In this episode, we chat with Trevor Walker, CEO of Frontier Lithium, about the company's efforts to build an integrated supply chain for lithium in Canada, from mining it in far Northwestern Ontario to refining it in Thunder Bay to shipping it to EV battery manufacturing plants in Southern Ontario. Trevor tells us about discovering the lithium deposit, getting support from the federal and provincial governments to build a production facility on the site of a former OPG coal power plant, and the opportunities and risks of being a first mover in lithium production.

• 03:38 The Sudbury BEV In-Depth Conference
• 05:37 Trevor Walker's Mining Journey
• 09:38 Frontier Lithium's Genesis
• 15:12 Building a Lithium Production Facility in Northern Ontario
• 17:51 Opportunities and Risks in Being a First Mover in Lithium Production
• 24:04 Frontier Lithium’s Five Year Plan

• Frontier Lithium website: frontierlithium.com

• Conference website: investsudbury.ca/bevindepth2025

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Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future.

This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It is produced by Storied Places Media.