“Industry and stakeholders are not being engaged in the manner and weight and importance that we should be,” Jutla said in an interview. “We’re getting brought in on these issues at the very last minute. And when we are, we’re being asked to sign NDAs and to kind of listen to feedback. But that’s all it is, feedback; it’s not input into a decision being made. It’s just FYI.”
Jutla questions the current state of industry engagement, and highlights a lasting disconnect between industry consultations and government actions. “Ensuring their ability to explore is at the crux of our members’ interests,” Jutla said.
Regulatory uncertainties hit junior companies and individual prospectors hard, stifling innovation and growth. These entities struggle with financial and operational barriers due to unclear regulations.
“Not everyone has the bankroll of tech companies. Every dollar matters,” Jutla said.
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