Mining industry hails B.C. plan to expedite projects amid Trump tariff threat [Video]

The Mining Association of British Columbia is welcoming news the provincial government plans to expedite a number of projects.

On Monday, the province announced plans to accelerate 18 critical mineral and energy projects worth roughly $20 billion.

“They’re being held up in some kind of administrative or regulatory or government process,” Premier David Eby said.

“We can expedite that, get those shovels in the ground. And with particular attention to more rural and remote communities.”

Tim McEwan, senior vice-president of corporate affairs at the Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) hailed the move.

“The Mining Association of BC welcomes the B.C. government’s commitment to expedite four mining projects (Eskay Creek Gold + Silver, Highland Valley Copper Expansion, Red Chris Expansion, and Mount Milligan Copper and Gold),” he told Global News.

“The priority for B.C.’s mining and smelting industry is to modernize and expedite permitting and authorizations for major mine projects.”

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