Mineral Resources Education Program of BC
Mineral Resources Education Program of BC

Coal and Metal Mining in BC

This map shows the locations of all the coal and metal mining operation in BC in 2009. Visit the following Web sites for more information on mining in British Columbia and Canada:

Find out more information about a mine operating in BC by clicking on its name in the list below.

BC Metal and Coal Mines

Metal Mines

ENDAKO
ESKAY CREEK (Closed 2008)
GIBRALTAR
HIGHLAND VALLEY COPPER
HUCKLEBERRY MINE
KEMESS
MAX
MOUNT POLLEY
MYRA FALLS
QR
TABLE MOUNTAIN

Coal Mines

BASIN
BRULE (WILLOW CREEK)
COAL MOUNTAIN
ELKVIEW
FORDING RIVER
GREENHILLS
LINE CREEK
QUINSAM
TREND
WOLVERINE


An overview of the mine development process can be found on the Life Cycle of a Mine brochure.

Information on advanced mineral exploration projects is available in the latest BC MEMPR Mining and Mineral Exploration Overview 2008. More detailed information can be found in the Ministry's full Exploration and Mining in BC 2008 report.

See also:

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