Lobbying Landscapes in Mining (December, 2025)

Ottawa invests $100M+ in BC critical minerals; Canada Growth Fund backs lithium mine expansion; ArcelorMittal fined $100M for Fisheries Act breach; Ontario advances multi-billion mining investment; New Brunswick moves to simplify mineral approvals.

Feds propose one-year regulatory review deadline for major projects; $20M investment in first North American cobalt sulfate refinery; Competition Bureau contests Keyera’s energy hub acquisition; CITT injury inquiry on Austrian well casings; Ottawa to announce new critical minerals funding.

Canada commits to major critical minerals investment; Nuclear Energy Strategy previewed with $2.2B for Chalk River; Skilled trades training expansion detailed; Machinery and Equipment Price Index, FDI trends, and supplier financing updates released.