ProjectCritical mineralsGoes mixed

Teck Trail germanium, gallium and antimony expansion

Teck's plan to expand germanium and antimony production, and possibly add gallium, at its Trail smelter in BC. On 7 July 2026 the Canada Growth Fund agreed a framework for an equity-like investment of up to C$400 million, within up to C$850 million that Teck may invest, with planned Government of Canada offtake rights; it was the first deal of the new Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator.

Status

Proposed

Direction

Mixed: Can go more than one way.

Where

British Columbia

Owners

• Teck Resources as of 27 September 2026

Events

• 7 July 2026Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator launches; first deal: framework for up to C$400M from the Canada Growth Fund for Teck's Trail smelter (germanium, gallium, antimony), with planned Government of Canada offtake rightsActionFinancingCanada2 sources