China wants to tap Nunavut minerals: Ambassador – Nunatsiaq News

Aug 29, 2024

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China’s ambassador to Canada was in Iqaluit this week to make a case for strong trade relations.

Nunatsiaq News met with Wang Di in Iqaluit on Wednesday during his two-day visit to Nunavut’s capital.

“I think economic co-operation and trade between our two sides should be conducted based on market principles and market need, and not to be interfered by any other factors,” Wang said through an interpreter, about China’s continued desire to invest in Canada, including mining.

Nunavut is widely seen by northern political and business leaders as having a “tremendous” potential to grow its mineral sector as demand for critical minerals rises to feed renewable energy markets.

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