Vancouver, BC – December 20, 2018 -Shooting gold grains smaller than a pin head with lasers may have revealed a new efficient and low-impact method for discovering gold deposits in British Columbia, according to a Geoscience BC report released today. Called Detrital Gold as a Deposit-Specific Indicator Mineral by LA-ICP-MS Analysis, the new report details […]
Vancouver, BC – November 14, 2018 -The common minerals apatite and titanite indicate the potential for copper deposits, according to a new report from Geoscience BC. Researchers from the University of British Columbia’s Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU) found that when rocks form under conditions that are likely to create porphyry copper deposits, the apatite […]
Webinar to Present Results of Comprehensive Groundwater Study Vancouver, BC – October 31, 2018 -Researchers will present and discuss the results of Geoscience BC’s four-year Peace Project groundwater study in a technical webinar in on Wednesday, November 21. The two-hour webinar will include presentations from experts around the world on the main elements of the […]
Vancouver, BC – October 29, 2018 -Geoscience BC welcomes Laura Wytrykush to the new position of Manager, Energy and Water. Laura is a registered professional engineer with a master’s degree in engineering and she will be responsible for the implementation and technical management of Geoscience BC’s energy and water-related research projects. Reporting to President and […]
Vancouver, BC – October 23, 2018 -Geoscience BC has launched a new, temporary group to recommend priority areas for future water research in British Columbia. Geoscience BC’s Strategic Task Force on Water has been set up to recommend water research gaps beyond work already conducted by others, or already included in Geoscience BC’s minerals and […]
Vancouver, BC – October 16, 2018 -A new Geoscience BC report has cracked the code for finding gold, copper, and silver deposits in central British Columbia. In an area where thick sediments obscure the rocks underneath, the Geology and Mineral Potential of the TREK Area, Northern Interior Plateau, Central British Columbia report provides invaluable clues […]
Vancouver, BC – October 10, 2018 -Two new geothermal research reports released by Geoscience BC today will help to heat up the long-term potential for geothermal energy generation in northeast British Columbia. The reports provide relevant and valuable new information by evaluating locations and assessing the viability for geothermal energy development in northeastern British Columbia. […]
Vancouver, BC – October 4, 2018 -Geoscience BC’s latest quarterly update includes details on our presentation to the Standing Finance Committee, New Board Chair and Directors and a series of project updates. Click here to view the latest edition Click here to subscribe for news updates About Geoscience BC Geoscience BC is an independent, […]
October 4, 2018 – Geoscience BC presented two recommendations to BC’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services on September 24, 2018. President and CEO, Gavin Dirom, and Executive Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer, Carlos Salas recommended: 1. To commit $10 million per year for five years ($50 million total commitment) through year-end […]
October 3, 2018 – Geoscience BC has launched its annual hunt for pictures that tell a great geoscience story! Held every year, the Geoscience BC Photo Contest awards prizes for pictures that tell the story of any Geoscience BC-funded project. Anyone who has worked on a Geoscience BC Project is eligible for this contest, including […]