MABC - Mining Association of British Columbia

09/30/2026

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

This year’s Orange Shirt Society Every Child Matters shirt features “Happiness,” a design by Grade 2 student Emily Galeazzi from Coldstream, BC, reflecting her message that every child should be happy and every child matters.

Today is a time to honour the survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.

For BC’s mining industry, reconciliation requires ongoing listening, learning and meaningful relationships with First Nations, grounded in respect and recognition.
We encourage everyone to take time today to reflect, learn and consider the role we each have in advancing reconciliation.

🔸Artwork: Emily Galeazzi / Orange Shirt Society

09/29/2026

MABC is pleased to partner with The Global Series as an official Association Partner for the HSE Mining Learning Summit – Canada.

Bringing together mining leaders and professionals across health, safety, environment and operations, the summit is an opportunity to share practical insights, strengthen connections and explore best practices shaping the industry.

📥 Register now to save 15% with the limited-time Early Bird rate, ends October 1.

Learn more ⬇️
https://vist.ly/5kcx5

09/28/2026

BC’s mining industry is globally connected, and Vancouver International Airport plays an important role in keeping people, expertise and materials moving.

MABC President & CEO Michael Goehring joins YVR to highlight how reliable air connectivity supports mining operations across BC and connects Vancouver’s mining expertise with markets and projects around the world.

09/24/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 BC Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation (TRCR) BC Mine Reclamation Award recipients, including BHP Canada and Elk Valley Resources (EVR), recognized for their leadership in mine reclamation across BC.

BHP received the Jake McDonald Annual Reclamation Award for its ongoing reclamation and innovative water management work at the former Island Copper Mine near Port Hardy, more than 30 years after the mine closed.

EVR and Nupqu Resource Limited Partnership received the Steelmaking Coal Mine Reclamation Award for their collaborative approach to progressive reclamation in the Elk Valley, using locally collected native seeds to restore native vegetation and support biodiversity.

Congratulations to BHP, EVR, Nupqu and all of this year’s award recipients for their contributions to advancing reclamation practices in BC.

09/18/2026

Michael Goehring, President & CEO of the Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) made the following statement on the provincial government’s pause on the expansion of the provincial sales tax (PST) expansion to professional services:

“MABC appreciates the provincial government’s decision to reverse their plans to extend the PST to professional services which would have raised business costs for mine developers and operators at a time of unprecedented economic uncertainty and volatility.

“British Columbia has the critical minerals, precious metals, and steelmaking coal the world needs. As global demand for these materials grows more mines mean more paycheques for British Columbians in every region of our province.”

09/18/2026

‘Mining Matters: Opportunities for BC and Communities’ was the theme of this morning’s C3 Alliance Resource Breakfast Series.

Justin Himmelright, Skeena Gold + Silver, introduced the panel which discussed how BC’s mining sector sustains urban, rural, and First Nations communities across British Columbia.

Before introducing panel moderator Michael Goehring, President & CEO of the Mining Association of BC (MABC), Justin reflected on a remark he made two years ago: "We have money in our pockets, shovels in the ground, all we need is permits in ours hands.” This year, he was pleased to share that the Eskay Creek Project in Northwest BC is fully permitted and under construction, with production expected in early 2027.

Michael Goerhing set the stage by noting British Columbia has 31 new mines or mine extensions in various stages of advanced development. If approved, these projects could generate hundreds of thousands of jobs and contribute an estimated $79 billion in economic activity across the province.

Nadia Haider, Vice President, Sustainability at Elk Valley Resources, spoke about the significant community benefits of the Fording River Extension Project in the East Kootenay region. The project will sustain 1,500 jobs supporting local families, businesses, and communities for years to come.

Greg Perrins, Vice President, Sustainable Development Osisko Gold, spoke about this week’s Final Investment Decision for the Cariboo Gold Project. Osisko expects to invest more than $990 million during the project's three-year construction period, creating up to 600 jobs at peak construction. The company has a target that 75% of hires must come from the Cariboo region, underscoring its commitment to local economic development.

Minister Jagrup Brar spoke about his government’s efforts to advance mining projects and his Ministry’s ongoing efforts to improve permitting processes.

The most important question from the audience focused on how local elected officials can support resource development while maintaining strong environmental stewardship. The panelists pointed to three key considerations:

1️⃣ Continued investment in water quality management and treatment. EVR has invested approximately $2 billion in water treatment infrastructure.

2️⃣ Meaningful partnerships with communities and First Nations. Osisko emphasized the importance of collaborating with local communities to design projects that create shared benefits and long-term success.

3️⃣ BC's strong record of responsible mining. The province's regulatory framework continues to evolve and incorporate advances in science, technology, and best practices, thereby ensuring BC maintains some of world's highest standards for environmental protection and responsible resource development.

MABC thanks all the panelists for a thoughtful discussion and the C3 Alliance team for hosting another excellent event.

09/16/2026

Mining makes BC communities stronger. From rural and First Nations communities to Metro Vancouver, the benefits of mining extend far beyond the mine site: supporting jobs, local businesses and economic activity across the province.

Learn more about mining’s impact and the opportunities ahead ⬇️
https://mining.bc.ca/mining-in-bc/economic-impact/

BC mining is an economic powerhouse, creating once-in-a-generation nation-building opportunity that can secure our economic future, long-term prosperity,

09/15/2026

MABC welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement on the Productivity Mega Deduction.

“For British Columbia's mining sector, this has the potential to significantly strengthen the investment case for new mine developments, mine expansion projects, and refining and processing facilities in British Columbia. Today’s announcement is truly game changing.

“British Columbia has or produces 22 of the 34 critical minerals on Canada’s critical mineral list and is home to world class mineral projects requiring substantial upfront capital investment years before revenue is generated. The proposed measure will allow for the immediate deductibility of a broad range of eligible assets including machinery, equipment, and infrastructure used to build, operate, modernize, or expand mines, along with equipment used in mineral processing and refining.

“For British Columbia’s mining industry, early access to these deductions will improve project economics, enhance cash flow, reduce the effective cost of investment, and help attract the capital required to move projects expeditiously into construction. BC competes with other global mining jurisdictions for the investment needed to meet the growing demand for critical minerals essential for our economic and national security.

“BC has the critical minerals, precious metals, and steelmaking coal the world needs, a skilled and educated workforce, cost-effective infrastructure and clean electricity, strategic access to global markets, First Nations partnerships, and development opportunities needed to support Canada's economic and strategic priorities all within a stable common-law jurisdiction. BC mining expertise has supported global and domestic mining projects for decades. The Productivity Mega Deduction announced today will accelerate BC’s preferred position as a place to invest across the full mining value chain.

“MABC appreciates the Prime Minister’s and Government of Canada’s leadership in adopting this very welcome tax incentive.”

Read the statement here ➡️ https://mining.bc.ca/media-statement-new-federal-productivity-mega-deduction/

09/14/2026

You don’t need a mine near your community to benefit from mining.

Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island have no operating mines, yet they account for approx. 20% of the economic benefits generated by BC’s mining industry.

Mining supports businesses and workers across the province — from engineering and environmental services to finance, technology, transportation and equipment supply.

As local leaders gather for the Union of BC Municipalities Convention, an important reminder: mining makes communities stronger.

📊 Learn more: https://mining.bc.ca/mining-in-bc/economic-impact/

09/08/2026

Looking forward to bringing MABC’s Mining Roadshow to Terrace and continuing the conversation about the opportunities mining creates for communities across northwest BC.

Join MABC’s Tim McEwan alongside Seabridge Gold Inc.’s Robert Brent Murphy and Treaty Creek Limited Partnership's Michael Tilson to hear more about the industry’s economic potential and future growth.

Register 👉 https://app.glueup.com/event/mining-our-economic-future-opportunities-for-northwest-bc-192157/?pk_campaign=facebook

$90 billion. 27 projects. And on September 23, three of the people working inside it are coming to Terrace to take our questions.

The Terrace & District Chamber of Commerce and the MABC - Mining Association of British Columbia are bringing the BC Chamber Mining Roadshow to the Terrace Sportsplex — a lunch, three speakers, and a straight conversation about what mining development actually means for businesses in this region.

🎤 Featured speakers
Tim McEwan — SVP Corporate Affairs, Mining Association of British Columbia
Brent Murphy — SVP Environmental Affairs, Seabridge Gold
Michael Tilson — COO, Nisg̱a'a Growth Corporation; Director, TCLP

Across BC, 27 proposed mining projects represent an estimated $90 billion in economic activity during development and construction. Several of them are close to home. If you supply, service, hire, house, feed or move things in Northwest BC, you already have a stake in what happens next — this is your chance to ask about it directly instead of reading the answer in a press release six months from now.

📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
🕚 Doors 11:00 AM · Program 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Banquet Room, Terrace Sportsplex, 3320 Kalum St.
🎟 $20 members / $30 non-members · Light Lunch included

Thank you to our presenting partner Treaty Creek Limited Partnership and event sponsor KSM Mining Inc., a subsidiary of Seabridge Gold.