Geoscience BC will be at the AME Roundup 2023 conference from January 23rd to 26th, 2023 at Booth #111 with research updates, new research Project Concepts and our popular membership program. The transition to net-zero and supply security issues are increasing interest in British Columbia’s natural resources, and with it the need for quality public […]
Vancouver, BC – January 11, 2023 – Three new research papers help to further understand geothermal energy potential and historical volcanic activity at and around Mount Meager near Pemberton, BC. Mount Meager is regarded by some as a promising geothermal energy generation ‘hot spot’. The papers are related to the Garibaldi Geothermal Volcanic Belt Assessment […]
Vancouver, BC – January 10, 2022 – Geoscience BC is welcoming two new volunteers to its Energy Resources Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), boosting the Committee’s energy expertise. David Bechtel (Canadian Natural Resources Limited) and Victoria Biersteker (Spartan Delta Corp.) were approved as new members of the Energy Resources TAC by Geoscience BC’s Board of Directors […]
Vancouver, BC – November 1, 2022 – Geoscience BC has published new public geoscience for an area between Greenwood and Trail in the Kootenay Boundary Regional District that can be used to guide mineral exploration – including potential new critical minerals and metals opportunities. The new research includes six revised geological maps and a report […]
Vancouver – October 18, 2022 – This quarterly update from Geoscience BC covers the July to September quarter and provides updates on Geoscience BC projects, research, membership, and more. View Quarterly eNews Update About Geoscience BC Geoscience BC generates independent, relevant, public earth science research and data about British Columbia’s minerals, energy and water resources. […]
By: Randy Hughes BSc, Manager Energy & Water Water Data to Inform Decisions To better inform decision-making on water use in British Columbia’s Northeast Region, additional data is needed regarding water quality and quantity. This is being addressed by the Pilot Collaborative Water Monitoring Program, NortheastBritishColumbia program. Three integrated studies use climate, surface and groundwater […]
Vancouver, BC – October 6, 2022 – The appointment of six new volunteers to Geoscience BC’s Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) will help to further widen the expertise of groups that identify, plan, develop and review our independent, relevant, and public minerals, energy and water research in British Columbia. Dr. Mary Ann Middleton (EDI Environmental Dynamics […]
Vancouver, BC – September 27, 2022 – Geoscience BC welcomed former BC cabinet minister Doug Donaldson to the Board of Directors at its 17th Annual General Meeting on September 22nd, 2022, and Board Chair Stephanie Killam stepped down from her position after four three-year terms as a Director. Donna Phillips becomes Chair of the Board, […]
Vancouver, BC – September 22, 2022 – Municipal governments and an all-party committee have recommended funding support for Geoscience BC – an essential step in building a sustainable funding model with contributions from provincial and federal governments, industry and others to meet changing demands for public geoscience in British Columbia. The recommendations come from a […]
Vancouver, BC – August 18, 2022 – A new project is underway to use existing geophysical data to help identify new mineral exploration target areas in BC’s North Central Region. The search for new deposits of critical minerals and metals is an important part of BC’s move toward its Net Zero and green economy goals. […]