Canada launches $1.5-billion infrastructure fund for critical minerals sector

By Anosha Khan (November 1, 2023, 12:53 PM EDT) -- Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson announced on Oct. 31 that the $1.5-billion Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) is to begin accepting applications upon opening its first call for proposals later this fall. The fund was said to be a key component of the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy and will complement related initiatives for the sector....