November 4, 2015 – New geological maps and a compilation of valuable historical data are now available for mineral explorers seeking the elusive source of the gold found in the streams around the Purcell Mountains near Cranbrook in southeastern British Columbia. Prospectors from all over North America first descended on the Kootenay Valley in 1864. […]
October 20, 2015 – Rocks, soils and the sediments found in stream beds are the most common materials collected by explorers looking for new mineral deposits. But in areas where access is difficult, like the coastal mountain ranges of British Columbia, thick forests on steep mountainsides make it difficult to sample these materials. Water, […]
October 8, 2015 – Geoscience BC has been generating and delivering earth science information to stimulate investment, employment and development in the province of British Columbia since 2005. Geoscience BC has built a solid reputation as an independent, non-profit organization working in close collaboration with First Nations, communities, governments and the resource sector. Today they […]
October 7, 2015 – Our business is generating and delivering earth science data to stimulate investment, employment and responsible development in British Columbia. We’re improving the delivery method by launching Earth Science Viewer – an online tool that consolidates all project and report data released through Geoscience BC and its project proponents. After a […]
September 23, 2015 – Geoscience BC are launching a new project to identify and characterize the underdeveloped resource oil potential buried in northeastern British Columbia. The northeast region of the province currently produces about 20,000 barrels/day, according to CAPP, or about one per cent of Canada’s production. This project will explore potential new resource oil […]
September 17, 2015 – Direct-use geothermal energy is a clean and renewable source of power, particularly for remote communities, but its potential applications in Canada are still poorly understood by scientists and the communities who stand to benefit most. Geoscience BC are launching a project to identify and evaluate direct-use geothermal energy opportunities for BC […]
September 16, 2015 – Geoscience BC is pleased to highlight the following event, which will take place September 22 & 23, 2015 at the UBC Robson Square in Vancouver, BC: Regolith Geology and Geochemistry Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU) September 22 & 23, 2015 UBC Robson Square, Vancouver, BC Event Description Deeply weathered and lateritic […]
September 10, 2015 – Geoscience BC is launching the new $2.4 million ‘Search’ project in northwest British Columbia to help explorers identify new mineral deposits and diversify the local economy. The project will bring renewed exploration interest to the area, which has recently seen Pretium Resources Inc.’s Brucejack project begin development work toward commercial production. […]
July 30, 2015 – Geoscience BC is pleased to welcome to the team Janice Fingler as Project Manager and Candice Ridyard as Office Administrator and Executive Assistant. Janice will assume the responsibilities of Christa Pellett as Project Manager for Geoscience BC during a 15-month contract. The role is responsible for project management, including the administration […]
To download the Characterization of Belloy and Debolt Water Disposal Zones in the Montney Play Fairway, Northeast B.C., Phase 2 report, go to https://www.geosciencebc.com/s/DataReleases.asp. July 24, 2015 – Geoscience BC and partners BC Oil and Gas Commission, BC Oil and Gas Research and Innovation Society and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers are pleased to […]