Canada's only graphite miner faces uncertain future as it holds out hope of government financing

Open this photo in gallery: Graphite is one of several critical minerals used in low-carbon energy and is a key input in the defence sector.Isabel Infantes/Reuters The head of Northern Graphite Corp. NGC-X is optimistic that Ottawa will provide a key part of a make-or-break financing package needed to keep North America's only graphite mine in operation. Security of supply for domestic critical minerals mines has rarely been a more urgent issue as Canada struggles with an entrenched trade war with the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney has made developing domestic resource projects one of the biggest priorities for…