Building Canada's Strategic Mineral Leadership
Independent, expert-driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening Canada’s strategic minerals ecosystem
A Timely Opportunity
Vision
To position Canada as a globally competitive and secure supplier of strategic materials, through an independent expert-driven, not-for-profit organization, providing international leadership and data-based policy.
Mission
To establish an independent, nonpartisan organization for the development of a robust Canadian Strategic Mineral & value chains – from exploration to manufacturing and recycling – supported by strategic foresight, investment, and applied research.
Why Now?
GLOBAL URGENCY
Strategic materials and their production and supply chains are at the heart of geopolitical competition and the industrial revolution.
MARKET DEMAND
Canada’s allies are actively seeking trusted partners with ESG-compliant material supply chains.
FRAGMENTED GOVERNANCE
Canada’s minerals and related supply chain sectors require unified leadership, alignment with its economic and security priorities to maximize Canada’s potential and minimize vulnerabilities.
Industries
From Resources to Products
CMIRI programs align exploration, processing, technology, manufacturing and markets to build complete value chains.
Battery Materials
> Lithium and Graphite
> Nickel and Cobalt
> Copper and Aluminum
> Manganese
EV & Mobility
> Cathode/anode components
> Motors and magnets
> Charging and storage
Grid & Infrastructure
> Copper and Aluminum
> Power hardware
> Transmission components
Advanced Manufacturing
> Magnets and alloys
> Aerospace and defense inputs
> Additive manufacturing powders
Clean Tech
> Hydrogen hardware
> Permanent magnets
> Catalysts
Digital & Health
> Semiconductor-adjacent inputs
> Medical imaging alloys
> Specialty chemicals
The Opportunity for Supporting Partners
Endorsing and supporting the creation of CMIRI provides the ability to:
Influence Investment Priorities
Shape recommendations that guide billions in public and private investments in mining, industrial processing, manufacturing, infrastructure, and recycling.
Support Supply Chain Security
Contribute to the development of resilient, traceable, and ESG-compliant supply chains aligned with international standards.
Advance ESG and Green Transition Agendas
Promote policies and projects that directly support the energy transition, industrial decarbonization, and responsible sourcing.
Enhance Market Intelligence
Support and leverage cutting-edge data analytics, AI-powered market forecasts, and strategic intelligence on global critical materials.
Strengthen Canada’s Global Positioning
Support CMIRI in leading international collaborations and alliances that position Canada as the preferred supplier of strategic materials, Canadian companies as global leaders in ethical development, and Canadian markets as reliable sources of capital.
Developing specialized training, advising on R&D priorities, and supporting technological innovation
Key Functions
Support Canada’s industrial and climate ambitions.
Play a central role in shaping global supply chains and securing the future of strategic materials to meet the rising demand for secure, sustainable, and ethical mineral supply chains.
Investment & Industrial Strategy
Structuring of public-private partnerships (PPPs), supporting value chain integration, and stabilizing strategic materials prices.
Policy & Regulatory Advisory
Defining Canada’s strategic mineral projects, shaping supportive regulations, and proposing investment targets.
ESG & Traceability Leadership
Establishing a Canadian traceability and certification system aligned with global best practices.
National Intelligence Hub
Real-time tracking of Canada’s strategic mineral ecosystem, global supply chain risks, and market shifts.
International Diplomacy Support
Advising Canada’s global engagements and facilitating co-investments and international alliances.
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