British Columbia
Province funding restoration of historic Nanaimo coal mine structure
The concrete headframe and tipple structure are all that remain of the historic Morden Colliery, built in the early 1900's by the Pacific Coal Company
History.
When we think of mining history, we often think of the gold rushes that lured frenzied prospectors to wild and untamed lands or early coal miners toiling deep underground. Countless communities sprang up because of these mining operations—some survived, some didn’t. For many that survived, mining has remained the lifeblood of the community. What has been handed down from generation to generation is that passion for prospecting—whether it be for gold, coal, diamonds or molybdenum. And there is still a pride in preserving the past and the roots of mining as we look ahead to the future.
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British Columbia
The Elkview Coal Mine celebrates a milestone
Book a tour with the Sparwood Chamber this July and August to visit Elkview and celebrate its 50th anniversary. — Kimberly Shellborn photo T...
Education
Two TVO original documentaries Northern Gold and The Shadow of Gold focus on impact of gold
"Gold is one of the most scrutinized commodities in markets around the world, and the history of gold is frequently romanticized," says John...
British Columbia
British Columbia’s new fossil protocol
Crocodile swim-tracks on a large slab were reported by a worker from the Quintette coal mine near Tumbler Ridge, B.C. The slab was recovered...
British Columbia
Local dinosaur prints on display at Cranbrook History Centre
Guy Santucci, Cranbrook History Centre Board Chair, and Jason Jacob, President of East Kootenay Chamber of Mines, with one of the dino print...
British Columbia
Third-generation coal miner and local historian
In 2014, John Kinnear (centre) was part of an honour guard at the 100th anniversary of the Hillcrest Mine Disaster, when 189 men were lost....
British Columbia
Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia—not your typical mining town
The crocodilian track slab Kevin Sharman identified while working at Teck Resources' Quintette Mine. — Photo courtesy Kevin Sharman At first...
British Columbia
The struggles and spirit of Canadian coal mining towns
The twin towns of Michel and Natal were the original settlements in the Elk Valley. — Photo courtesy David Wilks Coal has been the livelihoo...
History
How to revive a gold mine
The Madison property near Butte, Montana, has a long history dating back to the 1850s. — Photo courtesy Broadway Gold Mining Ltd. Gold has b...
Alberta
Bob Moffatt: A pioneer of Canada’s energy sector
Bob Moffatt is a fifth-generation coal miner who began his career at the Atlas Coal Mine in Drumheller, Alberta. Decades later, he's returne...
British Columbia
Celebrate BC Mining Week with Family Fun Day at Britannia Mine Museum
Family Fun Day at Britannia Mine Museum. — Photo courtesy britanniaminemuseum.ca Britannia Beach, BC – As part of BC Mining Week, the Britan...
Education
Kickstarter campaign hopes to pay tribute to Robert Service and his influence on mining in Canada
Miners wait their turn in line to register their mining claims. — Photo courtesy Library and Archives Canada Kurt Breede, VP Marketing and S...
British Columbia
Coal production in B.C. is a thriving industry
The coal industry is bustling in B.C, with four to five coal trains leaving the Elk Valley on their way to the Westshore Terminal in Vancouv...
British Columbia
A BC company whose inventions improve mining equipment
1 of 3The blue piece with two rollers is Caliper's latest invention, the Roller Saddle Block. — photo courtesy Caliper Machine and Hydraulic...
British Columbia
Working Together to Protect the Elk Valley Watershed
Effects on the Elk River are among the recent concerns regarding the effects of mining in the area. — Steve Short photo At Teck, we take our...
British Columbia
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...
British Columbia
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...
British Columbia
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...
British Columbia
BCGold Corp.
1 of 3The historical Engineer Mine located near Atlin, B.C. — Photo courtesy BCGold Corp.2 of 3Gold in quartz measurements. — Photo courtesy...
Exploration
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inducts the “father of flow-through”
John Hansuld was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame this winter for his groundbreaking contributions to the industry. — Photo co...
British Columbia
Light at the end of the tunnel
Fernie's Miners Walk takes shape outside city hall. — Dan Williams photo After seven years in the making, Fernie’s Miners Walk is now under...
British Columbia
Knight Piésold turns 90
Knight Piésold, whose Canadian offices are in Vancouver, B.C., and North Bay, Ontario, works on projects all over the world, including in Gr...
British Columbia
Keeping gold heritage alive
This century-old mining cabin in B.C.'s East Kootenay has been restored to serve as a goldsmith shop. — Joni Krats photo A one-room shack us...