First Nations partnerships and co-management the way of the future, says premier
When introducing David Eby as the keynote speaker to kick off the BC Natural Resources Forum Tuesday night, Artemis Gold chairman/CEO Steven Dean took a friendly prod at the B.C. premier, asking for him to speed up the lengthy permitting process so he start building his gold mine south of Vanderhoof.
“These staff will help address the backlogs not just in housing, but in mining and forestry. The one-stop window will be the template designed in housing that we will bring over to the natural resources sector with the lessons we learn. Addressing the permitting costs and delay that our overloaded and complicated system can bring, is a priority for our government,” he said.
He said businesses that embrace environmental, social and governance obligations are more likely to find high-quality employees, attract loyal customers and raise capital for their major projects. While reminding his audience how vital resource-based industries are to the overall prosperity of the province, Eby pointed to the seven new mining projects proposed for B.C., including Blackwater Gold, which he said represents an investment of $4 billion.
“We are well positioned to grab a significant share of the global hydrogen market, as B.C. ports can service Japan, South Korea and the Pacific Northwest.”
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