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The region is said to be rich in nickel, chromite, copper and gold and Carney said its development will secure Canada&#8217;s critical mineral supply chain. &#8220;Canada is matching Ontario&#8217;s $1-billion investment to build road infrastructure to reach the Ring of Fire,&#8221; Carney said as he and Premier Doug Ford announced in Ottawa an $8.7-billion joint plan to help Ontario&#8217;s tariff-affected industries, including steel and automotive sectors. The Ring of Fire sits partially in the James Bay lowlands, part of North America&#8217;s largest wetland, and is home to a number of remote, fly-in First Nations. 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