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North America Tops Mining Investment Rankings Amid Policy Uncertainty

3/3/2026

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The Fraser Institute's 2025 Annual Survey of Mining Companies ranks mining jurisdictions based on geology and policy, surveying over 2,300 executives and finding mineral potential drives 60% of investment decisions while policy perception is crucial.
North America and Oceania lead in attractiveness, with Nevada, Ontario, and Saskatchewan at the forefront.
Many countries face policy uncertainty and foreign control, while governments seek to boost local benefits through nationalization and higher royalties.

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The Fraser Institute's 2025 Annual Survey of Mining Companies ranks mining jurisdictions based on geology and policy, surveying over 2,300 executives and finding mineral potential drives 60% of investment decisions while policy perception is crucial.
North America and Oceania lead in attractiveness, with Nevada, Ontario, and Saskatchewan at the forefront.
Many countries face policy uncertainty and foreign control, while governments seek to boost local benefits through nationalization and higher royalties.