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Teck’s Fording River shipped first rail car of coal 40 years ago
March 15, 2012, marked a special anniversary for the more than 1,200 employees at Teck’s Fording River Operations near Elkford, B.C. It was 40 years ago—March 15, 1972—that the first rail car loaded with coal left Fording River and headed west for Vancouver ports.
Slocan Valley’s Eagle Graphite to expand production to meet demand
Thanks to an increased demand for lithium batteries and new restrictions on the export of graphite from China, the B.C. resource industry is looking to benefit from the rising prices of the commodity.
Sully property in play again near Kimberley
Omineca Mining and Metals Ltd. (TSX-V:OMM) announced that a formal agreement has been executed whereby Omineca has the exclusive right (subject to regulatory approval) to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Gravitas Metals Corp., a private British Columbia corporation.
Good zinc news from Teck’s Trail operations
Zinc could cure malnutrition; mining companies evaluate the weight of their resources.
Bingay mine site is a possibility
Bingay mine site is a possibility for Elkford; the project is entering the feasibility stage.
Geoscience BC launches a new project in the East Kootenays
Geoscience BC, in partnership with the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines, is pleased to announce the launch of the SEEK (Stimulating Exploration in the East Kootenays) Project.
Miners, merchants and managers at Minerals South
Minerals South drew many industry insiders to Kimberley, B.C., in what was ultimately a successful three days.
The gold in Griz
If you are familiar with the popular baseball movie Field of Dreams, then you are aware of the whispering in the wind that tells Kevin Kostner’s character, “. . . build it and they will come.”
Eagle Plains and MMG announce two property option agreements
Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has executed two separate property option agreements with Minerals and Metals Group ("MMG") relating to the Findlay and Boundary properties.
Fernie miners walk
The historic Miners Walk construction is underway, just in front of Fernie's City Hall.