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Cut red tape, mining industry says
By Ottawa Business Journal Staff
Fri, Sep 5, 2008 9:00 AM EST

Canadian small and mid-cap mining companies are hindered by overlapping government regulations and bureaucratic inefficiencies, according to a new survey of mining CEOs.

The survey, coordinated by Blue Note Mining, found leading executives perceived government regulatory process as complex and inconsistent, with a significant duplication between federal and provincial processes.

Nevertheless, Canada was viewed as a competitive place to do business, compared to other nations.

Ottawa is home to several mining companies with Canadian properties, including Northern Shield Resources Inc. (TSX-V:NRN) and Patrician Diamonds (TSX-V:PXC).


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