Voices at the Table: Climate change, Critical minerals & First Nations & Indigenous Women in 2022. Our friends in Montreal could meet our team and hear our vision. Lee Arden Lewis and Anne Chabot First Nations, Indigenous advisors presented as well as artist Kirk Brant who created this unique original art work to express a…
The development of innovative sectors heavily relies on Critical and Strategic Minerals (CSMs), resulting in an increase in demand while supply remains scarce. By implementing various practices and joining forces with local and Indigenous communities, Quebec aims to become a leader in the exploration, production, transformation, and recycling of CSMs. In this blog piece, we…
On June 2, the Government of Quebec announced a tightening of its ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) standard program proposed in January 2022 by forcing the automotive industry to improve its offer of electric vehicles in Quebec. By setting even more aggressive targets than initially envisaged, the government hopes to pave the way for the ban…
The Ontario Government revealed its new Critical Mineral Strategy on March 31, which will provide a roadmap for the province until 2027. The plan will have ramifications not only for mining in Ontario but for the growth of the industry in Canada as a whole. In this blog piece, we dive deeper into the main…
Lithium is one of the most essential minerals that is needed all across the world. From powering electric vehicles (EVs) to shaping the new greener energy transition, lithium demand has increased every year. But which countries are pioneering the way and how will this change over the coming years? In this article, we see who…
by Lee Arden Lewis, Board Director, Lomiko Metals Indigenous land acknowledgment has become essential in the mining industry as companies develop projects on the traditional lands of Indigenous peoples. Mining companies must build positive relationships with the rights holders of the land by being transparent with their planning, open to dialogue and input from local…
With the push for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) becoming more prominent than ever, Québec has taken the initiative by introducing several new rules and regulations to help promote the adoption of zero-emission vehicles. In this blog post, we dive deeper into the new initiatives that have already helped residents get around 97,000 electric cars on the…
By Vince Osbourne, CFO, Lomiko Metals Inc. The demand for critical minerals is growing every day as the push towards renewable sources of energy and a greener economy call for more and more materials essential to green technologies, such as lithium and graphite. The demand has led to the proliferation of critical minerals mining projects…
With the transition to renewable energy upon us, the need for critical minerals has never been so prevalent. One mineral is getting more attention than the others these days – lithium. Lithium holds unparalleled electrochemical potential and, if it is harnessed the right way, could lead us on a path to a newer, greener future.…
By Gordana Slepcev, COO, Lomiko Metals Completing a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) is crucial to any mining project in North America. It helps guide new market participants through often confusing news regarding the project and contains vital information on the project’s viability as a whole. This article explains the steps to getting a Preliminary Economic…