QSA's Week in Mining (#1, 2025)
MP discussions on critical minerals and investment strategies; Quebec's battery sector growth; Oil sands tailings management scrutiny; Finance plan impacts.
Start Date: 2025-01-04
End Date: 2025-01-10
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MP Kevin Vuong Addresses Critical Minerals and Foreign Influence
MP Kevin Vuong raised concerns about Canada's critical minerals sector, highlighting the influence of foreign state-owned enterprises in financing and acquiring junior mining companies. This discourse points to potential vulnerabilities in the supply chain, especially regarding off-take agreements that secure supply without public scrutiny. Industry professionals may need to monitor policy shifts addressing these concerns to anticipate impacts on the critical minerals market.
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