Geoscience BC to release results from largest airborne geophysical survey indicating potential for new copper, silver, molybdenum in west-central B.C.

January 23, 2017 - **Media Advisory**

Geoscience BC to release results from largest airborne geophysical survey indicating potential for new copper, silver, molybdenum in west-central B.C.

Who:

  • Honourable Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review
  • Robin Archdekin, President and CEO, Geoscience BC
  • Bruce Madu, Vice President, Minerals and Mining, Geoscience BC
  • Kendra Johnston, Vice Chair, Association for Mineral Exploration
What: News conference detailing results Search II Project Where: Pan Pacific Hotel, 999 Canada Place #300, Vancouver, BC -- Oceanview Suite 7 When: Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 9:00 a.m. Why: Results from the Search II Project -- the largest airborne geophysical survey conducted in Canada in 2016 -- indicates the potential for new copper, silver and molybdenum deposits in west-central British Columbia. This data will help explorers decide where to focus their efforts which will lead to on-the-ground exploration activities that will create jobs and stimulate the regional economy. About The Search Project The Search Project is a $2.4 million multi-year minerals program in British Columbia's west-central region. Phase I kicked off in August 2015 and Phase II was completed in the summer of 2016. The Search Phase II survey bridges a significant distance between Search Phase I, flown in 2015, and the TREK survey, conducted in 2013. Together, these three adjoining surveys will provide continuous high-quality data covering a 55,500 square kilometre area---equivalent to the size of Nova Scotia. About Geoscience BC Geoscience BC is an independent, non-profit organization that generates earth science information in collaboration with First Nations, local communities, governments, academia and the resource sector. Our independent earth science enables informed resource management decisions and attracts investment that creates jobs. www.geosciencebc.com.

For additional information, please contact:

Carolyn Baldridge 778-833-4771 Email: