Dear John,

Today, the Fraser Institute released a new report, the Annual Survey of Mining Companies ([link removed]). 

This year's report finds that, for the first time in 10 years, no Canadian jurisdiction ranks in the top 10 for “investment attractiveness” according to mining executives and investors.

Below is the news release and accompanying infographic. Please share with your colleagues and friends.

Best,

Niels

Niels Veldhuis | President
The Fraser Institute
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Canadian jurisdictions drop out of top 10 most attractive places for mining investment

CALGARY—For the first time in 10 years, no Canadian jurisdiction ranks in the top 10 for “investment attractiveness” according to mining executives and investors, finds the Annual Survey of Mining Companies ([link removed]) released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.

“The mining survey is the most comprehensive report on government policies that either attract or discourage mining investors,” said Ashley Stedman, senior policy analyst at the Fraser Institute and co-author of the report.

This year’s survey of mining executives ranks 76 jurisdictions around the world based on their geologic attractiveness (minerals and metals) and government policies that encourage or deter exploration and investment.

Saskatchewan remains Canada’s most attractive jurisdiction for investment (ranking 11thon this year’s survey index, down from 3rdlast year) followed by Ontario (16thup from 20th), Quebec (18thdown from 4th) and British Columbia (19thdown from 18th).

This year, Saskatchewan (11th) received low marks from investors on taxes, regulatory duplication and inconsistencies, and trade barriers. Respondents for Quebec expressed increased concern over various regulatory factors.

“A sound and predictable regulatory regime coupled with competitive fiscal policies is  key to making a jurisdiction attractive in the eyes of mining investors,” Stedman said.








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