Wrangellia Terrane
Small-scale mining in coastal British Columbia goes back beyond written records: native copper, for example, was used before European settlement. Industrial-scale mining, h… Read More
Great Mineral Belts Of B.C.
The evolution of the rocks below our feet over millions of years has made British Columbia home to some of Earth’s most fertile geology and productive ore deposits
There is no question that British Columbia is home to the greatest concentration of mineral exploration professionals in the world. This is not an accident, but rather the result… Read More
Stikine Terrane
The exceptional mineral endowment of northwestern British Columbia has lured prospectors and exploration companies for more than a century, despite rugged topography and the… Read More
Southeastern B.C.
The unique geology of southeastern British Columbia has long been of interest for the mineral resources it contains. Not only does the region host good mineral potential, but the… Read More
Quesnel Terrane
A geological map of British Columbia looks a little like the end of a rainbow: bold swaths of colour run up and down the province, representing thick belts of rock pressed together b… Read More
Tech Savvy
Local innovations benefit juniors and make B.C. a leader in exploration industry technology
Terrain covered by one of Geoscience BC’s QUEST airborne surveys Over the years, a large and varied network of support industries that provide a range of products and services to B… Read More