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Mining Resources for EVs

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News, insights and analysis on the mining of raw materials for use in the manufacturing and production of battery electric vehicles.

Manitoba releases Critical Minerals Strategy, eyes key supply chain role

Manitoba wants to become a global destination for critical battery mineral mining and refining. Now it’s working on a roadmap to get there

EV Battery Supply Chain, Manitoba, Mining Resources for EVs

Carolyn Gruske
August 9, 2023
5 minute read

Aerial view of Rio Tinto mine at Lac Tio

Critical minerals processing, manufacture, recycling to be focus of $1.5 billion in federal innovation funding

Last fall, the government said it would use $1.5 billion from the Strategic Innovation Fund to accelerate investments in critical minerals projects. Last week, it unveiled its criteria for eligibility

critical minerals, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, Mining Resources for EVs

Mehanaz Yakub
July 19, 2023
3 minute read

Northern Graphite lobbying Ontario, Quebec and Ottawa to realize its plan for Canada’s first anode factory

The Ontario-based company intends to open a facility in Quebec, fed by graphite mined in both provinces, that will be capable of producing 200,000 tonnes of anode material per year

critical minerals, EV Battery Supply Chain, EV Supply Chain, Mining Resources for EVs, Ontario, Quebec

Emma Jarratt
June 14, 2023
4 minute read

Exclusive: Pierre Boutin on the future for Volkswagen in Canada

Catching up with Volkswagen Canada’s President and CEO at the EV & Charging Expo this month, Electric Autonomy gets exclusive insight into VW’s Canadian business plan

critical minerals, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, Mining Resources for EVs, Ontario, Volkswagen VW

Emma Jarratt
June 5, 2023
7 minute read

Exclusive: Frontier Lithium planning demonstration lithium chemical plant near Sudbury

Frontier says the proposed facility, located in Ontario’s Township of Nairn and Hyman, will showcase its lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate processing capabilities, Electric Autonomy confirms

critical minerals, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, Mining Resources for EVs, Ontario

Emma Jarratt
May 31, 2023
3 minute read

concept drawing of the proposed plant in Becancour

Exclusive: “The stars have aligned” for Canada as a lithium supplier, says Livent chief strategy officer Sarah Maryssael

Last week’s deal between Ford and Quebec’s Nemaska Lithium was a Canadian coming out of sorts for Nemaska’s co-owner Livent. Electric Autonomy spoke to Sarah Maryssael, Livent’s Montreal-based chief strategy officer, to learn more about the lithium miner’s plans for this market

critical minerals, Energy storage, EV Battery Supply Chain, Ford Motor Co., Livent, Mining Resources for EVs, Tesla Canada

Brian Banks
May 30, 2023
7 minute read

Image of the lithium metal that Li-Metal produces

Quebec and Ontario signalling major lithium production developments

As Canada races to solidify its EV supply chain, Quebec and Ontario are vying for investments and development of their lithium sectors

Bécancour EV Supply Chain, critical minerals, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, Mining Resources for EVs, Ontario, Quebec

Mehanaz Yakub
May 30, 2023
6 minute read

Sudbury welcomes mining, auto sectors for second annual battery-electric vehicle conference

The two-day event includes keynote addresses from automakers and politicians, vehicle exhibits and offers an opportunity for networking and strategy between EV supply chain stakeholders

Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, Mining Resources for EVs, Ontario

City of Greater Sudbury
May 12, 2023
2 minute read

Attracting global companies is the key to cementing Canada’s EV legacy

Ahead of the 2023 EV & Charging Expo, it’s critical to consider how attracting FDI helps Canada seize this once-in-a-generation opportunity

Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, EV Manufacturing, EV Supply Chain, Invest in Canada, Mining Resources for EVs

Invest in Canada
May 10, 2023
4 minute read

VW’s $20-billion Ontario battery factory launched with big talk, big goals and big subsidies

At Friday’s announcement in St. Thomas, the automaker, Prime Minister Trudeau, Ontario Premier Ford and local leaders detailed joint investment plans and anticipated returns for a plant that will occupy a sprawling 370-acre site and make one million batteries

Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, Mining Resources for EVs, Ontario, PowerCo, Volkswagen VW

Emma Jarratt
April 22, 2023
6 minute read