The mine rescue teams representing Elk Valley Resources (EVR) had an outstanding showing at the 67th annual B.C. Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition…
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Local named to Mining Jobs Task Force
Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Minister and Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall has established a B.C. Mining Jobs Task Force that will review exploration and mining…
Clark announces new support funding for mining
Funding in Budget 2015 will establish a Major Mines Permitting Office to improve the co-ordination of major mine permits across government, add staff to conduct…
Bafflegab doesn’t lessen impact of Mt. Polley spill
Perceptions by Gerry Warner “Tailing dams at operating mines have not ever failed in British Columbia. This is the first time. It is hard to plan…
B.C. mining remained strong in 2013
B.C.’s mining industry continues to grow and expand as new projects, construction starts and expansions drove job creation and investment throughout the mining industry in…
Students, industry benefit from haul-truck training simulators
If politicking becomes passé for them, a couple of B.C. Government Cabinet Ministers may have a career in haul-truck driving. Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk…
Regional mines 2013 Mine Safety Award recipients
A Columbia Valley and an Elk Valley mine are among 19 mining operations to receive an annual provincial mine safety award, announced Minister of Energy…