Exploration in BC

In 1969 a new annual publication entitled Geology, Exploration and Mining in British Columbia (G.E.M.) was initiated.  It comprised chapters on metals, placer, structural materials, industrial minerals and coal.  It incorporated and expanded on the geological and technical reports that were formerly part of the Annual Report series.

In 1975, Geology, Exploration and Mining in British Columbia was separated into three parts: Geology in British Columbia, Exploration in British Columbia and Mining in British Columbia.  Geology in British Columbia was discontinued after 1981.  Exploration in British Columbia from 1975 through 1984 contains an overview of mineral exploration activity and a summary of assessment report data. 

In 1985, Exploration in British Columbia incorporated Part B, containing detailed descriptions of mineral properties.  This re-established the excellent geological reporting typical of the G.E.M. and Geology in British Columbia series. 

In the 1989 volume, Part C, A Summary of Assessment Report Data, was discontinued and a new emphasis placed on economic geology and metallogenic studies in Part B.  Starting in 1990, information on assessment reports is contained in the Assessment Report Index.  Since 1993 Exploration in British Columbia contains only what was previously included in Part A.

These publications are available from Crown Publications Inc. When ordering please quote the stock number indicated. 

Please Note: that this publication series comprises of a report on mineral industry and government activities for the calendar year, usually preceding the year of publication, and identified in the volume name.