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Quebec supports six critical minerals projects with $7.8 million in funding

The province of Quebec is investing nearly $7.8 million to support six projects focused on critical and strategic minerals, thus advancing research to strengthen energy independence.

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The Government of Quebec has announced a funding of $7.8 million to support six projects from the Scientific Research Network focused on Critical and Strategic Minerals (Réseau MIN), aimed at improving the extraction and management of essential resources for the energy transition. These projects, led by businesses and research institutions, are expected to contribute to innovation in the value chain of minerals needed for clean technology production.

Projects for the Energy Transition

The six projects supported by this funding concern strategic minerals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite, which are used in the production of batteries and other components for the energy transition. Quebec, rich in natural resources, aims to strengthen its position in this key, rapidly growing sector. The projects will focus on innovations ranging from improving extraction techniques to reducing the environmental impacts associated with these activities.

Funding for Research and Innovation

The government’s funding is aimed at research and the development of new technologies, as well as fostering collaboration between the mining industry and researchers. The MIN Network, as a scientific research organization, facilitates the exchange of knowledge between businesses and universities to better harness natural resources while minimizing environmental impacts.

Strengthening Energy Independence

This support is also seen as an important step toward strengthening Quebec’s energy independence. By developing local solutions for the extraction and management of minerals critical to the energy transition, the province aims to reduce its reliance on imports while creating jobs and boosting economic growth. The government emphasizes that these projects are part of a broader energy strategy designed to ensure resource sustainability while adhering to environmental standards.

Quebec’s Vision for Future Energy

The funded projects are part of a larger energy policy framework that focuses on diversifying sources of supply for critical minerals. Quebec positions itself as a strategic player in the global ecosystem of raw materials necessary for manufacturing clean technologies, such as electric vehicles, and in building energy networks based on renewable energy.

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