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Critical Minerals
Rare earths, lithium, graphite, nickel and the rest of Canada’s critical minerals list: what they are, who produces them, and the policy behind them.
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Rare Earth Elements Explained: Where They Come From and Why AI Needs Them
What rare earths are, where they are mined and refined, how China's export controls work, and where AI hardware fits into demand.
Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy in 2026: Where the Money Is Going
A dated breakdown of federal critical minerals money in 2026: the CMIF, Budget 2025’s new funds, the Critical Minerals Accelerator and allied deals.
MAX Power Sells Its Lithium Project and Focuses on Natural Hydrogen, While Keeping Half the Buyer
MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX | OTC: MAXXF | FSE: 89N) is narrowing its focus. On June 8, 2026 the company agreed to sell the subsidiary that owns its…
Nickel Ranks #1 on the US Critical Minerals List; Here’s How to Take Advantage
In today’s competitive global landscape, few minerals are as essential as nickel. Its unique properties make it indispensable to the energy storage market…Other topics
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