Manitoba Bolsters Mining Sector with New Office, Advisory Council, and Indigenous Partnerships – News4.ca

April 10, 2025

The Manitoba government today announced a significant push to expand its critical minerals sector, unveiling a new Critical Mineral Office, establishing a mining advisory council, and forging partnerships to support Indigenous workforce development and training. The initiatives were announced by Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses and Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures Minister Ian Bushie.

Minister Moses emphasized the province’s strategic advantage, stating, “Manitoba has the critical minerals the world needs, and that’s why we are focused on growing the sector to create good jobs. It’s never been more important to diversify our province’s economy and create new trade relationships, and the new Critical Mineral Office and mining advisory council will help us do that.”

The newly established Critical Mineral Office will serve as a central point of contact for the mining industry, aiming to attract global investment and provide tailored support to mining businesses. According to Minister Moses, the office will focus on streamlining processes and accelerating project development while upholding Manitoba’s stringent environmental and labour standards.

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