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.
Recent British Columbia articles
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Working Together to Protect the Elk Valley Watershed
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Marcia Smith, senior vice-president, sustainability and external affairs at Teck, writes regarding the government management plan issued for the Elk River
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Operating with respect for the land
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This First Nations-owned company understands sensitive environments
by Jessica Kirby -
Working together to open Mount Milligan
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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 -
Linking local business with mining companies in north central BC
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The Northern Interior Mining Group has helped revive a tottering economy by increasing communication between resource companies and local suppliers
by Tim Gardner -
College of the Rockies receives $1.1 million for training simulators
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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.
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BC AMTA celebrates two major milestones
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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 -
Guardian First Aid Service provides essential services
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Guardian First Aid Service has been providing essential services in and around the East Kootenay region of B.C. since 2003.
by Karen Kornelsen -
A B.C. company continues its research into environmentally sound mining techniques
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Kemetco Research’s work in non-cyanide gold recovery and other technology could conquer environmental disadvantages of common mining processes
by Jessica Kirby -
A colossal company has big plans for B.C.
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A division of world mining giant Xstrata PLC eyes opening two coal mines in northeastern British Columbia within three to four years.
by Tim Gardner -
An innovative discovery camp is coming to Williams Lake
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Thompson Rivers University in Williams Lake, B.C., is providing Grade 8 students with a chance to learn more about careers in mining at a summer discovery camp.
by Karen Kornelsen