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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 prosperit...
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AME welcomes Kendra Johnston as new President & CEO
The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) announced Kendra Johnston as its new President & CEO, effective June 13, 2019. Johnston brings over 15 years of mining industry experience and was previously President of Independence Gold Corp. The appointment signals AME's commitment to responsible exploration and indigenous engagement.
TNDC to provide fibre optic communication to Iskut and Dease Lake in northwest British Columbia
Tahltan Nation Development Corporation received $13 million in federal and provincial funding to bring fibre optic communications to Iskut and Dease Lake communities in northwest BC over two years. The project leverages existing BC Hydro transmission infrastructure and will improve access to health, education, and economic opportunities in the resource-rich Tahltan Territory.
Top active mines in British Columbia
This article provides an overview of British Columbia's most productive active mines, primarily owned by Teck Resources. The province's mining industry is valued at over $5.6 billion, with operations focused heavily on steelmaking coal production in the Elk Valley region, plus copper and gold mining.
Review committee appointed to keep mining safe
The British Columbia government has created a Standing Code Review Committee to update mining safety regulations, appointing 12 professionals for three-year terms. The initiative follows recommendations from the Mining Jobs Task Force and is backed by $20 million in funding over three years for additional inspectors and oversight.
Kootenay-based technology could expand clean vehicle range
Eagle Graphite received $290,000 from the BC government's Advanced Research and Commercialization Program to develop silicon/graphite battery anodes at its Passmore quarry. The project aims to establish BC as a global leader in anode production for clean energy vehicles while creating jobs in the Kootenays region.
Teck named to 2019 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada
Teck Resources has been named fourth on Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada ranking, marking the company's 13th consecutive year on the list. The recognition highlights Teck's commitment to environmental, social and governance performance across its diversified mining operations focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy.
Braveheart Resources to bring Bull River Mine into production
Braveheart Resources acquired the Bull River Mine near Cranbrook, B.C. through its purchase of Purcell Basin Minerals and plans to bring the former copper-gold-silver producer back into production by early 2020. The project is expected to create 100 full-time jobs and represents a significant transformation for the Calgary-based junior mining company.
Brixton Metals starts drilling at its Thorn Project and provides update on its Atlin Project
Brixton Metals Corporation has commenced drilling operations at its Thorn Project while providing an update on its Atlin Project. The company's exploration activities focus on copper targets, including the previously drilled Deep Copper Target at the Camp Creek-Oban Zone.
Mining Community Raises $2 Million for BC Children’s Hospital
Mining for Miracles, the BC mining community's fundraising initiative, presented a $2 million donation to BC Children's Hospital on June 2, 2019. The funds will support the new Gut4Health program, which aims to make BC Children's the first Canadian children's hospital to use gut bacteria for predicting and treating infections. The organization has raised over $30 million for the hospital over the past thirty years.
Pretium Resources Inc.: Underground Exploration Drilling Intercepts Gold Mineralization at Depth
Pretium Resources' underground exploration drilling at Brucejack Mine intersected significant gold mineralization with 5.56 g/t gold over 107.45 meters, including high-grade intervals up to 185.5 g/t gold. The results confirm potential extension of Brucejack-style mineralization at depth and to the east of the existing mine, with additional copper-molybdenum anomalies suggesting porphyry proximity.
B.C. passes law to have 100% zero emission vehicles by 2040
British Columbia has passed legislation requiring all new vehicle sales to be zero-emission by 2040, with interim targets of 10% by 2025 and 30% by 2030. Lomiko Metals, a lithium-focused company, views this as positive news for electric vehicle adoption and battery metals demand. The policy comes amid high gas prices and new provincial EV incentives in BC and Quebec.
Westhaven commences property-wide exploration at Shovelnose
Westhaven Ventures has commenced a comprehensive exploration program at its 15,542 hectare Shovelnose gold property in British Columbia's Spences Bridge Gold Belt, including 1,000 soil samples, mapping, and prospecting. The company plans to initiate a fully financed drill program in early June, targeting magnetic low anomalies coincident with gold and arsenic geochemical signatures.
Sparwood’s North Coal celebrates sixth anniversary
North Coal Limited celebrated its sixth anniversary and opened new corporate offices in Sparwood, BC, as it advances the Michel Coal Project. The company has grown from 2 to 11 employees and is completing environmental assessments, with mine construction planned for 2021 and metallurgical coal production beginning in 2022.
Gross revenue for BC miners hits a record high of $12.3 billion
BC's mining sector achieved record gross revenue of $12.3 billion in 2018, up from $11.7 billion in 2017, driven by higher copper and metallurgical coal prices. The strong performance reflects renewed optimism in the sector after a period of lower commodity prices and reduced activity.
Province funding restoration of historic Nanaimo coal mine structure
The British Columbia government is providing $1.4 million to restore the historic Morden Colliery headframe and tipple structure near Nanaimo, one of only two such structures remaining in North America. The 22.5-metre concrete structure from the early 1900s will undergo stabilization and repairs over the next year to preserve this significant piece of Vancouver Island's coal mining heritage.
1st Quarter 2019: Teck reports $1 Billion profit compared to $1.6 Billion last year
Teck Resources reported Q1 2019 profit of $630 million ($1.11 per share), down from $759 million in Q1 2018. The company closed a $1.3 billion partnership deal with Sumitomo for its QB2 copper project in Chile and regained investment grade credit ratings.
Blackwater Gold Project - Environmental Assessment Decision
The Government of Canada has approved New Gold Inc.'s $1.8 billion Blackwater Gold Project in British Columbia following a comprehensive environmental assessment. The open-pit gold and silver mine, located 110 km southwest of Vanderhoof, is expected to create 1,500 construction jobs and 495 operational jobs, with approval subject to 172 environmental conditions.
Natural Forces provides an update on its Zonnebeke and Sukunka Wind Energy projects
Natural Forces announced that construction will begin in the coming weeks on its Zonnebeke and Sukunka Wind Energy Projects in British Columbia's Peace River Region. Each project will have 15 MW installed capacity and is scheduled to commission in fall 2020.
Newcrest to acquire potential Tier 1 orebody in Canada
Newcrest Mining Limited has agreed to acquire a 70% joint-venture interest and operatorship of the Red Chris copper-gold mine in British Columbia for US$806.5 million. The mine has Mineral Resources of 20 million ounces of gold and 13 billion pounds of copper, with potential to become a Tier 1 operation through block caving technology.
Teck reports 2018 Sustainability Performance
Teck Resources released its 18th annual Sustainability Report, highlighting 2018 performance including record financial results and progress toward 2020 sustainability goals. Key achievements included $209 million spent with Indigenous businesses (up 47% since 2015), 289 kilotonnes of CO2e emission reductions since 2011, and agreements with all Indigenous communities near its Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 project in Chile.
ICBA wins North American Trade Association of the Year
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) won six Reed Awards including North American Trade Association of the Year for 2019. Their 'Big Gas' campaign promoting Canadian natural gas won multiple categories and was viewed over 400,000 times on social media.
Defense Metals Corp. provides operational update on Wicheeda
Defense Metals Corp has commenced Phase 1A metallurgical testing on a 30-tonne bulk sample from its Wicheeda rare earth element project in British Columbia at SGS Labs. The testing aims to develop a robust flowsheet for producing high-grade REE flotation concentrates, with plans to produce 20 kg of concentrate followed by Phase 1B hydrometallurgical testing by end of May.
Taseko completes acquisition of Yellowhead Mining
Taseko Mines completed its acquisition of Yellowhead Mining Inc., acquiring all outstanding shares through a share exchange of 1.1484 Taseko shares for each Yellowhead share. The company plans to initiate environmental reviews and issue a new 43-101 technical report by end of 2019, positioning the copper project to potentially follow the startup of their Florence Copper Project.
The Elkview Coal Mine celebrates a milestone
The Elkview Coal Mine in southeastern British Columbia is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its surface operations, which began in 1969. The mine produces steelmaking coal and is operated by Teck Resources with 42 years of proven reserves remaining. Public tours are being offered through the Sparwood Chamber during July and August to mark this milestone.
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