British Columbia
Conifex Timber launches biomass power plant
Conifex Timber's biomass power plant in Mackenzie, B.C.—the plant uses sawmill residuals to produce clean energy for over 20,000 homes on th...
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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Santa Fe Metals exploring near historic Sullivan mine
L to R: Brian Jones (Excel Geophysics and gravity expert), Brian Kostiuk (Sully vendor), Mike Kennedy (Sully vendor), Craig Kennedy (local p...
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Ulmer Contracting is the Canadian Ultimate Crew Finalist!
Navigator Nation members can cast one vote each day through August 30. — Photo courtesy Vermeer Vermeer is on the search for the “Ultimate H...
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Vote for Ulmer Contracting—they are the Canadian ultimate crew finalist in Vermeer’s crew search
Ulmer Contracting, based in Vancouver, B.C., has been selected as the only Canadian crew in Vermeer's Ultimate Operator contest, a search to...
British Columbia
Brucejack Mine receives Mines Act permit and federal approval
Construction of the Brucejack Mine, 65 kms northwest of Stewart, B.C., is expected to get underway in 2015. — Photo courtesy Pretium Resourc...
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Coal production in B.C. is a thriving industry
The coal industry is bustling in B.C, with four to five coal trains leaving the Elk Valley on their way to the Westshore Terminal in Vancouv...
British Columbia
New Afton raises the bar with ISO 50001 Energy Management Standards
Andrew Cooper, New Afton's energy specialist — Photo courtey New Afton MineNew Gold ’s newest mine knows value beyond its minerals. New Afto...
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Despite low prices, Canadian coal producers are doing better than most
Joe Aldina, principal analyst for Coal Research, Wood Mackenzie — Photo courtesy Joe Aldina With the U.S. dollar on a tear, hitting valuatio...
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Taseko and Soda Creek Indian Band Sign participation and cooperation agreement
Mine crew celebrates safety at the Gibraltar Mine in this Taseko file photo — Photo courtesy Taseko Taseko is pleased to announce that a Par...
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Teck reports on Q2 earning—remains “cash flow positive”
Teck Resources Limited CEO Don Lindsay explains highlights of their second quarter financial report. — Photo courtesy Teck Teck Resources Li...
British Columbia
New plant in B.C. for Sika Canada Inc.
Construction has started on Sika Canada Inc's., new mortar and concrete admixture plant in B.C. — Photo courtesy Sika Canada Inc Sika Canada...
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B.C. authorizes restricted re-start for Mount Polley Mine
The Mount Polley Mine has been given the go-ahead to restart restricted operations at its mine site. — Photo courtesy Imperial Metals Minist...
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$748K to KAST—Mining and metals industry in Kootenay region benefits from investment
The Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) received funding to establish a metallurgical industry development accelerator in...
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Teck’s Celebrity Pie Throw Raises $1.1M for BC Children’s Hospital
The 'Pie a Politician' event proved to be popular during the annual Mining for Miracles fundraiser campaign held by BC's mining communities—...
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Waneta expansion celebrates grand opening & workers who made it happen
The Waneta Expansion Limited Partnership (WELP), celebrated the grand opening of the $900 million Expansion Project. — Photo courtesy columb...
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Morrison Mine must undergo further assessment
Government officials have ordered that the proposed Morrison Mine, near Smithers, B.C., undergo further assessment before the project will b...
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Rio Tinto re-opens modernized Kitimat aluminum smelter
Rio Tinto Alcan Kitmat Aluminum Smelter during the modernization project — Photo courtesy Rio Tinto CBC is reporting that Rio Tinto re-opene...
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Skeena receives three-year exploration permit and mobilizes drills to Spectrum Gold Project
Skeena Resources Limited has begun fieldwork in Northwestern B.C., including re-sampling of historic core, soil sampling and prospecting. —...
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Forward thinking is key for Alloycorp Mining, Inc.
Alloycorp's Avanti Kitsault project is located 120 kilometres north of Terrace, B.C. — Photo courtesy Alloycorp Mining Inc. What does it tak...
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B.C. Mine Rescue teams battle for top spot in Smithers
Teams from throughout the province competed in the 60th annual Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition in Smithers, B.C. — Photo courtesy of B...
British Columbia
New Nadina Explorations wins land issue appeal
File photo from New Nadina Explorations work on its Silver Queen property. — Photo courtesy New Nadina Explorations New Nadina Explorations...
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Site C dam project to break ground this summer
Artist rendering of the Site C dam — Image courtesy BC Hydro After 11 years of consultations, evaluations, negotiations and project planning...
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Mt Polley could re-open by the end of June - 370 to return to work
Mines minister, Bill Bennett predicts Mt Polley should be back working by end of June — Photo courtesy B.C. Government Late last week, Briti...
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BC put $5 million into Geoscience BC for informed land-use decisions & mineral & energy exploration
Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett announced today that the Province will provide $5 million in funding to Geoscience BC. — Photo courte...