WHEREAS local governments are aware of the critical importance of the mining industry to strengthen and diversify the economy of British Columbia; AND WHEREAS the province of BC holds valuable geological resources: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM request that the Province of BC continue to ensure funding for all regional area geologists.
Ministry of Energy Mines Government recognizes the important role of the regional geologists in attracting mineral exploration and mine development investment that creates jobs throughout the province and serving your communities. New staff have been hired in the north as of November 2011. Government will also be using contract staff to ensure the province has collected information about mineral exploration, mine development and mining activity for the north for 2011.