Discover / British Columbia

Discover by Category

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 prosperit...

723 stories

forward thinking corporate update

Keeping gold heritage alive

100-year-old mining cabin restored as goldsmith shop

A century-old gold mining cabin from Perry Creek in B.C.'s East Kootenay has been restored and repurposed as a goldsmith shop by Cathy Sywulsky and her husband Chris. The couple relocated and rebuilt the 1890s structure to preserve mining heritage while operating The Gold Gallery, which creates jewelry from local materials including gold from regional miners.

T
The Gold Gallery
Gold Silver Sep 2
forward thinking project development

Teck Coal is looking to expand

52 million metric tonnes over 20 years

Teck Coal has proposed expanding its Line Creek Operation in British Columbia with two new development areas covering 1,100 hectares. The Phase 2 expansion is expected to yield 52 million metric tonnes of coal over 20 years while utilizing existing mine infrastructure including the power substation, conveyance system, and wash plant.

T
Teck Coal TCK
Coal Sep 2
forward thinking corporate update

The elements of education

240,000 tonnes refined zinc production in 2009

Teck Metals Ltd.'s Trail, BC smelter hosted the International Zinc Association's 2010 Zinc College conference, marking the first time this major industry event was held in Canada. The Trail facility, one of the world's largest lead-zinc smelters, produced 240,000 tonnes of refined zinc in 2009 primarily for automotive galvanizing applications.

T
Teck Metals Ltd. TCK
Zinc Lead Sep 2