Fraser Institute releases annual ranking of favourable global mining jurisdictions
Ontario has abundant mineral resources but still has work to do when comes to mining-friendly policies, according to the annual mining survey released by the Fraser Institute.
Saskatchewan led all provinces and territories as the top-rated Canadian jurisdiction for mining investment. Ontario and Manitoba, despite being among the top ten most attractive jurisdictions for mineral potential, globally rank 18th and 24th respectively when considering policy factors alone, the report said.
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