Mining and Critical Minerals

B.C., Simpcw sign consent agreement for proposed Yellowhead copper mine

Thursday, July 16, 2026 2:17 PM

The Province and Simpcw First Nation have entered into a consent-based decision-making agreement for the environmental assessment and review of the Yellowhead Copper mine, proposed by Trekor Metals Limited, in Simpcwul’ecw (Simpcw Territory).


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B.C. approves Red Chris mine expansion

Friday, June 19, 2026 9:00 AM
B.C. approves Red Chris mine expansion

Collaboration moves project forward


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Western, northern provinces, territories join forces on critical-minerals development

Thursday, June 25, 2026 3:00 PM

New strategy showcases region’s potential to become a global critical-minerals hub


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Continuing tenure pause until Jan. 31, 2027

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 12:15 PM

Regional pause on new mineral, placer and coal tenures extended seven months


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B.C., Simpcw begin negotiations on consent agreement for Yellowhead Copper mine

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:30 PM

The Province and Simpcw First Nation have started negotiations on a consent decision-making agreement for co-ordinated and efficient assessments of the proposed Yellowhead Copper mine project in Simpcw territory.


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Province approves Copper Mountain mine expansion

Monday, February 23, 2026 10:00 AM
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New Ingerbelle expansion extends operations, supporting jobs, investment


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Adding three mining projects to Critical Minerals Office

Friday, February 20, 2026 12:15 PM

Early co-ordination accelerates regulatory processes for B.C.’s future major mines


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Province approves Eskay Creek mine, first Declaration Act Section 7 agreement

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 10:44 AM
B.C., Tahltan Central Government, Tahltan Band, and Iskut Band Council logos.

Mines Act permit follows Environmental Assessment Certificate for Eskay Creek mine


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Boosting mineral-exploration sector through new permit timelines

Monday, January 26, 2026 11:23 AM

New funding will support plan to continue permitting efficiencies


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Canada’s western, northern regions to develop a shared critical minerals strategy

Sunday, January 25, 2026 4:00 PM

Strategic collaboration can unlock Canada’s potential as global leader in critical minerals


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Mt. Milligan mine receives expansion permits

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 PM
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Mt. Milligan mine receives expansion permits.

Permits support jobs, investment in northern B.C.


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Province issues mining permit for Record Ridge magnesium mine

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 3:30 PM

The Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals has approved Western High Yield Resources’ mining permit for the Record Ridge magnesium mine near Rossland.  


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Province issues permit for expansion of Mount Polley mine

Thursday, August 28, 2025 4:21 PM

The Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals has approved Imperial Metal’s permit to expand its Mount Polley mine in the Cariboo region, which will extend the mine’s life by eight years, support local jobs and continue environmental monitoring as part of ongoing regulatory requirements.


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Minister’s statement on the rescue of three workers at Red Chris mine

Friday, July 25, 2025 1:15 PM

Jagrup Brar, Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals, has released the following statement on the successful rescue of three workers at Red Chris mine in northwestern B.C.:


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Minister’s statement on the official opening of Dome Mountain gold mine

Friday, July 11, 2025 2:45 PM

Jagrup Brar, Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals, has released the following statement in recognition of the official opening of Dome Mountain mine:


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