BEST Magazine
3 March 2026
Canada backs First Phosphate with C$16.7m funding
Why It Matters for ITAD
Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services. New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
First Phosphate has received conditional approval for a non‑repayable contribution of up to C$16.7 million from the Government of Canada, delivered through Natural Resources Canada under the Global Partnerships Initiative. The funding will support detailed technical and engineering work to determine the processing systems and equipment required to produce a phosphate concentrate suitable for the…
Key Takeaways
- • Canada backs First Phosphate with C$16.7m funding.
- • The funding will support detailed technical and engineering work to determine the processing systems and equipment required to produce a phosphate concentrate suitable for the…