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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


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. 


Cariboo project area
Osisko Gold commits to socioeconomic efforts in District of Wells
23rd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

North American gold miner Osisko Gold Group has entered into a support and benefits agreement with the District of Wells, in British Columbia, to support social and economic imperatives within the... 


Copper and gold mineralisation at Fishpot project
TSX-V welcomes newest copper, gold explorer GoldInxs
23rd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Vancouver-based copper and gold explorer GoldInxs Mining has successfully completed its initial public offering and listing on the TSX-V, having offered 15.4-million units at a price of $0.10... 


Mount Polley mine area
Imperial posts lower Q2 output amid grade improvements, gets approval for tailings dam
22nd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Imperial Metals Corporation has advised of the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office recommending approval for the Mount Polley tailings dam construction to a 987 m elevation,... 


Gold and copper mineralisation
Barrick buys large stake in British Columbian copper, gold explorer
21st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global gold miner Barrick Mining Corporation has subscribed for 15.4-million units priced at C$1.35 apiece of Canadian copper and gold explorer Kingfisher Metals Corporation in a private placement... 


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... 


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