Why choose Canada

Canada is a leading destination for critical mineral opportunities, offering a trusted partner dedicated to making projects happen

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Amidst current global uncertainty, Canada stands out as a reliable, stable, and strategic critical mineral partner, particularly for European, Asian and global businesses.

Building on a rich mining history and established industry expertise, Canada offers operational readiness and generational know-how. Vast natural resource wealth is ready for development now. Canada is actively welcoming outside capital, as demonstrated by its leadership of the G7’s Critical Minerals Production Alliance, which in October 2025 announced a first round of 26 new investments, partnerships and measures to accelerate and unlock $6.4 billion of critical minerals projects.

The Government of Canada's November 2025 budget lays out $2 billion for a new Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund to strategically invest in critical minerals projects. Offering equity, loan guarantees, and offtake agreements, it signals strong government partnership, ensuring project viability and market access. In addition, the First and Last Mile Fund, which provides $371.8 million to accelerate upstream and midstream development, focusing on near-term production. Together, these funds forge a powerful, multi-faceted strategy, supporting foreign investors and businesses growth in Canada's critical minerals industry.

planned investment across 26 projects under the G7’s Critical Minerals Production Alliance

Source: Government of Canada

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Canadian federal and provincial governments are taking action to reduce financial risk for large-scale energy projects. Those deemed to be in the national interest are being prioritized, a clear signal of the intent to get things built now.

The regulatory approval process for infrastructure projects deemed to be of national importance is being streamlined, as part of the new Building Canada Act. Additionally, Canada’s new Major Projects Office now offers a single point of contact to accelerate projects.

Mining-related infrastructure — such as roads, energy corridors, and processing facilities — can also qualify for this accelerated process if meeting national interest criteria.

Mining-related infrastructure -- such as roads, energy corridors, and processing facilities -- can also qualify for this accelerated process if meeting national interest criteria.

Panoramic view of a valley town with forested mountains and a large mine waste pile or tailings area nearby.

Canada offers an unrivaled business environment, consistently ranking among the world's best places to do business.

It is projected to be the 2nd best country in the G20 for business between 2025-2029 (as per Economist Intelligence Unit, 2024).

Canada has the lowest Marginal Effective Tax Rate on new business investment in the G7.

The country has some of the lowest industrial electricity rates among G7 countries.

Canada’s rank for global competitiveness among G7 countries

Source: World Competitiveness Centre

value of a 10% investment by the U.S. Government in Trilogy Metals to open up remote areas of Canada for mining

Source: Trilogy Metals

Canada's 80% emissions-free electricity grid provides operations with immediate access to renewable power.

Adhering to world-leading sustainability reporting and performance in mining, Canada meets and exceeds today’s environmental and sustainability demands.

rise in global lithium demand in 2024

Source: IEA Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2025

Canada's 80% emissions-free electricity grid provides operations with immediate access to renewable power.

Adhering to world-leading sustainability reporting and performance in mining, Canada meets and exceeds today’s environmental and sustainability demands.