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CRITICAL MINERAL [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Taxation
- Environmental Management
- Mineral Prospecting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit
1, record 1, English, Clean%20Technology%20Manufacturing%20Investment%20Tax%20Credit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CTM ITC 2, record 1, English, CTM%20ITC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CTM ITC is a refundable tax credit to encourage the investment of capital for clean technology manufacturing and processing and critical mineral extraction and processing in Canada... 2, record 1, English, - Clean%20Technology%20Manufacturing%20Investment%20Tax%20Credit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Fiscalité
- Gestion environnementale
- Prospection minière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- crédit d'impôt à l'investissement dans la fabrication de technologies propres
1, record 1, French, cr%C3%A9dit%20d%27imp%C3%B4t%20%C3%A0%20l%27investissement%20dans%20la%20fabrication%20de%20technologies%20propres
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- CII dans la FTP 2, record 1, French, CII%20dans%20la%20FTP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le CII dans la FTP est un crédit d'impôt remboursable visant à encourager l'investissement en capital pour la fabrication et le traitement de technologies propres, ainsi que l'extraction et le traitement de minéraux critiques au Canada […] 2, record 1, French, - cr%C3%A9dit%20d%27imp%C3%B4t%20%C3%A0%20l%27investissement%20dans%20la%20fabrication%20de%20technologies%20propres
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
- Mineral Prospecting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- critical mineral exploration tax credit
1, record 2, English, critical%20mineral%20exploration%20tax%20credit
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CMETC 2, record 2, English, CMETC
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The critical mineral exploration tax credit(CMETC), introduced in Budget 2022, is a 30% non-refundable tax credit for specified mineral exploration expenses incurred in Canada and renounced to FTS [flow-through share] investors. 3, record 2, English, - critical%20mineral%20exploration%20tax%20credit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
- Prospection minière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- crédit d'impôt pour l'exploration de minéraux critiques
1, record 2, French, cr%C3%A9dit%20d%27imp%C3%B4t%20pour%20l%27exploration%20de%20min%C3%A9raux%20critiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CIEMC 2, record 2, French, CIEMC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le crédit d'impôt pour l'exploration de minéraux critiques (CIEMC), instauré dans le budget de 2022, est un crédit d'impôt non remboursable de 30 % pour les frais d'exploration minière déterminés engagés au Canada qui font l'objet d'une renonciation au profit des détenteurs d'AA [amortissement accéléré]. 2, record 2, French, - cr%C3%A9dit%20d%27imp%C3%B4t%20pour%20l%27exploration%20de%20min%C3%A9raux%20critiques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2026-02-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- National and International Economics
- Mineral Prospecting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canada-U.S. Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals Collaboration
1, record 3, English, Canada%2DU%2ES%2E%20Joint%20Action%20Plan%20on%20Critical%20Minerals%20Collaboration
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals 2, record 3, English, Joint%20Action%20Plan%20on%20Critical%20Minerals
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals is a cooperative framework through which Canada and the United States work together to attract investment into Canadian critical‑mineral exploration and mining projects. Its purpose is to stimulate job creation and drive economic growth across downstream industries that rely on these essential minerals. 3, record 3, English, - Canada%2DU%2ES%2E%20Joint%20Action%20Plan%20on%20Critical%20Minerals%20Collaboration
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals Collaboration
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Prospection minière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Plan d'action conjoint pour la collaboration dans le domaine des minéraux critiques entre le Canada et les États-Unis
1, record 3, French, Plan%20d%27action%20conjoint%20pour%20la%20collaboration%20dans%20le%20domaine%20des%20min%C3%A9raux%20critiques%20entre%20le%20Canada%20et%20les%20%C3%89tats%2DUnis
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Plan d'action conjoint pour la collaboration dans le domaine des minéraux critiques 2, record 3, French, Plan%20d%27action%20conjoint%20pour%20la%20collaboration%20dans%20le%20domaine%20des%20min%C3%A9raux%20critiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Plan d'action conjoint pour la collaboration dans le domaine des minéraux critiques est un cadre de coopération par lequel le Canada et les États‑Unis travaillent ensemble pour attirer des investissements dans les projets canadiens d'exploration et d'exploitation minière de minéraux critiques. Son objectif est de stimuler la création d'emplois et de favoriser la croissance économique dans les industries en aval qui dépendent de ces minéraux essentiels. 3, record 3, French, - Plan%20d%27action%20conjoint%20pour%20la%20collaboration%20dans%20le%20domaine%20des%20min%C3%A9raux%20critiques%20entre%20le%20Canada%20et%20les%20%C3%89tats%2DUnis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2025-11-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Mineral Prospecting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Critical Minerals Centre of Excellence
1, record 4, English, Critical%20Minerals%20Centre%20of%20Excellence
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CMCE 1, record 4, English, CMCE
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Centre of Excellence on Critical Minerals 2, record 4, English, Centre%20of%20Excellence%20on%20Critical%20Minerals
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Centre] provides direct assistance to critical mineral developers in navigating regulatory processes and [federal] government support measures. 3, record 4, English, - Critical%20Minerals%20Centre%20of%20Excellence
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Critical Minerals Center of Excellence
- Center of Excellence on Critical Minerals
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Prospection minière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'excellence sur les minéraux critiques
1, record 4, French, Centre%20d%27excellence%20sur%20les%20min%C3%A9raux%20critiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CEMC 2, record 4, French, CEMC
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le Centre] aide directement les entreprises d'exploitation des minéraux critiques à naviguer dans les processus réglementaires et les mesures de soutien du gouvernement [fédéral]. 3, record 4, French, - Centre%20d%27excellence%20sur%20les%20min%C3%A9raux%20critiques
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2024-12-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- National and International Economics
- Mineral Prospecting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
1, record 5, English, Critical%20Minerals%20Research%2C%20Development%20and%20Demonstration%20Program
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CMRDD 2, record 5, English, CMRDD
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program(CMRDD) is a Natural Resources Canada initiative designed to advance commercial readiness of mineral processing technologies, supporting zero-emission vehicle value chains and critical mineral development through two major funding streams. 3, record 5, English, - Critical%20Minerals%20Research%2C%20Development%20and%20Demonstration%20Program
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Programme
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Prospection minière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Programme de recherche, développement et démonstration pour les minéraux critiques
1, record 5, French, Programme%20de%20recherche%2C%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20et%20d%C3%A9monstration%20pour%20les%20min%C3%A9raux%20critiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- PRDDMC 2, record 5, French, PRDDMC
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme de recherche, développement et démonstration pour les minéraux critiques (PRDDMC) fournit un financement fédéral de 192,1 millions de dollars afin d'appuyer le développement de technologies de traitement novatrices pour l'industrie des minéraux critiques, ce qui contribuera à faire progresser les projets miniers canadiens vers la production et à développer davantage les chaînes de valeur nationales des minéraux critiques. 3, record 5, French, - Programme%20de%20recherche%2C%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20et%20d%C3%A9monstration%20pour%20les%20min%C3%A9raux%20critiques
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2020-05-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
- International Relations
- Mineral Prospecting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- critical mineral
1, record 6, English, critical%20mineral
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Critical minerals are mineral resources that are essential to the economy and whose supply may be disrupted. The "criticality" of a mineral changes with time as supply and society's needs shift. 2, record 6, English, - critical%20mineral
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Relations internationales
- Prospection minière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- minéral critique
1, record 6, French, min%C3%A9ral%20critique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- minerai critique 2, record 6, French, minerai%20critique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La notion de criticité des minerais (minerais critiques ou «critical minerals») est fondée sur deux paramètres principaux : l'impact d'une rupture d'approvisionnement sur l'économie d'une région [...] et le risque dans l’approvisionnement. 3, record 6, French, - min%C3%A9ral%20critique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
minerai critique : Un minerai est un minéral extrait du sol pour être exploité. Comme un minéral peut aussi être extrait d'autres sources (sous-produits du charbon, saumures géothermiques, eau de mer, produits recyclés, etc.), la désignation «minerai critique» peut ne pas convenir dans certains contextes. 4, record 6, French, - min%C3%A9ral%20critique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-10-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- comminution
1, record 7, English, comminution
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comminution processes such as crushing and grinding constitute a significant proportion of capital and operating costs in mineral processing plants and are critical to the economic performance of most mining operations. 2, record 7, English, - comminution
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Austenitic manganese steels are used in application requiring high-impact abrasion resistance [such as] comminution equipment for mining and mineral processing ... 3, record 7, English, - comminution
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
CANMET has main areas of interest in the area of energy conservation in the industrial minerals sector; these are a) comminution, b) clay and brick kilns, c) use of supplementary cementitious [cementing] materials in concrete. 4, record 7, English, - comminution
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Raw material comminution. 5, record 7, English, - comminution
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- comminution
1, record 7, French, comminution
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Opération qui] consiste à libérer le minéral (par exemple le sulfure de nickel, le sulfure de cuivre) du résidu (gangue) par des opérations de concassage et de broyage. 2, record 7, French, - comminution
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les aciers austénitiques au manganèse sont utilisés pour des applications exigeant une résistance élevée aux chocs et à l'abrasion [telles que le] matériel de comminution pour l'extraction du minerai et le traitement des minéraux [...] 3, record 7, French, - comminution
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les principaux secteurs d'intérêt du CANMET dans le domaine des économies d'énergie concernent les minéraux industriels, ces secteurs sont : a) la comminution, b) les fours de régénération des terres et les fours à briques, c) l'utilisation d'ajouts cimentaires dans le béton. 4, record 7, French, - comminution
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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