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Work on the Kitimat Modernization Project is going strong
1 of 4The modernized Kitimat smelter will utilize Rio Tinto Alcan’s proprietary AP40 pre-bake technology, like the Alma aluminum smelter in...
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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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Women in Mining comes to B.C.’s East Kootenay
The careers women are finding in the mining industry are diverse; this woman is working as a mining engineer. — Photo courtesy Teck Resource...
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A sand-and-gravel company wins for reclamation
1 of 5L to R: Al Hoffman, chief inspector of mines from the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas; Linsey Postill Johannson and Jamie Jo...
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Orca Quarry: pursuing a rock-solid business plan
1 of 6Polaris Minerals Corporation opened the Orca Quarry on Vancouver Island in early 2007. It is potentially the largest sand-and-gravel q...
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Dr. Norman Keevil of Teck receives the Order of B.C.
Dr. Norman Keevil (middle) is awarded the Order of B.C. by Premier Christy Clark and Lt.-Gov. Steven Point, Chancellor of the Order, in Vict...
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Planning for a mine’s closure—before it opens
1 of 3Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc.'s Mount Milligan open-pit, copper-gold mine has a compact design and is being constructed on a foot...
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Seeking another Sullivan
1 of 2A large exploration pit at the Iron Range Property in Creston, B.C. — Photo courtesy Eagle Plains Resources2 of 2Drilling at the Iron...
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A coal mine and college partner on the Mothers to Miners program
1 of 4Mothers to Miners participants take a tour of the Peace River Mine prior to beginning their classes. — Photo courtesy Donna Merry2 of...
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With Luquman Shaheen at the helm, Panoro Minerals has seen success
Luquman Shaheen took over as president and CEO of Panoro Minerals four years ago. — Photo courtesy Panoro MineralsPanoro Minerals is a Vanco...
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A family visit to the Britannia Mine Museum
1 of 3The concentrator building is a landmark that can be seen from the Sea-to-Sky Highway. — Kerry Shellborn photo2 of 3A tour group listen...
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Alexco transforms the Keno Hill Silver District with environmental technologies
1 of 2The Bellekeno Mine area and broader Keno Hill Silver District hold decades of potential, Alexco officials believe. — Photo courtesy Al...
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The BC AMTA will continue to provide valuable services
1 of 3Mary Brearly, a Kamloops Indian Band member, is a processing operations trainee working at New Gold’s New Afton Mine. — Photo courtesy...
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Fab Rite celebrates 30 years
Fab Rite has positioned itself as a leader in its industry. — Photo courtesy Fab Rite Services Ltd.Fab Rite Services Ltd. is a Cranbrook-bas...
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Maintaining a positive outlook
Drill core processing facilities are located on site at TTM ResourcesInc.'s Chu Molybdenum Project. — Photo courtesy TTM Resources Inc. Wes...
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BC’s Association for Mineral Exploration turns 100
1 of 3The view from the Sea to Sky Highway of the iconic Britannia super haul truck during AME BC’s Exploration Days at the Britannia Mine M...
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Big wheels keep on turning
1 of 3Rims on a truck bed at the Surrey Rimex facility. — Photo courtesy of Rimex2 of 3Rimex administrative staff and vice-president Derek W...
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Mike Ranallo named new head of Mining Suppliers Association
Mike Ranallo will head up the Mining Suppliers Association of B.C. for the next two years. — Photo courtesy of MSABC. There isn’t much Mike...
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East Kootenay mine rescue and first aid teams show they’re well prepared
1 of 6Line Creek Mine Rescue team stands in wait for the high angle rope task at the Elkford Fire Department. — Brielle Will photo2 of 6Gree...
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Teck plans a Line Creek water treatment facility
1 of 2JP Bechtold speaks at the West Line Creek project Phase II open house on April 18, 2012, at the Sparwood Causeway Bay Hotel. — Brielle...
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Teck plans an expansion to Line Creek operations
1 of 6To celebrate one of the province’s largest and oldest industry activities, Teck and the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce, hosted free mine...
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Northwest British Columbia opens up
1 of 3Approximately 60 people are currently housed at Imperial Metals Corporation's Red Chris project camp, 80 km south of Dease Lake in nor...
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What is a mining consultant?
McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd.'s Prince George branch is currently involved in resource road design for Copper Fox Metals Inc.'s Schaft...
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The McLeod Luck: a Hard Rock Story
1 of 3Winner of the 2010 Independent Publisher gold medal for best regional non-fiction book, The McLeod Luck tells of the life and adventur...
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This prospector’s secret: never stop looking
Ken Wasylyshen, left, Dave Forshaw and Bob Singh prospect for gold on Philip Creek, a tributary of the Nation River west of Mackenzie, B.C....