Coal
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Coal production is a mainstay of the province's economy, generating billions of dollars in annual revenue and supporting thousands of well-paid jobs. Coal production currently represents over half of the total mineral production revenues in the province. Coal is B.C.'s largest single export commodity.
Between 70-90 per cent of coal produced in B.C. is metallurgical coal, which is used to make steel. The province also produces thermal coal, which is burned for heat to generate electricity and for other industrial uses.
For more information:
Coalbed Gas:
The Province of B.C. has significant potential for coalbed gas resources. For more information see the Oil and Gas Division Coalbed Gas Geology page.
Coalbed gas tenure is administered by the Oil and Gas Titles Division.
BC Geological Survey Data Links:
MINFILE - search B.C. mineral occurrences
ARIS - search B.C. mineral assessment reports
Mineral Statistics - minerals, coal and industrial minerals
Mineral Titles - search mineral tenures
MapPlace - interactive Ministry of Energy and Mines spatial databases; view and create maps
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If not, please call or email one of us for assistance:
- Janet Riddell, Coal Geologist, BC Geological Survey Branch, Victoria 250-952-0350
- Dave Grieve, Regional Geologist, Cranbrook 250-426-1758
- Kim Stone, Manager, Coal Title Admininstration, Victoria 250-952-0542
- Bruce Madu, Director, Mineral Development Office, Vancouver 250-660-3332
