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British Columbia

British Columbia is a province of Canada located on the country's Pacific coast, with Victoria serving as its capital and Vancouver as its largest city. The province spans approximately 944 735 square kilometres, making it Canada's third-largest province by area, and has a population of about five-million people. British Columbia's economy is diverse, with key sectors including forestry, mining, natural gas extraction, technology, film production, tourism and fisheries. The province holds substantial natural gas reserves in its northeast region, particularly in the Montney and Horn River basins, which have positioned it as a significant player in Canada's LNG export ambitions. Mining remains important to the provincial economy, with production of copper, gold, coal, molybdenum and other minerals. Hydroelectric power generation is a cornerstone of the energy system, with the province deriving more than 90% of its electricity from renewable sources, primarily large dams operated by BC Hydro. British Columbia's deepwater Pacific ports, including the Port of Vancouver, serve as critical gateways for Canadian exports to Asian markets. The province is home to numerous First Nations with constitutionally protected rights, and resource development increasingly requires consultation and partnership with Indigenous communities. British Columbia joined the Canadian Confederation in 1871 and has evolved into one of the country's most economically dynamic and culturally diverse regions.

British Columbia News


Gibraltar mine
Trekor produces solid amounts of copper, cathode in Q2
14th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Toronto- and London-listed Trekor Metals produced 30.3-million pounds of copper and 559 000 lb of molybdenum in the second quarter. The company owns the Gibraltar mine, in British Columbia, and the... 


Blackwater mine, in British Columbia
Artemis achieves record quarterly production in British Columbia as more expansion progresses
14th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Artemis Gold has reported record quarterly production in the three months ended June 30, with output totalling 74 063 oz from the Blackwater mine, in British Columbia. This marked a... 


Image of native copper ore
Yellowhead copper project, Canada – update
10th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Trekor announced on July 7, 2026, that it had submitted a detailed project description (DPD) for Yellowhead to the BC Environmental Assessment Office. 


Aeria view of Red Chris project
Red Chris block cave project, Canada – update
10th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Imperial Metals has confirmed it will receive $500-million from the government of Canada to advance the block cave transition under the Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prospectivity Agreement. 


Trekor Metals project site in British Columbia
Trekor submits detailed project description as start to enviro approval for Yellowhead copper mine
8th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Trekor Metals, formerly Taseko, has submitted a detailed project description of the Yellowhead copper project to the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office. The detailed... 


Teck Resources' Trail Operations in British Columbia
Teck to receive up to $400m Canadian investment for germanium, gallium, antimony scale-up
8th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Teck Resources, Natural Resources Canada and Canada Growth Fund (CGF) have signed a strategic investment agreement to support expanding production capacity for germanium,... 


Waving Canadian flag
Public engager Resource Works lauds latest Canadian natural resource investments
6th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian public engagement organisation Resource Works has welcomed the Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement signed on July 2 by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David... 


Red Chris mine
Newmont, Imperial Metals bags $500m Canadian gov support for Red Chris expansion
3rd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Imperial Metals has confirmed it will receive $500-million from the government of Canada to advance the Red Chris mine block cave transition, under the Canada-British Columbia... 


Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney
Canada, Alberta announce new west coast oil pipeline to boost exports
3rd July 2026 By: Reuters

Canada announced plans to build a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific coast, which would give the world's fourth-largest oil producer greater capacity to export to Asia and ease its... 


Chronos Resources logo
New Canadian consultancy says it is dedicated to helping clients navigate complexity
30th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A newly launched firm backed by more than 100 years of collective experience, Chronos Resources, has entered the market with a disciplined, integrated model build for operators "who cannot afford... 


Image of Red Chris deposit
Red Chris block cave project, Canada – update
26th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The government of British Columbia has approved key regulatory authorisations for the Red Chris block cave project. 


Image of the Jansen potash operation
Jansen potash project, Canada – update
26th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

BHP has announced a two-year extension of Jansen Stage 2 from the 2029 to 2031 financial year. 


Trekor copper
Taseko starts trading as Trekor Metals on June 29
25th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Taseko Mines expects its namechange to Trekor Metals to become effective today, with the company's common shares due to start trading under the new name on June 29. The ticker... 


Las Pilas rare earths project area, in British Columbia
Lithium Corporation expands rare earths land tenure in British Columbia as optionee explores
23rd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

US-based lithium and rare earths exploration company Lithium Corporation has secured a land position covering about 13 000 acres, or 5 400 ha, that is prospective for rare earths mineralisation at... 


Red Chris mine
Newmont's Red Chris mine gets key approval for block cave transition
22nd June 2026 By: Reuters

Global gold miner Newmont said on Friday its Red Chris mine in British Columbia has received crucial regulatory approvals, paving the way for a transition from open-pit mining to a block caving... 


New Ingerbelle expansion groundbreaking ceremony
Hudbay breaks ground at New Ingerbelle expansion for Copper Mountain mine
19th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed copper miner Hudbay Minerals has broken ground at the New Ingerbelle expansion project at the Copper Mountain mine, in British Columbia. This marks a significant milestone for... 


Location map of the Kemess project
Kemess gold/copper project, Canada
19th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian-based gold miner Centerra Gold intends to restart the past-producing Kemess gold/copper operation in British Columbia. 


Cenovus oil pipes in Alberta
Cenovus CEO says proposed pipeline to Canada's west coast currently 'unfinanceable'
10th June 2026 By: Reuters

Canadian integrated oil and natural gas company Cenovus Energy CEO Jon McKenzie said Tuesday Alberta's proposed one-million barrel-per-day pipeline to British Columbia's Pacific coast cannot be... 


Rio Tinto's Diavik diamond mine, in Canada
Rio Tinto commits 30% more funds to Canadian communities
9th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

British-Australian multinational mining company Rio Tinto is increasing its yearly community investment commitment in Canada by 30% through the Rio Tinto Canada Fund (RTCF), bringing total yearly... 


Courageous Lake project area
Seabridge concludes spin-out of Courageous Lake project into newly listing Valor Gold
4th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Seabridge Gold has successfully closed the spin-out of its Courageous Lake gold project into a newly listed entity, Valor Gold Corporation, after receiving approval from the... 


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