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British Columbia’s mining sector is being sidelined in the province’s push to overhaul regulations around mineral claims, the Association for Mineral Exploration says.of the Mineral Tenure Act , which must be completed by early 2025, the industry has been reduced to listen-only status, AME president and CEO Keerit Jutla says. The industry was caught by surprise Thursday, when B.C.
Jutla questions the current state of industry engagement, and highlights a lasting disconnect between industry consultations and government actions. “Ensuring their ability to explore is at the crux of our members’ interests,” Jutla said. The interim measures respond to a Supreme Court decision from September 2023, requiring consultation with First Nations prior to mineral registration. The ruling aims to address the adverse impacts on their lands, mandating B.C. to revise the MTA within 18 months to incorporate consultation requirements.
The mines ministry said that cooperation, consultation with First Nations, and engagement with industry and interested groups will launch this month.This ambiguity hurts the industry’s ability to plan and operate efficiently. “We do not have clarity on the regulatory framework, and we do not have certainty on the land base,” he said.
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