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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


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... 


Cariboo project site in British Columbia
Osisko to propose name change, new board nominee to shareholders on June 23
3rd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE- and TSX-V-listed Osisko Development Corporation has nominated Keith McKay for election to the board of directors and advised that nonexecutive director Duncan Middlemiss will not stand for... 


Cariboo gold mine, in British Columbia
Osisko set for accelerated momentum at Cariboo after raising $300m
2nd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE and TSX-listed Osisko Development expects net proceeds from its recently offerings to be $290-million, which it will use to cover capped call transactions ($40.2-million) and development of... 


Mineralisation from Shasta project in British Columbia
TDG expects PEA on Shasta gold, silver project in third quarter
2nd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed TDG Gold Corporation has initiated a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its 100%-owned Shasta gold/silver project in the Greater Shasta-Newberry area of the Toodoggone district... 


A core sample from the Thira porphyry copper discovery on the Poplar Copper project, central British Columbia
Canadian explorer Vizsla Copper turns drill focus to Woodjam, Palmer while it awaits Poplar results
29th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With copper recently reaching all-time high prices of $6.60/lb, Vancouver-based Vizsla Copper Corporation says the market is recognising the growing importance of new copper discoveries and... 


Metso equipment on site
Metso expands service centre in Arizona, adds training centre
29th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Finnish industrial machinery company Metso has inaugurated its expanded service centre and new training centre in Mesa, Arizona, which strengthens support for customers based in southwest US. The... 


Ore mineralisation in drill core from Cariboo project
Cariboo gold project, Canada – update
29th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Osisko Development has announced $275-million worth of convertible senior notes due in 2031 in a private placement to institutional buyers.  


LNG vessel at sea
Canada inks first LNG supply agreement with Germany's SEFE for British Columbia project
28th May 2026 By: Reuters

Canada and Germany’s State-owned energy firm SEFE said on Wednesday they had reached what Canada described as its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal with a European buyer, underscoring... 


Copper ore
Stormlands shares illustrative economic model for early-stage Canadian copper project
26th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Analytics platform Stormlands Mining has published a new independent case study on the MPD project, in British Columbia, using its AI-first mining valuation platform to model the project economics... 


Chile landscape
World Copper to consolidate Chilean assets in spin-out
26th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed World Copper has garnered conditional approval from the stock exchange to spin out its interests in Chilean subsidiaries to a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, with shareholders... 


Taseko's Florence project, in Arizona
Taseko proposes name change to Trekor Metals
26th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Taseko Mines has proposed a name change to Trekor Metals to reflect its growing business and expanded asset in North America. The company will garner shareholder approval for... 


Aerial view of the Wicheeda project
Wicheeda rare earth element project, Canada – update
22nd May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Defense Metals has started a confirmatory pilot flotation plant test programme, which will be conducted at the SGS Canada metallurgical facility in Lakefield, Ontario. 


Cariboo project area, in British Columbia
Osisko announces $275m fundraise from convertible senior notes
21st May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE and TSX-listed Osisko Development has announced $275-million worth of convertible senior notes due 2031 in a private placement to institutional buyers. The 4.125% senior note proceeds will... 


Critical minerals
Canadian Stock Exchange welcomes newest critical minerals explorer Purecore
18th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Canadian Stock Exchange (CSE) has welcomed its newest critical minerals exploration company Purecore Metals. The company is building a critical minerals portfolio aligned with long-term trends... 


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