Canada Eyes Streamlining Mine Approvals in Critical Minerals Push
Canada produces more than 60 minerals and metals, has more than 200 mines.
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Canada is looking to streamline permitting processes for mines to boost production of metals vital to the global energy transition, as part of government efforts to develop the nation’s critical minerals sector.
The push is part of the federal government’s latest Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy, set to be released later Friday. The directive suggests greater harmonization and collaboration between levels of government to avoid regulatory duplication. The objective is “one project, one assessment”, according to the 58-page document from Natural Resources Canada.