Scott Stinson: Ontario to sign critical minerals ‘partnership’ with U.K. to combat Chinese influence (opens original article in a new tab)

Ontario is signing a critical minerals partnership with the UK to counter Chinese influence in the sector, focusing on building secure supply chains for minerals like lithium and cobalt.

• Ontario will sign a critical minerals partnership with the UK to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains
• The agreement aims to build secure supply chains for minerals like lithium and cobalt used in tech manufacturing
• Ontario has significant deposits of critical minerals including nickel, lithium, and cobalt