Manitoba looks for feedback on critical mineral strategy

WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is consulting with Manitobans, Indigenous nations and industry stakeholders to develop a new critical minerals strategy.

Manitobans are encouraged to take part in a survey to provide input on the strategy, a release said.

“Every Manitoban should benefit from our province’s wealth of critical minerals. Working with community leaders, Indigenous nations and industry, we can protect our environment, and grow our low-carbon economy. Our new critical mineral strategy will set Manitoba on a positive path forward, for generations to come,” Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said in a statement.

The Manitoba government will be initiating in broader engagement with Indigenous governments, industry stakeholders and experts to “gain insights and share priorities that will help inform and shape the strategic pillars of the new strategy,” Trade and Natural Resources Minister Jamiue Moses added.  

Manitoba has 29 of the 31 minerals on Canada’s 2021 critical minerals list, including lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, copper and rare earth elements, the release said.