Fraser Institute News Release: Utah tops global mining survey rankings, Niger ranks last
2024年5月14日 - 6:00PM
Utah is the most attractive jurisdiction in the world for mining
investment followed by Nevada, and Saskatchewan (3rd), according to
the
Annual Survey of Mining Companies released
today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan
Canadian policy think-tank.
“The Fraser Institute’s mining survey is the most comprehensive
report on government policies that either attract or discourage
mining investors, and this year Utah ranks highest of anywhere in
the world,” said Elmira Aliakbari, director of the Fraser
Institute’s Centre for Natural Resource Studies and co-author of
the report.
This year’s report ranks 86 jurisdictions around the world based
on their geologic attractiveness (minerals and metals) and
government policies that encourage or deter exploration and
investment.
Rounding out the top five jurisdictions are Quebec and Western
Australia.
The least-attractive jurisdiction for mining investment is Niger
and, in fact, of the 10 least-attractive jurisdictions in the
world, four are in Africa.
“A sound regulatory regime coupled with competitive taxes make a
jurisdiction attractive to investors,” Aliakbari said.
“Policymakers across the globe should understand that mineral
deposits alone are not enough to attract investment.”
Most attractive jurisdictions for mining
investment |
Least attractive jurisdictions for mining
investment |
1) Utah |
86) Niger |
2) Nevada |
85) China |
3) Saskatchewan |
84) Solomon Islands |
4) Western Australia |
83) La Rioja |
5) Quebec |
82) Mozambique |
6) Manitoba |
81) Zimbabwe |
7) Arizona |
80) Senegal |
8) Northern Territory |
79) Kazakhstan |
9) Newfoundland & Labrador |
78) Bolivia |
10) Ontario |
77) Cambodia |
MEDIA CONTACTS: Elmira Aliakbari, Director,
Centre for Natural Resource StudiesFraser Institute
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