The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation will be holding a 5-day (Aug 15-19) professional development workshop for Earth Science teachers in Field, BC. The workshop will consist of a combination of lectures, exercises which can be easily taken into the classroom (and curriculum) and a field trip through the Rockies.

BC Mining Week Community Fair 2009 Recap

Lots of fun was had and many things were learned at the BC Mining Week Community Fair held at the Vancouver Art Gallery on May 6, 2009. Nine Lower Mainland schools and the public took part in a day filled with learning opportunities about geology, mining and the mineral exploration industry.

New Career Profile Videos!

The MREPBC is pleased to continue to work with Eric Rutland and his students at Norkam Secondary School in Kamloops to display video profiles of careers in and related to the minerals industry. we have recently uploaded new profiles for careers as a partsman or warranty service administrator.

Earth Day 2009

On Wednesday April 22, 2009 Earth Day will be celebrated for the 40th time. This occasion gives us an opportunity to reflect on the important stewardship of the Earth that we each carry.

Jewel of the Kootenays - A Mining Story at the VPL, Mar. 9

BC author and former miner, Larry Jacobsen, will present the special history of the Emerald Mine near Salmo in southeast BC - through slides and readings from his new book "Jewel of the Kootenays" at the Vancouver Public Library on March 9th, 7:00pm. Mr Jacobson interviewed 91 previous residents who shared their personal stories of life in a small company-owned mining town more than 50 years ago.

I am an Exploration Geologist / Je suis un geologue d'exploration (Colouring & Activity Book)

Suzanne Wernli-Roy at John Field Elementary in Hazelton, BC kindly translated I am and Exploration Geologist into French! Both the English and French versions of this unique resource for young learners can be downloaded!

Career Videos - Kamloops Area Workers

Norkam Secondary students produced a suite of short videos of people who work in the minerals industry around Kamloops.

Career Videos on Explore for More Web Site

Canada's Mining Industry Human Resources council has developed mining career videos in English and French.

BC Mining Class of the Year 2008 Contest

You are invited to involve your students in the Mineral Resources Education Program of BC's (MREPBC) BC Mining Class of the Year 2008 competition with the theme: BC's Rich Mining History. As 2008 marks the 150th anniversary of the formation of the mainland Colony of British Columbia, we will celebrate the milestone event by dedicating our annual school contest to BC’s Rich Mining History.

Blubber Bay Quarry Celebrates 100 years

The Blubber Bay limestone quarry on Texada Island, BC has been in continuous operation since 1907 with 2007 marking its 100th year. Help the Texada Heritage Society and the Ash Grove Cement Company celebrate the centennial with a public party on June 30 that will feature historical displays, tours, children's activities, music and prizes.

Trail Operations Celebrates 100 Years! Sept. 10

Teck Cominco Metals will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Trail Operations with an anniversary party at Gyro Park in Trail on Sunday, Sept. 10th. Come join the festivities and celebrate the importance of the smelter to the community and the generations of people who have worked there!

Book Writing with a Mineral Theme - 2006

MINERAL MANIA, written and illustrated by the Grade 5 class at Sacred Heart School in Delta (Spring 2006) takes top honours.

Mining in BC Poster

The MREPBC has recently developed Industrial Mineral, Metal and Coal Operations in BC , a colour poster (24"x 30") that shows the locations of all major industrial mineral, metal and coal producers in the province. Teachers may request a free copy for their classroom, or download the supplementary teaching materials and student activity sheets related to industrial minerals operations which have also been developed by MREPBC to complement the poster.

BC Mining Class of the Year Winner

Each year the Mineral Resources Education Program of BC acknowledges the efforts of teachers to advance mineral education through our BC Mining Class of the Year competition. After reviewing the entries submitted in April, we are pleased to announce that this year's BC Mining Class of the Year is Ms. Dale Maingot?s grade 5 class from Sacred Heart School in Delta, BC.

Mining Technology: A Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology Diploma Program at BCIT

The Mineral Resources Education Program of British Columbia (MREPBC) is pleased to announce the development of a brand new career resource, Mining Technology - A Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology Diploma Program at BCIT. Our New Mining Technology video is now available for viewing online!

It Comes From a Mine

Mining Photo Gallery

View or download mining pictures that depict all stages of the mining process. Mining photo captions may be downloaded too.

George Greenaway Elementary class wins BC Mining Class of the Year 2002!

The MABC Education Program ran its first BC Mining Class of the Year competition this Spring. Classes from six schools, ranging from Grade 3 to Grade 5/6, responded to the challenge: to create something that comprehensively conveyed the mining process. This year's award went to Divisions 5 and 6 at George Greenaway Elementary in Surrey, and their teachers, Mrs. Heather Hutchinson and Mrs. Patty Kiloh! Congratulations for this fine work! Thank-you to all the classes that participated.

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