BC jade mining ban could push business to Afghanistan, says gem miner
British Columbia has banned any new jade mining in its northwest, citing harm to alpine environments, a move that has one industry player scratching his head.
Canada has tightened in recent years its Investment Canada Act, the main tool used to review inbound deals to ensure transactions are not harmful to national security.
The news about the Caribou mine came in the form of a news release from Canadian Copper, which is advancing the early-stage Murray Brook West property nearby.