INFOGRAPHIC: Nickel, where form meets function

Critical minerals are central to BC’s economic vision, with demand for lithium expected to grow sixfold by 2030 and copper demand projected to double by 2050.

British Columbia's exploration sector has over 60 critical mineral projects waiting for permits.

The Japanese company is considering buying a roughly 20% interest in the Sentinel and Kansanshi mines.

The company, which operates the Goro mine and a plant producing battery-grade nickel, returned workers to facilities on Monday.