous communities,” Rickford said. “As our province becomes a leading player in the electric vehicle value chain and other key supply chains such as stainless steel and high tech, we will take an even greater role in becoming a global hub for critical minerals.”.....

....According to the news release issued by the province on Wednesday, Ontario is positioned to become a global supplier, producer and manufacturer for certain minerals including nickel, copper, cobalt and platinum group elements....

....Supporting partnership opportunities with Indigenous communities which includes how they can participate and benefit from the economic opportunities and jobs....

....Developing an Ontario critical minerals list which will be of interest to jurisdictions that are seeking to secure a reliable supply of raw material for their own domestic markets such as the U.S....

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