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Prospector Podcast – Iain Thompson: BC Mining Investment Declines. Challenges & Opportunities

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Prospector Podcast – Iain Thompson: BC Mining Investment Declines. Challenges & Opportunities

 

 

 

 

In this episode, Michael Fox speaks with Iain Thompson Partner at Ernst and Young about the decline in exploration investment in British Columbia over the past two years as indicated in their recent report, “Mineral and Coal Exploration Survey, 2024” . Iain highlighted the importance of maintaining a pipeline of future projects to replace depleted resources. He noted that the decline was not specific to BC, as global exploration spending was down 7%. Iain also mentioned that other provinces in Canada were bucking the trend however, possibly due to specific incentive policies. He emphasized the need to create an environment that encourages risk-taking for investors in the mining sector. Iain also touched on the impact of inflation and the recent court ruling on staking in BC, but did not draw a direct link between these factors and the decline in exploration investment. Despite the challenges, Iain expressed optimism about the future of the mining sector in BC, citing the province’s competitive advantages and the need for critical minerals in the energy transition.

 

British Columbia Mineral and Coal Exploration Survey 2024,

Posted March 20, 2025

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