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Critical minerals are the building blocks of tomorrow, and Canada is uniquely poised to play a strategic role supplying these essential materials that power electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and high-tech industries around the world.
Canadian Mining Magazine (CMM) recently had the opportunity to speak with Cody Ryckman, the Innovation and Technology lead for Stantec’s Mining, Minerals, and Metals team. Cody also co-leads the Critical Minerals team at Stantec, so CMM welcomed his thoughts on market trends and how Canada is positioning itself to become a global powerhouse in the critical minerals space.
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