Once touted as solution to China in rare earth market, N.W.T. project now taking Chinese investment

A Chinese company is buying from and investing in a rare earth project in the N.W.T. — which, for years, had been marketed as a way for Canada to reduce its reliance on China for a material that’s crucial in types of low-carbon technology. 

Once touted as solution to China in rare earth market, N.W.T. project now taking Chinese investment
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A Chinese company is buying from and investing in a rare earth project in the N.W.T. — which, for years, had been marketed as a way for Canada to reduce its reliance on China for a material that’s crucial in types of low-carbon technology.