Links & Industry Websites
Mining Associations, Unions & Other Organizations:
In British Columbia, two important resources for mineral exploration and mining workers are
- The Association for Mineral Exploration in British Columbia
- The Mining Association of British Columbia
- Mineral Resources Education Program of British Columbia
Government sites related to mineral exploration and mining:
- BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
- BC Mineral Exploration and Mining
- BC Minerals Geoscience
- Mineral Titles
- Minfile
- BC Environment Assessment Office
- BC Ministry of Economic Development
- BC Ministry of Environment
Other organizations of interest:
- Coal Association of Canada
- Geological Survey of Canada
- Geoscience British Columbia
- Mining Association of Canada
- Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)
- Aboriginal Skills & Employment Partnership (ASEP)
- WorkBC - Aboriginal People Career Pathways
Glossary: there are so many words and terms used in mining and mineral exploration, it can get confusing. If you read or hear a word and you’re not sure what it means, search The Northern Miner Glossary of Terms.
Real Life Stories
James Decoine
James came to BC AMTA looking for opportunities, but was unsure about his qualifications. He submitted his BC AMTA application on June 18, 2010 and, with support and funding provided by BC AMTA, has now completed the Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES) Assessment, Essential Skills Upgrading, Class Three Learners Licence, Air Brakes course, Adult Dogwood (Grade 12 equivalency), WHIMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System), Transportation of Dangerous Goods, and Level One First Aid. And he's worked at the BC AMTA office in his spare time!