A Stake in the Future is a comprehensive study of the Whitehorse Mining Initiative, which was first conceived by the leaders in the Canadian mining industry. The goal was to revitalize the mining industry, attract new investment and forge an alliance with major stakeholders such as government, environmental groups, First Nations, the mining industry, and labour. The book examines the political, cultural, and policy issues involved in developing a new consenus-based approach to resolving land and resource use disputes with particular focus on a national multi-stakeholder initiative in the mineral sector.

This report is the published version of remarks made by representatives of the Minerals & Metals Sector in various European & Asian centres, generally reviewing recent developments affecting Canada's minerals & metals industry along with Canada's geology, investment climate, and mineral industry projects. Part A contains sections related to Canada's international competitiveness in the minerals & metals sector, including the state of the Canadian economy & minerals/metals industry, the world outlook for minerals & metals, international comparisons of production costs, and the financial performance of Canadian mineral companies. Part B discusses policy & regulatory issues related to the minerals & metals industry, including taxation aspects. The final part assesses Canada's geological potential, with a focus on diamond & base metal deposits. Appendices include a list of Canadian deposits of selected major metals undergoing appraisal as of January 1996.

It was agreed at the 1991 Mines Ministers' Conference in Halifax that a government/industry task force be formed to review and assess Canada's international competitiveness for mineral investment capital. This study provides a review and assessment of recent domestic and global trends, developments, and issues relevant to the performance and prospects of some of Canada's metals and mineral industry. The report refers to four stages of the minerals industry that are based upon the degree of processing carried out on the products of the industry. The report covers the minerals and metals industry in the Canadian economy; recent trends and short-term outlook in selected mineral commodities; cost trends and competitive position; recent trends in financial performance and investment; corporate financial profiles of selected companies; and grassroots exploration.