The US military has been talking to Canadian mining companies about funding mining development in the Ring of Fire, including the funding of feasibility studies. The CEO of Wyloo Metals, among other companies with stakes in the area, confirmed that the company has had initial discussions with the US Department of Defence about mining in the region.
These discussions are taking place within the context of the Biden administration’s decision to cut its reliance on China for the metals needed to build defence equipment and expand their electric vehicle market. They are also taking place a few weeks after Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland referenced “friend-shoring” and the idea that “democratic allies” must build supply chains through each other’s economies.
In response, the Chiefs of Ontario continue to assert their sovereignty and rights in the region. First Nations Chiefs, including those who have been supportive of the development of a road network in the area, state that they continue to be committed to protecting and implementing the rights and interests of their members. Neskantaga First Nation Chief Wayne Moonias adds that “as rights holders in our homelands,” it is “imperative” that the voices of his membership and their community protocols be respected.
November 15, 2022 (The Globe and Mail):
U.S. government considering funding for Ontario’s Ring of Fire
‘The heads of several battery metals companies are calling on Ottawa to correct what they characterize as slapdash efforts to support and fund the Canadian critical minerals industry, as the United States government considers investing in Ontario’s Ring of Fire critical minerals region.” Read more here…
November 16, 2022 (Financial Post):
U.S. military in talks with Canadian miners for key minerals as rivalry with China grows
One of the projects on the Americans’ radar is northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire
“The United States military is talking to Canadian miners about potentially funding some critical minerals projects in Canada, the latest evidence of President Joe Biden’s administration’s commitment to cutting its reliance on China for the metals needed to build defence equipment and expand the electric vehicle (EV) market.” Read more here…
November 17, 2022 (Northern Ontario Business):
Matawa chiefs push back against U.S. military agenda in the Ring of Fire
Matawa chiefs push back against U.S. military agenda in the Ring of Fire
“Toronto media reports about talks between the U.S. military, mining interests and government about funding development in the Ring of Fire has angered Indigenous communities in Ontario’s Far North.” Read more here…
November 18, 2022 (The Sault Star):
U.S. may fund Ring of Fire development
“The United States military is talking to Canadian miners about potentially funding some critical minerals projects in Canada, the latest evidence of President Joe Biden’s administration’s commitment to cutting its reliance on China for the metals needed to build defence equipment and expand the electric vehicle (EV) market.” Read more here…
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The US military has been talking to Canadian mining companies about funding mining development in the Ring of Fire, including the funding of feasibility studies. The CEO of Wyloo Metals, among other companies with stakes in the area, confirmed that the company has had initial discussions with the US Department of Defence about mining in the region.
These discussions are taking place within the context of the Biden administration’s decision to cut its reliance on China for the metals needed to build defence equipment and expand their electric vehicle market. They are also taking place a few weeks after Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland referenced “friend-shoring” and the idea that “democratic allies” must build supply chains through each other’s economies.
In response, the Chiefs of Ontario continue to assert their sovereignty and rights in the region. First Nations Chiefs, including those who have been supportive of the development of a road network in the area, state that they continue to be committed to protecting and implementing the rights and interests of their members. Neskantaga First Nation Chief Wayne Moonias adds that “as rights holders in our homelands,” it is “imperative” that the voices of his membership and their community protocols be respected.
November 15, 2022 (The Globe and Mail):
U.S. government considering funding for Ontario’s Ring of Fire
‘The heads of several battery metals companies are calling on Ottawa to correct what they characterize as slapdash efforts to support and fund the Canadian critical minerals industry, as the United States government considers investing in Ontario’s Ring of Fire critical minerals region.” Read more here…
November 16, 2022 (Financial Post):
U.S. military in talks with Canadian miners for key minerals as rivalry with China grows
One of the projects on the Americans’ radar is northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire
“The United States military is talking to Canadian miners about potentially funding some critical minerals projects in Canada, the latest evidence of President Joe Biden’s administration’s commitment to cutting its reliance on China for the metals needed to build defence equipment and expand the electric vehicle (EV) market.” Read more here…
November 17, 2022 (Northern Ontario Business):
Matawa chiefs push back against U.S. military agenda in the Ring of Fire
Matawa chiefs push back against U.S. military agenda in the Ring of Fire
“Toronto media reports about talks between the U.S. military, mining interests and government about funding development in the Ring of Fire has angered Indigenous communities in Ontario’s Far North.” Read more here…
November 18, 2022 (The Sault Star):
U.S. may fund Ring of Fire development
“The United States military is talking to Canadian miners about potentially funding some critical minerals projects in Canada, the latest evidence of President Joe Biden’s administration’s commitment to cutting its reliance on China for the metals needed to build defence equipment and expand the electric vehicle (EV) market.” Read more here…
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