Bill Bennett, MABC on state of the industry in BC

VANCOUVER — With the annual B.C. Mining Week wrapping up in May there was significant discussion on the state of the industry in the province, including the announcement of more funding for Geoscience B.C. from the Liberal government and debates over mine permitting and developing a social licence with First Nations communities.

The Northern Miner had a chance to sit down with B.C. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett and Mining Association of British Columbia president and CEO Karina Briño to talk about recent events in the province’s resource sector, and how government and industry representatives are helping mine developers and explorers realize B.C.’s mineral potential. …

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