Mineral Exploration & Mining

  

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Critical minerals

Low-carbon technologies demand critical minerals. However, with increased global demand, long-term shortages are predicted. British Columbia is developing a critical minerals strategy to help mitigate climate change, grow the provincial economy, and ensure resilient supply chains to partner nations.

Mineral Titles

The Mineral Titles Branch administers the legislation governing the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral, placer mineral, and coal rights in the Province.

Mineral and Coal Exploration

Exploration carried out by prospectors and companies leads to discoveries of valuable deposits.

Mine Permitting

The Mines Act regulates all mining activities in British Columbia – from early exploration to development, production, reclamation, closure, and post-closure. A permit must be in place before any work in, on, or about a mine can occur.

Mining Health and Safety

Mining is one of British Columbia's safest heavy industries, and the Province is committed to ensuring that B.C. remains a world leader in mine health and safety practices.

Mining Compliance & Enforcement

The Province is committed to ensuring that B.C. remains a leader in mining regulation and oversight, while enhancing responsible resource development and strengthening First Nations involvement in the B.C.'s mining sector. 

Mine Audits Unit

The Mine Audits Unit (the Audit Unit) plays a key role in supporting the continuous improvement of mining regulation and oversight in British Columbia.

BC Mine Information Website

The BC Mine Information website profiles metal and coal mines across the province. Authorizations issued under the Mines Act, Environmental Assessment Act and Environmental Management Act, inspection records, and recent annual reclamation and annual dam safety inspection reports are available for these mines.

Further Information

Learn more about mineral exploration and mining statistics, directives, alerts, incident information, legislation, policies, reports and publications.

MineSpace

On this page, you will find information on how to get access to MineSpace, set up your mine, and use the features in My Mines.