August 7, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario Natural Resources Canada
Critical minerals are essential to the technologies and industries that power the modern economy and contribute to a more-secure future. Canada is poised to meet rising global demand and lead in the sustainable supply of this strategic resource, while adding value and jobs here at home.
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a federal investment of $8.2 million through the Global Partnerships Initiative (GPI) to Northcliff Resources (Northcliff), a Canadian company developing a tungsten-molybdenum deposit in New Brunswick through its Sisson Project. The funding is part of the broader Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy, which aims to accelerate the development of key mineral projects across the country and strengthen Canada's position in global supply chains. The funding will be directed toward the feasibility study update and engineering design, which will provide the necessary economic and technical information to support a construction decision on the Sisson Project.
The Sisson Project is one of New Brunswick's most promising mining developments, with the potential to become a significant source of tungsten and molybdenum and a driver of regional economic growth. These key minerals help produce lightweight, durable components for industrial purposes and improved performance of batteries, used in energy storage and other renewable energy systems. They are also critical to defence and aerospace industries. This investment helps secure a domestic supply, reducing Canada's reliance on foreign sources and strengthening our supply chains.
With strong federal government support, the Canadian critical minerals sector is creating new opportunities for industry, strengthening national security and supporting long-term economic growth in New Brunswick and across the country.
