Theft from mine near Merritt a mystery
It is believed around 30-50 tonnes of ore was taken, worth approximately $3.60 per pound.
Category: Mining
Granite Avenue the namesake of historic mining city
Granite Avenue is named after Granite City, a gold mining city that sat on the banks of the Tulameen River to the southeast of Tulameen and Coalmont.
Diamondvale Mine explosion of 1912 killed seven workers
The gasses that had been lying dormant in the tunnel had now been kicked up with the increased ventilation, and this combined with the coal dust in the air and the open lamp, and set off a series of explosions throughout the tunnels.
Teck releases annual Economic Contribution Report
Teck Resources, the parent company of local economic powerhouse Highland Valley Copper Mine, has released its annual Economic Contribution Report.
