History

Province funding restoration of historic Nanaimo coal mine structure

Keith Powell
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2
minute read

The Elkview Coal Mine celebrates a milestone

The Teck-operated mine has had a few reincarnations
Zoë Dupley
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3
minute read

Two TVO original documentaries Northern Gold and The Shadow of Gold focus on impact of gold

Keith Powell
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2
minute read

British Columbia’s new fossil protocol

The change is a win for both collectors and companies
Zoë Dupley
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4
minute read

Local dinosaur prints on display at Cranbrook History Centre

Keith Powell
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2
minute read

Third-generation coal miner and local historian

John Kinnear's avocation is the history of mining in the Elk Valley, especially honouring those we've lost
Jillian Clark
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4
minute read

Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia—not your typical mining town

The town of Tumbler Ridge balances industry, daily life and a respect for the natural heritage of Northeastern British Columbia
Jillian Clark
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4
minute read

The struggles and spirit of Canadian coal mining towns

Learn about the Elk Valley’s history, and the role that the Crowsnest Pass Coal Company played in shaping the land
Jillian Clark
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4
minute read

How to revive a gold mine

Returning to the well of minable materials
Kyle Born
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2
minute read

Bob Moffatt: A pioneer of Canada’s energy sector

As a fifth-generation coal miner, Moffatt now runs tours at the preserved Atlas Coal Mine in Drumheller, Alberta
Jillian Clark
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3
minute read

Celebrate BC Mining Week with Family Fun Day at Britannia Mine Museum

Keith Powell
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2
minute read

Kickstarter campaign hopes to pay tribute to Robert Service and his influence on mining in Canada

Keith Powell
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1
minute read

Coal production in B.C. is a thriving industry

Despite the steel industry slump, Teck reported solid second-quarter earnings of $79 million this year
Gerry Warner
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4
minute read

A BC company whose inventions improve mining equipment

Karen Kornelsen
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4
minute read

Working Together to Protect the Elk Valley Watershed

Marcia Smith, senior vice-president, sustainability and external affairs at Teck, responds to the government management plan
Marcia Smith
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2
minute read

A family visit to the Britannia Mine Museum

This is one museum that never gets boring
DaleAnn Shellborn
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2
minute read

BC’s Association for Mineral Exploration turns 100

A century of supporting mining and exploration through a strong membership
Jessica Kirby
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4
minute read

The McLeod Luck: a Hard Rock Story

Read about a B.C. guy with a golden touch
Gail Jansen-Kesslar
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4
minute read

BCGold Corp.

Precious metals are on the rise, but BCGold Corp. knows there's a lot more to being a junior company than exploration projects
Breanne Massey
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3
minute read

The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inducts the “father of flow-through”

John Hansuld has had every experience that a mining executive could ever hope for
Breanne Massey
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2
minute read

Light at the end of the tunnel

Seven years of work comes to fruition to pay tribute to Fernie's mining history
Dan Williams
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2
minute read

Knight Piésold turns 90

Knight Piésold celebrates its 90th anniversary this year
Lisa Crane
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2
minute read

Keeping gold heritage alive

A goldsmith operates her business out of a restored gold mining cabin built a century ago when gold was discovered in the area
Trevor Crawley
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3
minute read