Engagement was open May 28 to September 28, 2021 Engagement Summary Placer mining is the practice of separating precious minerals from sand or gravel. The Province examined options for a new fee structure and mineral tax system for this industry. A discussion paper put forward ideas for cost-recovery options that are more fair across all …
Engagement was open October 19, 2022 to January 29, 2023 Engagement Summary The proposed Order Establishing Land Use Objectives for the Nahmint Landscape Unit (LU), south of Port Alberni, was open for public review and comment. The final version will establish legal old growth management areas (OGMAs). 6,461 forested hectares are proposed for protection in …
Engagement was open Jun 8 to Jun 23, 2021 Engagement Summary The ministry collected feedback on the planning and management of the Dry-Belt Douglas Fir Forests. These forests face pressure from: The online workshops used: Watch the recorded workshops: Results Read the What We Heard Report. Related engagements
Engagement was open July 18 to October 11, 2019 Engagement Summary The B.C. government asked British Columbians for their ideas on how to create or change current policies (including legislation and regulation), and advance partnerships to support a vibrant, diverse forest sector for B.C.’s Interior. This engagement was conducted through an online survey, written proposals …
Engagement was open February 7, 2019 to March 6, 2019 Engagement Summary The B.C. government is working with local First Nations, local government and other interested parties to prepare for an update to the Fort St. John LRMP. The LRMP is a set of strategic policies governing the management of Crown land and resources within …
What was this engagement about? Telkwa Coal Limited proposed to construct and operate the Tenas Coal project, an open pit coal mine with an estimated production rate of 750,000 tonnes of metallurgical coal per year and an expected lifespan of 25 years. The public was invited to comment on the draft Application Information …
Engagement Summary The Mines Act regulates all mining activities in British Columbia – from early exploration to production, reclamation, closure, and post-closure. Under this Act, mining activities include precious and base metal mines, coal mines, industrial mineral mines (e.g. silica, limestone), rock quarries, sand and gravel operations, and placer mines. The Mines Act is supported …
