Rural Economy · Issue Brief
Mine Payroll Is Rural Policy
A mine paycheque supports families, suppliers and tax bases in places that cannot replace it with downtown office work.
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Rural Economy
10 stories, briefs and analysis pieces.
Rural Economy · Analysis
Contractors Feel Permit Delay Before Politicians Do
Welders, truckers, drillers and camp suppliers absorb uncertainty long before a minister announces a review.
Rural Economy · Analysis
Exploration Camps Keep Small-Town Skills Alive
Seasonal exploration work supports mechanics, cooks, pilots, fuel suppliers and young workers learning the sector.
Rural Economy · Issue Brief
Mining Roads Are Economic Infrastructure
Road access built for mining often supports forestry, emergency response, tourism and community services.
Rural Economy · Analysis
BC's Mining Supply Chain Is Bigger Than the Mine Gate
The economic story includes Vancouver finance, interior fabrication, northern trucking and local service companies.
Rural Economy · Analysis
Rural Communities Need Decisions More Than Announcements
Project uncertainty makes it harder for towns to plan housing, training, schools and service capacity.
Rural Economy · Issue Brief
Mining Jobs Pay for Retention in Hard Places
High-wage industrial work helps rural BC keep families and skilled workers close to home.
Rural Economy · Analysis
A Delayed Mine Is a Delayed Apprenticeship
When projects stall, young workers lose the chance to enter trades, operations and technical careers.
Rural Economy · Analysis
First Nations Business Opportunities Need Active Projects
Contracting, equity and training benefits require mines and exploration programs that actually proceed.
Rural Economy · Issue Brief
Resource Towns Cannot Live on Consultation Processes Alone
Meetings do not replace payroll. Rural policy has to end in work, investment and production.