BC Geological Survey
General Inquiries
5th Floor, 1810 Blanshard St. Victoria, B.C., V8W 9N3
Phone: (250) 952-0429
or call toll-free 1-800-663-7867 and request a transfer to the above number
Email: Geological.Survey@gov.bc.ca
British Columbia Mineral Development Office - Vancouver
The Vancouver office is a one-stop business place for prospectors, researchers, mine explorers and developers. It provides current geological data, advice on exploration opportunities, and assistance to further exploration and development activities.
Jay Fredericks
Director
Suite 300 - 865 Hornby St. Vancouver, B.C., V6Z 2G3
Phone: 604-660-2812
Email: jay.fredericks@gov.bc.ca
MapPlace
Kirk Hancock
MapPlace Resource Geologist
Phone: 250-952-0433
Email: kirk.hancock@gov.bc.ca
Assessment Reports
Allan Wilcox
Assessment Report Geologist
Phone: 250-952-0390
Email: allan.wilcox@gov.bc.ca
Mineral Occurrences (MINFILE)
Sarah Meredith-Jones
Mineral Inventory Geologist
Phone: 250-387-5261
Email: sarah.meredithjones@gov.bc.ca
Regional Geochemical Survey (RGS Program)
Ray Lett
Geochemist
Phone: 250-952-0396
Email: ray.lett@gov.bc.ca
Industrial Minerals
George Simandl
Industrial Minerals Geologist
Phone: 250-952-0413
Email: george.simandl@gov.bc.ca
Coal
Andrew Legun
Coal Geologist
Phone:
Email: andrew.legun@gov.bc.ca
BCGS Publications
Tania Demchuk
Manager of Geoscience Marketing and Partnerships
Phone: 250-952-0417
Email: tania.demchuk@gov.bc.ca
Mining Operations Branch Regional Geologists are located in five offices around the province - Smithers, Prince George, Kamloops, Cranbrook and Vancouver. The Regional Geologists offer detailed information to the mining industry, government and the public on their specific region.