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There are three distinct agencies in B.C. where geoscience information
pertaining to our province can be found:
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 | Geological Survey of Canada
(GSC) is Canada's premier agency for geoscientific information and research, with world-class expertise focusing on
geoscience surveys, sustainable development of Canada's resources, environmental protection, and technology
innovation.
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| Geoscience in BC (GBC) is a non-governmental
geoscience research centre initiated by the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia announced in January
2005 by Premier Gordon Campbell as part of a $25 million commitment to geoscience research in BC. Geoscience
Publications can obtained from the Geoscience in BC website
or :
http://www.em.gov.bc.ca/mining/Geolsurv/Publications/catalog/cat_gbc.htm
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| BC Geological Survey (BCGS) is
part of the Provincial Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources which manages the development of British
Columbia's mineral resources, and implements policies and programs to encourage
their mineral resource development while maintaining environmental
integrity. In addition, the Ministry regulates and inspects the exploration and mining mineral production industries
in B.C. to protect the workers, the public and the environment. |
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For questions or more information on
geology and minerals in British Columbia please contact
BCGS Mailbox or use the toll free number (BC residents only).
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