VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, July 24, the Fraser Institute will release a new study on mining and mining investment.

Permit Times for Mining Exploration in 2017 compares investor perceptions—based on a survey of mining executives—of the exploration permitting process (approval wait times, regulations, etc.) in many Canadian provinces and key mining jurisdictions around the world.

Permitting processes and regulations can affect investor confidence and activity in any given jurisdiction. The study includes specific data for most Canadian provinces including Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia.

A news release with additional information will be issued via GlobeNewswire on Tuesday, July 24 at 5:00 a.m. (Eastern).

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Kenneth Green, Resident Scholar,
Fraser Institute

Ashley Stedman, Senior Policy Analyst
Fraser Institute

To arrange media interviews or for more information, please contact:
Bryn Weese
Media Relations Specialist, Fraser Institute
Office: (604) 688-0221 ext. 589
bryn.weese@fraserinstitute.org

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