Grants and Contributions:
Title:
BC Hydro System Upgrades for Highland Valley Copper (HVC ) Mine
Agreement Number:
N-CMIF-0026
Agreement Value:
$39,742,136.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 27, 2026 - Mar 31, 2030
Description:
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that will enable the development of priority critical mineral projects in Canada.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results are enhanced clean energy and transportation infrastructure that increases critical mineral production in Canada, reduced emissions from critical minerals production through renewable energy (energy projects only), and advanced reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Location:
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, CA V6B 4X3
Reference Number:
115-2025-2026-Q4-18672
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
121454151
Recipient Type:
Government
Additional Information:
Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
BRITISH COLUMBIA HYDRO AND POWER AUTHORITY
Program:
The Critical Minerals First and Last Mile Fund (previously The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund Program)
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) is to support the development of clean energy and transportation infrastructure that will enable the development and expansion of priority critical mineral projects in Canada.