Scandium can be combined with aluminum to produce an alloy that’s as strong as steel and titanium while weighing around one-third of steel.
A new consultation framework for mineral claims fails to address key industry concerns and runs the risk of scaring off investors, the provincial association of prospectors said.
Time is of the essence if miners are to deliver the minerals that are needed to power the energy transition.
Drawn-out permitting timelines have been a long-standing irritant for miners in Canada.