PartnershipJul 7, 2026, 04:38 PM
Teck, Canada Growth Fund Partner for $850M Critical Minerals Expansion
AI Summary
Teck Resources Limited, Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF), and Natural Resources Canada's Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator have signed a Strategic Investment Agreement. This agreement aims to support the expansion of germanium, gallium, and antimony production capacity at Teck's Trail Operations in British Columbia. CGF will invest up to $400 million directly into the facility, as part of a potential total investment of up to $850 million by Teck. The initiative is expected to double existing production capacity for germanium and antimony and potentially add new gallium production, establishing an offtake structure with the Government of Canada.
Key Highlights
- Teck, Canada Growth Fund (CGF), and Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator signed a Strategic Investment Agreement.
- Agreement supports expanding production of germanium, gallium, and antimony at Teck's Trail Operations.
- CGF to invest up to $400 million directly into the facility.
- Teck's potential total investment for expansion is up to $850 million.
- Aims to double existing germanium and antimony capacity and add new gallium production.
- Includes an offtake structure with the Government of Canada for a portion of future production.
- This is the inaugural transaction under Canada's new Critical Minerals Accelerator.
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