Ed Moriarity on Why Newfoundland and Labrador is a Mining Powerhouse

On the latest Insights Podcast, we continue to spotlight mining and its importance to Canada's climate goals. This week, Don and David sit down for a fascinating conversation with Ed Moriarity, the executive director of Mining Industry NL.

Newfoundland and Labrador's mining sector generates nearly $6 billion of economic activity, employs around 7,000 people, and represents about 8 percent of the province's GDP. The province is Canada's second-largest producer of iron ore and nickel and the third-largest in terms of copper production.

With a population that's more receptive to mining than other parts of the country, Newfoundland and Labrador has the potential to provide many of the critical minerals, including cobalt and lithium, needed to achieve net-zero by 2050.

Ed Moriarity is the perfect person to dig into this topic, and he provides valuable insight.

The Insights podcast combines the experiences of an economist, David Campbell, and a social scientist, Don Mills, to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Atlantic Canada, promote data-driven decision-making among policymakers, and encourage a wider dialogue and debate leading to greater prosperity for the region.

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