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Sustainable Development in British Columbia
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B.C.'s mining and mineral
exploration sector contributes to the sustainable development of
this province by meeting the needs of local communities, First Nations,
labour and the industry itself while maintaining a healthy
environment and vibrant economy for present and future generations.
Strategy 3 of the
BC Mining Plan calls for the development of "a
made-in-BC approach" to sustainability. The Ministry is
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currently working on a framework that will ultimately maximize the mining and
mineral exploration industry's long-term social
and economic contributions while protecting the safety of
workers, communities and the environment. |
Mining
and the Environment
British Columbia's
breathtaking natural environment attracts tourists from
around the world. The Province's commitment to
protecting this precious resource is a key part of its
broader plan for sustained economic growth.
British Columbia's mining
and mineral exploration industry upholds world-class environmental standards.
Strict standards for clean air, clean water, worker
safety and healthy
communities apply throughout each of the
phases of
mining. Both the Province and industry recognize that minimizing
an operation's impacts on the surrounding environment is
essential to ensuring the mining and mineral exploration sector's long-term sustainability.
Strategies 5 and 6 of the
BC Mining Plan
focus on environmental protection.
Last Updated
August 17, 2006 |
