Regional Geologists

Last updated on January 22, 2024

Regional Geologists are based in Smithers, Prince George, Kamloops, Cranbrook, and Vancouver. They monitor exploration and mining activities, and provide expertise to prospectors and mineral exploration companies. They also work in their communities to enhance understanding of local geoscience and foster a healthy and prosperous minerals sector.

Map of Regional Geologist Areas and Boundaries

Map of Regional Geologist Areas and Boundaries

Southeast: ​BCGS

Phone: (250) 952-0433
Email: Geological.Survey@gov.bc.ca


Cranbrook, B.C.

Southwest: ​Bruce Northcote

Phone: (604) 660-2713
Email: Bruce.Northcote@gov.bc.ca

Mailing address: 
Mineral Development Office
Suite 300 - 865 Hornby Street
Vancouver, B.C.
V6Z 2G3

North Central and Northeast: ​Hassan Heidarian

Email: Hassan.Heidarian@gov.bc.ca

Mailing Address:
Suite 350 - 1011 4th Avenue
Prince George, B.C.
V2L 3H9

 

Northwest: Nate Corcoran

Phone: (250) 876-6707
Email: Nathan.Corcoran@gov.bc.ca

Mailing Address:
2rd Floor - 3726 Alfred Avenue
Smithers, B.C.
V0J 2N0

South Central: Cary Pothorin

Phone: (778) 677-4643
Email: Cary.Pothorin@gov.bc.ca

Mailing Address:
2rd Floor - 441 Columbia Street
Kamloops, B.C.
V2C 2T3

 

 

Key Contacts

Mineral Development Office
300 - 865 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2G3

Gordon Clarke (Director)
Email: Gordon.Clarke@gov.bc.ca
Phone: (604) 660-2094
Fax: (604) 660-2653

Bruce Northcote (Regional Geologist)
Email: Bruce.Northcote@gov.bc.ca
Phone: (604) 660-2713
Fax: (604) 660-2653

Mines & Exploration Projects Map

This map shows the location of selected major exploration projects and metal, coal and industrial mineral mines active in B.C. in 2023.

British Columbia Geological Survey

Since its inception in 1895, the British Columbia Geological Survey has provided geoscience publications to industry, government, research organizations and the general public.