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The Natural Resources Department says the site was once North America\u2019s largest mine that primarily produced antimony, a mineral used in the production of flame retardants and lead-acid batteries. The province says Canada, the United States and the European Union all consider antimony a critical mineral, as the global supply is heavily concentrated in China. 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The province says it selected Avenir Minerals, a subsidiary of Canadian firm Agnico Eagle Mines, to work on an agreement that would allow exploration of the former Lake George antimony mine site. The Natural Resources Department says the site was once North America\u2019s largest mine that primarily produced antimony, a mineral used in the production of flame retardants and lead-acid batteries. The province says Canada, the United States and the European Union all consider antimony a critical mineral, as the global supply is heavily concentrated in China. 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