This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.
Critical minerals (CM) are essential to Canada’s future to meet climate change goals, … READ MORE
This module counts for 1 Formal Activity credit upon first viewing.
Critical minerals (CM) are essential to Canada’s future to meet climate change goals, expand international trade, and strengthen national security. Historical definitions of CM focused on their importance during periods of war but have been expanded to include those that are important for the transition to a low-carbon and digital economy and are essential to economic and national security.
The uses, distribution of resources, supply chain, and geopolitics of the six priority critical minerals identified by the federal government (lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, copper, and rare earth elements) will be discussed. In addition, uranium, aluminum, and potash, will be highlighted. SHOW LESS