Conversations That Matter: Mining in B.C.Conversations That Matter: Mining in B.C. Mining supports 35,000 jobs in the province, according to an industry group Author of the article: Stu McNish Publishing date: Jun 04, 2021 1 hour ago 1 minute read For generations, mining has provided high-paying jobs and economic activity in every region of B.C. B.C.s mines and smelters support more than 35,000 workers across the province, says the Mining Association of B.C. Mining continues to be vital to the provincial economy and standard of living. B.C.s minerals and metals are key ingredients in clean energy technologies and are helping the world transition to a cleaner, lower carbon economy. B.C.s Mines Ministry forecast the total value of mineral production in the province to exceed $9.2 billion for 2020 and that was before copper and gold prices rose. The province is endowed with a vast array of minerals and deposits. It is Canadas largest coal producer, a leader in the production of copper and the only producer of molybdenum. There is significant production of gold, silver, lead and zinc just some of the more than 30 industrial minerals produced in BC. Stuart McNish invited Pankratz for a Conversation That Matters about mining in B.C.