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Mining Health and Safety

Last updated on April 3, 2023

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.

The Mines Act and the accompanying Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia (the Code) protect workers and the public through provisions for minimizing the health, safety and environmental risks related to mining activities.

The Code describes the responsibility of mine managers to determine hazards which may exist, and to ensure workers are not exposed to hazards, including those related to occupational health, at mine sites.

Contact information

Mine related inquiries and/or complaints Phone
(833)-978-9798
Mine related inquiries and/or complaints
mines.inquiries@gov.bc.ca

Find out more about mine certifications, including the new Mine Supervisor's Certification:

The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation recognizes achievements in mine safety each year with the Mine Safety Awards. The Ministry also sponsors the annual Provincial Mine Rescue Competition. Find out more about these events below:

Mine Safety Awards

Provincial Mine Rescue Competition

The Annual Report of the Chief Inspector of Mines summarizes administrative information from the previous year, including statistics on mine inspections, incidents and reclamation, as well as mine rescue competition results.