
Government innovation programs need a major rethink to deliver transformative outcomes, says Carl Weatherell, executive director and CEO of the Canadian Mining Innovation Council.
Government innovation programs need a major rethink to deliver transformative outcomes, says Carl Weatherell, executive director and CEO of the Canadian Mining Innovation Council.
Canada’s regionally diverse mining innovation groups are stepping up efforts to collaborate on and better coordinate industry-led innovation. But the push to “de-fragment” the country’s mining innovation ecosystem needs dedicated federal funding, the groups say.
As Canada’s mining sector shows signs of slipping, companies and innovation leaders are calling for more dedicated federal funding and the development of a national strategy that would link regional clusters. Steering the sector to growth will require increased reliance on innovation and commitment to sustainable practices.