Canada says it will contribute as much as C$400 million to Teck Resources Ltd.’s plans to increase production of strategic and critical metals at one of its key refineries. Multiple outlets report the funding is intended to support expanded output of metals including germanium, antimony and gallium. Under the proposed arrangement, the government contribution is linked to production growth, with the goal of strengthening Canada’s access to future supplies of these materials. The reports describe the program as a way to secure a share of the metals that could be produced as a result of the refinery expansion. Bloomberg and the Financial Post both frame the government offer as part of broader efforts to build domestic and allied capacity for critical mineral supply chains. Investing.com similarly characterizes the plan as a government investment of up to C$400 million aimed at boosting Teck’s critical metals production. The disclosed figures refer to a maximum government contribution; the final amount and the structure of the arrangement depend on the details of the deal.