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Ontario boosts critical mineral exploration with $6.6M investment

The Ontario government is allocating nearly C$9 million (US$6.6M) to support junior mining firms in funding early exploration projects aimed at discovering critical minerals essential for electric vehicles, smartphones, laptops, medical equipment, and renewable energy.

 Minister George Pirie visitng Glencore's operations in Ontario.

Minister George Pirie visitng Glencore's operations in Ontario.

The funds will be dispersed through the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP), which is designed to stimulate growth and job creation, focusing on northern and Indigenous communities. Launched in...

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