Canada joins the hunt for rare earths to make chips — restrictions could delay a new mine by 10 to 15 years

Canada is expanding its mining policies to find more sources for critical minerals, including rare earth elements.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/canada-joins-the-hunt-for-rare-earths-to-make-chips-setting-up-a-new-mine-takes-10-15-years-so-it-may-be-too-late

Created 6d | Jan 1, 2025, 7:10:06 PM


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