CALGARY, AB--(Marketwired - February 22, 2016) - On Tuesday, February 23, the Fraser Institute will release its first-ever survey about permit times -- the length of time it takes mining companies to get approval for mining exploration.
Permit Times for Mining Exploration: How Long Are They? compares the efficiency, transparency and certainty of the permitting processes in jurisdictions across Canada, based on the experiences and opinions of industry professionals.
A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired on Feb. 23 at 5:30 a.m. (Eastern).
MEDIA CONTACT / STUDY CO-AUTHOR:
Dr. Kenneth P. Green, Senior Director, Natural Resource Studies
Fraser Institute
For interviews with Dr. Green, please contact:
Aanand Radia, Media Relations Specialist, Fraser Institute
(416) 363-6575 Ext. 238
aanand.radia@fraserinstitute.org
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Contact Information:
For further information, contact:
Aanand Radia
Media Relations Specialist
Fraser Institute
(416) 363-6575 Ext. 238
aanand.radia@fraserinstitute.org