The Ontario Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel discussion at Science North in Sudbury on Wednesday to discuss the future of mining.

The conversation centered on a report released by the chamber last month, calling on all levels of government to sharpen their critical mineral strategy.

Sudbury Chamber President Marie Litalien said it was important that the official launch of the report, called ‘Mining 2030: Unearthing Ontario’s Potential,’ took place in northern Ontario.

“The north (has) such a large impact on this industry and is really the key to unlocking its potential,” Litalien said.

“So we’re very excited to work with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to host this event here, where it makes sense.”

The report argues that more needs to be done to unlock Ontario’s critical mineral potential on a provincial and federal level. Recommendations include strengthening Indigenous partnerships, using a ‘one-stop-shop’ process for all permits to create mines faster and a long-term strategy for infrastructure.

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