If the EU cannot be trusted, then it looks as if Canada/US relations will draw even closer in the coming years as the US rebuilds itself. Let us not forget that there is an even bigger market for nickel and chromite that exists outside building EVs and batteries. If the US plans to reinvent itself, which it appears it wants to do, iron ore, nickel, and chrome will play a crucial roll in North America's future. Not only on earth, but in space. What our Mexican members of USMCA don't have we Canadians will be digging up 24/7 to provide to the US. For the US is becoming increasingly suspicious of every trade partner they deal with outside of North America, and retracting further and further into self-preservation and self-reliance. Aside from internal political conflict still lies an ever present industrial revolution within the US, and Canada will be called upon to aid in their revitalization and rebirth to counter Chinese superiority and aggression. 

My fellow shareholders. Do not be persuaded to give up your shares so easily. Stand your ground. An company taking over Noront cannot be trusted to give you fair value if they think you are stupid and desperate. I believe, for the most part, that we have shown them we are NOT. At present both BHP and Wyloo are studying shareholder sentiment, and doing their best to erode our confidence in something we know has immense value. Money will have to be spent to see the Ring of Fire come true, that is a given (duh!), and there is time yet till any mining happens. But once it does start the Ring of Fire will be the envy of all global miners, and a game changer for whoever owns it...And yes, yes...First Nations will prosper too. Can't forget their contribution..Can we.

TM.

https://www.industryweek.com/the-economy/public-policy/article/21179243/clevelandcliffs-ceo-on-useu-talks-they-are-not-our-friends