Mansfield Consulting examined 14 potential critical mineral mines and two mine extensions, and found the long-term economic impact of operations over several decades could be nearly C$800 billion ($599bn).

The proposed mine in the Bristol Bay area would have become the largest copper, gold and molybdenum extraction site in North America.

Teck will have the option to acquire an 80% interest in La Coipita by funding cumulative exploration expenditures of $20 million over a five-year period.

The Berg property comprises nearly 350 sq. km. of land and is adjacent to Surge's remaining mineral claims in BC.

The proposed mine, if built, would represent the largest in North America.

Australia added fluorine, molybdenum, arsenic, selenium and tellurium to the list of minerals that it regards as essential to modern technologies.

The CEO says the company is aware that the world’s eyes are on them.