Overview

• The $25 million funding is part of the federal Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund, intended to enhance the Taltson hydro system.
• The expansion will connect North and South Slave systems, providing backup support and linking 11 communities to the grid.
• A new 60-megawatt facility near the existing Taltson site is planned, along with a transmission line to the Snare hydro system.
• The project is a collaboration with Indigenous governments, ensuring their involvement in shaping its direction.
• Officials highlight the project's role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and facilitating critical mineral resource development.