British Columbia
Green Mountain Jade is shining the spotlight on Canadian-produced jade
British Columbia is the largest producer and exporter of nephrite jade in the world. — Photo courtesy Green Mountain Jade As the jade mining...
British Columbia.
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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Tree-top sampling program may help uncover new mineral deposits in B.C.
Helicopter-supported treetop sampling is an effective way of quickly acquiring samples over large inaccessible areas of British Columbia. —...
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Imperial recalls over half of their laid off employees—44 of 85 called back
Some of the employees at Huckleberry Mine that were laid off due to weak copper prices have now been recalled back to work. — Photo courtesy...
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Geoscience BC releases first data reports on groundwater aquifers in the Peace Region
Geoscience BC today released the first two data reports on groundwater resources in the Peace Region of British Columbia, which will signifi...
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Government charging up electric vehicles
The Province of B.C. is providing funding from the Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) Program to expand and upgrade residential and public charging...
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KPU students get new trades training equipment
The Ministry of Advanced Education is targeting funding and programs to sectors that have a high demand for skilled workers. — Photo courtes...
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One step closer to development: permitting progresses at IDM Mining’s Red Mountain Gold project
IDM Mining Ltd., has received its Section 11 Order for the Red Mountain Underground Gold Project from the British Columbia Environmental Ass...
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Report says shrinking land base jeopardizes B.C. mineral exploration
Mineral explorers require access to land throughout BC in their pursuit of a mineable deposit; typically the impact on land is minimal. — Ma...
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New agreement brings mine training to Interior students
MOU signing by six partners. — Photo courtesy of B.C. Government A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed recently between the BC Cent...
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Horse Creek silica mine near Golden on the drawing board
Photo of one of Hi-Test Sand's sand quarries. — Photo courtesy Hi-Test Sand Inc. If plans go right the Golden area may soon be home to a new...
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Gold panning is still alive and well on the Wild Horse River near Fort Steele, B.C.
Lathem whirls the pan in water to remove the larger stones, leaving only a sandy sludge. — Nowell Berg photo Twenty years ago Stephen Lathem...
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Land claims largest deterrent to mining investment in B.C.
Uncertainty over disputed land claims is a hinderance to new mining development in B.C. — Photo courtesy Fraser Institute website VANCOUVER,...
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BC Minister of Mines introduces new regulatory compliance, penalities and enforcement tools
These changes to the Mines Act will bring it in line with other provincial natural resource legislation, all of which include administrative...
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Mining still strong
Pierre Gratton, president and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, spoke at the chamber of commerce luncheon in Cranbrook, B.C., on Marc...
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First Elk Valley water treatment facility begins full operations in Sparwood, B.C.
The West Line Creek Active Water Treatment Facility was constructed to remove selenium as well as nitrate from mine affected water. — Photo...
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Karina Brino recognized as one of BC’s top Influential Women
Karina Brino, President and CEO of the Mining Association of BC has been recognized as an 'Influential Women in Business' by Business in Van...
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AME BC supports B.C. budget 2016
B.C.'s projected balanced budget for 2016 includes important incentives for the province's mineral exploration and development industry. — P...
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Hydraulic products distribution deal unites Bosch Rexroth and Norcan Fluid Power in Western Canada
Staff at Norcan Fluid Power's Langley location join representatives from Bosch Rexroth to celebrate sole distribution deal for Western Canad...
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Walter Energy puts their Canadian mines up for sale and sells other assets to Seminole Coal Resource
Walter Canada's operations consist of three surface mines: the Wolverine Mine, the Brule Mine and the Willow Creek Mine. — Photo courtesy Wa...
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Taseko files Supreme Court suit against Government Of Canada
Taseko Mines Limited has filed a civil claim in the BC Supreme Court, seeking damages in relation to the New Prosperity Project decision. —...
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Site C’s main civil works contract will create thousands of jobs
Premier Christy Clark and BC Hydro announced the preferred proponent for Site C’s main civil works contract, which will see 1,500 jobs creat...
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Airborne survey unlocks resource potential - West-Central British Columbia
The survey, conducted in the fall of 2015, was designed to identify mineral potential in this under-explored region and provide important in...
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Mining agreement builds training opportunities throughout British Columbia
The BC Centre of Training Excellence in Mining has made it easier for British Columbians to train for careers in mineral exploration and min...
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Government takes action to keep mine workers on the job
Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett today announced action to help keep thousands of B.C.’s metal and coal mines workers on the job by...