Three Geoscience BC projects that tested more than 15 analytical techniques on soil samples for detecting deeply buried mineral deposits By: Christa Pellett, Vice President, Minerals and Brady Clift, Manager, Minerals Three Geoscience BC minerals research projects have used samples collected at the surface to interpolate what is buried deep below. These geochemistry projects are […]

Vancouver, BC – June 4, 2020 – An innovative technique to rapidly test gas concentrations in soil may help to identify new mineral exploration opportunities in British Columbia. A new report published by Geoscience BC details testing of a portable device designed to identify anomalous soil gas concentrations that could indicate geological faults and mineralization […]

  May 5, 2020 – The B.C. Oil and Gas Methane Emissions Research Collaborative (MERC) has established a two-year plan to advance research on methane emissions from oil and gas activity. The joint initiative of industry, government, the regulator and non-profits supports B.C.’s methane emission reduction targets. MERC’s 2019-2021 research plan will lead to recommendations […]

Geoscience BC is hosting an online open house to discuss project results and answer questions from 3 to 4pm PST on Thursday May 7th, 2020.  You will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the meeting. Vancouver, BC – April 30, 2020 – An extensive new Geoscience BC report details initial field work […]