Some new project data has been revealed by Geoscience BC, which could lead to a hike in mineral exploration across northern BC.
Earlier this summer, its Search Phase Three project showed where mineral deposits could be thanks to some increased accuracy.
Vice-President Bruce Madu says copper, predominantly found in our region, can help shape the future.
“We know things like electric cars take up four times more copper than a traditional car. You know that cellular phones, virtual reality applications, wind turbines; we honestly think that copper is one of those metals that is going to be exceptionally valuable.”
Madu says this will guide the next generation for the next 20 to 30 years.
“We were actually in Prince George last year meeting with the community, indigenous groups, and sector partners about where is this organization going. So we’re actually just at the start of an exciting new planning phase.”
Search Phase Three covered an area of north-central and north-eastern BC from the proposed Kemess Underground mine to near Mackenzie.
Helicopters flew at a consistent elevation of 80 metres for more than 40,000 kilometres in the area.
The third phase of the project also received funding from Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) to the tune of $250,000 through its Economic Diversification Infrastructure program.
Geoscience BC will work with First Nations and communities within the area to see how they can use the latest data.
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