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Geoscience BC announces 2016 scholarship winners
Rachel Chouinard, MSc Student, University of British Columbia was one of the 2016 Scholarship winners. — Photo courtesy Geoscience BC Vancou...
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British Columbia is a province with a rich mining history and a wealth of mining potential yet undiscovered. Early mining operations brought gold and coal to the surface; today, these and many other valuable minerals are bringing prosperity to B.C. communities.
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MGX Minerals taking “significant step” in the transition from exploration to mining
MGX acquired, on a trial basis with an option to purchase, a full-scale pilot plant mill for its Driftwood project near Brisco, B.C. — Photo...
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SunMine engineer thinks the future looks bright—and green
Michel de Spot (in cap) is pictured at the SunMine groundbreaking ceremony. — Photo courtesy Michel de Spot Michel de Spot, president and CE...
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Goldcorp’s McPherson joins MX Gold as President and COO
MX Gold Corp's Max Mining and milling operation in the Kootenay region of B.C. — Photo courtesy MX Gold Corp. MX Gold Corp. is pleased to an...
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Canpotex nixes new Prince Rupert export terminal
After careful consideration of current and future capacity needs, Canpotex has decided not to go ahead with a new export terminal in Prince...
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East Kootenay MLA and BC Mines & Energy Minister announces he won’t seek re-election
Bill Bennett has served 16 years as an MLA for the East Kootenay region. — Photo courtesy BC government After 16 years serving as the MLA fo...
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Cummins Sparwood embarks on constructing new building
Construction has started on the Cummins Western Canada location in Sparwood - the company is relocating and expanding their business. — Phot...
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Despite challenging market conditions, some B.C. mining projects going ahead
Gavin Dirom, AME BC president. — Photo courtesy of AME BC Although 2015 was another challenging year for the British Columbia mining sector,...
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Margaux Resources announces 2016 drilling program at Jersey Emerald Tungsten-Zinc property
The Jersey Emerald property's first record of exploration dates back to 1895 when it was explored for gold. — Photo courtesy Margaux Resourc...
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SunMine wins National Engineering Project Award
Kimberley’s SunMine has won the National Award for an Engineering Project or Achievement from Engineers Canada at their Awards Gala on May 2...
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PwC BC Mining Report 2015: The worst is behind us
PwC has released its annual British Columbia Mining Survey which outlines the financial results of BC’s mining industry in 2015. — Photo cou...
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Geoscience BC receives $5 million in new funding from BC government for earth science
Geoscience BC announced that it will launch its largest airborne magnetic survey to date this summer – the Search Phase II project in west-c...
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Ktunaxa and Teck sign historic Impact Management and Benefits Agreement
On May 17, Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair and Don Lindsay, President and CEO of Teck marked the signing of an agreement that...
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Lisa Dooling joins Neptune Bulk Terminals
Lisa Dooling, Director of Community and Stakeholder Agreement for Neptune Bulk Terminals. — Photo courtesy Lisa Dooling/Linkedin Neptune Bul...
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A prime networking opportunity
From May 1 to 4, the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) hosted the CIM Convention 2016 in Vancouver, B.C. — Robert...
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Mining Association of B.C. announces Robert G. Scott as the 2015 Mining Person of the Year
(L-R Robert Gallagher, MABC Chair; Robert G. Scott, Teck Resources; Karina Briño, President & CEO, MABC; Hon. Bill Bennett, Minister of Ener...
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The Bunce family is giving the world Jade Fever
The Bunce family: Justin, Robin, Shaun, Claudia and Josh — Michael Hall photo ”We’re just a bunch of hillbillies mining for jade, crazy to b...
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Teck donates $75K to Canadian Red Cross Fort McMurray wildfire relief efforts
Teck will be donating $75,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in support of the wildfires in Alberta, with a further $25,000 to match donations ma...
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BC’s Auditor General issues scathing report on Mount Polley disaster
BC's Auditor General Carol Bellringer has issued a critical report on the Mount Polley disaster. — Photo courtesy BC Auditor General Here ar...
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Huckleberry Mines wins award for mine reclamation
An airfield that was reclaimed. — Photo courtesy Huckleberry Mines LimitedHuckleberry Mines Limited recently won an award in the metal mine...
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UBC and industry partnership spurs metallurgical sector development in BC Interior
UBC Associate Professor Lukas Bichler (second from left) discusses how to extract minerals from mining byproducts with his students. — Photo...
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Teck Reports 2015 Sustainability Performance
2015 saw Teck achieve all of their sustainability goals, leading to improvements in performance and efficiency at company sites. — Photo cou...
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Celebrate BC Mining Week with Family Fun Day at Britannia Mine Museum
Family Fun Day at Britannia Mine Museum. — Photo courtesy britanniaminemuseum.ca Britannia Beach, BC – As part of BC Mining Week, the Britan...
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$94M profit declared by Teck Resources, sees change in direction in steelmaking coal and zinc prices
One of Teck Resources' new LNG conversion coal haul trucks being tested in the Elk Valley. — Photo courtesy Teck Vancouver, BC – Teck Resour...