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Eaglehead Camp Site.
Mining Insider, Mines, British Columbia Copper Fox clarifies technical disclosure on Eaglehead Project

The Eaglehead Property is owned by Carmax Mining Corp.

Women holding core sample.
Mining Insider, Company Profiles, British Columbia Seabridge Gold confirms transfer of Red Mountain claims to IDM Mining

The Red Mountain Project covers an area of 17,125 hectares and is located 15km northeast of the town of Stewart, BC.

Indigenous groups confront Imperial Metals at their AGM
Mining Insider, Mines, British Columbia Indigenous groups confront Imperial Metals at their AGM

Indigenous groups confront Imperial Metals at their AGM

Acting President and Vice President, Energy Carlos Salas presents information on Search III in Fort St. John, May 18, 2017
Mining Insider, Minerals, Mines, British Columbia Latest Geoscience BC project to reveal geology of north central and northeastern BC

Called Search Phase III, the survey will use helicopters fitted with magnetic sensors to build a better understanding of geology in the area.

The Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC) this week launched a new game-changing economic development marketing program in Trail.
Minerals, Mines, British Columbia Metal Tech Alley celebrates grand opening in Trail

Metal Tech Alley has been created with the input and engagement of multiple stakeholders, citizens, business leaders and community officials.

Vancouver-based Pretivm Resources' Brucejack mine.
Mining Insider, Mines, British Columbia Brucejack By the Numbers

Vancouver-based Pretivm Resources' Brucejack mine is a massive project with huge numbers associated with it.

Veolia's Actiflo water treatment technology was the perfect fit for Pretivm's Brucejack Gold Mine. Pictured here is the mine site amidst mountains and a lake.
Company Profiles, Mines, Products & equipment, Technology, British Columbia Veolia Water Technologies settles in at Brucejack Mine

Veolia Water Technologies’ Actiflo technology is installed at Pretivm’s Brucejack Gold Mine.

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Bill Robertson is standing on a mountain and checking structure locations prior to construction at the Brucejack Gold Mine.
Company Profiles, Mines, British Columbia Introducing R&R Utility Limited’s president Bill Robertson

Bill Robertson, co-founder and president of R&R Utility, shares his decades of experience with younger engineers.

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Alicia Du, general manager of HJT Steel Tower North America Co. Ltd., is standing inside a large steel cylinder.
Company Profiles, Mines, British Columbia Alicia Du started in international trading

Alicia Du, general manager of HJT Steel Tower North America Co. Ltd., has found a successful career in international trading.

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An aerial view of the Brucejack Mine site in September 2015
Mines, British Columbia A summary of the construction of the Brucejack Gold Mine

A photo timeline of the construction of the Brucejack Gold Mine near Stewart, B.C.

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Collage of Britannia Mine Museum Family Fun Day pictures.
Mining Insider, Education, Mines, British Columbia Britannia Mine Museum Launches “I HEART Carbon” Exhibit at Family Fun Day

The Britannia Mine Museum Family Fun Day is on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The team of Axis Mountain Technical specializes in working in challenging locations, such as this mountaintop.
Company Profiles, Exploration, Mines, Safety, British Columbia Extreme construction: Mountain edition

The partners of Axis Mountain Technical share similar values, working styles and perseverance through the extremes.

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Eagle Plains Resources Ltd., a Cranbrook, B.C.-based mineral exploration company, was founded in 1992 by Bob Termuende and his son, Tim.
Exploration, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Yukon Seeking paydirt: Rock Star Tim Termuende

Mineral exploration is a long-shot game with a high expectation of failure—so what attracts people to it?

by Marie Milner
Jeff Hanman, new Vice President, Corporate Affairs for Teck Resources Limited.
Mining Insider, Company Profiles, Mines, British Columbia Teck appoints VP’s Jeff Hanman & Fraser Phillips

Teck is a diversified resource company, based in Vancouver, B.C., committed to responsible mining and mineral development.

The photo shows the Roben Jig, with a cylinder that
Minerals, Mines, Products & equipment, Technology, British Columbia Water-based coal sample cleaning technology could eliminate economic risk of coal exploration

Canadian Carbonization Research Association (CCRA) and Geoscience BC will begin a joint research project to test the accuracy and potential of the Roben Jig.

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Bruce Madu is standing on a rocky mountaintop with a walking stick near Roger’s Pass along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Field, B.C.
British Columbia Rock Star Bruce Madu: Public sector geologist

Bruce Madu, vice-president of minerals and mining at Geoscience BC has dedicated his career to sharing geoscience with the public.

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2016 Diamond Draw winner Pat Mitchell (centre right) with from left to right, Chad Pederson, Mining for Miracles Co-Chair Jeff Hanman, C3 Alliance Corp CEO Dan Jepson and Costen Catbalue Goldsmith + Design Owner and President Andrew Costen.
Mining Insider, Mines, British Columbia Mining for Miracles launches 2017 Diamond Draw and completes $3 million commitment to CAUSES Clinic

Mining for Miracles is the BC mining community's longstanding fundraising campaign for BC Children's Hospital Foundation.

Due to unusual spring weather conditions and rapid snow melt, mining has been temporarily suspended in the Lornex and Valley pits at Highland Valley Copper Operations.
Mining Insider, Mines, British Columbia Lornex and Valley Pits suspended at Highland Valley Copper because of flooding

As a precautionary measure, mining has been temporarily suspended in the affected areas.

A view of the Brucejack mine buildings in April 2017 with patches of snow on the landscape
Mines, British Columbia Pretivm Resources’ Brucejack gold mine nears production

Joseph Ovsenek, president of Pretivm Resources, explains the process its Brucejack mine followed from feasibility to production.

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Picture of heavy duty mining equipment.
Mining Insider, Mines, British Columbia New proposed Kootenay West Gypsum mine calls for public comment

The new mine, called the Kootenay West Mine, is projected to employ around 18 people, including transportation drivers.

Bryan Cox.
Mining Insider, Company Profiles, Minerals, British Columbia Mining Association of BC welcomes Bryan Cox as incoming President & CEO

Mr. Cox joined MABC as Vice President of Corporate Affairs in 2014, bringing with him a wealth of experience in government relations and public affairs.

Brucejack gold mine.
Mining Insider, Mines, British Columbia Pretium Resources Inc.: Brucejack transmission line energized

The transmission line will provide low cost, clean energy to power the site including the mill and underground operations.

The unveiling of the memorial statue was attended by local area dignitaries and representatives.
Mining Insider, Mines, British Columbia Miner’s sculpture unveiled in Sparwood to commemorate lives lost in the coal industry

On April 3, a ceremony commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Balmer North Mine Explosion in British Columbia's Elk Valley took place in Sparwood

The Britannia Mine Museum and the 20-storey Mill Building, which is a National Historic Site.
Mining Insider, Mines, British Columbia Britannia Mine Museum receives $1.4 million from Government of Canada for new infrastructure project

National Historic Site to bring 1920’s Mill back to life with new immersive multi-media show.

The Kemess Underground Project in B.C.
Mining Insider, Mines, Sustainability & environment, British Columbia Kemess Underground Project granted environmental assessment approval

Kemess Underground is the third project to be granted a certificate following a substituted environmental assessment.

In 2014, John Kinnear (centre) stands in front of a memorial as part of a honour guard during the 100th anniversary of the Hillcrest Mine Disaster, when 189 men were lost.
History, Mines, British Columbia Third-generation coal miner and local historian

John Kinnear followed his father into the mines, then dedicated 35 years to remembering lost coal miners of Western Canada.

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The crocodilian track slab Kevin Sharman identified while working at Teck Resources' Quintette Mine.
History, British Columbia Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia—not your typical mining town

Small British Columbia town finds harmony between industries as it endures ups and downs of mining.

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Construction workers at the underground Brucejack gold mine, dressed in hi-vis suits.
Mining Insider, Mines, British Columbia New Brucejack Mine “Valley of the Kings” shows 8.1 million ounces of gold potential

Pretivm is constructing the high-grade underground Brucejack gold mine in northern British Columbia with commercial production targeted for 2017.

Manager Mike Miller proudly shows off the new Cummins facility in Sparwood.
Mining Insider, Products & equipment, British Columbia Cummins opens state-of-the-art facility in Sparwood

The new, 10,000 square-foot shop features dedicated space for maintenance and repairs, offices, tool storage and a customer conference room.

The twin towns of Michel and Natal were the original settlements in the Elk Valley.
History, Mines, British Columbia The struggles and spirit of Canadian coal mining towns

History of coal mining in Sparwood and the Elk Valley

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Premier Christy Clark announces funding for Geoscience BC.
Mining Insider, Exploration, Sustainability & environment, Technology, British Columbia Geoscience BC receives $10 million in new funding from BC government for earth science research

Geoscience BC is an independent, non-profit organization that generates earth science information in collaboration with various provincial sectors.

Picture of Cessna conducting aerial geophysical survey.
Mining Insider, Minerals, Mines, Technology, British Columbia Geoscience BC releases survey results indicating potential for new mineral deposits in B.C.

Results of Canada's largest airborne survey will stimulate mineral exploration in B.C.

Diane Nicolson, chair of the AME board comments on BC Budget.
Mining Insider, Mines, British Columbia AME BC likes new 2017 BC Budget

The budget announcement demonstrates that the provincial government is aware of the significant contribution that mineral exploration and development makes.

Valemount Marina
Energy, Renewable Energy, Sustainability & environment, British Columbia Geothermal sustainability closer than ever in British Columbia

The forestry town of Valemount has been slowly re-inventing itself for a sustainable future with their plans to become Canada’s first geothermal village.

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Excavator on Sully property.
Mining Insider, Mines, British Columbia Kootenay Zinc starts drilling at Fort Steele’s “Sully” property

All geophysics and drill holes to date have helped the technical team better understand the nature of this exciting project.

Chris Gardner, ICBA president.
British Columbia B.C. industry association advocates for infrastructure projects

Opponents of major infrastructure projects in B.C. jeopardizing jobs, says industry association.

by Peter Caulfield
Canada Place in Vancouver
Minerals, Products & equipment, Technology, British Columbia The best bits of the AME Roundup

Mining and Energy’s Robert Hawkins discusses highlights from the AME Roundup 2017 at Canada Place in Vancouver, B.C.

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Geotech drill rig on a project in the Golden Triangle in northwest B.C.
First Nations, British Columbia Tahltan Nation Development Corporation and Geotech—a partnership based on shared values

A partnership between Geotech Drilling Services Ltd. and the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation will bring enhanced drilling services to Northwest B.C.

by Jessica Kirby
Paul Ransom points to Lakit Lookout, near Fort Steele, which could be the next big East Kootenay mine.
Exploration, Minerals, Mines, British Columbia Could there be another Sullivan mine-sized deposit near Fort Steele, B.C.?

Kootenay Zinc’s Paul Ransom has reason to be optimistic about the Sully project and its potential to be the next big Sullivan-style mine in the East Kootenay

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Jonathan Buchanan, director, Information and Public Affairs for the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC)
Mines, Sustainability & environment, British Columbia Thompson Creek Metals wins mine reclamation award

The award was presented at the 40th Annual BC Mine Reclamation Symposium of the British Columbia Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation.

by Peter Caulfield
The Britannia Mine Museum lets you explore this former copper mine along BC’s Pacific coast.
Mines, British Columbia 10 Ways to Immerse Yourself in British Columbia’s Rich Mining Past

From underground mine tours to outdoor displays, here are some of the places that bring the province’s mining past to life.

by Galadriel Watson
The settlement of Britannia Beach, one of two bases for the Britannia Mining and Smelting Company.
Mines, British Columbia Lucky strikes: Early days in British Columbia’s mining industry

The province of BC is currently a giant on mining’s world stage. These four historical events helped set it on its path.

by Galadriel Watson
The Sullivan Core Shack will be a museum level display of ore and rock specimens as well as drill core from Sullivan mine and surrounding area.
Mining Insider, Education, Mines, British Columbia Kootenay Zinc Corp. sponsors Sullivan Core Shack Display

The Sullivan Core Shack will be a museum level display located in the Kimberley Underground Mining Railway Station.

Nalaine Morin, principal with ArrowBlade Consulting, works to bridge First Nations Traditional Knowledge with Western Science in development projects.
First Nations, British Columbia Rock Star: Nalaine Morin, EP

Nalaine Morin is recognized across Canada for her work in environmental assessment on behalf of First Nations.

by Jessica Kirby
Aerial view of the Bonaparte property.
Mining Insider, Mines, British Columbia MX Gold announces proposed purchase of WestKam Gold Corp.‘s Bonaparte property

MX Gold Corp. is a junior mining company focused on the exploration, development and mining of advanced projects located in British Columbia and Mexico.

A previously completed acid plant that Teck installed in 2014.
Mining Insider, Mines, Products & equipment, Sustainability & environment, British Columbia Teck Trail announces $174 million for new acid plant

The installation of a new acid plant will improve efficiency and environmental performance at Teck's Trail Operations.

Picture of yellow industrial dump truck being loaded by backhoe.
Mining Insider, Mines, British Columbia Conuma Coal re-opens second mine near Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

The reopening of the Wolverine mine is expected to create 220 new jobs.

Karina Brino, President and CEO of The Mining Association of B.C.
Mining Insider, British Columbia Karina Brino: MABC President and CEO named a WXN 2016 Top 100 Canada’s Most Powerful Women

Founded in 1997, WXN is Canada’s leading organization dedicated to the advancement and recognition of women in management, executive and professional roles.

The newly completed Smelter Recycle building at Teck's Trail operation.
Mining Insider, Sustainability & environment, British Columbia Teck Trail operations completes $35 million investment to improve community air quality

Teck Trail Operations has completed construction on the Smelter Recycle Building, a $35-million investment that will reduce fugitive dust emissions by up to 25%

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