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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


Tungsten ore
Tungsten market value estimates vary, but the upward trajectory is clear
30th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Research firm Market Data Forecast estimates the value of the global tungsten market to have been $5.14-billion in 2025, which will likely widen to $5.56-billion in 2026 and further to... 


Shell's LNG Canada facility in British Columbia
Shell-led LNG Canada greenlights Phase 2 expansion, doubling export capacity
29th September 2026 By: Reuters

Shell and its partners on Tuesday gave the green light to a LNG Canada Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, British Columbia, a multi-billion-dollar bet that will double the facility's production capacity... 


Cariboo project area
Osisko Gold to offer $500m notes for loan refinancing, Cariboo construction
22nd September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE- and TSX-V-listed Osisko Gold Group plans to offer and sell $500-million worth of senior secured notes due 2031 to refinance its existing senior secured project loan facility with Appian... 


French flag
Canada sees scope for France LNG partnership, Minister says
22nd September 2026 By: Reuters

Canada could pursue an energy partnership with France involving liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Pacific coast, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on Monday, a day after leaders of the... 


LNG Canada facility
Shell-led LNG Canada could approve Phase 2 expansion by early October, sources say
18th September 2026 By: Reuters

Partners in the Shell-led LNG Canada export project could reach a final investment decision on its Phase 2 expansion as early as next month, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The... 


Core sample from the Cariboo project
Cariboo gold project, Canada – update
18th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Osisko Gold has reached a final investment decision to proceed with construction. 


Image of copper nuggets
New Ingerbelle expansion project, Canada
18th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian mining company Hudbay Minerals intends to access higher-grade mineralisation and support the long-term production profile of the New Ingerbelle operation. 


Cariboo gold project
Osisko confirms positive FID on Cariboo, first gold targeted for early 2029
15th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V and NYSE-listed Osisko Gold has reached a formal decision to proceed with construction of the Cariboo gold project, in British Columbia. The affirmative final investment decision on the... 


Santos MD and CEO Kevin Gallagher
Australia's Santos signs two separate LNG agreements with POSCO Steel and Western LNG
15th September 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Santos said on Tuesday it signed a liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with POSCO Steel and a purchase agreement with Western LNG. Santos will supply LNG to POSCO Steel on a... 


Voisey Bay mine in Newfoundland and Labrador
Canadian gov signs project streamlining agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador
9th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

An agreement signed between officials of Canada and province Newfoundland and Labrador will enable a "one project, one review" approach, providing a streamlined assessment process that minimises... 


La Loutre graphite project area in Québec
Advisory firms greenlight intended graphite-focused Lomiko, Global Battery Materials merger
9th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed graphite developer Lomiko Metals has advised that independent proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholders Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis have both recommended that Lomiko... 


Cariboo gold mine
Osisko Gold appoints new CFO
26th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V and NYSE-listed Osisko Gold Group has announced the retirement of CFO and finance VP Alexander Dann and the appointment of Elijah Tyshynski in his stead. Dann will remain with the company... 


Hudbay's Constancia mine, in Peru
Hudbay adds mine service provider stalwart to board
11th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian base and precious metals miner Hudbay Minerals has appointed Thomas Schulz director, bringing to the position extensive leadership experience in the global mining industry. Hudbay... 


North Island project area
Northisle publishes integrated MRE for four copper, gold deposits in British Columbia
7th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Northisle Copper and Gold has published an integrated mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its North Island project, in British Columbia, which integrates the Northwest Expo, Red Dog,... 


Gibraltar mine
Copper miner Trekor Metals posts solid output, earnings gains in Q2
6th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Toronto, London and New York-listed Trekor Metals has reported adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of $125-million in the second quarter, with net... 


Ore sorting and crushing at the Bunker Hill mine
Bunker Hill Mining ships first concentrate to Teck's Trail smelter
3rd August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based Bunker Hill Mining Corp has shipped the first concentrate from its Bunker Hill zinc/lead/silver mine, in Idaho, in the US, to Teck Resources' Trail smelter, in British Columbia, in... 


Port of Vancouver
Canadian advocacy organistion welcomes Vancouver Mayor's 'Mining Day' proclamation
31st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian advocacy organisation Resource Works Society has welcomed Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's proclamation of July 30 as Mining and Mineral Exploration Day in Vancouver. The proclamation recognises... 


Copper mineralisation
Hudbay maintains full-year output guidance following strong second-quarter performance
30th July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Canadian mining company Hudbay Minerals has reported a strong second-quarter performance, with revenues of $631.3-million, net earnings attributable to owners of $137.4-million, adjusted earnings... 


Newmont CEO Natascha Viljoen
Newmont tops profit estimates on higher gold prices, sees steady output
24th July 2026 By: Reuters

Newmont, the world's biggest gold miner, beat second-quarter profit estimates on Thursday after a rally in bullion prices outweighed the impact of lower output, while it forecast steady production... 


Image of Jansen potash mine
Jansen potash project, Canada – update
24th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Jansen Stage 1 and Jansen Stage 2 are set for first production in mid-2027 and mid-2031 respectively. 


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