Michael Jason

Discussions with the government of Canada regarding possible sources of funding for continued mine operations.

Discussions with the government of Canada regarding possible sources of funding for continued mine operations. Provide input and participate in discussions regarding the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and its action plan. Discussions surrounding consultations regarding the Crown’s duty to consult and issues related to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

Policy and regulatory improvements aimed at supporting research & development, innovation, decarbonization, productivity, and expansion of mining activities within the mining sector under various Government programs and frameworks. Trade Canadian trade relations with respect to implementation of Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU, CUSMA, Indo-Pacific strategy, Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations between Canada and Indonesia Pursuing opportunities for partnership under the Strategic Innovation Fund and other programs to promote innovation to meet Canada's climate change commitments Export Reporting: Export Reporting requirements of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commissions, Canadian Border Services Agency and Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade with respect to the shipment of Nickel Powder Environmental Impact Asessment: Long Harbour Commercial Processing Plant in Newfoundland Eligibility criteria for activities related to mining under the federal clean technology manufacturing investment tax credit regime contained in the Budget Implementation Act, 2024. Canadian Environmental Protection Act: Regulatory Framework for regulating greenhouse gas emissions by Large Final Emitters; and air pollutants

Federal funding programs, investment tax credits, policy and regulatory improvements aimed at supporting research & development, innovation, decarbonization, productivity, and expansion of mining activities within the mining sector under various Government programs and frameworks.

Discussion about federal support for the mining and production of high purity quartz by First Quartz from domestic sources. Discussion about government policy as it relates to the mining and production of high purity quartz by First Quartz from domestic sources.

Supporting the development of the Eagle's Nest mine in Ontario's Ring of Fire.

Supporting the development of the Eagle's Nest mine in Ontario's ring of fire, and exploring funding programs, such as the Strategic Response Fund, to support the mine and regional infrastructure.

Discussions on measures to support the competitiveness of the Canadian aluminum industry in the current trade climate. Propose changes to the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit to support green transition projects in the manufacturing sector. Promouvoir le développement de nouvelles technologies de production d'aluminium au Canada. Discussion on the design of potential future carbon border adjustment mechanism in Canada. Discussion on CUSMA implementation and impacts of trade barriers (ie 232 tariffs) for market access to the US of Canadian aluminum Démarche avec le Fonds Stratégique pour l’Innovation concernant le projet de technologie avancée de fusion d’aluminium. Demande de financement pour le développement de nouvelles technologies de production d'aluminium au Canada. Sources de financement à déterminer.

Representations to inform the government of opportunities for new aluminum production technologies that could be developed in Canada through the Strategic Innovation Fund. Meetings with the federal government on the various trade agreements (North American Free Trade Agreement, Canada-China bilateral trade)

Discussions on measures to support the competitiveness of the Canadian aluminum industry in the current trade climate. Representations to inform the government of opportunities for new aluminum production technologies that could be developed in Canada through the Strategic Innovation Fund. Meetings with the federal government on the various trade agreements (North American Free Trade Agreement, Canada-China bilateral trade)

To engage and advocate for the economic and social benefits of mining to the Canadian economy, including Indigenous economic reconciliation, with investment-friendly policies regarding regulatory system, support for decarbonization, skills training and critical mineral development. To raise awareness with government officials with respect to the Company's development plans for new mining projects in Nunavut, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Inuit people and communities, the Company’s consultation and environmental management programs, and additional environmental sustainability opportunities in line with government and Inuit priorities and policies. To raise awareness with government officials with respect to the Company's development plans for mining projects in Ontario and Quebec, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Indigenous peoples and local communities, and the Company’s consultation and environmental management programs. To raise awareness with government officials and departments on the need for major infrastructure investment in the Arctic, including high speed internet infrastructure in Nunavut to support industry and community needs and enhance opportunities and economic linkages. To engage and raise awareness with government officials and departments on the need for clean energy infrastructure development in the Kivalliq and Kitikmeot regions of Nunavut. Energy alternatives will significantly reduce the need to rely 100% on diesel generation as the only source of energy in these areas, significantly reducing GHG emissions and improving economic development opportunity for communities and industry.

Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy, with respect to FPX Nickel Corp.'s exploration and development of nickel deposits. Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund, with respect to FPX Nickel Corp.'s application to advance the Baptiste Nickel Project.

Policies and programs to support Canada's international trade and import/export activities. Cross-Border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations and its impact to recycling activities. Project development for new mines and mine life extensions. Advancement of and financial support for new/modernized infrastructure to support mining and critical mineral activities. Critical minerals, related policy development and financial support for extraction, processing and recycling projects and activities. Programs and financial support for industries negatively impacted by trade policies.

General updates on exploration activities in Canada Support for work done in support of indigenous partners Potential engagement in support of securing rail access to port Lobbying in support of National Trade Corridor Fund and Strategic Innovation Fund applications General updates on the progress of BHP Potash Developments Exploration of low emissions energy options for BHP Canada developments or projects Engagement in support of the development of potash export facility

Démarche visant à soutenir le financement d'un projet de recherche et d'innovation en traitement du minerai Démarche visant à soutenir la création de programme et le financement de l'innovation dans le secteur minier Coordination de la recherche dans le secteur minier

Démarches visant à soutenir le financement d'un projet de recherche et d'innovation en traitement du minerai auprès d'une institution à déterminer. Démarches visant à soutenir la création de programme et le financement de l'innovation dans le secteur minier.