Yes, that's correct. What this inclusion on the critical minerals list represents is access to research and development grant programs and support for infrastructure development programs to support the development of the mining project. It could also speed up the approval process for certain components of the project. In addition, it would be undeniable proof that the government recognizes the strategic importance of the mineral in question, which can be very important in attracting investors.
A number of other witnesses have talked about the ability to produce energy. The lithium-iron-phosphate battery is ideally suited to store the energy produced by wind farms and solar panels to meet energy needs during off-peak periods, as it is able to support multiple charge-discharge cycles while generating very little residual heat. So it is important for Canada to position itself and to be able to produce these batteries.