Minerals for a Changing World: Exploration, Economic Resilience & Enablement
In this special episode of Conversations Live, recorded at AME Roundup 2026, industry leaders come together to examine the future of mineral exploration and development in British Columbia and across Canada.
As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, driven by the clean energy transition, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain security, panelists warn that declining exploration activity, regulatory uncertainty and lengthy permitting timelines could cost Canada a once-in-a-generation opportunity. The conversation explores why exploration and discovery are foundational to Canada’s economic prosperity, national sovereignty, and industrial strategy. This episode highlights both the risks of inaction and the path forward emphasizing the need for certainty, collaboration, and alignment with global market demand.
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