Budget 2022 Enhances Industry Decarbonization Programs but Misses Opportunity to Address Competitiveness Challenges for B.C.’s Low-Carbon Mines and Smelters  

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Vancouver, B.C. – While Budget 2022 increased funding for industry decarbonization programs it also missed an opportunity to implement urgent policy changes to B.C.’s carbon tax to improve the competitiveness of mining and smelting and other trade-exposed industries in B.C., according to the Mining Suppliers Association of B.C. (MSABC).  

Budget 2022 highlighted the need to redesign the CleanBC Program for Industry to align it with new federal carbon pricing rules and promote a more competitive business environment for trade-exposed industries. However, future changes and enhancements to the program are not certain and will only be considered after a year-long consultation process. B.C. is the only global mining jurisdiction with a comprehensive carbon tax that does not provide meaningful carbon pricing support to trade-exposed industries like mines.  [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Welcomes Continuing Support for Businesses in B.C. Budget 2021

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) welcomes continuing support for businesses as they recover from COVID-19, and extended funding to help industrial customers finance emissions reduction projects in Budget 2021.

Budget 2021 includes several important measures to support B.C. businesses recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, including $150 million to support the Increased Employment Incentive tax credit and $195 million for the Small- and Medium-sized Business Recovery Grant Program. “These provincial programs, in addition to measures from the federal government, have helped stabilize businesses during the pandemic and will help businesses expand as the B.C. economy recovers,” said Mike Abbey, Area Fire Sales Manager, Canada West, Johnson Controls & Chair of MSABC.    [...]  READ MORE ➔

An Update on MSABC Events for 2021

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An Update on MSABC Events for 2021

We are very excited to provide you with an update on MSABC’s plans for resuming in-person networking events this year. Until recently, it has been very difficult to guess when large, in-person events will be safe to be held again. If you have friends or family who have tried planning a wedding recently, you know exactly what we mean. Within days of MSABC postponing the 2020 Spring Fling due to COVID-19 uncertainties, the Government of B.C. declared a state of emergency prohibiting events with 50 or more people. That prohibition was tightened and remains in place today, however with a vaccination program now underway MSABC is in a better position to set dates for the resumption of safe in-person events. Notwithstanding new setbacks, such as vaccination delays or additional challenges related to COVID-19 variants, we are cautiously optimistic we will be able to proceed with the following events in 2021 and 2022.  [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Launches New Logo and Website to Promote B.C. Mining Suppliers

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) is launching a new logo and website as part of its continued efforts to raise awareness of B.C.’s mining supply and services sector and this sector’s contribution to the provincial and national economies. The new logo, reflecting provincial colours and including the full name of the association, clarifies MSABC’s roots as a B.C. organization to audiences located outside of the province.

“Over the past decade, the B.C. mining industry has become increasingly interconnected with the larger Canadian and international mining ecosystems,” said Mike Abbey, Chair of MSABC and Area Owner Sales Manager, Canada West for Johnson Controls. “With head offices for several B.C. mining operations based outside of the province, in places such as Ontario and Australia, it’s important that our logo clearly reflects the strong mining supply and services center of excellence that exists in B.C.” [...]  READ MORE ➔

New PST Exemptions for Mining Equipment and New Mine Allowance Extended in BC Budget 2020

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) welcomes a new Provincial Sales Tax (PST) exemption for machinery and equipment purchased for pollution control and waste management in addition to an extension of the New Mine Allowance to 2025 in Budget 2020.

Budget 2020 allows mining operations to obtain machinery and equipment used for pollution control and waste management without paying PST, regardless of where the machinery will be used. “Previously, this exemption was subject to location constraints which meant that some pollution control equipment used further away from a mill or pit, for example, was not exempt from PST,” said Mike Abbey, Area Sales Manager for Johnson Controls and Chair of MSABC. “A mining operation can now purchase water treatment equipment to treat water at a location a significant distance away from their primary operations, without being charged PST on that purchase” added Abbey. [...]  READ MORE ➔

2019 One Province, One Economy Study

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Mining Builds Communities

Mining helped build British Columbia into the province it is today. For generations, mining has been a critical source of jobs, community development and prosperity in every region of our province.Today, BC’s mineral explorers, mines and smelters, and the local businesses that support them, continue to be foundational to our province’s economy and its future growth, while providing the minerals and metals we all depend on.

Read the full document: One Province, One Economy — Benefits of British Columbia’s Mining Supply Chain. [...]  READ MORE ➔

BC Budget 2019 Enhances Mining Tax Credits and Supports Lower Electricity Costs for Businesses

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) welcomes the extension of mining and mineral exploration tax credits as well as additional measures to support competitive electricity prices for businesses noted in Budget 2019.

Budget 2019 makes permanent the Mining Flow-Through Share Tax Credit as well as the Mining Exploration Tax Credit, both of which had been previously renewed on annual basis. “These tax credits help companies raise money for a variety of exploration activities in B.C., however there was always uncertainty surrounding their long-term availability,” said Rodger McLean, Chair of MSABC. “By making these tax credits permanent, investors know incentives will be in place for projects that take years to develop.” The New Mine Allowance under the Mineral Tax Act was also extended until the end of 2020. [...]  READ MORE ➔

Important Tax and Training Measures Advanced in BC Budget 2018

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Vancouver, B.C. —  The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) supports several tax and training measures in Budget 2018 aimed at attracting investments in exploration and mining as well as preparing our workforce to capitalize on new development opportunities.

Budget 2018 extends the Mining Flow-Through Share Tax Credit for one year, to the end of 2018. “The extension of the Mining Flow-Through Share Tax Credit will help companies raise money for a variety of exploration activities,” said Rodger McLean, Chair of MSABC. “From project planning, equipment transport to finally drilling and testing core samples, B.C. companies that provide supplies and services for mineral exploration and mining activities will benefit from Flow-Through Share investments in 2018.” [...]  READ MORE ➔

Terry Mulligan Memorial Award

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BCIT MINING & MINERAL EXPLORATION PROGRAMS

We are proud to announce that with an initial gift from MSABC, the B.C. mining community has started an endowment with the BCIT Foundation to fund an annual award in memory of Terry Mulligan, our past President & CEO.

Terry Mulligan

The Terry Mulligan Memorial Award is an annual achievement award that will be presented to the second year student in the Mineral Exploration & Mining Technology program or the Mining & Mineral Resource Engineering program who, in the opinion of the faculty, best exemplifies Terry’s spirit and passion. [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Welcomes Removal of PST on Electricity and Innovation Commitment in Budget 2017

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Vancouver, B.C. —  The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) welcomes the Government of B.C.’s commitment to phase out the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on electricity used by businesses, with an initial reduction from 7% to 3.5% and full elimination by April 1, 2019. “The removal of PST used in mining was a key commitment made by the BC NDP as part of our industry’s recent Vote Mining campaign and we are glad to see Government delivering on this measure,” said Rodger McLean, Chair of MSABC & Senior Manager, Innovative Solutions at Britco Construction. “No other jurisdiction in Canada charges full PST on electricity used for mining so this will help level the playing field for mines and other businesses in our province,” added McLean. [...]  READ MORE ➔

BC Mineral Exploration and Mining Industry Welcomes New Government

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Vancouver, B.C. — The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), the Mining Association of BC (MABC) and the Mining Suppliers Association of BC (MSABC) welcome Premier John Horgan; Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Michelle Mungall; and Cabinet, sworn in today.

During the recent election campaign, the three associations collaborated on Vote Mining, a joint advocacy initiative between BC’s mineral exploration and mining associations. The initiative ran throughout the course of the Provincial General Election to raise awareness about the importance of the mineral exploration and mining sector to the provincial economy and to encourage citizens to engage with candidates about issues impacting the BC mining industry. [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Welcomes Balanced Budget that Improves BC Competitiveness

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) congratulates the government of B.C. for delivering a fifth-consecutive balanced budget while announcing important new measures to improve the competitiveness of the B.C. economy.

MSABC welcomes the government’s commitment to phase out the PST on electricity, which will be cut in half by October 2017 and completely eliminated by April 2019. “We witnessed broad industry, labour and community support for this measure in the lead-up to Budget 2017,” said Darold Thorp, Chair of MSABC and Major Account Manager – Mining BC, Brandt Tractor Ltd. “B.C. is the only North American jurisdiction to levy a sales tax on electricity used by business. This important measure will help level the playing field for existing energy intensive industries to compete globally and attract new investments for industrial projects in the province,” added Thorp. [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Welcomes Renewal of Tax Incentives and Continuing Infrastructure Investment in Budget 2016

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) welcomes a fourth consecutive balanced budget that incentivizes investments in the B.C. mining sector, commits to strengthening the competitiveness of our provincial tax system, and invests in provincial infrastructure.

“Mine operators and suppliers have taken significant steps to remain competitive during the ongoing downturn in commodity prices and government is doing its part by extending the mining flow-through share tax credit and the mining exploration tax credit in Budget 2016,” said Darold Thorp, Chair of MSABC. “These measures, along with the recently announced electricity cost deferral program and a commitment to review the competitiveness of the PST, will help ensure B.C. remains competitive with rival mining jurisdictions,” added Thorp. [...]  READ MORE ➔

Mining Suppliers to Benefit from New Exploration Support in Budget 2015

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) congratulates the Government of Canada for tabling a balanced budget while maintaining its support for mineral exploration and mine development in Budget 2015. “We commend the federal government for balancing the budget while maintaining support for important programs that stimulate economic growth and create new jobs in the mining sector,” said Darold Thorp, Chair of MSABC.

The Mineral Exploration Tax Credit, which has helped junior mining companies raise $5.5 billion for exploration since 2006, has been extended for an additional year in Budget 2015. Deductions for Canadian Exploration Expenses were also expanded to cover costs for consultations and environmental studies. “A significant portion of the funds raised for exploration and environmental studies will be spent on supplies and services provided by our member companies,” said Thorp. “Whether it’s the purchase of modular buildings for field exploration or the commissioning of archeological surveys at project sites, B.C. companies that provide these supplies and services will benefit directly from investments attracted by these incentives.” [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Welcomes Balanced Budget and Continued Focus on Economic Growth in Budget 2015

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) welcomes a third consecutive balanced budget and continued investments to grow the B.C. mining sector in Budget 2015. “It is good to see Government maintaining fiscal prudence while continuing to lay the groundwork for continued economic growth in this Budget,” said Darold Thorp, Chair of MSABC. “Budget 2015 contains important measures to improve the mine permitting process, to attract new investments in mining and to ensure our workforce is prepared to capitalize on new opportunities,” added Thorp. [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Supports Tailings Dam Inspections & Expert Panel Review in Response to Mount Polley Tailings Pond Breach

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) supports the independent engineering investigation and inquiry into the Mount Polley tailings pond breach, along with the independent third-party reviews of tailings ponds at all permitted mines announced today by the Government of British Columbia. “It is very important that we understand how this extraordinary event occurred so that we may then determine the measures needed to prevent future breaches and to rebuild public confidence in the tailings pond designs used in our province,” said Ken Roberts, Chair of MSABC. [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC congratulates Dave Sharples for being selected “Mining Person of the Year” by the Mining Association of British Columbia

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) congratulates Dave Sharples, Business Development Consultant for SMS Equipment, for being selected “Mining Person of the Year” by the Mining Association of B.C. “We are very pleased that Dave was selected for this prestigious award, which recognizes an outstanding individual who has shown leadership in advancing and promoting the mining industry in British Columbia,” said Ken Roberts, Chair of MSABC. The award was presented yesterday at the opening reception for B.C. Mining Week. [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Disappointed by Government of Canada’s Decision to Block Development of BC’s New Prosperity Mine

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) was disappointed by yesterday’s announcement by the Hon. Leona Aglukkaq, Canada’s Environment Minister, that the New Prosperity mining project should not proceed due to adverse environmental effects that the federal government believes cannot be mitigated. “We were certainly surprised by this decision because the Government of BC had given assurances that any adverse environmental effects stemming from the development of the mine would be addressed through the provincial permitting process,” said Ken Roberts, Chair of MSABC. “It was all the more surprising that the federal government did not accept assurances from Taseko Mines Limited, which already operates a successful and responsible mine in BC, or from Knight Piésold, a highly reputable engineering firm, that the proposed mine operating plan addressed concerns raised in the initial federal review of the project,” added Roberts. [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Welcomes Return to Balanced Budget and Investments in Environmental Assessments and Training in BC Budget 2014

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Vancouver, B.C. — The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) welcomes the return to a balanced budget and continued investments in exploration, environmental assessments and skills training in Budget 2014. “MSABC congratulates the provincial government on its prudent fiscal management and the return to a balanced budget with a plan to grow the surplus,” said Ken Roberts, Chair of MSABC. Roberts added, “MSABC also welcomes the extension of the BC Mining Flow-Through Share Tax Credit which provides, along with recently extended federal measures, an important source of capital for mineral exploration in BC.” [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Supports Continued Investment in Mineral Exploration, Infrastructure and Job Training in Federal Budget 2014

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Vancouver, B.C.  – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) supports the Government of Canada’s continued investments in mineral exploration, infrastructure and job training in Budget 2014. “While staying on course for a balanced budget in 2015, we were pleased to see an extension of the 15% Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for flow-through shares,” said Ken Roberts, Chair of MSABC. “Especially in this period of continuing global economic uncertainty, the METC remains an important tool for gaining access to the capital needed for mineral exploration.” [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Congratulates BC Liberal Party for Winning 2013 Provincial Election

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) congratulates Christy Clark and the BC Liberal Party for winning the 2013 BC provincial election. “We congratulate Premier Clark and her team for winning a hard-fought campaign,” said Mike Ranallo, Chair of MSABC. “MSABC looks forward to working with the new government, under the leadership of Premier Clark, to advance responsible mining projects and to support economic growth in all regions of BC,” added Ranallo. [...]  READ MORE ➔

BC Mining Industry Partners Launch Votemining.ca

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Vancouver, B.C. – Today, the Mining Association of BC (MABC), the Mining Suppliers Association of BC (MSABC), the Association for Mineral Exploration BC (AME BC), and the Coal Association of Canada (CAC) have launched a “Vote Mining” campaign to coincide with the start of the 2013 BC provincial election.

Through the campaign website www.votemining.ca, the Vote Mining coalition is encouraging British Columbians to join us in asking candidates how they will support a strong and vibrant exploration, mining and mineral processing industry in British Columbia. [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Welcomes Support for Infrastructure and Exploration in Federal Budget 2013

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) welcomes support for infrastructure development and mineral exploration in the Government of Canada’s Budget 2013. MSABC is pleased to see an additional $14 billion over 10 years to support infrastructure projects as part of a new Building Canada Fund. “It was through the development of gateway and trade corridor-related infrastructure that B.C. became a gateway of choice for trade between North America and Asia,” said Mike Ranallo, Chair of MSABC. “We continue to support investment in Pacific-Gateway infrastructure, which will enhance the competitive advantage of B.C. mining operations and create new jobs for construction and other support industries,” added Ranallo. [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Encouraged by Commitment to Eliminate Deficit in Budget 2013

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) is encouraged by the Government of B.C.’s commitment to eliminate the provincial deficit in 2013-14 while maintaining targeted investments to build the B.C. economy. “With 41% of our exports now destined for Asia, including a significant portion of our mining products, we are pleased to see continued investment in provincial infrastructure in Budget 2013, including $30 million for Pacific Gateway infrastructure,” said Mike Ranallo, Chair of MSABC. “We also welcome targeted investments to provide more efficient permitting for mining exploration, including 60 day timelines for processing Notice of Work applications and the introduction of Multi-Year Area-Based exploration permitting,” added Ranallo. [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Congratulates BC Miner Jim O’Rourke on Induction into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) congratulates Jim O’Rourke, CEO of Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, for being selected as an inductee to the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. “On behalf of MSABC, I would like to congratulate Jim for receiving this national recognition for his contributions to the development of a safe and sustainable mining industry in British Columbia and Canada,” said Mike Ranallo, MSABC Chair and Vice President, International Sales & Marketing for SMS Equipment Inc. [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Congratulates Thompson Creek Metals Company on Opening of Mt. Milligan

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Vancouver, B.C.  – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) congratulates Thompson Creek Metals Company on the official opening of the Mt. Milligan mine. The Dedication Ceremony was held today at the mine site. “The opening of Mt. Milligan is wonderful news, not only for the communities of Mackenzie and Fort St. James, but for all British Columbians,” said Ken Roberts, Chair of MSABC. “In addition to direct jobs, taxes and royalties, Mt. Milligan has created new sales opportunities for many of the 922 B.C. companies that provide supplies and services to mining operations, in every region of the province,” said Roberts. [...]  READ MORE ➔

BC Mining Suppliers Welcome Mike Ranallo, SMS Equipment, as New Chair of MSABC

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Vancouver –  The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) welcomed Mike Ranallo, Vice President International Sales and Marketing for SMS Equipment Inc., as its new Chair at the MSABC Annual General Meeting held in Vancouver on May 15. “I would like to thank the association for having confidence in selecting me to this very important position,” said Ranallo. “My plans are to continue to build upon the momentum that has taken us to the next level under the leadership and guidance of our outgoing Chair, Patty Moore,” added Ranallo. [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Applauds Commitment to Responsible Resource Development in Federal Budget 2012

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Vancouver – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) applauds the federal government’s commitment to the development of a responsible resource sector in Budget 2012. “MSABC is very pleased with the government’s commitment to establish a robust and more effective project review process and to provide new support for mineral exploration, Aboriginal consultation and small businesses,” said Patty Moore, Chair of MSABC.

Budget 2012 will support a robust and timely project review process by providing $54 million for the Major Projects Management Office to coordinate federal reviews and $13.6 million to support consultations with Aboriginal peoples. “These important measures will reduce delays by having a single responsible authority coordinating multi-departmental reviews at the federal level and by supporting Aboriginal consultations through the Environmental Assessment process,” said Moore. Budget 2012 also contains fixed timelines for project reviews and a commitment to recognize equivalency for provincial review processes. “Regardless of whether the ultimate decision is a ‘yes’ or a ‘no,’ investors need to know that they will receive a decision on a proposed mining project in a timely fashion,” added Moore. [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Supports Commitment to Jobs and Fiscal Discipline in Budget 2012

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Vancouver – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) supports the Government of BC’s efforts to accelerate the BC Jobs Plan and maintain fiscal discipline in Budget 2012. “With this budget, the Government is staying on track to meet the BC Jobs Plan target of eight new mines and nine expansions by 2015,” said Patty Moore, Chair of MSABC. “In 2010, existing BC mining operations supported 16,590 mining supplier jobs, so as these new projects move forward thousands of new jobs will be created for mining suppliers, contractors and consultants,” added Moore. The Government also announced it was on track to meet its BC Jobs Plan targets for reducing the backlog of notices of work for mining by 80 per cent by the end of August 2012, and for water and land-act tenures by 50 per cent by the end of December 2012. [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Applauds Induction of Robert Hunter and Robert Dickinson to Canadian Mining Hall of Fame

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Vancouver – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) applauds the recent induction of Robert Hunter and Robert Dickinson, co-founders of Hunter Dickinson Inc (HDI), to the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. “We were very pleased to hear that Robert Hunter and Robert Dickinson were recognized for their remarkable contributions to the mining industry in BC, elsewhere in Canada and abroad,” said Patty Moore, Chair of MSABC. The co-founders were recognized for a 25-year record of success that includes the establishment of 19 public and private companies, and dozens of mineral properties on six continents. [...]  READ MORE ➔

MABC Report Confirms Province-Wide Employment Benefits from Mine Operations

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Vancouver – BC mining operations were responsible for supporting an impressive 16,590 mining supplier jobs across the province in 2010, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) Economic Impact Analysis released today by the Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC). “What this report tells us is that for every worker employed at a mining operation there are at least two more employees supported at companies supplying that operation,” said Patty Moore, Chair of the Mining Suppliers Association of BC. The report found that in addition to the 16,590 mining supplier jobs, there were 8,195 directly employed at operating mines, 12,917 employed in mine construction, exploration and transportation, and 8,001 induced jobs, which combined for a total of 45,703 jobs supported by BC mining operations in 2010. [...]  READ MORE ➔

MSABC Congratulates Jim O’Rourke on Receiving Order of BC

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Vancouver – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) congratulates Jim O’Rourke, President and CEO of Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, for his selection as a 2011 recipient of the Order of British Columbia. “Jim O’Rourke was instrumental in bringing several BC mines into operation, including the recently opened Copper Mountain Mine near Princeton and the Huckleberry Mine Project near Houston,” said Patty Moore, Chair of MSABC. “As a result, he has been responsible not only for the creation of thousands of direct jobs but also countless indirect jobs for British Columbians who work for companies that supply mining operations and the communities near them” added Moore. [...]  READ MORE ➔

Mining Suppliers Launch 2011 Membership Directory

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Vancouver – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) launched its 2011 Membership Directory today at the Bob Hallbauer Invitational Golf Tournament. “Through their active involvement in our Association, the suppliers, contractors and consultants in this Directory have all demonstrated a commitment to the development of a sustainable mining industry in BC,” said Patty Moore, Chair of MSABC.

The 2011 Membership Directory, which will be printed annually and regularly updated on the MSABC website, was last produced in 2001. “The revival of this Directory is indicative of the growing importance of mining to the livelihoods of British Columbians,” added Moore. “Much has changed since our last edition, including our name, but we remain committed to our founding principle – to support the mining industry in British Columbia.” [...]  READ MORE ➔

Mining Suppliers Support HST over Return to PST/GST

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Vancouver – The Mining Suppliers Association of B.C. (MSABC) appreciates the government of B.C.’s efforts to address concerns over the HST with today’s announcement to lower the harmonized tax by two points and issue rebates for families. “We are glad the government is taking steps to address these concerns, because our association believes it is important we retain the HST,” explained Terry Mulligan, President & CEO of MSABC. “The HST is a more efficient tax system that helps to improve the investment climate for building new mines and creating thousands of new jobs in our province,” added Mulligan. [...]  READ MORE ➔

Mining Suppliers Donate $25,000 to BC Children’s Hospital

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Vancouver – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) has donated $25,000 to the BC Children’s Hospital as part of the 2011 Mining for Miracles fundraising campaign. “In addition to the thousands of dollars donated by our individual member companies and their employees, our Association was pleased to contribute $25,000 to this year’s campaign through Teck’s Celebrity Pie Throw,” said Patty Moore, Chair of MSABC.

MSABC donated to the Pie Throw campaign of Mining for Miracles Chairman Colin Joudrie, who was pied on Thursday after raising $268,900. Joudrie’s campaign also benefited from Teck Resources, which provided half of his total after generously agreeing to match donations for his pie. “In addition to supporting the Children’s Hospital, we also wanted to recognize the outstanding work Colin has done as Chairman of Mining for Miracles,” added Moore. [...]  READ MORE ➔

Mining Suppliers Welcome Federal Approval of Northwest Power Line

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Vancouver – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) welcomes the federal government’s approval of the Northwest Transmission Line Project. On May 6, 2011 Infrastructure Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced the completion of their Environmental Assessment and their decision to allow the project to proceed, noting that it “is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.”

“We would like to thank the federal authorities for their hard work to reach a timely decision on this project,” said Terry Mulligan, President & CEO of MSABC. “This decision clears the way for the commencement of construction and the creation of hundreds of new jobs,” added Mulligan. BC Hydro predicts that construction of the power line will create an estimated 280 jobs. [...]  READ MORE ➔

Mining Suppliers Applaud Continuation of Tax Measures in Budget 2011

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Vancouver – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) applauds the Government of Canada’s extension of tax measures important to the mining sector in the Budget 2011. “In addition to the continued reduction of the corporate tax rate, mining suppliers will benefit from exploration activities stimulated by the one-year extension of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit,” explained Patty Moore, Chair of MSABC.

Moore was also pleased with the extension of the two-year 50% accelerated capital cost allowance (ACCA) rate for investment in machinery and equipment undertaken by the manufacturing sector. “Suppliers will have another two years to take advantage of this policy for new investments in production technologies,” added Moore. [...]  READ MORE ➔

Mining Suppliers to Gain from Proposed Northwest

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Vancouver – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) is very pleased that BC Hydro has received an environmental assessment certificate for the proposed Northwest Transmission Line Project.

Many large-scale operating mines in B.C. exhibit low grade deposits and require access to line power in order to be viable. They cannot run economically on diesel generated power due to the cost and volumes of fuel required to be purchased, transported and stored.

“There are at least six mining projects with completed bankable feasibility studies that stand to benefit from access to this transmission line,” said Terry Mulligan, President & CEO of MSABC. “If these projects proceed they will create thousands of jobs for the companies that supply mining operations in B.C.” [...]  READ MORE ➔

Mining Suppliers Applaud Christy Clark’s Commitment to Natural Resources Industries

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Vancouver – The Mining Suppliers Association of B.C. (MSABC) was pleased with comments made by Liberal leadership candidate Christy Clark regarding the importance of supporting the natural resources industries in British Columbia. At a recent meeting that included Patty Moore, Chair of MSABC, Clark made it very clear that she believes it is critical to recognize and support the natural resources industries, including metals mining, oil & gas and forestry.

“It is not my place to suggest, one way or another, how anyone should vote for the leader of the Liberal or NDP parties, or which party should be chosen in a provincial election,” explained Moore. “But we do feel we need to inform those with a vested interest in the mining industry, which candidates are our supporters.” [...]  READ MORE ➔