Proposed BC Copper Mine Shows the Promises and Obstacles Facing Canada’s Critical Mineral Industry

Proposed BC Copper Mine Shows the Promises and Obstacles Facing Canada’s Critical Mineral Industry

The small B.C. town of Clearwater is set for an economic and population boom in the coming years if a major copper mine project goes ahead.  The proposed Yellowhead open-pit mine, launched by Vancouver-based Taseko Mines, highlights the broader challenges Canada faces on major resource projects—proponents citing regulatory hurdles, while opponents raise land-use and environmental concerns. While many resource projects in Canada also face infrast…