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 thunderstorm: where his career began
: 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: 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

Exploration, British Columbia 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.

May 2013 by Tanya Laing Gahr
Education, Mines, British Columbia 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.

May 2013 by Karen Kornelsen
History, Sustainability & environment, British Columbia 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

May 2013 by Marcia Smith
Company Profiles, First Nations, Sustainability & environment, British Columbia Operating with respect for the land: This First Nations-owned company understands sensitive environments

May 2013 by Jessica Kirby
Company Profiles, British Columbia 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.

May 2013 by Jessica Kirby
Mines, British Columbia 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

April 2013 by Tim Gardner
Education, British Columbia 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.

March 2013 by Karen Kornelsen
Education, First Nations, British Columbia 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.

March 2013 by Karen Kornelsen
Company Profiles, Safety, British Columbia 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.

March 2013 by Karen Kornelsen
Sustainability & environment, British Columbia, Global 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

March 2013 by Jessica Kirby