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MODERN MINING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

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HOW HAS MODERN MINING IMPACTED YOUR DAY?

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Even sustainable options require mineral resources

MINERALS FOR TRANSPORTATION

LiLithium

AIAluminum

CuCopper

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Tesla Model S

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Smartphones are made with several different minerals

MINERALS FOR COMMUNICATION

CuCopper

AgSilver

AuGold

SiO2

Silica

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AIAluminum

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Even our recreational activities require minerals

MINERALS FOR RECREATION

CuCopper

SiO2

Silica

CCarbon

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Minerals are the backbone to healthy living

MINERALS FOR HEALTH

MgMagnesium

ZnZinc

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CaCalcium

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AuGold

AgSilver

CCarbon

Minerals aid in healing

MINERALS FOR HEALTH

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Modern dentistry requires important minerals

MINERALS FOR DENTISTRY

CCarbon

AuGold

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Mineral development builds BC’s public transportation infrastructure

MINERALS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

CCarbon

AIAluminum

WTungsten

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Closure & Reclamation

Exploration

Assessment

Construction

Production

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MINERAL EXPLORATION

Vancouver is the world’s leading center of expertise for mineral exploration

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ASSESSMENT

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Project feasibility is assessed on many levels (within the company, government and community, etc.)

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CONSTRUCTION & PRODUCTION

The mining industry isa cornerstone of our provincial economy

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CLOSURE AND RECLAMATION

British Columbia was one of the first areas in Canada to enact mine reclamation legislation

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BRITISH COLUMBIA RESOURCES

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British Columbia’s mining industry is one of the safest industrial sectors in the province

HEALTH & SAFETY

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Mine waste management is one of the challenges in the development of mineral resources

CHALLENGES TO THE INDUSTRY

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New ore sorting technology is being developed that reduces the waste produced

MINING INNOVATION IN BC

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Filtering water from mine waste makes it safer and easier to store

MINING INNOVATION IN BC

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Mine waste can be used to reduce climate change

MINING INNOVATION IN BC

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OPPORTUNITIES IN MINING

Diverse careers

High salaries

Increasing job opportunities

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High school graduation certificate or equivalent

No certificate, diploma, or degree

University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level

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Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma

University certificate, diploma or degree

College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma

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Driller’s Helper

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Hydrologist

Haul Truck Driver

DIVERSE JOBS

Community RelationsManager

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Physical work at the mine site or in remote locations

Driller’s Helper

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On site shift work for people who enjoy handling complex machinery

Haul Truck Driver

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Field-based environmental work for people who enjoy science and the outdoors

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Hydrologist

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Community

Affairs Manager

For people who value listening, engaging and working closely with numerous groups

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A CAREER IN MINING IS MORE THAN YOU THINK

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Flexible HoursTravel

Modern Technology

Challenge

Adventure

Good Pay

Respect

Great Opportunities

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Mining requires balancing technical and social innovation to build a sustainable world

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THE FUTURE OF MINING

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Mining leaders of tomorrow will have strong cultural awareness and listening skills

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THE FUTURE OF MINING

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www.acareerinminingbc.ca

Questions?

NOW IT IS YOUR TIME TO EXPLORE

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Thank you

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A career in mining is more than you think.