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3 facts you need to know
About Mining Day…
Kootenay East MLA
1. February 28 was Mining Day at the Legislature. The mining industry was in Victoria to remind politicians how important mining jobs are. The most common comment from miners was how little the NDP seems to know about mining.
2. The B.C. Government just announced elimination of PST from purchase of electricity and is still offering electricity payment deferral program to mining companies struggling with low commodity prices. All geared towards keeping people working.
3. Flow through share program for mineral exploration also renewed in last week’s balanced budget and created Major Mines Permitting Office to move good mining projects through government process. New mines mean good new jobs!
Bill Bennett is also B.C. Minister of Energy and Mines
This message sponsored by BC Liberals, Kootenay – East