Annual Report to the Minister
Last updated on May 8, 2023Between 1874 and 1979, the Annual Report of the Ministry documented mineral exploration and economic activity in the province. The reports contain details of geological work, individual and company activity, and resource statistics.
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2005-1975 | 1974-1950 | 1949-1925 | 1924-1900 | 1899-1874 | Annual Report Indices | Special Reports 1936-1940
2005-1975
This report describes the British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources plans, budget and important issues for 2006-2007.
This report describes the British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines plans, budget and issues for 2004-2005.
This report describes the British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines plans, budget and issues for 2003/04-2005/06.
This report describes the British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines plans, budget and important issues for 2002-2003.
This report describes the British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines plans, budget and issues for 2001-2002.
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines performance, objectives and resources over 2000-2001.
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines overview, current investment in the province, corporate services and the budget from January 1999 to March 2000.
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines overview, highlights, investment, corporate services and budget/legislation information from January 1998 to March 1999.
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines overview and highlights, investment in the sector and corporate relations from January 1997 to March 1998.
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Employment and Investment overview, job creation, management and budget from January 1996 to March 1997.
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Employment and Investment overview, job creation, communication and expenditures (budget) from January 1995 to March 1996.
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources overview, mineral and energy resource divisions and revenue/operation costs from January 1994 to March 1995.
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources overview, mineral and energy resources, first nations and revenue from January 1993 to March 1994.
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources overview, resources and management from January 1992 to March 1993.
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources review, resource and energy management, legislation and expenditures from January 1991 to March 1992.
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources review, legislation, budget, energy and mineral resources from January 1990 to March 1991.
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources review and looks at energy and mineral resources over B.C. and legislation/revenue from January 1989 to March 1990.
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources review and looks at energy and mineral resources over B.C. and legislation/revenue from January 1988 to March 1989.
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources review and looks at energy and mineral resources over B.C. and legislation/revenue from January 1987 to March 1988.
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources review and explores the energy, petroleum and mineral divisions along with yearly finances for 1986.
R. Illing
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources review and explores the energy, petroleum and mineral divisions along with yearly finances for 1985.
S. Rogers
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources review and explores the energy, petroleum and mineral divisions along with yearly finances for 1984.
S. Rogers
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources review and explores the energy, petroleum and mineral divisions along with yearly finances for 1983.
S. Rogers
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources review and explores the energy, petroleum and mineral divisions along with yearly finances for 1982.
A. Sutherland Brown
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources review of staff, geoscience projects, resource data and the budget for 1981.
A. Sutherland Brown
This report describes British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources review of staff, geoscience projects, resource data and the budget for 1980.
R.H. McClelland
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
J.J. Hewitt
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
J.R. Chabot
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
J.R. Chabot
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
T.M. Waterland
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
1974-1950
L.T. Nimsick
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
L.T. Nimsick
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
L.T. Nimsick
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
F. Richter
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
F. Richter
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
F. Richter
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
F. Richter
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
D.L. Brothres
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
D.L. Brothers
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
D.L. Brothers
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
D.L. Brothers
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
D.L. Brothers
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
W.K. Kiernan
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
W.K. Kiernan
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
W.K. Kiernan
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
W.K. Kiernan
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
W.K. Kiernan
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
W.K. Kiernan
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
W.K. Kiernan
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
W.K. Kiernan
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
R.E. Sommers
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
R.E. Sommers
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
R.E. Sommers
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
J.H. Cates
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
R.C. MacDonald
The Ministry of Energy and Mines manages the province's energy and mineral resources for the benefit of British Columbians, including the regulation of the oil, gas and mining industries to ensure public and worker health and safety. The Annual Reports document mineral exploration and development, and economic activity related to the mineral resource sector within the province on an annual basis. They contain details of geology, individual and company activity, mineral production, and reserves/resources statistics. These reports contain a wealth of historical information on British Columbia's mining industry.
1949-1925
R.C. MacDonald
R.C. MacDonald
R.C. MacDonald
R.C. MacDonald
R.C. MacDonald
E.C. Carson
E.C. Carson
E.C. Carson
H. Anscomb
W.J. Asselstine
W.J. Asselstine
G.S. Pearson
G.S. Pearson
G.S. Pearson
W.A. McKenzie
W.A. McKenzie
W.A. McKenzie
W.A. McKenzie
W.A. McKenzie
J.D. Galloway
1924-1900
L.A. Campbell
R. McBride
R. McBride
R. McBride
R. McBride
R. McBride
R. McBride
R. McBride
R. McBride
R. McBride
R. McBride
R. McBride
R. McBride
E.G. Prior
E.G. Prior
R. McBride
1899-1874
S. Curtis
J.F. Hume
J.N.O. Robson
J.N.O. Robson
J.N.O. Robson
J.N.O. Robson
J.N.O. Robson
J.N.O. Robson
J.N.O. Robson
J.N.O. Robson
J.N.O. Robson
J.N.O. Robson
T.B. Humphreys
Annual report of the Minister of Mines for the year ending 31st December, 1880, being an account of mining operations for gold, coal &c., in the province of British Columbia.
T.B. Humphreys
Annual report of the Minister of Mines for the year ending 31st December, 1880, being an account of mining operations for gold, coal &c., in the province of British Columbia.
T.B. Humphreys
Annual report of the Minister of Mines for the year ending 31st December, 1879, being an account of mining operations for gold, coal, etc., in the province of British Columbia.
T.B. Humphreys
Annual report of the Minister of Mines for the year ending 31st December, 1878, being an account of mining operations for gold, coal, etc., in the province of British Columbia.
Hon. A.C. Elliott
Annual report of the Minister of Mines for the year ending 31st December, 1877, being an account of mining operations for gold, coal, etc., in the province of British Columbia.
Hon. A.C. Elliott, and C. Good.
Annual report of the Minister of Mines for the year ending 31st December, 1876, being an account of mining operations for gold, coal, etc., in the province of British Columbia.
Hon. A.C. Elliott, and C. Good.
Annual report of the Minister of Mines for the year ending 31st December, 1875, being an account of mining operations for gold, coal, etc., in the province of British Columbia.
Hon. J. Ash, and C. Good.
Annual report of the Minister of Mines for the year ending 31st December, 1874, being an account of mining operations for gold, coal and silver in the province of British Columbia.
Annual Report Indices
Index to Annual Reports of the Minister of Mines of the Province of British Columbia for the years 1874 to 1936, inclusive
Index to Annual Reports of the Minister of Mines 1937 to 1943 and Bulletins Nos. 1 to 17, published by the Department of Mines, British Columbia
Annual Reports of the Minster of Mines 1937 to 1953 and Bullletins Nos. 1 to 35. Tables listing the recorded production of lode-metal mines and the occurrences of metals in lode deposits are appended to this index.
Annual Reports of the Minster of Mines 1954 to 1964 and Bullletins Nos. 36 to 51). Tables listing the recorded production of lode-metal mines and the occurrences of metals in lode deposits are appended to this index.
Numerical List of Geological, Geophysical & Geochemical Reports accepted for Assessment 1947-1970
Special Reports 1936-1940
List of special reports of the Department of Mines available for distribution
Maps of Pace & Compass Traverse:
- Trail to Gem No. 1 M.C.
- Workings Gem No. 1 M.C.
- Workings Blue Bird No. 3 M.C.
- Workings Poe's M.C.
Special reporting on:
- Pioneer Group
- Red Cliff Group
- Nass River Mining Syndicate (Meziadin Group)
- Gold Strike Group
- Columario Consolidated Gold Mines
- Coper King Group
- Iron Cap
- Ehlinger Group
- Quesnel Mining Co. Ltd. (Standard Group, placer)
- Mananese Deposits - Cowichan Lake, Vancouver Island
Special reporting on:
- Grotto Group
- Napco Gold Miens
- Vision Group
- Coronation Group
- Campsall Group
- Golden Dream Group
- Mountaineer Group
- Geiler Group
- Rebecca Group
- Solyman-Freja Group
- Canam Group and Lucky Strike
Special reporting on:
- Last Chance Group
- Snake Creek
- Bird No. 1 and 2 M.C.'s
- Red Reef Group
- Stewart Canal Gold Miens Ltd.
- Cornucopia Group
- Homestake Group
- Hunter Group
- Silver Mitts group
- Toulon Group
- Maple Leaf Group
- Three Star Group
- Oriole
- Silver King and #1 Fraction
- Britton
- Britton Mountain
- Grasshopper Mountain
- Lloyd George
- Sootheran
- Maple Leaf
- Snowstom
- Florence
- Hard Cash
- Charbydis
- Cranberry Creek
- Gachain
- Siwash Creek Area - Golden, Eagle, Jubilee, Coronation
- Hilltop and Sitka
- Virginia Group
- Montana
- Crown Group
- Alpha Beta Group
- Gold Ridge
- United Exploration Co. Ltd.
- Bridge River United Mines Ltd.
- Chilco Exploration Co.
- Viking
- Silverleaf
Special reporting on:
- Bull Moose
- Bounty
- Pay Roll
- B.R. Mountain Golds Ltd.
- Regina Group
- Bush Consolidated Gold Mines
- Kenelm Group
- Lucky Jem
- Hedley Dome (Speculator)
- Parvati and Silver Den Grps.
- Silver King and Queen
- Northwind Group
- Brandywine
- Blue Bells Gold Mining Syndicate
- Ahbau Lake Area
- Marathon
- Hamilton Creek
- Arcan
- Richfield Cariboo Gold Mines Ltd.
- Kelvin Gold Mines, Ltd.
- Shamrock
- Silver Basin Mining Syndicate
- Victory Group
- Telluric Camp
- Moon Group
- Wreck Bay
- Brett Gold Mines Ltd.
- Advance
- Highland Valley
- Enid-Julie
- Lost Horse
- Tuscarora Gold Mines Ltd.
- Northern Reef Gold Mines Ltd.
- Jamieson-Lanes Creek Area
- Nani
- Douglas Pine
- Aspen Mine (Salmo-Malartic)
- Rossland Camp
- Golden Fawn Mining