Mineral Policy Update 1985 1989

This report provides an overview of the federal, provincial and territorial policy initiatives from 1985-89. The report covers only changes and new activities introduced over the five years, rather than ongoing and unaltered programs. Policies still in the development stage were included only if they were already in the process of public discussion. Oil and gas, except for oil sands, are excluded. Policy initiatives are listed by province and for the federal government, with a separate listing for federal policy initiatives North of 60. For each area, information is given on mineral-related task forces and studies, assistance initiatives, regulation, and trade initiatives.

A Stake in the Future is a comprehensive study of the Whitehorse Mining Initiative, which was first conceived by the leaders in the Canadian mining industry. The goal was to revitalize the mining industry, attract new investment and forge an alliance with major stakeholders such as government, environmental groups, First Nations, the mining industry, and labour. The book examines the political, cultural, and policy issues involved in developing a new consenus-based approach to resolving land and resource use disputes with particular focus on a national multi-stakeholder initiative in the mineral sector.

This study analyzes the evolution of the Chinese minerals and metals industry during the last two decades. After presenting the geographical, economic and socio-political realities which make up the environment in which this industry has developed, the study examines its main characteristics (quality of reserves, production, consumption, trade flows) and the chief variables influencing their evolution. The study then provides sectoral analyses of the Chinese aluminum, copper, nickel, lead and zinc industries, to determine the past and probable future degree of import dependence for these metals which account for 95 percent of Chinese nonferrous production. This study discusses the opportunities presented by China's potential increased dependence on international sources, analyzes the impact of Chinese imports on the levels and stability of prices, and assesses their possible effect on the competitiveness of mineral producers in the Asia-Pacific zone. Finally, it discusses a possible future Chinese mineral policy which gives greater recognition to the benefits of a specialization in the production and export of goods which are more intensive in labour than in capital or energy resources.

This report provides a science and management approach to the groundwater policy. It considers the implications of integrated land use and resource management as it affects groundwater, and their impact on sustainability and resource development activities, particularly those of the mining industry. The report discusses Federal and Provincial Government legislation and policy trends; the impacts of local governments and the public; and the impact of the mining industry and acid rock drainage.