G7 Nations Advance Critical Minerals Pact to Reshape Global Supply Chains and Industrial Policy

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A Crux Investor show giving you a guide to all things battery metals with Mark Selby and other industry experts.

G7 Nations Advance Critical Minerals Pact to Reshape Global Supply Chains and Industrial Policy

The Battery Show

22 minutes

4 weeks ago

G7 Nations Advance Critical Minerals Pact to Reshape Global Supply Chains and Industrial Policy

Recording date: 29th October 2025

Nickel prices have stayed steady within a narrow range of $15,000 to $15,500 per ton but are poised for upward movement as ore supply from the Philippines tightens through the rainy season in late 2025 and early 2026. At the same time, electric vehicle (EV) demand is robust, with global sales up 24% over the first nine months of 2025. This growth is especially pronounced in China, which led with 32%, while Europe and North America posted 24% and 11% increases, respectively. High-nickel battery chemistries are seeing increased use, fueling further nickel demand and pushing North American requirements alone higher by 300,000 to 400,000 tons.

In response to strategic resource needs, G7 nations are launching a Critical Minerals Initiative to collectively finance and accelerate critical mineral projects, particularly in resource-rich countries like Canada and Australia. In Canada, the Crawford project by Canada Nickel stands out as a major economic force, expected to contribute $70 billion to GDP and $15 billion in taxes over 40 years. The project is also notable for carbon sequestration technology capable of storing up to 15 million tons of CO2 annually. This opens the potential to create zero-carbon industrial hubs, producing hydrogen, fertilizers, and other products that are vital for the transition to a low-carbon economy.

The national focus on critical minerals is crystallizing through Canada’s forthcoming National Priority Projects list, with selection based on economic scale, Indigenous participation, near-term timelines, and decarbonization impact. Canada Nickel’s Crawford is well positioned, while new government-backed initiatives and industry partnerships hint at significant support for similar ventures. Meanwhile, investors are rotating capital from precious metals into battery metals, seeking exposure to growth driven by the EV sector and critical minerals demand. This backdrop underscores the strategic importance of projects like Crawford to economic growth, clean industry, and advancing a secure, decarbonized supply chain for the future.