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Visualizing Mining’s Footprint in British Columbia
British Columbia is considered a global leader in the development of socially and environmentally responsible resources. An estimated 54% of the province’s total land is protected, making it one of the world’s greenest mining hubs. This graphic by the B.C. Regional Mining Alliance (BCRMA) details mining’s footprint in the province. British Columbia covers almost 95 million hectares (234 million acres), more than any European country except Russia, and more than any U.S. state except Alaska. As the largest mining province in Canada, BC registered $18 billion in revenue from the industry in 2022. British Columbia ... (full story)