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Canada: Government announces funding for Electra Battery Materials Corporation for cobalt sulfate refinery expansion

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04 May 2026

In May 2026, the government of Canada announced CAD 20 million in state aid for Electra Battery Materials Corporation to support the expansion of its cobalt refinery in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario.

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04 May 2026

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Updated: 06 May 2026
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Recent update from 06 May 2026:

On 4 May 2026, the government of Canada announced a CAD 20 million (approximately USD 14.69 million) in state aid to Electra Battery Materials Corporation through the Strategic Response Fund (SRF)....

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