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Minerals North 2014

May 21-23, 2014Vanderhoof, BC

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I’d like to personally welcome each of you to Minerals North 2014. It’s an exciting time for mining in British Columbia as we continue to grow and adapt while remaining motivated and responsive to new challenges. The northern part of the province is confronting a time of many changes and we’re meeting these changes during a time of larger nation-wide and global uncertainty.

Our Minerals North 2014

organizational team has devoted their time to ensure that you have a productive convention and that you enjoy your time while you are in Vanderhoof. The minerals North 2014 committee would like to thank all the corporate sponsors that have made this event a huge success. Without their support events like this held in northern communities would not be possible.

Before I close, I’d like to thank each member of the

organizational team for their dedication and hard work in preparation of this event. A sincere heart felt thank

you. You are truly our town’s greatest asset.

Finally I ask each of you, throughout this conference, to stay engaged, keep us proactive and help us shape the future of Minerals North whether you are a delegate, exhibitor or presenter.

My personal respect and thanks goes out to all of you.

Brian FrenkelChairperson

Mineral North 2014

Chairperson of the Minerals North 2014

Take a walk on the Community Trail Network, Visit the Vanderhoof Community Museum, or grab the

History and Culture Tour Card.

Visit the Information Booth at the Minerals North 2014 Tradeshow; they will assist you with Exploring our community.

Enjoy your stay!

The Businesses of Vanderhoof Welcome You!

While you are here please take the time to Take a Look Around

There are many unique shops, restaurants and hidden Treasures.

We love Vanderhoof and we are con� dent that you will too!

360 degrees of Mining Presented by C3 alliance Corporation

(pre-registration required)

Join Jerry Asp and Dave Lefebure of C3 Alliance Corporation for this full day workshop. The workshop will explain the life cycle of mining in everyday language and include information on community sustainability and mine development impacts and benefi ts.

This workshop is designed for people who wish to learn, in non-technical terms, how modern exploration and mining is carried out. It includes numerous pictures and examples of the activities carried out by the industry and the types of economic benefi ts for local communities, including jobs and service con-tracts. It is anticipated that participants will have had some interaction with exploration and/or mining, but are looking for a greater understanding of these two sectors.

The importance of Communications in

successful Resource development

(pre-registration required)

Join Annita McPhee, President of the Tahltan Tribal Council; Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconcilliation John Rus-tad and a representative from New Gold in a lively discussion about the cooperation necessary from Government, Industry, and First Nations when planning and implementing a mining project. This workshop will be held on Wednesday May 21 from 1pm - 3pm.

explore VanderhoofIn Vanderhoof on Wednesday and not registered for a pre-con-ference session? Come on over to the Chamber booth and learn what the community has to offer. Explore – shop – expe-rience the community.

Westline Ford BarbequeWestline Ford are hosting a barbeque for all delegates from 11am – 3pm in the large equipment display area. This bar-beque is open to all delegates and a great opportunity to net-work before the offi cial Minerals North program kickoff.

Wednesday pre - conference activities:


Minerals north 2014ProPosed agendaThis agenda is subject to change. Access the latest version with your smart phone at www.mineralsnorth.ca.

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Time Event Venue

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

10:00 – 6:00pm Registration Tradeshow

09:00 – 5:00pm Tradeshow booth set-up Tradeshow

11:00 – 3:00pm Westline Ford Welcome Barbeque Tradeshow

10:00 – 4:00pm 360 Degrees of Mining – from Exploration to Reclamation… and what it means to communities (3C Alliance)

Classroom

1:00 – 3:00pm The Importance of Communications in Successful Resource Development• Annita McPhee, President of the Tahltan Tribal Council• John Rustad, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconcilliation• New Gold, TBA

Classroom

4:30 – 5:30pm Minerals North Association AGM Classroom

6:00 – 10:00pm Opening Reception and Entertainment (Sunshine Medallion) Tradeshow

Thursday, May 22, 2014

7:00 – 8:30am Pancake Breakfast for Exhibitors and Delegates – Tradeshow is open Gym & Outdoor Tents

8:30 – 9:00am Opening Remarks• Mayor Gerry Thiessen, District of Vanderhoof• Chief Stanley Thomas, Saik’uz First Nation• Hans Smit, Minerals North Association• Robert Gallagher, New Gold

Main Stage

9:00 – 10:15am The Importance of Mining in Northern BC – What’s New and What’s News• Jeff Kyba, Paul Jago, Regional Geologists, Ministry of Energy & Mines• Gavin Dirom, Association of Mineral Exploration BC (AMEBC)• Karina Brino, Mining Association of BC (MABC)

Main Stage

10:15 – 10:45am Refreshment Break Tradeshow

10:45 – 11:00am Geoscience BC Trek Project – Andrea Clifford, Geoscience BC Main Stage

11:00 – 11:30 am New Gold - Blackwater Project, Tim Bekhuys Main Stage

11:30 – 12:00pm Networking Session – Meet with the morning’s speakers in the Exhibitor Lounge or network at the tradeshow

Tradeshow & Mezzanine

12:00 – 1:00pm Networking lunch with entertainment from local musicians Outdoor Tents

1:00 – 1:45pm Future Success Strategies – Keynote Speaker Jim BottomleyFrom Fortune 500’s to non-profits, Jim Bottomley has advised organizations in every sector as they set about charting a path for the future. Providing insight into how social, economic, and demographic trends are shaping the years ahead, Bottomley’s presentations combine humour, high-energy, and practical examples to leverage future changes for success.

Main Stage

1:45 – 2:30pm

Osoyoos Indian Band – Keynote Speaker Chief Clarence LouieChief Clarence Joseph Louie believes that Aboriginal people and government must make economic development and business growth an everyday priority. Under his direction, the Osoyoos Indian Band has become a multi-faceted corporation that owns and manages nine businesses and employs hundreds of people, while the Band Development Corporation that he helped to form provides strategic direction to existing businesses. Chief Louie shares his experiences and lessons in leadership and forward-thinking with a variety of audiences around the world.

Main Stage

Main Stage, Classrooms, Gym and Outdoor Tents are located at the Gospel ChapelTradeshow and Mezzanine are located at the Vanderhoof Arena


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Thursday, May 22, 2014 cont.

2:30 – 3:15pm Open Discussion - Join Jim Bottomley and Chief Clarence Louie in an open discussion

Digging Deeper: a review of hot-button business & legal issues for mining companies – Taylor Little, Stikeman & Elliott

Education and Training• Eugene Marks,

SD #91 • Charlyne

Smilinski, CNC• Dr. Dan Ryan,

UNBC

Minerals North Association meeting for potential host communities

Main Stage & Classrooms

3:15 – 3:45pm Refreshment Break Tradeshow

3:45 – 4:15pm Advanced Stage Mining Projects• First Point Minerals – Ron Britten, VP Exploration• Taseko - Aley Project – Christy Smith

Main Stage

4:15 – 4:30 pm Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines Main Stage

6:30 – 12:00am Banquet and Entertainment (Buck Fever) Announcement of Minerals North 2015 Host Community

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Friday, May 23, 2014

7:00 – 8:30am Coupon Breakfast (provided in delegate package) Vanderhoof

8:30 – 10:00am Women in Mining – Panel of women with careers in mining.• Amber Teed,

New Gold• Danielle Smythe,

NWCC• Andrea Clifford,

Geoscience BC• Lori Seymore,

Red Chris Mine

The Business Case for LNG in mine operations – Jason McIvor, Fortis

Workshop on Community Health – Dr. Janis Shandro, UVic

Main Stage & Classrooms

10:00 – 10:30am Refreshment Break Tradeshow

10:30 – 10:50am Kemess Underground Project – Harold Bent, Aurico Gold Main Stage

10:50 – 11:10am Industry Training Authority Update – Walter Sorokovsky, ITA Main Stage

11:10 – 11:30am MP Nathan Cullen Main Stage

11:30 – 12:00pm Networking Session – Meet with the morning’s speakers in the Exhibitor Lounge or network at the tradeshow

Tradeshow & Mezzanine

12:00 – 2:00pm Luncheon… Grand prize draw and closing remarks Outdoor Tents

School District No. 91 – Careers & Trades Programs: Mining Education Activities, Tuesday to Friday, May 20–23. Minerals North Delegates are encouraged to attend any of these events.

Tues – Wed 9:00 – 3:00pm

Project Mini Mining: Grade 1 – 2 Minerals Ed: Introduction to Rocks & Mining

Elementary Schools in Vanderhoof

Thursday 9:30 – 2:30pm

Project Junior Mining: Grades 6 – 7 Hands on activities at various stations (including machine operation, trades and research)

Nechako Valley Secondary School field across from Tradeshow

Friday 1:00 – 2:00pm

Project Mining: Grades 10 – 12Careers in Mining - Presentations

Nechako Valley Secondary School

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Minerals North 2014Breakout Session Thursday -- 2:30pm - 3:15pmThe following breakout sessions will be offered Thursday afternoon from 2:30 – 3:15pm. Space is limited and attendance will be determined on a “fi rst come – fi rst served basis.

oPeN disCussioN WiTH JiM BoTToMleY aNd ClaReNCe louie. Join our keynote speakers for a dynamic discussion based on the material presented in their keynote talks. Learn how the topics of both discussions relate to each other and take this opportunity to ask questions of the speakers themselves. This session will be facilitated and everyone will have an opportunity to participate.

diGGiNG deePeR – sTiKeMaN ellioTT laWYeRs MiCHael uRBaNi aNd RoBeRT KiesMaNlawyers from stikeman elliot will discuss hot button issues that will affect you and your company in 2014. The session is designed for mining executives, in-house council, international lawyers, investment bankers and fi nanciers. Topics will include ❖ Mining Confi dentiality agreements ❖ Corruption of Foreign Public Offi cials Act ❖ Board Diversity ❖ Litigate versus arbitrate.

eduCaTioN aNd TRaiNiNGJoin representatives from School District 91, the College of New Caledonia, and the University of Northern BC as they discuss the mining related programming underway in regional schools, colleges and universities. Learn how the curriculum is designed so that students can follow their chosen career path.

MiNeRals NoRTH assoCiaTioN – HosTiNG a MiNeRals NoRTH CoNFeReNCeIs your community interested in hosting a future Minerals North Conference? Join Association Directors and past host communities to learn more about what is involved, how communities are selected, and how to submit a strong proposal.

Keynote SpeakerTHURSDAY MAY 22 AT 1:00 PM

From Fortune 500s to non-pro� ts, Jim Bottomley has advised organizations in every sector as they set about charting a path for the future. Providing insight into how social, economic, and demographic trends are shaping the years ahead, Bottomley’s presentations

combine humour, high-energy, and practical examples to leverage future changes for success. More information on Jim Bottomley is available here.

Bottomley is an entrepreneur and consultant who has spoken to over one-quarter million people about future success. He owns businesses in software development,

consulting and retail and managed marketing programs for Quaker Oats - from “Cap’n Crunch” to “Life” cereals - along with helping launch new products such as “Kibbles ‘n Bits ‘n Bits” and specialized agri-products.

He is graduate of the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.

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Keynote Speaker

THURSDAY MAY 22 @ 1:45 PM

Chief Clarence Joseph Louie believes that Aboriginal people and government must make economic development and business growth an everyday

priority. Under his direction, the Osoyoos Indian Band has become a multi-faceted corporation that owns and manages nine businesses and employs hundreds of people, while the Band Development Corporation that he helped to form provides strategic direction to existing businesses. Chief Louie shares his experiences and lessons in leadership and forward-thinking with a variety of audiences around the world.

The Osoyoos Indian Band has modeled not only sustainable business development, but also socio-economic development, whereby the community’s social needs are improved. Chief Louie feels that First Nations communities need to become business minded and begin to create their own jobs and revenue sources, not just administer underfunded government programs. As con� rmation of the Osoyoos Indian Band’s commitment to business,

the Band owns and operates nine businesses on the reserve, including vineyards, retail stores, a construction company, a Readi-Mix company, a championship golf course, eco-tourism businesses, and activities in foresting.

Chief Louie’s efforts have been widely recognized in Canada and the United States. In 2002, Aboriginal Tourism BC awarded Chief Louie the “Inspirational Leadership Award,” and Maclean’s magazine listed him as one of the “Top 50 Canadians to Watch” in 2003.In 2004, the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation presented him with the award for “Business and Community Development.” In 2006, Chief Louie was presented with the Order of British Columbia, which is the province’s highest honor for outstanding achievement.

Chief Clarence Louie Osoyoos Indian Band

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Minerals North 2014Workshops Friday May 23rd -- 8:30am - 10:00amThe following workshops will be held on Friday May 23rd from 8:30 – 10:00am.

Space is limited and attendance will be determined on a “fi rst come – fi rst served basis.

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Planning for the Construction Phase:

Learning from the experiences of the Stuart Lake/Nak’al Bun Area associated with the Mt. Milligan Mine

The goal of this workshop is to bring industry, community members and local and regional governments together

for a facilitated dialogue on community issues specifi c to the construction phase. There are two objectives of this

workshop. The fi rst is to review the fi ndings on impacts and benefi ts experienced in the Stuart Lake/Nak’al Bun

area (municipality of Fort St. James, and the Nak’azdli and Tl’azt’en First Nations) during the construction of the

Mt. Milligan mine. The second is to discuss innovative and creative ways in which people, institutions and organiza-

tions can collaborate to mitigate such impacts and maximize the potential benefi ts.

The workshop will begin with a brief presentation of the founding project. This project is focused on community

health and safety and the extractive industry and is a partnership project between the University of Victoria, the

University of British Columbia with the municipality of Fort St. James and the Nak’azdli and Tl’azt’en First Nations.

The project is tracking conditions across the life of Mt. Milligan mine to inform a collaborative strategy “to be ten

steps ahead”. Project expansion activities have focused on working with New Gold and associated communities

with their Blackwater project. This work as a whole is based on the vision that sustainable communities are healthy.

This workshop is suitable for community members, local and regional governmental offi cials, and mining industry

professionals.

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This workshop will use case studies to examine 2 mine’s energy profi les (open pit vs. underground) and how LNG

could help decrease operating costs. The energy profi le will be categorized into main areas such as power genera-

tion, heavy haul, light fl eet and other operation equipment. A fi nancial comparison will be done between LNG and

diesel usage. Technical information at a high level would be discussed in regards to the challenges of setting up

the necessary infrastructure and additional equipment. Polling technology would be used to increase engagement.

WoMeN iN MiNiNG

This panel is intended to demonstrate the career opportunities for women that are available in the mining industry.

This session will include talks from Danielle Smyth - Northwest Community College (education); Andrea Clifford

– Geoscience BC (geology); Amber Teed – New Gold (First Nations coordinator); and an equipment operator that

is working at local mine. After a brief presentation from each panelist there will be a moderated session where

participants can ask questions and access more information about a potential career in mining. We have invited

students from across the region to participate in this session and learn more about the opportunities the industry

can offer. If you are a woman that is involved in the industry, come on out and participate.

Dear Delegates:

Welcome to the 2014 Minerals North Conference. We are excited to host the Mining and Minerals Exploration community. It is our hope that you gain a better understanding of the impact that Mining has within the Northern Region and the economic bene� ts provided to our local economies.

Our community is excited about the unique advantages that Mining sector brings


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Mayor Gerry Thiessen

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Nechako Lakes MLA

Chief of the Saik’uz First Nation

It is my great pleasure as MLA for Nechako Lakes and as a resident of Vanderhoof to welcome all of the delegates, industry sponsors, and special guests to Minerals North 2014. As the slogan suggests, communities throughout the north are “the core of it all” in the mineral and mining sector in British Columbia. We are proud to host this year’s conference.

Minerals North is unique, as the conference is hosted right where mining and exploration activities take place. Community leaders, local businesses, industry partners, First Nations, stakeholders and the general public get the chance to connect and discuss issues in the mining sector in the Nechako region.

I commend the organizers of the conference for highlighting the opportunities for First Nations. Several panel discussions and guest speakers will focus on mining projects from a First Nations’ perspective. Youth in our community will also bene� t from educational information sessions being presented at the Evelyn Dickson School and the Nechako Valley

Secondary School. The goals of the sessions are to spark students’ interest towards a career in the mining and minerals sector.

The mining industry is incredibly important to British Columbia, as it has been a cornerstone of our

economy for generations. We realize the tremendous opportunities that mining and mineral exploration bring to the province.

From high paying jobs for skilled workers to the opportunities for local businesses as service providers, injecting billions of investment dollars and driving our economy forward. We are investing in skilled trades so that our workforce is ready for these new opportunities.

The mining industry in B.C. is strong with two new mining projects already underway and � ve more under construction or permitted. Demand for minerals from Asia is strong and since our province enjoys a strategic location to export products internationally the B.C. mining industry will continue to grow. We have the most competitive taxation rates in the country for the mining

To the Minerals North 2014 Delegates:

I would like to formally welcome you to the Saik’uz Traditional Territories.

The Saik’uz Whut’enne have used and occupied these lands and its’ resources since time immemorial. We are people of the Yinka Dene, sometimes referred to as Dakelth, who are the only community with two clans - the frog and the grouse. There are 25 “Carrier’ communities

and we have a population of about 25,000 spread out over a vast tract of British Columbia.

During your time in the

Vanderhoof area, please follow our principles to steward our lands better and leave it to our children in either the same or better shape than you found it. I encourage you to make contact with and to continue to have good relationships with the Aboriginal people of your various areas. As was said in Delgamuuk, “after all we are all here to stay”.

Remember us well, mussi

Chief Stanley ThomasSaik’uz First Nation

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Nechako Lakes MLA - John Rustad

industry and because we maintain world-class environmental regulations, B.C. will continue to be a leader in the global mining sector.

As your MLA I will continue to stand up for the mining

sector and work with all stakeholders in our region so we can build a strong economy and a brighter future for all of us in northern BC.

John Rustad MLANechako Lakes

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Chamber of Commerce President

Minerals North Association

On behalf of the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce, I would like to welcome you to our community. We are pleased to assist in the hosting of Minerals North 2014.

Mineral exploration and mining are having a positive impact on the economy of Vanderhoof and surrounding area. We anticipate that this will continue to grow in the coming years.

It is our hope that Minerals North 2014 will provide residents and businesses in our area an opportunity to learn more about modern day mining and exploration, along with the challenges

and opportunities. It is also our wish that the mining and exploration companies be able to highlight their projects and better understand the interest and concerns of local communities.

Vanderhoof has much to offer the mining sector. The Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce membership is rich with resources. Our local college offers various programs to put our community at a leading edge of employee training. We have a variety of unique restaurants as well as several accommodation choices. We also have fabrication shops, an assortment of shops to provide clothing, safety

equipment, and groceries, as well as those for the parts and automotive sector.

We also have a diverse selection of trades and professional services to better ful� ll the requirements

of mining and exploration companies. We encourage you to contact our of� ce at 250-567-2124 or send an email to [email protected] for more information on what the business community of Vanderhoof has to offer.

It is our belief that communications and education are keys to a successful long term relationship between local communities and the mining sector.

Jessi Wilson

Presidents - Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce

Minerals North is the non-profi t Association that facilitates the hosting of the annual Minerals North Conference. This event is hosted by communities in northern BC and has become the largest northern mining conferences in Western Canada. The warm hospitality that derives from community involvement ensures that Minerals North is distinct from any other mining conference in British Columbia.

The event provides an opportunity for local communities to showcase their capacity to service the mineral industry, for community leaders to learn about economic and policy issues that affect the minerals sector and for the industry to

be informed of local issues and community goals.

THe oBJeCTiVes oF THe CoNFeReNCe aRe To: ● Establish contacts and build working relationships

● Inform communities about mining and exploration projects and issues

● Hold a dialogue on the impacts and benefi ts of mining

If your community is interested in hosting a future Minerals North conference please contact Hans Smit, President at

[email protected].

an information meeting describing what is involved in becoming a future host will be held at the

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The Omineca Beetle Action Coalition (OBAC) and School District No. 91 – Career & Trades Programs in conjunction with local education partners will be delivering a broad range of mining education activities during Minerals North.

Project Mini Mining – Grades 1 & 2 Minerals Ed: Introduction to Rocks & Mining

Project Jr. Mining – Grades 6 & 7 Students will have the opportunity to explore fi ve Hands-on activities at various stations

Project MiningGrade 10-12 students will have the opportunity to listen to “Careers in Mining” presentations from area mining HR departments. The scope of the presentations will cover “what makes a good employee” and what career opportunities are available in the mining sector.

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Celebrating a decade of success

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of Northwest Community College’s School of Exploration & Mining (NWCC SEM) and there are many successes to celebrate. Since its creation in 2004 and in partnership the Smithers Exploration Group, NWCC SEM has successfully graduated more than 1,250 candidates representing 113 communities and 86 First Nations communities in Canada. Staying true to its motto of being relevant and responsive to the needs of the minerals industry, NWCC SEM focuses on producing “job ready” candidates and has seen 72% of its graduates transition to employment or further education.

Partnerships are key to the success of NWCC SEM and its students. Working collaboratively with industry, local, provincial and federal governments, First Nations communities, educational institutions (both secondary and postsecondary) and sector-based organizations, NWCC SEM prides itself on

meeting the needs of its diverse partners. More than 70% of NWCC SEM students are Aboriginal and cultural awareness and engagement activities are a part of all programs.

NWCC SEM offers 10 distinct programs and courses which all place a focus on practical, fi eld based training and give students a realistic experience of the work environment. Courses and programs range between 2 days to 8 weeks in length and have all been designed with the goal of preparing graduates for specifi c jobs required by the exploration, mining and natural resource industries. NWCC SEM can also deliver customized training delivered in remote locations to meet the unique needs of a particular industry or community partner.

Through a model of camp-based, hands-on training that empowers an entry level workforce, NWCC SEM has served as an educational leader for the past decade. Arming its students with confi dence, empowerment, leadership, job readiness and transferable skills for the natural resources industries, NWCC SEM is contributing to building the capacity of

rural and remote communities.

In recognition of the excellence of the School of Exploration and Mining, NWCC SEM is serving as the lead partner in the development of the new provincial Centre of Training Excellence in Mining, created by the Ministry of Advanced Education to provide linkages between post-secondary institutions and the industry

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Exploration UpdateAlthough most metal prices remain at or near 10-year averages, exploration companies have struggled to survive through the downturn in the venture capital market. The ability to raise funds, build strategic partnerships and successfully explore will be critical to the success of these businesses in the coming years. To ensure that the mining sector continues to thrive, leaders will be called upon to ensure public policy in the areas of taxation, land access and tenure, permitting, and community and Aboriginal engagement is appropriate to the current environment.

The global economic climate is still uncertain, and the BC based mineral exploration and development industry must continue to strive to meet global demand and compete for international investment. A recent news article penned by AMEBC refl ected on the need to discuss tax policy and

tax competitiveness between jurisdictions. The article also refl ected on the need to invest in grassroots exploration and geosciences to make sure we continue to discover new deposits.

AME BC is also addressing the increasing cost of consultation with First Nations, and points out that it is the duty of the Crown to consult. While companies estimate that consultation costs are reaching over 21 percent of their total exploration expenditures this cost is not currently considered a qualifying expense under the B.C. Mining Exploration Tax Credit. AME BC has recommended that the province change the defi nition of qualifying expenses for this tax credit to include both community and First Nation expenses.

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Mining FactsCourtesy of the Mining Association of BC

Gross mining revenues for the BC mining industry were $9.2 billion in 2012PricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course: The mining industry in British Columbia 2012

in 2012, the BC mining industry made total payments to the government and government agencies of $504 million.PricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course: The mining industry in British Columbia 2012

British Columbia’s mining industry pre-tax net earnings for 2012 was $1.8 billion.PricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course: The mining industry in British Columbia 2012

Hiring requirements for all mining sectors in BC over the next 10 years, are projected to be 16,770 workers under a baseline scenariohttp://www.mining.bc.ca/sites/default/fi les/resources/taskforcereport2012.pdfBritish Columbia Hiring Requirements and Available Talent Forecasts: Exploration, Mining, and Stone, Sand, & Gravel 2012

The number of people working in BC’s mining industry in 2012 increased to 10,419 up from 9,310 in 2011.PricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course: The mining industry in British Columbia 2012

average employee earnings rose to $98,200 in 2012, up from $93,900 in 2011.PricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course: The mining industry in British Columbia 2012

Capital expenditures fell to $2.7 billion in 2012 from $2.9 billion in 2011PricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course: The mining industry in British Columbia 2012

Vancouver is the world’s leading centre of expertise for mineral exploration. some 1,200 exploration companies are located in British Columbia, most in the greater Vancouver area.http://www.mining.ca/site/index.php/en/news-a-media/publications.htmlMining Association of Canada, Facts & Figures 2012

exploration and development expenditures by survey participants, was $680 million in 2012 compared with $463 million in 2011 PricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course: The mining industry in British Columbia 2012

lead and lead concentrate revenue totalled $194 million in 2012PricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course: The mining industry in British Columbia 2012

shipments of metallurgical coal rose to 24.2 million tonnes in 2012PricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course: The mining industry in British Columbia 2012

Coal accounts for 39% of the total volume handled at the Port of Vancouver, which moves shipments to China, Japan and other asian marketshttp://www.mining.ca/site/index.php/en/news-a-media/publications.htmlMining Association of Canada, Facts & Figures 2012

Metallurgical coal continued to dominate BC’s mining sector in 2012, representing 44% of revenues, followed by copper concentrates at 19%, silver at 10%, zinc and zinc concentrates at 9% and gold at 4%PricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course: The mining industry in British Columbia 2012

Copper concentrate revenue rose to $1.5 billion in 2012 and copper shipments rose to 787,000 tonnesPricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course: The mining industry in British Columbia 2012

Gold: net mining revenues rose signifi cantly in 2012 to $275 million, up from $154 million in 2011PricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course: The mining industry in British Columbia 2012

Molybdenum: net mining revenues in 2012 were $248 millionPricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course: The mining industry in British Columbia 2012

Total mining expenditures rose to $9.2 billion in 2012. Mining companies spent more on items such as production materials and supplies, energy and fuels, outward transportation, and machinery, equipment and construction materialsPricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course:

The mining industry in British Columbia 2012

Zinc and zinc concentrates revenue in 2012 fell slightly to $685 million from $693 million in 2011PricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course:


silver: net mining revenue for 2012 was $760 millionPricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course:


Cash fl ow from BC operations in 2012 was $2,230 millionPricewaterhouseCoopers Stay the Course: The mining industry in British Columbia 2012

Mine reclamation is a fundamental part of the mining life cycle in British Columbia. The Technical & Research Committee on Reclamation (TRCR) has been dedicated to excellence in mine reclamation in B.C. since 1977.Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation

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Recycling CentreRestaurant

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Minerals North Venue

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15 Cardlock Locations: Fort St. James To Quesnel, Terrace To Valemount, Fuel Tanks Sales and Rentals, Bulk Fuel and Oil Deliveries: Vanderhoof Toll Free: 1-888-545-2667, Houston: 1-800-848-6347,

Prince George: 1-866-309-2667, Quesnel: 1-888-992-2667, Terrace: 250-635-9595VANDERHOOF LOCATIONS

C-Store, Gas Bar, Propane, Lube Oils & Marine Fuel: 250-567-4486Food Store: Produce, Fresh Meat, Deli, In Store Bakery & Housewares: 250-567-4406

Home Centre Hardware, Flooring, Appliances, Building Materials, Feed, Seed, Fertilizer: 250-567-4464QUESNEL AGRO/C-STORE

250-995-7274 - Open 7am to 7pm Monday - Saturday (closed Sundays), Easy RV in/outC-Store: Hot & Cold Sandwiches, Snacks, Candy, Pop, Drinks, Milkshakes and more

Agro & Feed: bagged Feed, Mini-bulk Bags, Pet Food, Animal Health Products, Livestock Handling EquipmentHardware: Gardening and Seasonal Supplies, Farm Hardware, Power and Hand Tools, Pumps and Fencing Supplies

HEAD OFFICE - VANDERHOOF AND DISTRICTSToll Free: 1-877-567-4414

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Minerals North Indoor & Outdoor Trade Show Booths and Large Equipment Display Area


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Stewart World Port

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Metsolve

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Radius Drilling

Aberdeen Helicopter

Min Forest and Mines

New GoldSummit Camps

Bird on a Wire

RavenPraxairAgat Labs

Tetratech

Earthen Ware

Arrow Transport

CAT Rental

Maple Leaf Loading

All North

Guardian Aerospace

ALS Minerals

CancaddNorthern Trailer

Hi Pro Sportswear

New NadinaEagle

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Superior Propane

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Yellowhead Helicopters

AMECECS

Electrical Cable

Hatfield Consultants

Innergex Wind

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BC Hydro

Geo Stabili-zation Int.

Carleton Rescue

Kuenne and Nagel

3MMeti Em-

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Faitron

QuickloadLayfield Environ-mental

Falcon Equipment

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Kendra’s First Aid

Great Slave Helicopters

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List of ExhibitorsAssociation for Mineral Exploration BC (AME BC) 1College of New Caledonia 2 & 3Stewart World Port 4Huber Equipment 5Helifor Canada Corp 6Sims Group 7J.R. Canadian Mapping Ltd. 8Bulkley Valley Economic Development Association 9Smithers Exploration Group 10Industrial Forestry Service Ltd. 11Faitron Communications 12Bandstra Transportation 13GeoStabilization International 14Clean Harbors Energy and Industrial Services 15BC Aboriginal Mine Training Association 16Precision Services and Pumps 17Brandt 18IRL Supplies 19Timberspan Wood Products 20Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd 21Actlabs Kamloops 22Galaxy Broadband Communications 23Outrider Contracting 24Britco LP 25Bell Mobility 26Rescan Environmental Services Ltd., an ERM company 27IBEW Local 993 28Superior Propane 29Coast Mountain Wireless Communications Ltd. 30Terrace Economic Development Authority 31SpeeDee Your Of� ce Experts 32Imperial Metals Corporation 33Ecofor Consulting Ltd 34Rio Tinto Alcan 35Allnorth Consultants Limited 36Maple Leaf Loading Ltd. 37The CAT Rental Store 38Arrow Transportation Systems Inc. 39Tetra Tech 40Earthen Ware 41Summit Camps 42

New Gold Blackwater Project 43Ministry Mines/Forests 44Aberdeen Helicopters Ltd. 45Radius Drilling 46Met-Solve Analytical Services 47Northern Thunderbird Air 48McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. 49Innergex Wind Energy Inc. 50BC Hydro 51Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako 52 & 53Community Futures Stuart Nechako 54Hat� eld Consultants 55We Care Home Health Services 56Northlands Water & Sewer Supplies Ltd. 57DWB Consulting Services Ltd. 58Cooper Beauchesne and Associates Ltd. 59Bird on a Wire 60Raven Rescue 61Praxair 62AGAT Laboratories 63Avison Management 64Eagle Mapping 65New Nadina Explorations 66Hi Pro Corporate Sportswear 67Trinity Power Rentals 68Guardian Aerospace & Williston Lake Air Services 69Vanderhoof and Districts Co-op 70Mining Association of BC/Mining Supplier Assoc. BC 71Canada Culvert 72Cansel 73D/R Energy Wise Distributors Ltd. 74TLC 75E.C.S. Electrical Cable Supply Ltd. 76AMEC 77UNBC Continuing Studies 78Vanderhoof and District Coop 79ALS Minerals 80Cancadd Imaging Solutions Ltd. 81Northern Trailer 82Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. 83Fountain Tire 84Canadian Dewatering 85

District of Mackenzie Foyer 1Vanderhoof Chamber Foyer 2Archer CRM 86 Carleton Rescue OS1O’Brien Training OS2WorldTech Solutions Ltd./Hoban Construction Ltd. OS3Kuenne & Nagel OS4Meti Employment and Training OS5Quickload OS6Great Slave Helicopters OS7Lay� eld Environmental OS8Falcon Equipment OS9 and 103M Canada OS11Kendras First Aid OS12Visa Truck Rentals OS 13Atco OS 14

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Foundation ProgramsAutobody Repair (Motor Vehicle Body Repair) ... PGAutomotive Technician .........................................PGCarpentry ......................................................N,PG,QElectrical ......................................................M,PG,QHeavy Duty / Commercial Transport...........................PGIndustrial Mechanic/Millwright .......................BL,N,QIndustrial Machinist ...............................................PGMetal Fabricator....................................................PGPipe Trades ...........................................................BLPlumbing...............................................................PGPower Engineering ...........................................PG,QProfessional Cook.............................................N,PGWelding ................................................................PG

Apprenticeship ProgramsAutomotive Technician .........................................PGCarpentry ....................................................BL,PG,Q Electrical ......................................................... PG,Q Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport ....................PG Industrial Mechanic/Millwright ...........................PG,QMetal Fabricator....................................................PGMobile Crane ..........................................................MPower Engineering ...........................................PG,QProfessional Cook ...........................................N,PGWelding ................................................................PG

Continuing Education & ContractTrainingAir Conditioning Basics.........................................PGBear/Cougar Awareness .............................BL,N,PGBoiler Safety Awareness ......................................PGBoom Truck Training ............................................PGCFC/HCFC/HFC Control and Recovery ..............PGChainsaw Safety..........................................BL,N,PGConfined Space Awareness ...................BL,M,N,PGConstruction Safety Officer - CSO .......................PG

Crane certification ..................................................MDesignated Inspection Facility Operator Training ....PGElectrical Lockout ............................................M,PGEnviron. Management System .............................BLEnvironmental Field Assistant .....................BL,N,PGFall Protection ........................................BL,M,N,PGFibre Optic Training .............................................PGFire Suppression Training ..........................BL,M,N,QFive Day Silviculture Training ............................BLFoodSafe ................................................................MForest Harvesting & Silviculture Module ..............BLForklift Operator ...................................BL,M, N,PG,QGPS Training ....................................................BL,NIndustry Safety Training.....................................BL,MLevel D Crane certification......................................MMINE Certificate Program ............................BL,M,NMinerals Processing Operator Certificate ..........BL,NOccupational Health and Safety ..................M,N,PGPesticide Certification .............................BL,N,PG,Q Red Cross First Aid ..........................................BL,MReview for Millwright Red Seal Exam ............BL,PGRigging & Lifting ......................................BL,M,N,PGScaffold Awareness ....................................BL,N,PGSkid Steer Operator ................................BL,M,N,PGSmall Engine Repair ....................................M,N,PGSpill Response...............................................BL,M,NStandard First Aid for Mines................................M,NSurface Diamond Driller’s Helper ....................BL,NTransportation of Dangerous Goods ........BL,M,N,PGTrade Safety Coordinator - TSC ..........................PGTrain-the-trainer ......................................................MTransportation Endorsement .........................BL,NVehicle Inspection Endorsement .........................PGWHMIS ...................................................BL,M,N,PGWilderness & Remote First Aid .....................BL,M,NWildlife Danger Tree Assessor .............................BLWorkSafe First Aid .......................................BL,M,N

Contact CNC for all your training needs

Burns Lake CampusPhone: 250-692-1700 Toll-Free: 1-866-692-1943 Fax: 250-692-1750 Email: [email protected]

Fort St. James CampusPhone: 250-996-7019Fax: 250-996-7014E-mail: [email protected]

Mackenzie Campus Phone: 250-997-7200 Toll-Free: 1-877-997-4333Fax: 250-997-3779 E-mail: [email protected]

Quesnel Campus Phone: 250-991-7500 Toll-Free: 1-866-680-7550 Fax: 250-991-7523 E-mail: [email protected]

Prince George Campus Phone: 250-561-5867 Toll Free: 1-800-371-8111 Fax: 250-561-5861 E-mail: [email protected]

Vanderhoof CampusPhone: 250-567-3200 Toll Free: 1-877-567-3270Fax: 250-567-3217E-mail: [email protected]

BL - Burns Lake, M - Mackenzie, N - Nechako (Fort St. James & Vanderhoof), PG - Prince George, Q - QuesnelPrograms, courses and campuses are subject to change

College of New CaledoniaB R I T I S H C O L U M B I A • C A N A D A • W W W . C N C . B C . C A


Geoscience BCVisit the Geoscience BC display. You can find outside right beside the Core shack.

Geoscience BC is a non-profit organization that receives funding from the Provincial Government. Our mandate is to attract mineral and oil and gas investment to British Columbia through generating, interpreting and publicly distributing geoscience data in partnership with First Nations, communities, governments and industry.

This year at Minerals North, Geoscience BC will be displaying a number of maps showing data generated from first-year field activities conducted as part of the TREK project. Short for Targeting Resources through Exploration and Knowledge, the TREK project is a $4.1 million multidisciplinary, integrated project focused on collecting detailed geoscience

data over British Columbia’s Interior Plateau region—an underexplored region with high potential for new mineral discoveries. The project area extends south from Vanderhoof to Anahim Lake and west from Quesnel, and covers more than 24,000 square kilometres.

The first-year TREK project activities included the acquisition of nearly 104,000 line kilometres of new airborne magnetic survey data, completion of the first year of a new two- to three-year geochemical survey, plus geothermal and biogeochemical sampling. Geoscience BC also purchased proprietary

industry airborne magnetic data within the TREK airborne magnetic survey, adding areas of especially high-resolution information to the project area.

The maps on display at Minerals North include 1:100,000 scale airborne magnetic survey maps of the four quadrants of the TREK project area (residual magnetic intensity, first vertical derivative and analytic signal of total magnetic field) and 10 basal till potential maps (BTPMs) that were produced in partnership with the British Columbia Geological Survey. Both the magnetic airborne survey and BTPMs help to vector mineral exploration—the magnetic survey by

showing what types of rocks and/or structures are beneath the surface, and the BTPMs by showing drift exploration potential. Considered a first-derivative of bedrock, basal till is well-suited to assessing the mineral potential of areas covered by glacial drift, which is the case in the Interior Plateau. Basal Till Potential Maps show areas where basal till is likely to occur and identify the most likely locations for basal till sample collection.

The goal of the TREK project is to attract mineral exploration investment to this prospective, yet underexplored area of the province to help uncover the region’s economic potential. Resulting data generated by the airborne survey and creation of BTPMs are expected to encourage and assist with mineral exploration efforts in the area by providing a greater understanding of what lies beneath the surface.

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Nechako White SturgeonNechako white sturgeon is a genetically unique population of white sturgeon that lives its entire life within the Nechako River system.

Nechako white sturgeon are currently listed as an endangered species. From 1994 to 1999, the Province of British Columbia coordinated an intensive study of white sturgeon in the Nechako River. The study came to an unwelcome conclusion - the Nechako white sturgeon are in a critical state of decline. Unless something is done, and done soon, the great fi sh will likely go extinct.

With so many stakeholders involved along the entire length of the Nechako River, it was imperative all interested parties gather together, to begin working as a team in recovery planning efforts. This was the beginning of the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative.

The NWSRI is ultimately responsible for identifying the reasons why white sturgeon are no longer successfully spawning and surviving in the Nechako watershed, and for the design and implementation of habitat protection, restoration and management options.

The Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Facility

was approved in 2013 and work began almost immediately to get the hatchery facility ready for this year’s sturgeon breeding season. The facility was build on schedule, and this March marked the opening of the facility. The public opening will take place in mid-June. For now, the NWSRI and Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC are concentrating on completing a full brood stock program this spring. The intent is to capture 12 pairs of adult Nechako white sturgeon (24 adults). The facility will produce, raise and release 12,000 juvenile sturgeon each year back into the Nechako River.

The sturgeon produced this year will remain at the facility over the winter to allow them to grow larger prior to their release. This will get the fi sh past the stage of recruitment failure identifi ed by the Technical Working Group, and therefore a greater number of

sturgeon will survive to breeding age.

As always, the NWSRI remains committed to identifying, maintaining and potentially restoring critical sturgeon habitat. Their ultimate goal is to fi nd the more permanent solutions required to achieve a self-sustaining sturgeon population. In addition to their ongoing biological research and monitoring projects they are conducting or supporting a number of projects that examine the geomorphology of the Nechako River.

The facility is part of the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC operations. The Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative (NWSRI) Technical working Group Chair, Cory Williamson, is the Facility Manager and Mike Manky is the Senior Fish Culturist.

Go to www.nechakowhitesturgeon.

org for more information.

Mayor and Council Congratulate

THE CITY OF VANDERHOOFon Hosting

MINERALS NORTH 2014

We are committed to supporting economic development in the region.

The Minerals North 2014 organizing Committee encourages you to visit the Cancer screening information booth in the lobby of the (tradeshow venue / Vanderhoof arena).

Two members of the Minerals North 2014 Organizing Committee were diagnosed with colon cancer in Fall 2013. Kathie LaForge (sponsorship) and Sue Clark (Conference Coordinator) underwent routine colon cancer screening, as suggested by family doctors.

“I live a healthy lifestyle, eat well, don’t smoke and get lots of exercise. There is no family history of colorectal cancer. I didn’t think I was at risk and colon cancer wasn’t even on my radar. I was stunned when the doctor said that if I hadn’t been tested and waited until there was symptoms it would have cost me my life.” Sue Clark

“At age 59, my doctor suggested that I should include the Fecal Immunochemical test (stool specimen) as part of my annual check-up. This test showed blood in my stool. I was surprised but my Doctor indicated that there are many reasons that this might occur, however he booked me for a colonoscopy to help determine the cause. I awoke from the colonoscopy and was informed of the bad news that I had cancer cells in my

colon. From there, I immediately had surgery and I’m now having chemo treatments. I was planning to retire but this was not part of my plan. Like Sue, being over 50 was the only risk factor that I met.” Kathie LaForge

Always concerned about others, Kathie and Sue immediately starting educating family, friends and acquaintances about the benefi ts of cancer screening.

The BC Cancer Agency advises that during the early stages of colon cancer there are often no symptoms – which is why screening is so important. Screening can detect the early warning signs of colon cancer and save your life.

Kathie and Sue continue receiving cancer treatment while carrying out their Minerals North 2014 commitments. Early on, they discussed opportunities to raise colon cancer screening awareness during the event, with Sue light-heartedly referring to them as the “Minerals North 2014 poster girls for cancer screening”. Kathie indicated her desire to raise awareness of all cancer screening programs, with a focus on colon cancer, saying “everyone


Cancer Screening

Contact Ellen Clements President and CEO

250-445-2260250-444-1005

Come and see us at our booth #65

Silver Queen ProjectCentral BC

➣ Hidden Copper-Moly-Gold Porphyry discovered – large anomaly essentially untested

➣ Adjacent resistivity low untested

➣ Au-Ag-Cu-Pb-Zn epithermal veins provide a startup opportunity at 200-500 tpd

➣ JV partner sought

Monument Diamond Project Lac de gras NWT

➣ Twelve known diamond bearing kimberlites

➣ Located on kimberlite trend

➣ Seeking JV partner to determine production

Colon cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed forms of cancer, affecting one in six people in BC.

Colon cancer is the 2nd deadliest cancer in BC.

Every year, almost 3000 new cases of co-lon cancer are diagnosed in BC – over 94% of these are in men and women age 50 and older.

Screening has been proven to decrease colon cancer incidence and deaths.

If diagnosed early, the 5 year survival rate is 50%.

Colon Screening Programs are now available in all health authorities across BC.

If you are 50 – 74 years of age and have no symptoms, you should get screened for colon cancer.

Age is the biggest risk factor for colon cancer – over 94% of new cases diagnosed each year in BC are in men and women age 50 and older. BC Cancer Agency

Kathie

Sue

is well aware of breast, prostate and cervical cancer screening programs and their benefi ts but with the

high rates of colon cancer in those over 50 I am surprised that colon cancer screening awareness isn’t greater.”


Sunshine MedallionWho will be performing

during the Opening Reception

Wednesday, May 21, 6-10pm

Buck FeverWho will be performing

during the Banquet

Thursday, May 22, 6:30-12am

sunshine Medallion will be providing the entertainment for the opening reception. Hailing from the Nechako Valley, in the heart of BC, this energetic trio brings to the stage an eclectic mix of rock, folk and reggae infl uenced originals, as well as a few of their favorite covers.

Sunshine Medallion is Colby Buchanan - Vocals, Kevin Moutray - Bass and Darrell Friesen - Percussion

Buck Fever will be the featured entertainers at the Thursday banquet. Buck Fever plays classic rock, country, blues rock.

Singer/Guitar - John Baker, Backup Vocals/Guitar - Wade Bus-si, Guitar - Harry Koenig, Bass - Dave Webb, Drums - Richard Wheeler.

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If you are looking for something to do while visiting the Minerals North Confer-ence come and enjoy a leisurely stroll through our trail system which forms a complete loop around the town. The route is as follows:• Starting at Riverside Park near the Observation Tower, follow the River-side Nature Trail along the waterfront to Victoria St. (be sure to make the smaller loop trail at the WL McLeod Wetland).

• At Victoria St. take the new sidewalk to Recreation Ave. then follow Recreation Ave. to the light crossing at Highway 16. Cross Highway 16 (now on Fourth St.) and go straight.• Walk the length of Fourth St. to the end and cross Pine St. to the Vander-hoof Community Museum.• At the museum you can walk the Heri-tage Nature Trail that takes you through the forest, and loops back to the mu-seum.

• From the museum cross Highway 16 to Silversmith Ave (next to Kal Tire) and walk on the new sidewalk to the trail head for the trail along Stoney Creek (newest section of the trail system). • Follow the trail along Stoney Creek to the bridge at Douglas St. Walk up Doug-las St. to Lampitt Ave. and turn left. • Walk a block and a half on Lampitt Ave. to the south entrance of Riverside Park. Finish the trail by walking the loop path at Riverside Park.

Trail cards for sections of the trail system are available from the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre. While at the Visitor Centre pick up a copy of the Nature Guide to the Nechako Valley. This 32 page booklet gives a brief overview of the types of wildlife, plants and bugs you will see on the roads and trails that surround our community.

Vanderhoof Community Trail

RiVeRside NaTuRe TRail

Located near the Observation Tower in Riverside Park are two information kiosks that provide information and education about the Nechako River, Nechako Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Riverside Park, Trail and Campground. Then starting at the tower, the Riverside Nature Trail runs for 1.3km along the south bank of the Nechako River, and ends at the WL McLeod Wetland. There are trail signs along the path that point out some areas of interest, such as sturgeon spawning habitat and bird nesting boxes, as well as providing information about the local ecology.

Wl MCleod WeTlaNd TRail

This section of the Vanderhoof Community Trails circles the WL McLeod Wetland, situated along Victoria Street adjacent WL McLeod School. The wetland is named after Bill McLeod, a local birder, educator and advocate for the local environment. The signs at the observation deck on Victoria Street give a great overview of the flora and fauna that inhabit wetland habitats.

HeRiTaGe NaTuRe TRail

Starting from the Vanderhoof Community Museum parking lot, the Heritage Nature Trail follows Stoney Creek and winds its way up the outer valley wall of the Nechako River and back to the museum along Pine Street. The trail is roughly 1.25 km long. The signs along the trail explain some of the history of the area as well as information about the animals and plants seen from the trail.


• Daily direct fl ights to Vancouver, Kelowna, Prince George and others

• Regular scheduled fl ights to BC’s mineral resource region along Highway 37, including Dease Lake and Bob Quinn

• 7,500 ft of paved runway

• New LPV approaches for lower landing limits

• Airport land available for lease and for sale

• Multiple airport-based helicopter and fi xed wing charter operations

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The Grand Prize draw will be held at the closing luncheon on Friday May 23rd.

don’t miss this opportunity to win a 1914 gold coin provided by arrow Transportation - you must be there to win!

This 1914 $10 Canadian gold coin originated from the collection stored in the Bank of Canada vaults and was hand selected based on its premium quality. The coin, encased in a capsule of seals, is authorized by the Government of Canada as an original strike 1914 gold coin and was expertly minted by the then ottawa branch of the British Royal Mint.

The History of the 1912 – 1914 Canadian Gold Coins

– courtesy of the Canadian MintThe history of the 1912 – 1914 Canadian gold coins is rooted in the story of Canada and the evolution of some of the country’s most dis-tinguished institutions. The idea of domestic gold coinage for Cana-da began in the mid-nineteenth century when Canada joined the gold standard. While the move simplified trade, it also necessitate that the country have sufficient gold reserves to back its currency, which was convertible to gold on demand. This new standard helped to inspire the notion of coining gold in Canada at a domestic mint. The idea was put on hold until the late 1890’s when a major gold rush in the Yukon’s Klondike Valley brought an awareness of gold mining and the theme of mineral wealth into the Canadian consciousness. After a series of negotiations with British authorities, the Ottawa Mint Act was passed in 1901, allowing for a branch of the British Royal Mint to be established in Canada to produce domestic coinage, British sov-ereigns, and Canadian gold coins. The Ottawa branch of the British Royal Mint officially opened in 1908 and the first Canadian gold coins were struck in March 1912. These coins were Canadian in every as-pect, from raw material to reverse image design. Despite initial public curiosity though, Canadian’s attention soon tapered off. Two years later, in 1914, the First World War began and Canada took tight hold of its gold reserves to counteract heavy withdrawals at Ca-nadian banks. By the end of August 1914, key changes had been made to Canada’s financial system that effectively suspended the gold standard, sealing the fate of the Canadian gold coins. The Do-minion Government cancelled the Canadian gold coin program in 1915. Many of the Canadian gold coins produced from 1912 to 1914 be-came part of the government’s gold reserves. In March of 1935 the newly formed Bank of Canada began collecting the gold coins from the Department of Finance and Canadian chartered banks. A vast number of the first Canadian gold coins remained in cloth bags in the Bank of Canada’s vaults for over 75 years.


CFNR Radio would like to congratulate Orga-nizing Committee on the great job for 2014 Minerals North in Vanderhoof, “The Core of it All”. CFNR Radio Network has partnered with Min-erals North for the past seven years bringing awareness to the Mining Industry in Central and Northern BC; through radio, live broad-casting and live streaming to the 50 communi-ties throughout the CFNR Radio Network.Once again we are proud to offer our services to provide live streaming of the key note speak-er sessions. This allows tradeshow exhibitors and others that are unable to attend in person the opportunity to watch the presentations. To view the presentations you just have to go to our website at www.cfnrfm.ca. We believe this service provides a vehicle to educate others in the region about the industry in northern BC.

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Don’t forget to visit the Core Shack where you will find core samples from New Gold Blackwater project, Taseko Aley project, Pretivm and Gold Reach Resources.

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Purchased by New Gold’s New Afton Operation in partnership with Thompson Rivers University and BC Aboriginal Mentoring and Training Association (formerly British Columbia Aboriginal Mine Training Association), the simula-tor has been used successfully in Heavy Equipment Operator Training programs.

The simulator will be located in the Nechako Valley Secondary School track fi eld, easily acces-sible from the conference and tradeshow and will provide a free hands-on experience to those interested in exploring careers in mining. The simulator allows users to experience operation of backhoes, bulldozers, rock grad-ers, rock trucks, loaders and ex-cavators and ‘grades’ the opera-tor on their performance.Darren Carpenter, School District 91 Career and Trades Programs Coordinator, is excited about the opportunity the simulator will

provide to elementary school students visiting “Project Junior Mining” on Thursday, May 22. He says, “The simulator will pro-vide exposure to students to the broad range of career opportu-nities in mining and having New Gold Blackwater involved is ex-citing for School District 91.” He acknowledges that the students visiting Minerals North this year “will be potential employees for future Northern BC mine opera-tions” and indicates “having the Heavy Equipment Operator Sim-ulator on site will spark student interest.

Simulator access will be re-served for Project Junior Min-ing students between 9:30 and 2:30 on Thursday and for SD 91 Grade 11 Mining students be-tween 10:00 to 11:00 on Friday but will be available to delegates and tradeshow visitors through-out the remainder of the Minerals North 2014 conference.

While visiting Minerals North try your hand at New Gold’s Heavy equipment simulator


Since 2004, a booming minerals industry has meant excellent sponsorship support for Minerals North, resulting in fi nancial surpluses from recent conferences. Over the past few years, surpluses have supported donations to the following organi-zations:● University of Northern British Columbia to establish the UNBC Northern Mining Research Award and to the purchase of petrocscopes.● CNC Students in Mining program● Northwest Community College School of Exploration and Mining toward the endowment fund, bursaries and equipment purchases.● College of New Caledonia toward the development of mining-related currriculum.● Geoscience projects in the Terrace area to re-analyze rock samples collected in the Terrace area (National Topographic Service Mapsheet 103I) in the late 1970s.. ● Mineral Resources Education Program of BCMineral Resources Education Program of BC towards the program that provides schools with instructional modules that explain the minerals industry to primary and high school students.

The support we receive from our Sponsors means more to Northern BC than just a Conference

● Smithers Exploration Group to enhance the work SEG does in sponsoring Bulkley Valley student fi eld trips to Huckleberry Mine, Barkerville, and other mining-related sites.● BC Childrens Hospital Foundation Mining for Miracles Campaign● Association of Mineral Exploration BC First Nations travel bursaries ● Prince George Community Foundation

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Minerals North 2014 Organizing CommitteeChair: Brian Frenkel logistics director: Conference Coordinator, Sue Clark district of Vanderhoof: Tom Clement, Erin Siemens Finance director: Ezra Gentleman sponsorship director: Kathie LaForge First Nations director: Jackie Thomas Communications director: Michelle Roberge entertainment & Technical director: Kevin Moutray Program and education director: Val Erickson Tradeshow director: Spencer Siemens Food and decorating director: Denise Rodts Volunteer director: Jessi Wilson Youth engagement director: Darren Carpenter Transportation director: Sylvia Lizotte Committee Members: Torrin Lytle Frank Craig Maureen Mallais Claudette Gouger Janice Baker Mary-Lyn Lawrence

The Mining industry effects all our lives extracting valuable minerals, metals and resources from the earth, these are used to make cell phones, cars, jewelry and all the stuff we get to rely on everyday.

Canada is one of the largest mining nations in the world, produc-ing more than 60 minerals and metals and is a vital contributor to Canada’s prosperity.

More than 115 communities across Canada depend on the minerals industry.

1 in every 46 Canadian jobs is in the mining sector.

Canada is the world’s third-largest producer of diamonds.

Most workers in the mining industry do not work underground.

80% of Canada’s minerals and metals are exported.

Farmers rely on mines to produce fertilizer using phosphate, ni-trogen, sulphur and potash.

Copper does not cor-rode, rust or damage easily.


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Mining Facts

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are exported.

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easily.

Twenty-Four-Karat Gold is not pure gold since there is a small amount of copper in it. Absolutely pure gold is so soft that it can be molded with the hands.

Metals are measured and sold in metric tons, or pounds. One metric ton is equal to one thousand kilograms or 2,204 pounds.

Mining product shipments represent approximately 55% of Cana-da’s rail freight revenues and 60 to 75% of Canadian port tonnage.

Canada opened its fi rst diamond mine Ekati in 1998 which in only the fi rst six months of its work produced one million carats. Now it produces between three and fi ve million carats a year.


Minerals North 2014Thank You

THe 2014 MiNeRals NoRTH oRGaNiZiNG CoMMiTTee Would liKe To THaNK THe FolloWiNG sPoNsoRs FoR THeiR CoNTRiBuTioN. YouR suPPoRT

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The sponsors refl ected here are those that were committed prior to the publishing deadline of April 15th, 2014. Sponsors that committed after this date are recognized on the Minerals North website and at the conference venue.


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At New Gold, we recognize the signifi cant contribution BC’s north makes to the entire province.We are proud to be a gold sponsor for the 2014 Minerals North Conference and to celebrate the success of Northern BC communities and businesses.As we resume exploration and move the Blackwater Project through the environmental assessment and permitting process in 2014, we will continue to forge

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