The funding, provided through the Global Partnerships Initiative, will support a feasibility study update and engineering design for the project, developed by Northcliff Resources. This work will deliver the technical and economic foundation needed for a construction decision.
“This federal investment in the Northcliff Resources project will enable the production of these minerals and strengthen our economy and security while creating good jobs in New Brunswick,” said Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, in the August 2025 press release.
Critical minerals are the building blocks of the modern economy — essential for producing solar panels, semiconductors, wind turbines, and advanced batteries for storage and transportation.
Tungsten and molybdenum are particularly strategic:
With vast reserves and strong mining and manufacturing expertise, Canada is positioned to become a secure and reliable supplier of these minerals to both domestic and global markets.
Located in central New Brunswick, the Sisson Project is expected to become:
“This project will create good jobs, drive economic growth and help position Canada as a reliable supplier of critical minerals. Together, we are shifting our economy from reliance to resilience,” said Dominic LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada–U.S. Trade.
By securing domestic production, Canada can reduce dependence on high-risk foreign sources, strengthen supply chains for its allies, and ensure critical industries have reliable access to essential materials.
Backed by $3.8 billion, the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy focuses on six priorities:
The strategy promotes a “nature-forward” approach that minimizes environmental impact, protects biodiversity, and incorporates Indigenous stewardship principles. It also supports a circular economy by expanding recycling technologies to recover valuable minerals from end-of-life products and mining waste.
The $8.2 million investment in the Sisson Project represents more than a regional development. It is a strategic step in a nationwide plan to secure the minerals that underpin the global energy transition and advanced manufacturing.
With tungsten and molybdenum production poised to strengthen Canada’s industrial capacity and geopolitical resilience, the project supports the federal goal to diversify supply chains, reduce reliance on imports from non-like-minded countries, and ensure sustainable, inclusive growth.
As global competition for critical minerals intensifies, projects like Sisson will be pivotal in helping Canada:
Simply put, the Sisson Project is not just about mining — it’s about securing Canada’s future in the green and digital economy.
