British Columbia
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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Teck appoints Andrew Stonkus as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales
Teck's newly appointed Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Andrew Stonkus. — Photo courtesy Linkedin Vancouver-based Teck Resources...
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BC mine reclamation committee to hold June get-together
Teck Metals Ltd. received the 2012 British Columbia Jake McDonald Mine Reclamation Award for outstanding reclamation achievements at the Pin...
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Imperial Metals issues outlook for 2015
The independent panel investigating the Mount Polley tailings embankment failure released its report January 2015. — Photo courtesy Imperial...
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Mt Polley disaster results in $37.3 million loss for Imperial Metals
— Photo courtesy Imperial Metals Imperial Metals Corporation (III-TSX) reported, last week, the company’s financial results for its fiscal y...
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B.C. implements post-Mount Polley requirements in environmental assessment
Mount Polley Investigation and Review Report being presented by a panel member. — Photo courtesy B.C. government Last month the B.C. Environ...
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Carmax prepares for 2015 Eaglehead exploration program
A drill rig in the Eaglehead East zone looking to the Far East zone. — photo courtesy of Eaglehead Jevin Werbes, president and CEO of Vancou...
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Wind farm planned for Peace region
Juergen Puetter, CEO and President of Aeolis Wind Power Corporation. — Photo courtesy of Juergen Puetter Quebec-based renewable power produc...
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Waneta Expansion Project is now generating clean, renewable, cost effective power
The Waneta Dam is now online and generating power. — Photo courtesy Bree Seabrook CASTLEGAR, B.C. – The Waneta Expansion Limited Partnership...
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Teck reports flash fire at Greenhills Operations
A flash fire occurred in the dryer complex at Teck’s Greenhills Operation. — Photo courtesy PCL Teck Resources Limited reported that a flash...
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Gibraltar’s Taseko Mines Wins 2014 John Ash Safety Award
Gibraltar Mine personnel accepting the John Ash Award from the Ministry of Energy and Mines, at the 2014 Mine Safety Awards ceremony held on...
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Positive economic update on Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project
Drilling activity on-site at Crown Mountain during the summer of 2014. — Photo courtesy BRR Media With Jameson Resources subsidiary, NWP Coa...
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Stellar Industries introduces new T-Boom Style Hydraulic Cranes
The Stellar® T-Boom Cranes are powered by a PTO and pump located on the truck chassis—Model TC23 pictured. Garner, Iowa-based Stellar Indust...
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Teck’s stock goes on wild ride on merger speculation
Teck's smelter at Trail, B.C. Early in the day on Monday March 30th, Teck Resources stock soared 11% on rumours of possible merger talks wit...
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MAC strikes an independent task force to review its tailings management program
Teck's Michael Davies, VP of Enviroment and Sustainability at the company, is a member of MAC task force on tailings management — Photo cour...
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College of the Rockies leading new Tanzania project
College of the Rockies Manager, International Projects and Partnerships Moritz Schmidt looks forward to a successful heavy duty mechanics pr...
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Minerals North 2015 slated for end of May
Minerals North was held in Vanderhoof in 2014. — Photo courtesy Minerals North Mackenzie, B.C., will play host to the 2015 edition of Minera...
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Energy News: Super tugboats being designed for Northern Gateway tanker traffic
Robert Allan Ltd., is designing the new RAstar Raincoast Guardian series of super-tugboats. A Vancouver-based marine engineering and naval a...
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Saturn Minerals’ unique approach to partnering with First Nations
Stan Szary with Onion Lake First Nation Chief Wallace Fox (l) and Yellowquill Chief Larry Cachene (r). — Photo courtesy Saturn Minerals For...
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Two former Teck employees find a second career in mining reclamation
A herd of elk graze on the former Sullivan Mine site. — Photo courtesy Teck Resources When Teck’s Sullivan Mine in Kimberley, B.C., closed o...
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New report stresses the importance of revenue sharing in resource development
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute was pleased to see the report of the Working Group on Natural Resource Development, a joint venture by the f...
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Energy News: Lax Kw’alaams leadership endorses Eagle Spirit Energy project
Eagle Spirit Energy’s Calvin Helin speaking at the Vancouver Board of Trade. — Photo courtesy Vancouver Board of Trade PRINCE RUPERT, BC, Ov...
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AME BC welcomes federal government measures to encourage mineral exploration
Minister of Finance Joe Oliver extends Mineral Exploration Tax Credit with PDAC announcment. — Photo courtesy Northern Ontario Business The...
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Cranbrook entrepreneur invents a solar and wind-powered construction light tower
Mike Hambalek with Soleco's second generation solar and wind-powered light tower. — Kevin Miller photo Mike Hambalek, owner of Caliper Machi...