B.C. and Yukon Face Critical Window to Lead in Critical Minerals
Event summary
- B.C. mining revenues rose 14% in 2025, but speed to market will determine global leadership in critical minerals.
- Indigenous partnerships now include revenue sharing, procurement, and equity ownership, central to project success.
- Yukon is emerging as a key contributor to Canada's critical minerals supply, supported by infrastructure and policy alignment.
- PwC identifies faster permitting, infrastructure investment, and technology adoption as key success factors.
The big picture
Global demand for critical minerals is being reshaped by energy transition, supply chain security, and geopolitical competition, turning these resources into strategic assets. B.C. and Yukon's ability to move projects from approval to production quickly will determine whether Canada becomes a reliable supplier or falls behind faster-moving jurisdictions. The region's success hinges on aligning policy, capital, and partnerships—with execution being the defining factor in the next era of global mining.
What we're watching
- Government Action
- Whether B.C. and Yukon can implement faster, more predictable permitting to unlock projects at scale.
- Infrastructure Investment
- The pace at which regional infrastructure, including shared corridors and energy networks, advances to support multiple projects.
- Indigenous Partnerships
- How long-term economic models with Indigenous communities will impact investment certainty and project execution.
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