"I am excited about the value VBM can unlock as a whole, and I believe the role it will play in North American supply chains is highly under-appreciated."
"Unless and until processing is available in other locations, there will be a natural collision between the concerns over foreign control by Canadian governments and the fact that the customer and source of investment capital is outside Canada."
"We remain committed to improving Ontario's competitiveness, particularly in energy, labor and critical minerals, while advocating for certainty and long-term prosperity."
"Côté Gold is a unique asset that we believe will become one of Canada's largest gold mines and a model for modern mining done right in Canada for years to come."
Ontario Mining and Toronto’s Finance Hub 2026 - Pre-Release
2025 was a year of change for Ontario’s mining industry. Canada’s evolving international relationships heightened the focus on economic sovereignty, while federal and provincial elections brought critical minerals to the forefront of policy discussions. The provincial government’s ‘One Project, One Process’ framework aims to reduce permitting delays, as critical mineral prices show early signs of recovery from a prolonged weak cycle.