Back-to-school season is a time for learning, exploring new interests and thinking about what comes next. 📚 For students considering future career paths, there’s more to mining than you might think. BC’s mining sector brings together people with a wide range of skills and backgrounds — from engineers, geoscientists and skilled tradespeople to environmental professionals, technology specialists, communications teams and more. Whether working at a mine site or supporting the industry from communities across the province, there are many different ways to build a career in BC mining. Interested in learning more about mining and the opportunities within the industry? Explore MABC’s education resources ⬇️ vist.ly/5p8n7 #BCMining #MiningCareers #CareersInMining #Workforce

MABC was in Williams Lake for the latest stop on our mining roadshow, hosted by the Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce. MABC President & CEO @goehring_m joined Jason McCleery, @SMSEquipmentInc, Darren Mawhinney and Ainsley Wooding of @TrekorMetals to discuss mining’s role in making BC’s economy strong, the opportunities ahead for the sector, and the jobs and paycheques mining brings to communities in the Cariboo region and across the province. Located north of Williams Lake, @TrekorMetals’s Gibraltar Mine is the second-largest copper mine in Canada and is one of the Cariboo’s most important economic drivers. The Gibraltar mine directly employs 800 people and supports an estimated 2,860 full-time jobs when contractors, suppliers, and other indirect employees are included. @ImperialMetals’ Mount Polley copper-gold mine is also in the region, supporting more than 400 direct jobs and contributing approximately $245 million to BC’s GDP annually. Both mines support a large network of contractors, equipment suppliers, transportation providers, First Nations businesses, and local service companies throughout the Cariboo-Chilcotin. SMS Equipment plays a significant role by supplying and servicing large mobile equipment fleets used at mining projects in the region as well as other regional mining developments. SMS is one of more than 130 active mine suppliers in Williams Lake that benefit from more than $100 million in mine spending that is injected directly into the Williams Lake economy. Thank you to the Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce, Tamara Garreau, and Vanessa Riplinger for hosting, to @TrekorMetals and @SMSEquipmentInc for sponsoring, and to everyone in the community who joined us for the conversation. #BCMining #WilliamsLake #MiningBC #EconomicDevelopment

MABC is heading to Williams Lake on October 14. Join MABC President & CEO @goehring_m alongside representatives from @SMSEquipmentInc and @TasekoMines' Gibraltar Mine for a conversation about mining’s role in BC’s economic future and the opportunities ahead for communities across the province. 📅 October 14, 2026 ⏰ 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 📍 Chances Signal Point Gaming, Williams Lake 🎟️ $15 per person, lunch included Thank you to the Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce for hosting. Space is limited — register early by contacting [email protected] or 250-392-5025. #BCMining #WilliamsLake #MiningBC

MABC was pleased to attend @GrattonPierre’s final address to the @BoardofTrade and BC’s mining community as President & CEO of @theminingstory. The event opened with @TeckResources' Brock Gill outlining the scale of the opportunity ahead. With global demand for critical minerals accelerating, the Teck-Anglo American merger represents a $100B+ opportunity, creating one of the world’s largest critical minerals companies and a top five copper producer headquartered in Vancouver. Pierre reflected on industry changes over the past 25 years. Once construed as a sunset industry, mining is now at the centre of policy conversations about economic growth, technological change, energy security, and sovereignty.  Recent public opinion research for the @theminingstory suggests that the ’critical minerals’ narrative has dramatically improved public support for responsible mining in Canada. In discussion with Sharon Singh, @BennettJonesLaw, Pierre offered a note of caution: the biggest threat to the industry’s continued success is complacency. His parting line to the audience was fitting, “mining is not walking off into the sunset, just me.” Congratulations @GrattonPierre, on an incredible career. MABC thanks you for your leadership and the contributions you have made to both the British Columbia and Canadian mining industries. 📸: @onegroupagency | MATT BORCK Presenting Sponsor: @TeckResources Supporting Sponsors: @bchydro, @McMillanLLP, @elkvalleyr, @BCSCInvestRight, @RioTinto, @NewmontCorp Preferred Venue Partner: @FairmontWF #bcmining #mining

Last week, MABC’s Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Tim McEwan joined industry, business and First Nations leaders in Terrace for the BC Chamber Mining Roadshow, highlighting the significant opportunities mining presents for Northwest BC. The discussion focused on how continued mining development can create well-paying jobs, strengthen local businesses and supply chains, and support long-term economic growth across the region. With 24 advanced mining projects located in Northern BC, the region has an important role to play in the future of BC’s mining sector. Joining Tim for the discussion were Suresh Choudhary, Executive Director, @TerraceChamber; Brent Murphy, Senior Vice President, Environmental Affairs, @SeabridgeInc; and @Michael Tilson, Chief Operating Officer, Nisga’a Growth Corporation / Director, Treaty Creek Limited Partnership. Read more about the Mining Roadshow and the opportunities for Northwest BC in @TerraceStandard ⬇️ terracestandard.com/2026/09/… #BCMining #NorthwestBC #TerraceBC #EconomicDevelopment

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 #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters

MABC is pleased to partner with @HSEGlobalSeries 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 ⬇️ vist.ly/5kcx4 #BCMining #MiningIndustry #HealthAndSafety #ResponsibleMining

BC’s mining industry is globally connected, and @yvrairport plays an important role in keeping people, expertise and materials moving. MABC President & CEO @goehring_m 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. #BCMining #MiningBC #YVR

Congratulations to the 2026 @TRCR BC Mine Reclamation Award recipients, including @BHP Canada and @elkvalleyr (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. #TRCR49 #BCMining #MineReclamation #EnvironmentalStewardship #Mining

President & CEO of the Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC), @goehring_m 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.” #bcmining #criticalminerals #pst

‘Mining Matters: Opportunities for BC and Communities’ was the theme of this morning’s @C3AllianceCorp @ResourceSeries. Justin Himmelright, @SkeenaGoldSilv, introduced the panel which discussed how BC’s mining sector sustains urban, rural, and First Nations communities across British Columbia. Before introducing panel moderator @goehring_m, 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 @elkvalleyr, 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 @OsiskoGold, 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 @JagrupBrar1 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. #BCMining #ResponsibleMining #BCPoli #CdnPoli

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 ⬇️ mining.bc.ca/mining-in-bc/ec… #BCMining #MiningBC #EconomicGrowth

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 online ➡️ mining.bc.ca/media-statement… #bcpoli #cdnpoli #bcmining

MABC has been advocating for mine permitting and authorizations to become a competitive advantage in BC and Canada. So we were pleased to read Prime Minister @MarkJCarney's comments at the Canada Investment Summit: “Canada will remain a country of high standards. But high standards do not require slow decisions. Speed, certainty and predictability are themselves competitive advantages.” #bcpoli #cdnpoli theglobeandmail.com/business…

RT @goehring_m: @stephenharper delivered a solid closing speech today at the Canada Investment Summit. Def worth watching. He was one of…

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: mining.bc.ca/mining-in-bc/ec… #UBCM #BCMining #EconomicDevelopment #LocalGovernment