Does regulation delay mines? A timeline and economic benefit audit of British Columbia mines

Seeking to capitalize on a surge in global demand for critical minerals, the Canadian mining sector claims that regulatory processes like Environmental Assessment (EA) impede and delay mining’s economic benefits. This paper investigates whether regulation has delayed mining projects and how much eco...

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Main Authors: Rosemary Collard, Jessica Dempsey, Youssef Al Bouchi, Nathan Bawaan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 2024-01-01
Series:FACETS
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Online Access:https://facetsjournal.com/doi/10.1139/facets-2024-0083