Mining in BC

BC’s mines produce critical minerals, precious metals, and steelmaking coal that power industry and support the clean energy transition. Explore the economics, environmental standards, safety records, and relationships behind the sector.

Education & Careers

Mining supports over 56,000 jobs across BC, from engineers and geologists to tradespeople and community contractors. Find training pathways, post-secondary programs, and career resources for people entering or advancing in the sector.

September 3, 2026

Media Statement: North Coast Transmission Line Breaks Ground

News

The latest statements, reports, and updates from MABC and the broader BC mining sector. This is the place to track policy developments, economic data, and issues affecting mines and the communities that depend on them.

September 3, 2026

Media Statement: North Coast Transmission Line Breaks Ground

Who We Are

The Mining Association of British Columbia has represented the province’s mining industry since 1901. Learn about our mandate, our members, our board and team, and the advocacy work we do on behalf of BC’s producers at the provincial and federal levels.

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News

The latest from BC’s mining industry — reports, policy updates, and news that matters.

Media Statement: U.S. Tariffs

March 4, 2025

VANCOUVER, BC – Michael Goehring, President & CEO of the Mining Association of British…
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Media Statement: BC Ports Strike Action

November 4, 2024

Vancouver, BC – Michael Goehring, President & CEO of the Mining Association of British…
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Media Statement: BC political parties’ plans for mining and critical minerals

September 24, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC – Michael Goehring, President and CEO of the Mining Association of British…
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Media Statement: Shutdown at CPKC and CN Railways

August 22, 2024

Vancouver, BC – Tim McEwan, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs at the Mining Association of…
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Winners of BC Mine Rescue Competition announced

June 13, 2024

Britannia Beach, BC – Fifteen mine rescue and first aid teams from mines across the province…
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Britannia Mine Museum to host BC’s 66th Mine Rescue Competition

May 30, 2024

Britannia Beach, BC – The 2024 BC Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition will take…
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Media Statement: Mineral Tenure Act Reform and interim orders for Gitxaala and Ehattesaht Nations mineral interests

March 7, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC – The Government of British Columbia today announced the consultation and…
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Budget 2024 a step in right direction for BC’s mining and critical mineral sector

February 22, 2024

VICTORIA, BC – Changes to the design of the new made-in-BC Output-based Carbon Pricing System…
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Media Statement: BC’s new Output-Based Carbon Pricing System

February 16, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC – Michael Goehring, President and CEO of the Mining Association of British Columbia…
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Media Statement: release of Phase 1 of the BC Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy

January 22, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC – Michael Goehring, President and CEO of the Mining Association of British Columbia…
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Mining in BC

Education & Careers

Media Statement: North Coast Transmission Line Breaks Ground

News

Media Statement: North Coast Transmission Line Breaks Ground

Who We Are

Who We Are

What We Do

News

Media Statement: U.S. Tariffs

Media Statement: BC Ports Strike Action

Media Statement: BC political parties’ plans for mining and critical minerals

Media Statement: Shutdown at CPKC and CN Railways

Winners of BC Mine Rescue Competition announced

Britannia Mine Museum to host BC’s 66th Mine Rescue Competition

Media Statement: Mineral Tenure Act Reform and interim orders for Gitxaala and Ehattesaht Nations mineral interests

Budget 2024 a step in right direction for BC’s mining and critical mineral sector

Media Statement: BC’s new Output-Based Carbon Pricing System

Media Statement: release of Phase 1 of the BC Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy

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Mining benefits BC more than most people realize