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Trilogy's Arctic project gained acceptance into the FAST-41 program and applied for a water permit with the US Army Corps of Engineers. This regulatory progress accelerates development timelines for critical mineral projects in the Arctic region.

Teck CEO Jonathan Price warns Canada faces losing critical minerals investment due to slow permitting timelines and inadequate shared infrastructure development. This permitting bottleneck could delay supply of battery metals and rare earth elements needed for renewable energy and EV manufacturing.

Graphite One's Alaska graphite project is scheduled for a permitting decision on September 29, 2026, under the FAST-41 review process. This timeline is critical for U.S. domestic graphite supply development, as graphite is essential for EV battery production.