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A provincial mining industry leader says B.C. could end up profiting from trade tensions between China and the United States over critical minerals. Michael Goehring, president and chief executive officer of the Mining Association of British Columbia, said Wednesday, (Dec. 4), that China's decision to ban exports of certain critical minerals and rare earths to the United States demonstrates why it is "vital" for Canada and the U.S. to reduce their dependence on authoritarian regimes for critical mineral supplies and mineral processing. "British Columbians can play a key role in providing the critical minerals the U.S. and our other allies need in the years to come," Goehring said. "B.C. has, or produces, 16 of the 50 minerals the United States has identified as being critical to the nation’s economic and national security. In fact, seven per cent of B.C.’s exports to the US in 2022 were critical minerals and metals, including aluminum, germanium, gallium, indium, lead and zinc." China announced Tuesday, (Dec. 3), that it would immediately ban sales of gallium and germanium among other minerals to the United States following the U.S.'s decision to limit Chinese access to American-made digital technology. China is world's leading supplier of many minerals used in technologies deemed critical in fields like transportation, communication and alternative energy, all of which have a military and security dimension. Chinese efforts to use its dominance in these materials as leverage have not gone unnoticed, as several western jurisdictions have sought out alternative suppliers, including Canada. "In fact, Canada and the U.S. initiated the Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals Collaboration in 2020 under President Trump to reduce our vulnerability," Goehring said." China’s export ban highlights the need to accelerate our efforts through the Joint Action Plan to grow a resilient North American critical mineral supply chain and advance our mutual economic, defense and security objectives." Whether Goehring's appeal will resonate among decision-makers on either side of the U.S-Canada border is a different question given the prospect of trade tensions with Trump returning to the White House next month. With 17 new critical mineral projects under development, Britisch Columbia can make what Goehring called "a meaningful contribution to North America’s future" while creating jobs for workers, stability for resource communities and shared prosperity throughout B.C. "But these benefits can only be realized if we modernize and expedite the mine permitting and approval process," he said. "(We) are in a race and we need to act quickly. Ongoing permitting delays and uncertainty needlessly drive away investment and lead to deferred or unrealized economic benefits. We need mine permitting to be a competitive advantage for our province."
NoneA CHRISTMAS party for Buckingham Palace staff spiralled “out of control” with cops called to a nearby bar after glasses were hurled and punches thrown. Trouble flared when up to 50 servants arrived for a pre-arranged All Bar One bash after Palace drinks. A woman believed to be a housemaid aimed a punch at the manager, smashed glasses and was arrested. 4 A Buckingham Palace maid has been arrested for assault after a staff Xmas party descended into a boozy brawl Credit: Getty 4 The incident took place in an All Bar One in Victoria Street, London Credit: Simon Jones 4 Police raced to the bar after 9pm on Tuesday and the woman, 24, was arrested for common assault, criminal damage and being drunk and disorderly (stock image) Credit: Alamy Security tried to calm her down but she continued to throw glasses, it is claimed. A witness to the chaotic scenes said: “I’ve never seen one person get that crazy during a night out. She was on another level.” Police raced to the bar after 9pm on Tuesday and the woman, 24, was arrested for common assault, criminal damage and being drunk and disorderly. She was thrown in a cell for the night and was released almost 24 hours later with a fine. READ MORE ROYAL NEWS EYE SAY Charlotte shares Di's hobby - after fans say she also inherited the ‘Spencer stare’ SMILES BETTER Wills places supportive hand on Kate's shoulder as she greets Qatar's royals A source admitted to The Sun it had been a “tough night” for everyone involved. Another said: “Someone kicked off outside, was smashing glasses, and then got arrested.” Details of the drama emerged as offices across the country hold Christmas parties with warnings they can spiral out of control ahead of Black Eye Friday, or Mad Friday, next week. Royal staff had enjoyed drinks at the Palace at 4pm, with the event passing without incident. Most read in Royals FAIR CARNAGE Horror as Birmingham fairground ride 'collapses' with several people injured STAYING POSITIVE Max George to undergo major heart surgery after terrifying health scare ALL CHANGE Another Rangers executive quits club just a week after key role at club's AGM NEWBORN JOY Huge Scots DJ becomes dad as he reveals baby boy in emotional social media post A group of around 50 including the woman later arrived for a pre-arranged party at the All Bar One — a nine-minute walk away in Victoria Street. One insider told The Sun: “The group walked in and this one girl just got hysterical. Moment raging driver BODYSLAMS man to the floor ‘like something out of a WWE bout’ in horrific CCTV “She started smashing glasses and abusing our staff members, so we had to call the police. “I’ve never seen one person get that crazy during a night out. She was on another level.” Another added: “It had been a crazy night, we were incredibly busy and we had to deal with so many bookings. She started smashing glasses and abusing our staff members, so we had to call the police A witness “We were fully booked and then we had to deal with a party of 50 people on top of that.” The pub has security and is a popular destination for Christmas parties. 'Drunk and disorderly' It is understood Met Police officers also seized its CCTV. A force spokesperson said: “At 21.21hrs on Tuesday, December 10 officers were called to a bar in Victoria Street, SW1, following reports that a customer had smashed glasses and attempted to assault a member of staff. “Officers attended and arrested a 24-year-old woman on suspicion of common assault, criminal damage and being drunk and disorderly. “She was taken into custody and released the following evening having been given a penalty notice for disorder.” A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “We are aware of an incident outside the workplace involving a number of Household staff who had previously attended an early evening reception at the Palace. Read more on the Scottish Sun WARMING UP Scots set for 21C swing as temperature rise to bring an end to sub zero freeze HOT BUY Shoppers race to Primark for fleecy £14 hoodie will keep you cosy on frosty days “While this was an informal social gathering, not an official Palace Christmas party, the facts will be fully investigated, with a robust disciplinary process followed in relation to individual staff and appropriate action taken.” Additional reporting by Emily-Jane Heap and Sam Creed 4 The housemaid aimed a punch at a bar manager and smashed glasses Credit: Getty
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