Quebec
Legislation
- Mining Act (as amended)
- Mining Regulations
- Mining Tax Act
- Environmental Quality Act
Regulatory Risk Rating
Regulatory Risk
Regulatory Corruption Risk
Regulatory Corruption Risk
Corruption Exposure Risk
Corruption Exposure Risk
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Quebec's Mining Code leaves the province some way behind its Canadian counterparts in its regulation of the industry. Determined to be more French than Canadian, Quebec has forged a direction that may prove unwise if it results in exploration dollars being spent elsewhere in the years to come.
Contents
Legislation
- Mining Act (as amended)
- Mining Regulations
- Mining Tax Act
- Environmental Quality Act
Regulatory Risk Rating
Regulatory Risk
Regulatory Corruption Risk
Regulatory Corruption Risk
Corruption Exposure Risk
Corruption Exposure Risk
Overview
According to the Government of Canada, in 2018, Québec was responsible for $9.9 billion (CAD) in total mineral production, second only to Ontario’s $10 billion (CAD). The Ministry of Economy identifies three main mining regions within the province: Abitibi-Témiscamingue where gold, silver, zinc and copper are mined; Côte-Nord where iron is mined; and the Nord-du-Québec region where nickel, gold and zinc are mined. Québec is the largest producer of iron ore in Canada and the second largest producer of zinc and gold (Natural Resources Canada 2018). Other key minerals include nickel, copper, silver, niobium and tantalum. Canadian diamond exploration and development company, Stornoway, began construction of Québec’s first diamond mine in 2014 and achieved commercial production in early 2017.
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