Balsharan Rakhra

Engaging with the federal government on its critical minerals strategy and related policy development, including critical mineral project development and international trade.

Providing information regarding announcement of Anglo American’s proposed merger with Teck. Discussion of federal programs regarding critical minerals, including the development of The Critical Minerals Strategy and related policy development, project development and international trade.

Investment Canada Act (ICA) approval for Anglo American plc and Teck Resources combination of equals. Discussion of federal programs regarding critical minerals, including the development of The Critical Minerals Strategy and related policy development, project development and international trade.

Providing information regarding announcement of Anglo American’s proposed merger with Teck relevant to obtaining support for Investment Canada Act (ICA) approval. Support for Canadian projects relating to critical minerals and decarbonization Policies to support the competitiveness of Canada's mining industry Policies to support mining-specific and mining-related project development in Canada Policies to support green transportation and logistics activities Policies to increase electrical grid infrastructure to support new green mining technologies Policies and programs to support the development and deployment of new technologies in mining Policies and programs to support supply chain efficiency and resiliency in Western Canada Policies and programs to support commecial opportunities abroad Policies and programs relating to human resources and skills development and training in mining Policies and programs for the advancement of critical mineral production, processing, recycling, infrastructure and projects in Canada Natural resource development and Canada-U.S. transboundary affairs Fisheries Act with regard to the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations Climate action policies including effective and competitive federal carbon pricing Canada Transportation Act, Canada Shipping Act and others with regard to international shipping, railway and port operations and infrastructure

Communicating with government officials to secure capital investment, grants, and tax credits to support the restart of the Ontario graphite mine and the development of a high-tech battery materials processing facility. This includes seeking support for feasibility studies, proprietary technology commercialization, and infrastructure required to establish a sovereign source of premium graphite anode materials. Communicating with government officials to secure capital investment, grants, and tax credits to support the restart of the Ontario graphite mine and the development of a high-tech battery materials processing facility. This includes seeking support for feasibility studies, proprietary technology commercialization, and infrastructure required to establish a sovereign source of premium graphite anode materials. Communicating with government officials and regulators regarding any relevant regulatory processes. The goal is to ensure efficient and transparent regulatory pathways for the development and operation of critical mineral projects and associated processing facilities.

Supporting federal policies that enhance Canada’s critical mineral supply chain security, industrial innovation, and national security interests. This includes advocating for programs that promote domestic processing capacity, support the defence industrial base, and strengthen strategic trade partnerships with allied nations. Communicating with government officials and regulators regarding any relevant regulatory processes.. The goal is to ensure efficient and transparent regulatory pathways for the development and operation of critical mineral projects and associated processing facilities. Communicating with government officials to secure capital investment, grants, and tax credits to support the restart of the Ontario graphite mine and the development of a high-tech battery materials processing facility. This includes seeking support for feasibility studies, proprietary technology commercialization, and infrastructure required to establish a sovereign source of premium graphite anode materials.

Government partnership and funding: Regeneration is a full-cycle mining and restoration company that turns legacy mining liabilities into profitable, nature-positive assets. It recovers critical, precious and rare earth minerals from mine waste and uses proceeds to restore ecosystems, reduce public liabilities, and create benefits for local and Indigenous communities. Regeneration is seeking to create awareness of its work and partner with government on identifying legacy mine sites and opportunities for investing in remediation.

Exploring funding for lithium development in Quebec.