Canada's fragmented approach to mining assessments has left regulators, communities, and industry working with incomplete information as they head into a modern mining rush.
The global demand for critical minerals is surging, driven by the clean-energy transition, digital infrastructure, and geopolitical shifts.
These minerals — like lithium, graphite, and rare earth elements — are touted as necessary for clean tech and national defence.
Authors: Ben Collison and Alana Westwood. Author's summary: Incomplete data hinders Canada's mining oversight.