December 21, 2016 – Geoscience BC is pleased to announce the release of an exciting compilation of exploration geochemistry from 15 porphyry deposits across BC. A brief description of the report is provided below. The report is now available through Geoscience BC’s website or our Earth Science Viewer. Surficial Geochemical Exploration Data for British Columbia […]
December 21, 2016 – Geoscience BC is pleased to announce the release of a report summarizing surface water monitoring in the Horn River Basin, which was undertaken between 2012-2015. A brief description of the report is provided below. The report is now available through Geoscience BC’s website or our Earth Science Viewer. 2015 Horn River […]
December 20, 2016 – Geoscience BC is pleased to announce the release of new geoscience information in southeast British Columbia’s Purcell Basin. A brief description of the report is provided below. The report is now available through Geoscience BC’s website or our Earth Science Viewer. Mud Volcanoes in the Purcell Basin and Their Relevance to […]
December 2, 2016 – Geoscience BC is pleased to announce the release of a study which uses the Peace Project airborne magnetic data to map the crystalline basement rocks in northeast British Columbia. A brief description of the report is provided below. The report is now available through Geoscience BC’s website or our Earth Science […]
October 18, 2016 – Geoscience BC is pleased to announce the release of a pilot study which demonstrates the use of publicly-available regional airborne magnetic data as a geothermal exploration prospecting tool for British Columbia. A brief description of the report is provided below. The report is now available through Geoscience BC’s website or our […]
“Fingerprints” will help locate natural gas deposits and identify sources of greenhouse gas emissions Vancouver, BC — September 22, 2016 — Geoscience BC today announced that it has embarked on the first project of its kind in BC to sample and profile natural gas from producing wells in the northeastern part of the province. The […]
September 21, 2016 – Geoscience BC is pleased to announce the release of two new bedrock geology maps, which consist of integrated geological maps supporting mineral exploration in southern and central British Columbia: Report 2016-08: Geology of the Almond Mountain Map Sheet (NTS 082E/07) Report 2016-12: Distribution and Nature of the Eocene Ootsa Lake Group […]
Search Phase II will map area in west-central BC three-quarters the size of Vancouver Island Vancouver, BC — July 27, 2016 — Geoscience BC today announced the launch of its largest airborne magnetic survey to date — the Search Phase II survey which will produce high-resolution maps used to identify hidden mineral potential in west-central […]
Vancouver, BC – July 11, 2016 – Geoscience BC today announced that ten outstanding post-graduate students have been selected to receive 2016 Geoscience BC Scholarship Awards granted as part of the earth science research organization’s commitment to support the next generation of geoscientists. The scholarships, valued at $5,000 each, are awarded each year to post-graduate […]
Vancouver, BC — June 27, 2016 — Geoscience BC today released its Direct-Use Geothermal Roadmap, a comprehensive guide for communities and businesses to help them evaluate and develop local geothermal energy projects to stimulate economic development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “Direct-use geothermal energy resources are significantly underutilized in BC,” said Carlos Salas, Vice President, […]