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There is a major type of capital spending often viewed as separate from construction yet\u00a0intrinsically linked to it: the hugely important mining sector.<\/p>\n
Mining has always provided the essential input materials to build our world. However, we are now seeing unprecedented demand for elements vital to environmental clean-up efforts and high-tech research in\u00a0battery storage<\/a>, robotics, and\u00a0artificial intelligence<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Whether operations are open-pit or underground, mining requires formidable engineering and investment. Sorting and milling buildings used to process raw ore are substantial structures, falling clearly into the realm of non-residential construction. Infrastructure works, such as the roads and rail lines needed to reach remote sites and ship final products, further cement this connection.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n In the United States, leaders recognize that financial support and equity participation are necessary to increase domestic supplies of critical mineral inputs.<\/p>\n A prime example is the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada. As the largest lithium mining site under development in the U.S., it features a joint venture with General Motors and backing from the Department of Energy.<\/p>\n Furthermore, the push for AI and data manipulation requires enormous\u00a0increases in electric power<\/a>. This signals a likely rebirth of the nuclear energy industry, which sparks a renewed need for fluorspar\u2014a critical mineral for\u00a0uranium enhancement<\/a>. Recognizing this necessity, efforts are underway to revitalize historic fluorspar mining and processing sites in the Illinois-Kentucky corridor.<\/p>\n By embracing these monumental projects, both nations are building the\u00a0infrastructure\u00a0<\/a>necessary to power the innovations of tomorrow.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Canadian government embraces these developments as nation-building projects\u00a0<\/a>to ensure robust economic growth. Several standout ventures highlight this push:<\/p>\n The McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan is nearing completion. This copper-zinc-gold-silver project aims to be the world\u2019s first carbon-neutral\u00a0copper\u00a0<\/a>mine.<\/p>\n In Ontario, the Ring of Fire region contains extensive deposits of chromite, nickel, and copper. These materials are essential for producing stainless\u00a0steel\u00a0<\/a>and advanced super alloys.<\/p>\n Quebec\u2019s Matawinie open-pit graphite mine will supply critical materials for electric vehicle batteries and battery storage systems.<\/p>\n Finally, the Radar Project in Labrador is\u00a0mining\u00a0<\/a>titanium and vanadium. This reduces reliance on overseas imports while providing high-strength materials perfectly suited for aerospace frames and medical procedures.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nThe Construction Connection<\/h3>\n
Securing U.S. Supply Chains<\/h3>\n
Canada\u2019s Nation-Building Projects<\/h3>\n