A fully developed set of regulations need to be developed for transport of used Li-ion batteries in both their complete form and their crushed form to enable the recyclers to recapture these strategic materials.
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I was pleased to hear that Ontario is moving ahead with a critical minerals strategy. As someone in the private sector, my initial concern is that political considerations will supersede the business case in decision-making.
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I am not sure how Ontario can make nearly 10billion from our rare earth minerals.
When so much land is being destroyed in the north, we as people indigenous or not, this is insult to injury!
10 billion and have we seen one cent go to rehabs of old mines,
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This is a unique opportunities for all interested parties to come together and develop a partnership to enhance the living standards of Ontario's northern communities while introducing a high tech ecosystem for research into new renewable energies and developments in EV battery transformation.
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Across the mineral exploration industry, there is a colloquial understanding that data is generally difficult to discover and access in Ontario.
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Cameco is pleased to see that the Ontario Critical Minerals Framework Discussion Paper recognizes the role that supportive critical minerals supply chains play in maximizing the value of Ontario’s and Canada’s critical minerals.
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Q: Will these objectives support achieving Ontario’s vision?
A: The objectives should be framed so they clearly support the achievement of the strategies' overall
vision
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Q: Are there any other elements that need to be considered in the objectives?
A: Additional elements based on the Critical Mineral discussion paper draft objectives:
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Q: Are there any other elements that need to be considered in the objectives?
A: Additional elements based on the Critical Mineral discussion paper draft objectives:
O3: Advancing Ontario’s potential to become the supplier of choice for critical minerals on the international stage.
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Q: What are some actions Ontario could consider to achieve these objectives?
A1: Support Public Infrastructure, develop business incentives and revenue sharing, support training and education.
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Q: What opportunities do you see for Indigenous communities participating in resource development?
A: Equal Opportunities for Indigenous Communities means equal access to public infrastructure:
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Q: What are the barriers that Indigenous communities face in participating in resource development?
A: Commit to research the impact and benefits of the Far North Act on Ontario’s Northern Economy
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Q: What supports might assist Indigenous communities with taking advantage of the many opportunities of a critical minerals' strategy?
A: We recommend the additional Objective:
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Q: What kinds of initiatives or partnerships could create more opportunities for participation in critical minerals projects and the supply chain?
A: First develop a sound understanding of supply chain components and support knowledge transfer and collaboration:
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Q: Are there other considerations or factors that Ontario should take into account when developing a critical minerals list for Ontario?
A: Develop a Critical Minerals/Elements Matrix:
Assessment criteria:
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Q: Are there any other minerals in Ontario that should be added to the list because they are considered “critical,” or that should be removed from the list?
A: Develop a Critical Minerals/Elements Matrix:
Critical Minerals/Elements Matrix
Assessment criteria:
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Q: How can Ontario leverage its critical minerals list to demonstrate to the global investing community that the province is ready to supply the world with critical minerals?
A: We recommend the following:
• Provincial listing of Indigenous partnerships;
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Q: What else could Ontario do to promote the exploration for and development of critical minerals in order to enhance investment?
A1: Recommend the following promotional areas of focus:
• Provincial listing of Indigenous partnerships;
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Q: What else could Ontario do to prepare communities to be ready for, and actively participate in, exploration and development of critical minerals?
A: We recommend exploring the following two themes to support community participation:
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