There are currently 34 critical minerals listed on the Canadian critical minerals list. There are two specific criteria that need to be met in order to be on the list under the Canadian definition. Number one is the risk to our supply chain, and number two is that there is a reasonable chance of Canada producing it. There are also three additional criteria, one of which is whether it supports the green transition, and another is whether it is a critical mineral that we could produce to support our allies' needs.
The critical minerals list was first created in 2021. We updated it in 2024. We made a commitment to look at the list at least every three years to ensure it is up to date and reflects the current demands in the market.