Nearly half of global public mining companies are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange (Stock Image).
For more than a century, Canada has been the global leader in capital formation for the mineral exploration and development industry. However, in the wake of modern demand for niche technology minerals, a general underperformance in mining equities and dwindling investor interest, the mining finance sector needs to innovate to help keep its participants engaged and keep them from considering listings elsewhere.
During The Northern Miner’s recent Global Mining Symposium, industry veteran Ian Telfer said Canada had a strong track record of conducting mine finance based on a history of discovery success. This, Telfer said, had prompted investors to develop a penchant for high-risk investments.
