BERLIN – Canada signed a critical minerals partnership with Germany on Tuesday that encourages the joint public financing of natural resources projects as Ottawa works to boost development and exports to Europe.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said for too long, key Canadian minerals such as nickel and cobalt have gone underdeveloped while China and Russia dominate the global market. Critical minerals are key for emerging energy and defence technology.

He said Germany has become a leader in Europe as it works to diversify away from China and Russia.

“Canada can play a role in accelerating that diversification for Germany, and for Europe,” Carney said at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

“These issues are only going to become more important. There’s likely to be

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