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Celebrating mining across British Columbia As declared by the Legislature of British Columbia, May 11 to 17, 2014 is B.C. Mining Week. The City of Kamloops proclaimed April 27 to May 3, 2014 as Mining Week in the city. According to Venture Kamloops, mining is a $6-billion industry in B.C. and has been a regional economic strength in Kamloops for decades. Mining is one of B.C.’s largest and oldest industries and B.C. Mining Week is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the importance of the modern industry to British Columbians. Activities are planned across the province each year to celebrate B.C. Mining Week.
It was first celebrated 25 years ago in Vancouver. Since then it has spread to the many communities that want to recognize the contributions of the mining sector. The B.C. Mining Week committee is chaired by the Mining Association of B.C. and composed of volunteers from a variety of companies, associations and institutions associated with the province’s mining sector. Saturday, May 3, was Mining Day in Kamloops at the Big Little Science Centre. Kamloops’ The city’s Mining Day is put on by the Kamloops Exploration Group, a non-profit advocacy group supporting the mining
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industry, and the Canadian Institute of Mining. The annual event is an opportunity for the community to learn more about the mining industry through interactive displays and from the companies that support the indus-
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booths were ALS Metallurgical, Pacific Bentonite, Molycop and Atlas Drilling. The Kamloops Mining Week Business Luncheon was on May 2, put on by the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce, Venture Kamloops and the
Mining Suppliers of B.C. in collaboration with the Mining Association of B.C. Karina Brino, CEO and president of the association, spoke to what a strong and responsible mining industry means to the province and the people of Kamloops. Mining For Miracles, B.C.’s mining community’s fundraising campaign for B.C. Children’s Hospital, launched its 2014 campaign in Vancouver in January. This year, Mining for Miracles will be raising funds to support the B.C. Children’s Hospital BioBank, a new research tool with the potential to improve treatments. Visit www. miningformiracles.ca for more information.
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that Houle is able to allocate the manpower and equipment to successfully manage any size job in any location within the province. In each Branch, Houle manages and maintains a 24-hour emergency and on-call services department that can meet the daily needs of residential and light commercial customers throughout B.C. Houle Electric offers integrated systems with its construction, controls, data networks, security, power quality and industrial divisions within which it can provide full lifecycle services and support for commercial, government, public-private-partnership, and industrial building projects. It has multiple locations making it easier to deploy resources and has the ability to offer multiple integrated services. Houle prides itself on its core values, including safety, quality, ethics and integrity. Its services include electrical construction, automated building controls, data networks, security and life safety systems, power quality and preventative maintenance (integrated and stand-alone solutions) for commercial, government, public-private-partnership, and industrial building projects. With the constant evolution of technology, Houle makes sure to set industry leading standards for the future of electrical contracting. From sophisticated data network infrastructures and custom security solutions to lifesaving electrical preventative maintenance and green solutions in automated controls, Houle strives to be the power in electrical contracting. Houle serves the entire province of B.C., with regional offices in Greater Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Prince George, Kelowna, Kitimat and Kamloops. The Kamloops Branch of Houle Electric Ltd. is located at 911 Laval Crescent, phone number 250-828-7939, and is managed by Reg Longmore.
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Mining for the products of everyday life It’s easy to forget how much of your daily life is possible because of an industry you might mistakenly believe you have no connection to. The alarm clock that wakes you up in the morning, the car you drive to work and the keyboard you type on all day are products of mining and of mineral exploration. CEO and president of the Mining Association of B.C. Karina Brino’s message this year during B.C. Mining Week was that mining really is for everyone. What would life look like without the products of mining? “It may sound patronizing, but I think it’s an opportunity for us to ask ourselves that question when we get up in the morning,” she said. “It’s not just business, it’s also about the products that we depend on, for our communications, for our mobility for our ability to even consume the things we consume on a daily basis.” The provincial government’s official Mineral Exploration and Mining
Strategy states that B.C. is Canada’s largest exporter of coal, the largest producer of copper and the only producer of molybdenum, which is used to make steel alloys used to make heatresistant metals. In 2012, the B.C. mining industry grossed $9.2 billion, according to PwC, an independent organization that conducts analysis of the industry. Brino said those revenues translate into more than 10,000 direct jobs, and 16,000 indirect jobs with an average salary of $120,000. Brino was the keynote speaker at the Kamloops Mining Week Business Luncheon, attending for the third consecutive year. She takes the annual event as a time to send a message about the opportunities for cooperation and dialogue and how to improve conversations about resource development and the potential for the mining industry in B.C. Brino said engaging with communities is a priority for the industry in achieving development goals, rather
Karina Brino, CEO and president of the B.C. Mining Association, speaks at the Kamloops Mining Week Business Luncheon hosted by the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce on May 2.
than the “us versus them” mentality. “That is the primary opportunity that we have, because we can continue to disagree on many issues. “We can continue to have the attitude of ‘not in my backyard’ or just continue plugging along oblivious as to what the concerns are,” she said, “but that doesn’t really get us anywhere.
That really doesn’t speak to growth.” Brino said there’s significant mining activity in general across the province. The northwest is currently an area of focus for mineral exploration, while Vancouver Island and the southeast are also showing potential for growth. In the last year multiple projects moved forward.
Mount Milligan metal mine in the central north started commissioning in September 2013 and the Red Chris project, a copper and gold mine in B.C.’s northwest, is scheduled to begin commissioning in June 2014. “There are pockets of different opportunity but it’s safe to say that the opportunity does touch across the
province,” Brino said. Steelmaking coal is the primary commodity that’s produced in British Columbia. Copper, silver and gold are also produced in addition to byproducts such as molly and zinc. According to the provincial government’s Mineral Exploration and Mining Strategy, there are currently 19 mines in operation — nine metal and ten coal mines. It also states that more than half of Canada’s exploration and mining companies are based in B.C. Brino said there are major mining and exploration companies established in the province, including Teck Resources, Anglo American, Imperial Metals and Walter Energy. In Kamloops, there are two major established mines, a significant contribution to the local economy, Brino said. “We are extremely proud to see how the community of Kamloops is active in that debate and that conversation, she said.”
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Community asks questions about mining CEO and president of the B.C. Mining Association, Karina Brino, spoke to more than 150 community members and answered their questions about the industry at the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce’s Mining Week Business Luncheon on May 2 during Mining Week in Kamloops. The Union of B.C. Municipalities voted at their last conference to lobby the provincial government to update the Mineral Tenure Act. How does the mining industry feel about the Act as it stands today? Brino: Staking in B.C. was enhanced with the ability to do it online, with the Mineral Titles Online program. I think it’s important to understand how permitting and project approval takes place. When a claim is staked, the company who is doing that is only able to claim the rights to that subsurface for a period of time until they are able to demonstrate what the plan is going to be for that area, so essentially you’re not allowed to do much because you require specific permits from various government agencies depending on the level of activity and what the
particular plan is for that area. For us it’s important to have clarity around how the staking process works. We think we understand what the rules are today around the requirements of the proponents to stake a claim. If that is going to change, or government is entertaining any changes to that, we would be happy to have those conversations with local governments, as well, in terms of what local concerns are or what the opportunities are in terms of fixing some of the gaps if there are any. So I think not only when it comes to staking but any policy, any changes to the regulatory framework in B.C., there is always an opportunity to look back and see how well things are working and how can we do this better. But the key for us is finding that opportunity that brings us together. Last year the then environ-
ment minister put together a compliance and enforcement management plan for every mine that made KARINA it through the BRINO environmental assessment process. Given that that’s happening now, how is it working on the ground? Brino: I think one of the things the industry is most committed to is the health and safety of the workers — it’s absolutely paramount to us, and also the protection of the environment. When we receive a permit when one of our companies makes a commitment to live by the conditions on an approval, I think we are very committed to honouring that part of the deal when it comes to what our role is and that we are fulfilling the legal obligations that we’ve committed to by accepting that permit. So compliance and enforcement is a very important part of that equation and that process and not only the Ministry of Environment, but also the Ministry of Energy and Mines has very strict guidelines around that enforcement and the compliance aspect of it. Again,
the rules need to be clear. There needs to be clarity around what is expected, there also needs to be an impetus for collaboration. If something goes wrong or if there is an area where we need to improve, we are always looking for that opportunity to ensure that we are making things better. So from that perspective, the industry is very committed to being held to account on what the requirements are and what we’ve committed to. Seemingly every time you watch the news and there’s some sort of mining development, environmental groups and protestors are out in large numbers. What might be some of the solutions or manners that we can deal with these problems? Brino: I think there is no one answer for that. Part of what we do in discussions like this is hopefully generate enough reassurance in terms of what the industry is trying to do so that all of us can go back to our communities that we engage in so that we can share that message. I think that’s essentially what we are trying to do today, is ask you and invite you to spread that message and share what the industry is all about. We certainly experience a lot of that in
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Vancouver, it doesn’t matter what the activity is, it could have nothing to do with our operations in B.C. or even a Canadian operation. But where the word mining is mentioned the likelihood of a demonstration is very high. I think part of the problem that we have is that there is no accountability on the part of those who are protesting to actually provide the facts and science behind the claims that are being made. A lot of what we hear today is still claims about what mining used to be like 100 years ago. We are trying to apply today’s standards to some of the legacy issues the industry has to face. People are still talking about the Britannia mine as an environmental disaster. I would invite everyone to go to the Britannia mine museum and learn about the water treatment, learn about what has been done to make sure that if there were issues before, and there were, that we’ve assumed responsibility as an industry to clean that up and meet today’s standards, not what it was when Britannia was operating. We certainly need to have these conversations and we need to work with our partners in the communities — not just in the business sector but the local governments and anyone who is willing to have that conversation.
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Ajax to submit environmental assessment For the past couple years conversations about mining in Kamloops have been saturated by Ajax. The Ajax project is a proposed open-pit copper-gold mine located partly within the city limits of Kamloops. From 1989 to 1991 and 1994 to 1997, it was a producer of copper and gold under Teck Resources. Community relations specialist Robin Bartlett said KGHM International Ajax is currently in the middle of a very robust environment assessment with plans to submit its application in early 2015. It’s currently doing the necessary studies to complete that application. Ajax is subject to ongoing criticism from
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of programs and groups that will ensure the sustainability of Kamloops in the future. Mining is an important industry because it provides the necessary materials for the things we enjoy in our day to day lives.
Bartlett said KGHM International Ajax looks forward to being a vital part of the B.C. mining industry and continuing as a contributor to the economy of B.C. and the Kamloops area through job creation, tax revenue, and partnerships for sustainability. Bartlett said the project has found a large support network in the community and looks forward to continuing to build relationships. The project’s annual production is 109million pounds of copper and 99,000 ounces of gold, at a 60,000 tonne-per-day processing capacity. Ajax has a 23-year mine life and would create approximately 500 full-time jobs. According to the
Ajax project’s feasibility study, it is estimated that over the course of construction and the mine life, the project will contribute up to $550 million in federal and provincial taxes and $110 million in municipal taxes. The Ajax project is owned by KGHM Ajax Mining Inc., a joint venture between KGHM Polska Miedz and Abacus Mining and Exploration Corp. and operated by KGHM International Ltd. KGHM International offers a 3D model of the mine through Google Earth, where different stages of development are represented. It also plays host to site tours of and outlines the site’s mining history and the company’s plans for it.
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Mining for Miracles mascot Buddy tours the Kamloops Exploration Group’s annual conference. Photo contributed
Well, another year has come and gone and before we know it the Kamloops Exploration Group will host our 27th conference. Although we truly look forward to the conference our main focus is on our various outreach programs that carry on throughout the year. The program includes, but is not limited to; public lecture series, ask-a-geologist, geocaching, school visits, support for school trips, Adopt a Geologist, Junior Delegates Program, Scholarships, grants to other organizations and occasional introductory prospecting courses when we are able to organize them. For the past few years AME B.C. has assisted us with funding which enables us to continue with these various programs and we extend our gratitude for their support. Now in its twelfth year, the public lecture series officially kicked off in January and will run through April. Our organizers have once again lined up some very topical subjects that began with “epic earthquakes off B.C.’s coast” and will conclude with “hydraulic fracturing – the science, economics and politics of the recovery of shale gas and oil.” In addition, one lecture will also be held in Ashcroft as part of our expanding outreach program. KEG continues to fund three scholar-
2014 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ships every year. This past year several very deserving students were chosen to receive funding from the David Miller Scholarship at Thompson Rivers University, Ken Daughtry Geoscience Award at UBC Okanagan and the Ronald C. Wells Geological Education Fund which is open to all geoscience students across Canada in any university. Like other BC regional groups, the KEG organization is made up primarily of volunteers. There are many, many people putting in countless hours without compensation which enables us to hold our outreach activities in order to bring a better understanding of geology and mining to the communities we live in. Further to that, we would never be able to have our annual conference at the level we do without these dedicated volunteers. To all of you on behalf of myself and the other KEG directors (all of whom are volunteers) I extend my heartfelt thank you and appreciation for all of your hard work! My sincere wishes for a successful year for everyone! Colin Russell President & Director
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Highland Valley celebrates 28 years of mining Teck’s Highland Valley Copper is the largest copper mine in Canada and lies 80 kilometres southwest of Kamloops. This year marks its 28th year of operation. The mine is an open-pit operation that produces copper and molybdenum concentrates. The concentrates are transported by truck to Ashcroft, B.C., then by rail and to a port in Vancouver for export overseas. Most of theconcentrates are sold under long-term sales contracts in several countries. Highland Valley Copper is currently projected to operate until 2027, employing close to 1,400 people who reside primarily in Kamloops, Logan Lake, Merritt, Lower Nicola, Ashcroft and Cache Creek. In 2013, the mine’s owner, Teck, invested in two major infrastructure projects at Highland Valley Copper. These investments are projected to increase Highland Valley Copper’s mill throughput by approximately 10 per cent and ultimately enhance the longterm sustainability of the operation,
said senior community affairs officer Jacqui Schneider. The first capital project was the installation of a new pebble-crushing system and the second significant capital investment, currently in its commissioning stage, is a new flotation facility for mineral processing. Teck was recently recognized as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations for 2014 by media and investment research company Corporate Knights. Teck and its operations, including Highland Valley Copper have developed a comprehensive sustainability strategy that sets out long-term goals that stretch through to 2030 and shortterm 2015 goals that will help them to achieve their vision for sustainability. Schneider said Highland Valley Copper is proud to be a significant contributor to Interior B.C.’s economy and is expected to continue supporting jobs and generating economic activity for the duration of its mine life. Highland Valley Copper’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its
many environmental and social initiatives, Schneider said. The operations’ comprehensive environmental management system has been certified as a leading industry standard. In the coming years, Highland Valley Copper plans to continue to enhance its reclamation activities and biodiversity work on reclaimed sites, Schneider said. In 2013, the mine supported various
charitable organizations with financial and in-kind support including community partnership initiatives totalling over $600,000, including employee-based campaigns to benefit Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way, B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation and Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. With a focus on responsible, sustainable operations, Highland Valley Copper will continue to be a major part of the region’s social and economic
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.C. STANDS at a crossroads where decisions made now will impact the quality of life and standard of living for generations to come. These decisions are around the development and export of our abundant natural resources that are in demand around the world.
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over the next 10 years in the mining, energy and forest sectors. These projects will provide jobs and opportunities for today’s workers and for their children. But, our ability to get to yes on these projects is being threatened by a vocal minority who are hijacking the public discourse. In the past year, media coverage of elements of this issue has picked up considerably. On the face of it, this is a good thing. It’s through informed discussion that our politicians make choices that better reflect the will and the needs of Canadians. However, this dialogue is anything but balanced. The casual observer is overwhelmed by rhetoric and incomplete arguments that are stifling true debate. Opponents of these projects are not telling British Columbians the whole stor. We never hear that we have a history of being world leaders in the safe and responsible extraction of natural resources. Or, that we are a province full of mines, natural gas wells and logging camps and we continue to be beautiful B.C. Opponents of these projects need to tell
British Columbians why they feel that the well-paying jobs in these resource industries — that their parents have relied on — will not be available to future generations. Opponents of these projects need to explain to us how government will be able to continue to fund the services British Columbians expect and demand without the revenue generated by these projects. B.C. and Canada’s history is as a resource nation. The vibrancy of communities across the province and across the country rely on the extraction and sale of our abundant natural resources. Whether you service the industry as an accountant or an engineer, work for a small business that supplies the resource industry, work in a hotel or serve in a restaurant your livelihood is reliant on the jobs and services the resource sector provide all over the province. This is true of Vancouver as much as it is of Fort St. John. It’s time for a grown up conversation about the critical role resources have, do and will continue to play in the economic prosperity of communities around the province and across the country.
DID YOU KNOW Vancouver is the world’s leading centre of expertise for mineral exploration. Some 1,200 exploration companies are located in British Columbia, most in the greater Vancouver area — Mining Association of Canada, Facts & Figures 2012
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S BC’S CORE Southern Interior transportation and service hub, Kamloops has a proud history of supporting mining projects. So do the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia, a selfgoverning association of 10,000+ technology professionals. “Nearly 200 of our members live and work here, adding their professional skills and energy to the mining sector and the community,” says ASTTBC Chief Executive Officer John Leech, AScT, CAE. “ASTTBC members have a proud record of professional competency and community service over several decades in south-central BC.” Technology today permeates every job and work place in BC. But British Columbia faces a serious skills shortage, with thousands of engineering technology jobs opening by 2020, while thousands of technology professionals will be nearing retirement and must be replaced. Yet most young BC men and women – and their parents – currently overlook the stimulating and rewarding science and technology careers. Why is this? “Part of the reason is that no clear strategic direction exists for technology education in BC,” observes Leech. The Association’s 2013 report, A Strategic Direction for Technolo g y Education and Skills in British Columbia, maps out an action plan for technology education and skills development, says Leech.
“ASTTBC’s Strategic Direction stresses the ‘middle path’ of two year technical programs at BC’s colleges, BCIT and universities. ASTTBC members are well paid, and enjoy meaningful and rewarding careers that are recession proof.” “The payoff is summed up in just one word – opportunity!” Leech enthuses. “We see our young graduates, male and female, First Nations and new Canadians, becoming professional technologists, technicians and technical specialists.” Leech notes that ASTTBC supports the Government’s BC Jobs Plan and is pleased to see forward movement on a 10year education plan. ASTTBC encourages the development of technology courses in K–12, which is progressively being realized as school boards work with post-secondary institutions to create a dual credit system. “In Kamloops, the school board approved Civil and Mining Technology courses for K–12 leading to advanced standing for graduates seeking placements at post-secondary institutions. The Vancouver School Board, BCIT and ASTTBC signed an agreement in 2013 that will lead to tech courses in K–12, and ASTTBC is working with Okanagan College and local School Districts to embrace dual credit programming in the technologies,” says Leech. Additionally, ASTTBC signed on to a Science Charter, championed by Science World, for the purpose of engaging British Columbians in ‘STEM’ – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. “STEM skills are the means by which Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Finland have established leadership in key industries,” says Leech. The recent BC Mining HR Task Force forecasts technologists and technicians as prominent in the industry’s five most in-demand occupations, including geological and mineral technologists, drafting technologists and technicians, and mapping and related technologists and technicians. “The need for more technology skills training programs for British Columbians is simply overwhelming,” concludes Leech. ■ ASTTBC Technology Professionals design, construct, inspect, test, maintain and manage most of the world around us including buildings, computers, electrical power, all manner of equipment, roads, the environment, water and waste water systems. The Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia serves the public interest by registering and regulating
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BENNETT: B.C. STILL ATTRACTIVE TO MINERS Industry representatives from around the world are disappointed in the latest rejected mine in B.C., but they’re not taking it out on the provincial government, according to Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett. Bennett was in Toronto recently, at the Prospectors and Development Association convention, pitching B.C.’s efforts to make the province more attractive to mining investment. He said delegates were disappointed to hear that Taseko Mines’ proposal to develop a copper-gold deposit near Williams Lake. “People don’t associate that decision with the B.C. government. “They associate it
B.C. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett says the federal government’s rejection of Taseko’s New Prosperity mine proposal near Williams Lake has not dampened enthusiasm for mining in the province. There are 20 major mine proposals in the B.C. environmentalassessment process.
with the federal government and I think people are more optimistic than I expected,” Bennett said. With 30,000 delegates, the convention is the largest industry
gathering in the world. Bennett promoted the construction of the Northwest Transmission Line, bringing electricity to the remote region north of Terrace.
To be completed this summer, the line will enable operation of the Red Chris copper-gold mine near Iskut. Of the 20 major mine proposals currently in the B.C. envi-
ronmental-assessment process, five are in the northwest. Bennett said one of the main difficulties for junior mining companies is attracting financing for projects
that take many years to develop and produce returns. The annual Fraser Institute global survey of mining companies was released at the convention. Alberta was viewed as the most attractive jurisdiction in Canada for mining, and third in the world, based on taxation, legal system and certainty around land claims. B.C.’s ranking in the survey went from 31st to 32nd in the world, a measure of its aboriginal-relations climate. Gavin Dirom, president of the Association for Mineral Exploration B.C., said the province has improved in the ranking over the past five years, along with Alberta and Nunavut.
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DID YOU KNOW Metallurgical coal continued to dominate B.C.’s mining sector in 2012, representing 44% of revenues, followed by copper concentrates at 19%, silver at 10%, zinc and zinc concentrates at 9% and gold at 4%. — PricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course: The mining industry in British Columbia 2012
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DID YOU KNOW The mining industry and Canada’s rail system have an important relationship — the industry provided 54% of rail-freight revenues in 2011. In terms of volume, rail remained dependent on mining in 2011, with 48% of its commodity volume coming from mining — Mining Association of Canada, Facts & Figures 2012
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DID YOU KNOW Canada’s mining industry plans to invest $140 billion in projects over the next decade, with multiple billions in each of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories — Mining Association of Canada, Facts & Figures 2012
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Seven myths about B.C.’s resource economy Myth #5: The resource sector overall punches below its weight. Cross says since the summer of 2013, the “fortunes” of the natural gas and forestry industries have improved after chronically suffering from low prices. The natural-resource sector also saw double-digit growth rates twice between 2002 and 2012.
Non-profit organization, The Resource Works Society published The Seven Myths of B.C.’s Resource Economy by Philip Cross. Cross spent 36 years at Statistics Canada and held the position of Chief Economic Analyst. The Impact of the Growing Importance of Natural Resources on the Economy of British Columbia was a companion study whose results contradicted many of the myths about the natural resource sector.
Myth #1: B.C.’s resource sector is history. Cross says a 10 per cent increase in the value of output in B.C.’s resource sector boosts GDP in Canada by $4.5 billion. “B.C. reaps most of the benefit, as its total incomes increase by $3.7 billion or 1.9 per cent of its GDP,” Cross says.1.9 per cent increase is almost equal to the growth of B.C.’s entire economy in 2012, he says. Canada adds 37,177 jobs to meet the growth in GDP because of the increased output in natural resources. Myth #2: All the money goes to equipment, not wages. “The increase in resource output leads to 37,177 more jobs in Canada,” Cross says. Natural resources add 12,214 jobs and related industries gain another 24,963 jobs, he says. Most jobs in the resource industry are well paying jobs. Overall, labour income rises by $2.2 billion across the country as a result of B.C.’s growing resource sector.
Myth #6: If it’s resources: it’s boom-andbust. “B.C.’s resource exports have followed a strong upward trend, nearly doubling since 1991,” Cross says. Rising prices for natural resources and improved technology for production have influenced the long-term upward trend of B.C.’s resource sector. Myth #3: Only rural B.C. gets the jobs. Cross says most of the jobs created, 55 per cent, from the expansion of the resource sector are in the Lower Mainland. “While rural areas of B.C. do benefit most from extracting natural resource, especially the forestry, fishing and mining industry, the spin-off from increased demand for services mostly benefits Vancouver and the Lower Mainland,” Cross says.
Myth #7: The real money is in manufacturing. “While manufacturing and processing jobs could be done offshore or are vulnerable to increased competition from imports, the actual extraction of resources must be done in Canada,” Cross says. Resource extraction is less vulnerable to global competition and “value-added” is lower in manufacturing than in resource extraction because of more intense competition.
Myth #4: All the money and jobs leave the province. Cross says of the 37,177 jobs created, 80 per cent are in B.C. because some industries that support the resource sector must be sourced locally, like electricity to power equipment or transportation.
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.C. WAS once regarded by miners as hostile to investment and ranked last in Canada for the attractiveness of its mining policy environment. However, the tide has turned in recent years and B.C. has again improved its ratings for global-mining investment. Bringing a mine from discovery to production is a long, expensive and time-consuming process, with thousands of mineral prospects explored for each new mine eventually developed. For this reason, mining companies seek out stable, predictable, and transparent policy environments for mining investment. Results from the
assesses the effects of different public policy factors on attracting or dissuading investment. B.C. has been included in the survey since its inception in 1997, when B.C. ranked last of ALANA WILSON Canadian mining jurisdictions assessed. SENIOR Since then, the surECONOMIST vey list has expanded to recent Fraser Institute include countries, states Annual Survey of Mining and provinces around Companies suggest the the world, yet B.C. province is becoming has lagged both within more attractive to minCanada and globally ing investment, with despite excellent geominers rating the provlogical prospects. ince higher for a fifth But, there’s still plenconsecutive year. ty of room for improveHowever, despite this ment. vote of confidence, B.C. On the basis of pure could go further and mineral potential, B.C. become a global leader ranked fifth of 112 in mining. global-mining jurisdicThe mining survey is tions and leads Canada based on the opinions of in terms of geological mining executives and attractiveness.
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Yet, on the basis of mining policy, British Columbia ranked 32nd and behind Alberta (ranked third), New Brunswick (seventh), Newfoundland and Labrador (ninth), Saskatchewan (12th), Yukon (19th), Manitoba (26th), Ontario (28th) and Nova Scotia (29th). To continue its upward track, B.C. policy makers must continue to provide policy certainty and stability; however, this has not been the case in recent years. A recent study by the Fraser Institute looked into why B.C. has continued to lag in the survey results and found policy uncertainty to be a key deterrent to investment in the province. Uncertainty deters investment by increasing risk for investors as it decreases their confidence in being able to recoup and profit from investments. Uncertainty concerning disputed land claims was found to be a key deterrent to mining investment in the province. The evolving relationship between aboriginal peoples and government is a primary reason for this uncertainty, compounded by relatively few finalized treaties and a lack of clarity concerning industry obligations regarding the Crown’s “duty to consult.� This uncertainty can deter investment and exploration in areas where prospectors are uncertain if they will be able to develop any viable deposits discovered. Uncertainty over which areas will be protected and unstable environmental regulations were also found to be factors deterring investment.
BY THE NUMBERS Based on ďŹ gures from 2012: $8.3 billion: Value of B.C.’s mining sector 32,625: Number of mining employees 37: Number of producing mines 4: Number of smelters and refineries Arbitrary removal of land from mining after significant mineral discoveries, lack of stability in environmental regulations and the expropriation of legally-obtained mineral claims all served to repel investment in the province. These changes not only remove mineral wealth from development, but also create delays in project approval that can compromise the viability of projects by causing them to miss the windows of high mineral prices and favourable market conditions. A fourth key factor deterring mining investment in the province was regulatory duplication and inconsistencies. Overlapping and opaque regulations make it more difficult for mining companies to comply and can lead to costly delays. Duplicative processes can also generate uncertainty where outcomes differ, as highlighted by the environmental assessment process for Taseko’s New Prosperity project, which was approved by the B.C.
government, but rejected by a federal review. Fortunately, B.C. appears to be on the right track for encouraging mining investment with improved ratings in these areas for a third year in a row. British Columbia also improved its ratings for political stability and availability of labour and skills contributing to a higher score in the survey. This is good news for B.C.’s economy as the mining sector in the province was valued at more than $8.3 billion in 2012 and employed 32,625 workers at 37 producing mines and four smelters and refineries. It’s also good for government revenues, used to provide education, health care and other essential services. In 2011, the sector generated about $939 million in total tax revenue, with $449 million going to the federal government, $415 million to provincial tax revenue and almost $75 million to municipal taxes. An additional $364 million was also reported for mineral royalties and mineral land taxes. B.C.’s economy and workers benefit greatly from mining and the province has improved its attractiveness to miners in recent years. However, B.C. has the mineral potential to be Canada’s top province for mining investment and should focus on ensuring its mining policies are stable, predictable and certain to continue to move ahead.
Alana Wilson is a senior economist with the Fraser Institute and co-author of the Survey of Mining Companies 2013.
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