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.
• Mineral Exploration and Mining
  Over 30,000 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.
• Regulatory Excellence in Mining (PDF, 458KB) 
  Learn more about the Mines Competitiveness and Authorizations Division and the Mines Health, Safety and Enforcement Division.

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.

Minister

Deputy Minister