Canamera Energy Metals Corp. welcomed President Trump's January 14, 2026, proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which directs U.S. federal agencies to negotiate agreements to secure domestic and allied supply chains for processed critical minerals and derivative products, including rare earth elements. The company stated the proclamation follows a Section 232 investigation that found the United States is 100% net-import reliant for 12 critical minerals and at least 50% net-import reliant for another 29, concluding that current import levels threaten U.S. national security. Canamera said the action underscores the need for new mine supply from allied jurisdictions and expanded processing capacity, aligning with its strategy to advance rare earth exploration projects in the United States, Canada, and Brazil, including its Turvolândia and São Sepé projects.
The company's asset base includes the Mantle project in British Columbia, the Garrow rare earth elements project in Northern Ontario, the Schryburt Lake rare earth and niobium project in Ontario, the Iron Hills critical and rare earth project in Colorado, USA, and the Brazilian projects. Across this portfolio, Canamera targets underexplored regions with strong geological signatures and supportive jurisdictions. The implications of the proclamation are significant for the critical minerals sector, as it signals a concerted U.S. government effort to reduce reliance on foreign sources, particularly from geopolitical competitors, for materials essential to defense, technology, and clean energy applications. By directing agencies to negotiate supply agreements with allies, the policy could create new market opportunities for companies like Canamera that are developing projects in politically stable, allied nations.
This move recognizes that securing these supply chains is a matter of economic and national security, given their use in everything from electric vehicles and wind turbines to military equipment. For investors and industry observers, the latest news and updates relating to EMET are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/EMETF. The broader context of this development can be followed through specialized communications platforms like MiningNewsWire, which focuses on the global mining and resources sectors. The full terms of use and disclaimers applicable to content provided by MNW are available at https://www.MiningNewsWire.com/Disclaimer. The policy shift highlights a growing strategic focus on mineral resource independence, potentially accelerating investment and development in North American and allied critical mineral projects to build more resilient, diversified supply chains for the future.
