Government of Canada to announce support for the future of Canada’s mining sector

July 12, 2021 – Sudbury, Ontario

Canada’s mining sector is an important pillar of Canada’s economy. Marc Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce an important investment to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative and sustainable mining technologies, which will benefit the industry across Canada.

An in-person media availability will follow the announcement.

Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Time: 1:30 p.m. (ET)

Location:
XPS ǀ Expert Process Solutions – A Glencore Company
6 Edison Road
Falconbridge, Ontario

Notes for media:

Upon arrival, members of the media are asked to check in with staff at the designated COVID-19 screening/sign-in area by the event venue to provide contact tracing details. Attendees will be required to wear a face covering at all times and to remain at least two metres from others.

Members of the media should contact ISED Media Relations (mediarelations-mediasrelations@ised-isde.gc.ca) no later than July 12 at 5 p.m. (ET) to confirm their attendance. 

The announcement will be live-streamed on the Canadian Science Facebook page.