Lomiko Metals, a company based in British Columbia, is planning to build an open-air graphite mine in La Petite-Nation. The opposition only became more pronounced once the United States became involved. While there was apprehension towards the project, residents also understood the importance of needing graphite to produce lithium-ion batteries. View image in fullscreen The Riviére de la Petite Nation (Little Nation River), Quebec, Canada. “They’re coming in to get minerals to put in their weapons, to annex us?”It remains unclear how the ongoing trade disputes between Canada and the United States will impact mining collaborations.

Source: The Guardian January 06, 2026 17:31 UTC