British Columbia
B.C. launches a training strategy for LNG
Skilled tradespeople will be in demand for LNG projects and other areas in the coming years. — Stockbyte/Thinkstock photo In April 2014, the...
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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Energy News: BigSteelBox Structures expands to serve LNG industry—luxury living to camplife
Premier Christy Clark joins Devon Siebenga as BigSteelBox announces expansion plans for Northern B.C. — Photo courtesy BigSteelBox media sit...
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Investigating a new source of nickel
1 of 2Ron Britten (centre), vice-president ofexploration for First Point Minerals Corp., examines awaruite core samples at the Decar Project...
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Jim O’Rourke: Mine developer extraordinaire
Jim O'Rourke, president and CEO of Copper Mountain Mining. — Photo courtesy Copper Mountain Mining Jim O'Rourke, president and CEO of Copper...
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Teck jumps in to help Bulldoze Breast Cancer with PINK Cat
(L to R): Tom Tobin, Branch Manager-Finning; Clayton Podrasky, Superintendent Mine Operations–Teck EVO; Tracey Valin, equipment operator–Tec...
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Geoscience BC receives $3 million for resource development research
Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, announced that Geoscience BC will receive $3 million in...
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Dave Sharples named BC’s Mining Person of the Year
1 of 1The Honourable Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines (left) with Dave Sharples, MABC’s 2013 Mining Person of the Year (right). —...
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It all started with a rock collection in Zambia
Scott Broughton, president, CEO and director of Roca Mines, at the company's MAX Molybdenum Mine Portal. — Photo courtesy Scott Broughton Sc...
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Mining Association of BC CEO is Guest Speaker at Influential Women in Business Luncheon
Kootenay Business magazine is pleased to welcome Karina Brino, President and CEO of the Mining Association of British Columbia as their gues...
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A secondary crusher comes to Copper Mountain Mine
1 of 2The lower bowl frame of the secondary crusher in Kamloops, B.C., is waiting to be transported to Copper Mountain. — Photo courtesy Cop...
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Minerals North 2014
Brian Frenkel is the chairp of Minerals North 2014, the annual northern British Columbia mining conference that's being held this year in Va...
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Teck Resources to cut 600 jobs
Mining near Tumbler Ridge has been put on hold. — Photo courtesy InvestNorthwest. Teck Resources to cut 600 jobs, defers Quintette coal rest...
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A career exploration for women in mining
1 of 2A celebration for the 15 graduates of the College of the Rockies Women in Mining program took place on April 11, 2014, at the campus i...
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Importance of resource sector can not be ignored says John Winter
Recently John Winter, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce made a swing through the interior of BC. This was part of the message...
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Walter Energy idles BC operations at Tumbler Ridge
Walter Energy, Inc. will begin idling its Canadian operations, including the Wolverine and Brazion coal mines in British Columbia, in April...
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College graduates first all-female haul truck class
College of the Rockies Haul Truck Operator program graduate, Meagan Sam, receives her certificate of completion from instructor Darren Hood...
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Teck Coal offers public consultation on Elk Valley Water Quality Plan
— Photo courtesy Teck Coal. Teck is working with communities, First Nations and governments to create an Elk Valley Water Quality Plan that...
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Mount Polley copper mine selects Wenco Fleet Management System
— Photo courtesy Imperial Metals Corp. Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. is excited to announce a contract with Imperial Metals Corpor...
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Veris Gold Corp. announces start up at Jerritt Canyon and Management Cease Trade Order
Veris Gold Corp. advised shareholders today that the Company’s Jerritt Canyon processing plant located in Elko County, Nevada has successful...
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Taseko files second judicial review on New Prosperity
— Photo courtesy tasekomines.com March 26, 2014, Vancouver, B.C. - Taseko Mines Limited (TSX:TKO; NYSE MKT:TGB) ("Taseko" or the "Company")...
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Northwest Community College School of Exploration and Mining celebrates 10th anniversary
1 of 5EMAP students in an outdoor classroom. — Photo courtesy NWCC2 of 5Two students of the Workforce Exploration Skills (WEST) program caug...
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CIM 2014 convention in Vancouver May 11 to 14
1 of 2Interaction of delegates and participants in the CIM convention of 2013. — Photo courtesy CIM2 of 2CIM 2013 convention. — Photo courte...
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PR Associates opens Terrace office and hires Dave Pernarowski
The current Mayor of Terrace, Dave Pernarowski, to lead PR Associates' northern British Columbia expansion. VANCOUVER, March 4, 2014 /CNW/ -...
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BC mining property faces possible rebirth
1 of 5If AuRico Gold Inc.’s Kemess Underground Project in north central British Columbia does receive environmental approval, the company ca...