Critical Minerals

Everything Critical Minerals

Indigenous free, prior, and informed consent on critical mineral supply projects is key to the success of critical mineral projects getting approved and built.

2024 Post-Conference Interviews

Peter Bryant, Development Partner institute

Mark cutifani, vale based metals

john mullay, newmont

Caroline cox, bhp

cOLLETTE BROWN rODRIGUEZ, AVANTUS; APOLLO SILVER CORP.

KEERIT JUTLA, aSSOCIATION OF MINERAL EXPLORATION

Written Materials

Critical Mineral Roundtables

Critical Mineral Roundtables

The First Nations Major Project Coalition held two Critical Mineral Roundtables, the first in Vancouver (October 25, 2022) and the second in Toronto (February 7, 2023). For these two roundtables, the (FNMPC) convened experts from First Nations, the private sector, and the public sector to discuss and demonstrate how inclusion of First Nations partnerships and values in critical battery mineral supply will be the key to Canada’s participation in the net zero transition.
The OCA Conference Primer

The OCA Conference Primer

The world is undergoing a massive economic and environmental shift, and the consent of Indigenous nations is pivotal to making sure Indigenous nations benefit and to advancing North America’s global economic market share.

Explore the OCA Conference Primer as it offers a window into what the contributions from experts at the conference will focus on. It spotlights groundbreaking projects and initiatives throughout Canada, the United States, and New Zealand, covering vital topics such as project governance, critical minerals, the energy transition, and empowering Indigenous ownership in major projects. With summaries of the conference’s highly anticipated keynote speeches, panel discussions, and featured models, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of the key themes leading up to the event.
OCA Findings and Report

OCA Findings and Report

From upcoming investment opportunities for First Nations, to the launch of new resources developed specifically to support capacity for Indigenous nations — The OCA Findings and Report delves into expert knowledge, experiences, and insights collected from the 7th Annual FNMPC Conference. the overall conference narrative of Indigenous consent bringing a competitive advantage demonstrated that Indigenous nations are poised to be at the helm of Canada’s current and future major projects.