**Critical Mineral Research, Development and Demonstration Program** The Critical Mineral Research, Development and Demonstration Program has issued 31 federal grants, totaling $101,949,985. Natural Resources Canada is the leading department for these grants, with top recipients including ELECTRA BATTERY MATERIALS CORPORATION, SASKATCHEWAN RESEARCH COUNCIL, and LOMIKO METALS INC.
Critical Mineral Research, Development and Demonstration Program
SaveTotal Grants
31
Total Amount
$101.9M
Provinces Served
6
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELECTRA BATTERY MATERIALS CORPORATION | 2 | $10.0M |
| 2 | SASKATCHEWAN RESEARCH COUNCIL | 2 | $10.0M |
| 3 | LOMIKO METALS INC. | 2 | $9.9M |
| 4 | GEOMEGA RESOURCES INC. | 3 | $9.0M |
| 5 | UCORE RARE METALS INC. | 2 | $8.6M |
| 6 | COALIA | 2 | $7.7M |
| 7 | MIRARCO | 1 | $5.0M |
| 8 | EXTERRA CARBON SOLUTIONS INC | 1 | $5.0M |
| 9 | WEBER MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES INC | 1 | $5.0M |
| 10 | SALTWORKS TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 1 | $4.9M |
| 11 | CYCLIC MATERIALS INC | 1 | $4.9M |
| 12 | NORAM ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEMS INC. | 1 | $4.5M |
| 13 | Dumont Nickel LP | 1 | $4.5M |
| 14 | E3 LITHIUM LTD. | 1 | $3.5M |
| 15 | GREEN GRAPHITE TECHNOLOGIES INC | 1 | $3.5M |
| 16 | FPX NICKEL CORP. | 2 | $1.4M |
| 17 | INNOVA HYDROGEN CORP. | 1 | $1.4M |
| 18 | SHERRITT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | 1 | $795.5K |
| 19 | ARIANNE PHOSPHATE INC. | 1 | $735.0K |
| 20 | FORTUNE MINERALS LIMITED | 1 | $714.5K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 7 | $30.1M | 30% |
| QC | 8 | $25.9M | 25% |
| BC | 7 | $20.8M | 20% |
| SK | 3 | $10.3M | 10% |
| NS | 2 | $8.6M | 8% |
| AB | 4 | $6.3M | 6% |
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