Manitoba mineral production set to triple, premier says
Manitoba plans to triple mineral production in the next five years “to unlock a new era of wealth creation and growth,” Premier Wab Kinew said Tuesday. “We’re going to make […]
Manitoba plans to triple its mineral production within five years, aiming to create a new era of wealth and economic growth, according to Premier Wab Kinew. Speaking at the Canada investment summit in Toronto, Kinew emphasized that the province will work with industry and Indigenous governments to attract investors and ensure a fair mining environment.
The government is developing a faster environmental licensing process and increasing staff to expedite approvals. Manitoba Hydro will include mining demands in its next integrated resource plan to improve hydro connectivity for mining projects. A new federal productivity tax break could make mining proposals more viable and boost interest in the Port of Churchill.
Kinew highlighted potential projects like Silex's silica sand development and Canadian Premium Sands' silica sand mine, which have First Nation support, and praised the companies for their pitches to investors. The premier also mentioned a public inquiry into a previous Sio Silica sand mine proposal, stating it will follow the same scientific review process as any other project in Manitoba.
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