British Columbia.

Teck ekes out profit despite challenging times

Faced with challenging economic times, Teck managed to produce a profit in its fourth quarter report. — Photo courtesy teck.com Teck Resources Limit

Dominion Diamond Corporation reports MVEIRB’s recommendation for approval of Jay Project

The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board has completed an environmental assessment for the Jay Project and recommended that the project

Imperial reports Huckleberry Mines Ltd. provides notice to suspend operations

Because of declining copper prices, Imperial Metals has made the difficult decision to suspend operations at Huckleberry Mine until conditions improve

Site C job fairs and business networking sessions coming to Northern communities

Discovery Ventures Inc. appoints new “QP” and Head of Technical Services

Discovery Ventures Inc. is a gold, copper and silver mining company focused on the exploration and development of its WillaMAX Project that is located

Squamish, B.C. is site of innovative carbon capture project

Carbon Engineering's air contactor, fully installed. — Photo courtesy Carbon Engineering A pilot project in the coastal mountains north of Vancouver

Rex Murphy pontificates about Canada’s resource industry

Rex Murphy will give the keynote speech at Roundup 2016. — Photo courtesy Rex Murphy Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) Ro

MGX Minerals receives approval of mining lease for Driftwood Creek magnesium project

MGX Minerals has announced that the company's mining lease application for the Driftwood Creek project has been approved. — Photo courtesy MGX Minera

SMS launches new “Advanced Technologies” identity

SMS Equipment Inc. has announced that it is launching a new identity “Advanced Technologies” that will become the umbrella brand to host all SMS techn

Widow of geologist Michael J. Fitzgerald wins litigation and clears her late husband’s name

Over the course of 16 years, court after court unequivocally cleared Mr. Fitzgerald of accusations that he acted improperly in staking mining claims.

New B.C. mines moving ahead in 2016

B.C. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett predicts several new mines will move ahead in 2016. — Photo courtesy BC Government Despite challenging ti

David Rhys, structural geologist, makes his way in the mining industry on his own terms

Mapping project in Mexico. — Photo courtesy David Rhys David Rhys grew up in Vancouver during its formative years – think Expo 86 – and completed gr

Report digs into economic impact of rural coal mines on B.C.‘s Lower Mainland

Resource Works Executive Director, Stewart Muir. — Photo by Stewart Muir A recently published report shows that more than one-half of what Teck Reso

BC Gov’t takes action on Chief Inspector of Mines’ recommendations on Mt Polley

Minister of Mines Bill Bennett responds to the Chief Inspector of Mines’ (CIM) investigation report. — Photo courtesy BC Government In response to th

World’s cleanest LNG legislation in force Jan 1, 2016

B.C.’s new Greenhouse Gas Industrial Reporting and Control Act (GGIRCA) comes into force on Jan. 1, 2016, ensuring LNG facilities in B.C. will have an

Teck announces first in Canada LNG haul truck at Fording River Mine

Teck Resources Limited is piloting the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel source in six haul trucks at its Fording River steelmaking coal op

Geothermal—Canada on the brink of sustainable energy?

A map of Canada showing the geothermal potential. — Courtesy of Canadian Geothermal Association “It is not the strongest, nor the most intelligent of

MOU signed by Alaska & B.C. Commitment to protect shared environment

Alaska's Governor Bill Walker Signs MOU with British Columbia to protect shared environment. — Photo courtesy Alaska Government Press Release Photo

Mount Polley short-term discharge permit approved

The Province has approved Mount Polley Mining Corporation’s application for a short-term permit to treat and then discharge water outside of the mine

Legacy Potash project 50% complete, 150 more people to be hired.

Construction at K+S Potash Canada's Legacy Project is about 50% completed—the project is scheduled to be finished in the summer of 2016. — Photo cour

CIM President receives highest award for B.C. geoscientist

CIM President Garth Kirkham is this year’s recipient of the C.J. Westerman Memorial Award, the highest award for geoscientists. — Photo courtesy www.c

Garth Kirkham rides each wave of Canada’s mining industry

Garth Kirkham travels as a lecturer and operates Kirkham Geosystems from his home office. — Photo courtesy Garth Kirkham From his diverse background

Westhaven commences drilling on its Shovelnose Gold property

The drill program will further expand and outline the extent of the newly recognized epithermal gold system present on the property. — Photo courtesy

Nelson’s innovative Community Solar Garden set to shine

The City of Nelson’s electric utility, Nelson Hydro, is set to offer solar energy to its customers. — Photo courtesy http://www.nelson.ca/solar Nov