BC Mining

Mineral production in BC has increased over the last several decades due to improved technologies in exploration and mining as well as changing international markets. Fuels that are mined include natural gas and coal, while major metals include copper, gold, zinc and silver.

Value of Mineral Production, 2001 (Source: BC Stats)

Metals and Fuels	$Million	Percent
Copper	679	9.6
Gold	322	4.4
Zinc	155	3.3
Silver	132	1.8
Molybdenum	77	0.8
Lead	27	0.4
Other metals	20	0.3
Natural gas	5180	49.6
Coal	1068	10.6
Other fuels	978	12.5
Construction materials	475	5.9