Panel: Permits, Partnerships, and Pathways: Realizing BC’s Critical Minerals Opportunity

This discussion will bring together leaders from First Nations, mining and finance to explore how the BC critical minerals sector can realize its potential in attracting investment, building midstream capacity, and ensuring responsible development in the global race for secure supply.

● What are the biggest opportunities for BC to position itself as a global supplier of critical minerals, and what barriers must be overcome to realize them?

● What are the key challenges miners are facing in the region around permitting, financing, and development timelines?

● What should the government’s role be in supporting the viability of these projects?

● What infrastructure investments—roads, energy, processing capacity—are most urgent to unlock critical mineral development in BC’s Northwest and beyond?

● With shifting trade dynamics, tariffs, and buyer expectations, how can BC ensure its critical minerals remain competitive and attractive to global markets?