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.

Rock Stars
A balding man with a blue dress shirt and tie

A thunderstorm: where his career began

Mining Beat: mining and exploration news blog
Google Glass could be a valuable tool for mining training
PM announces the conclusion of Northwest Territories devolution negotiations
A new gold mining reality series airs in spring 2013
Company profiles
Overview of the 4 X 3 kilometer Mt. Milligan Mine site.

Working together to open Mount Milligan

AMEC and Fluor recently completed EPCM services for the $1.5 billion open-pit copper and gold mine owned by Thompson Creek Metals.

Events
World Resource Investment Conference 2013 Vancouver, British Columbia May 26 & 27, 2013
2nd Annual Global Sustainable Mining Summit Toronto, Ontario May 28 & 29, 2013
Canadian Mining Expo Timmins, Ontario May 29 & 30, 2013

Recent British Columbia articles

two men looking at small pieces of gold Historic mine, modern technology and future hedges: the Wingdam gold project

Omineca Mining & Metals Ltd. is optimistic about the gold potential at the historic Wingdam Mine site in B.C.'s Cariboo region, said company CEO Tim Termuende.

by Tanya Laing Gahr
a smiling dark-haired man Promoting the positives and attracting the next generation

Goldcorp, and its senior VP Paul Farrow, is working to dispel certain stereotypes about mining careers and to promote the industry to the younger generation.

by Karen Kornelsen
A yellow boat with fishermen floats down a deep blue river against a stunning backdrop of trees and mountains Working Together to Protect the Elk Valley Watershed

Marcia Smith, senior vice-president, sustainability and external affairs at Teck, writes regarding the government management plan issued for the Elk River

by Marcia Smith
Large digger shovelling dirt into an oversized mining dump truck. Operating with respect for the land

This First Nations-owned company understands sensitive environments

by Jessica Kirby
Overview of the 4 X 3 kilometer Mt. Milligan Mine site. Working together to open Mount Milligan

AMEC and Fluor recently completed EPCM services for the $1.5 billion open-pit copper and gold mine owned by Thompson Creek Metals.

by Jessica Kirby
Fraser Deacon Linking local business with mining companies in north central BC

The Northern Interior Mining Group has helped revive a tottering economy by increasing communication between resource companies and local suppliers

by Tim Gardner
large screens with two men sitting in front College of the Rockies receives $1.1 million for training simulators

College of the Rockies in Cranbrook, B.C., has received $1.1 million for state-of-the-art haul truck simulators for those looking to pursue a career in mining.

by Karen Kornelsen
a group of First Nations graduates BC AMTA celebrates two major milestones

The two British Columbia Aboriginal Mine Training Association graduations in early 2013 changed the lives of 55 First Nations students and their families.

by Karen Kornelsen
Photo of truck Guardian First Aid Service provides essential services

Guardian First Aid Service has been providing essential services in and around the East Kootenay region of B.C. since 2003.

by Karen Kornelsen
manganese plant A B.C. company continues its research into environmentally sound mining techniques

Kemetco Research’s work in non-cyanide gold recovery and other technology could conquer environmental disadvantages of common mining processes

by Jessica Kirby
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