Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals

The Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals is responsible for British Columbia’s strategy for mining and critical mineral projects.

Featured topics

• Critical Minerals
  Learn about the critical minerals of British Columbia.
• How B.C. Meetings a Global Demand for Critical Minerals
  Learn how the mining sector of B.C. is rich with raw materials as well as global opportunities.
• Mineral Exploration and Mining
  Over 40,000 people are employed in mineral exploration, mining and related sectors in B.C.
• Mining Health and Safety
  Learn more about how the Mines Act protects workers and public through provisions for minimizing the health, safety and environmental risks related to mining activities.
• Mining Legislation
  Key legislation and regulations for mineral exploration and mining in B.C.
• Responsible mining in B.C.
  Mining projects provide significant benefit to the provincial economy and are guided by regulatory requirements based on evidence, continuous improvement, and best practices.
• Working with First Nations on mining activities in their territories
  B.C. is committed to working with First Nations across the province to develop strong relationships on which to base agreements, including consent and economic and community development agreements.
• Benefits of mining in B.C.
  Each year, mining provides significant contributions to the B.C. economy and helps fund public services.

Featured services

• MapPlace
  Browse, visualize, and analyze multidisciplinary geoscience data online.
• Mineral Titles Online
  An online mineral titles administration system.
• Mineral Development Office
  The Mineral Development Office is the Vancouver base of the British Columbia Geological Survey.
• Critical Minerals Office
  A dedicated office supporting the advancement of B.C. critical minerals projects across the value chain that contribute to a low carbon future.

Minister

Deputy Minister