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CertainTeed Gypsum looks to open new mine site near Canal Flats
According to a report in the Columbia Valley Pioneer newspaper CertainTeed Gypsum is looking at opening a new gypsum mine near Canal Flats....
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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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Allied Steel Buildings settles in Utah to provide elite service to the West Coast and Canada
1 of 2Recent installations in Alberta and Newfoundland showcase Allied Steel Buildings line of versatile buildings2 of 2Recent installations...
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Canadian diamond pioneer donates $9.1 million for Alzheimer’s research
Charles Fipke, left, with Fipke Professor in Alzheimer’s Research Haakon Nygaard. — Photo courtesy Brian Kladko, UBC. The University of Brit...
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New guidebook describes opportunities in B.C. mining and exploration
The B.C. Centre of Training Excellence in Mining (CTEM) has just published the first edition of the BC Career Pathways Guidebook: Mining Car...
British Columbia
B.C. aggregates producer builds new terminal in California
Unloading at the Richmond Terminal on San Francisco Bay. The operation is dust-free and quiet, with easy access to the interstate highway sy...
British Columbia
Commerce Resources Corp. announces $4.5 million private placement
Examining core samples from the Blue River Tantalum-Niobium Project. — Photo courtesy Commerce Resources blog Commerce Resources Corp. (TSXv...
British Columbia
Discovery Ventures - MAX Mill improvements underway
MAX Mill to undergo various maintenance and upgrades. Discovery Ventures Inc. (TSX-V: DVN) (FSE: ODV) ("Discovery" or the "Company"), on Sep...
British Columbia
Commerce Resources Corp. initiates downstream hydrometallurgical program
Commerce President Chris Grove. — Photo courtesy Commerce Resources Commerce Resources Corp. announces that it has initiated a program of do...
British Columbia
Over 1.5 Million EPA comments on Pebble Mine Bristol Bay according to Earthworks
— Photo courtesy Northern Dynasty Minerals Earthworks Conservation Society is championing the fact that over 1.5 million comments have been...
British Columbia
Nordex Explosives announces agreement
NORDEX EXPLOSIVES LTD. is pleased to announce the confirmation of an agreement in principle with the Pacific Group of Companies (“PGC”) for...
British Columbia
Westhaven hunts for bonanza grade gold on its Shovelnose Gold Property
— Photo courtesy Westhaven Ventures Year-to-date gold bullion is up 6%, the Gold Miners ETF (GDX-NYSE) is up 20% and the Junior Gold Miners...
British Columbia
Canada needs to act now to hold onto its global mining leadership
Pierre Gratton (l) pictured here with Minister Luc Blanchette recently made a presentation to the Vancouver Board of Trade. In a speech to t...
British Columbia
Energy News: Randall MacEwen appointed President & CEO of Ballard Power Systems
The Board of Directors of Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP)(TSX: BLD) announced the appointment of Mr. Randall (Randy) MacEwen as Preside...
British Columbia
BC geoscientist writes that Mt Polley tailings aren’t toxic.
A 3D rendering of the the Mount Polley copper-gold mine operated by Imperial Metals. — Photo courtesy Imperial Metals In a letter to the edi...
British Columbia
Editorial: Mount Polley a wake-up call for Canada’s mining industry
Dr. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author, and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. — Photo courtesy Suzuki Foundation pres...
British Columbia
Morrison Mine Assessment suspended pending provincial review
Environment Minister Mary Polak has suspended the environmental assessment of the proposed Morrison copper-gold mine. Environment Minister M...
British Columbia
Seabridge Gold’s KSM application receives final approval from BC
— Photo courtesy Seabridge Gold Seabridge Gold announced at the end of July that the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office ("BCEA...
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Imperial announces agreement with Tahltan Central Council on Red Chris Project
On site at Imperial Metals Red Chris Project. — Photo courtesy Imperial Metals Imperial Metals Corporation (III-TSX) is reporting that it ha...
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Green light to Fraser Docks coal transfer
— Photo courtesy Metro Port Vancouver Port Metro Vancouver has approved the proposed direct coal transfer facility at Fraser Surrey Docks.Fr...
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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) request to licensees with tailings facilities
Uranium Mining at Cameco's Rabbit Lake Mine in Saskatchewan. — Photo courtesy Cameco Corporation Further to the recent tailings dam breach a...
British Columbia
College of the Rockies gets $164K for welding programs
East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett and College President and CEO David Walls. What can only to described as good news for the College of the Roc...
British Columbia
College signs SunMine agreement
College of the Rockies President and CEO David Walls looks forward to collaborating on the innovative SunMine in Kimberley. College of the R...
British Columbia
Top paid mining executives in BC
The highest paid executive was Charles Jeannes, president and CEO of Goldcorp. Last month, Business in Vancouver (BIV), published their annu...
British Columbia
Guest Editorial: Too early to tell what happened at Mount Polley
Kenneth P. Green is senior director, Natural Resource Studies at the Fraser Institute. Troy Media - The pictures coming out of northern Brit...