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( Highlights of this 100 million tonne Potentially Economic Resource are: 2.4 million ounces gold 334 million pounds copper 13.4 million ounces silver 14 million pounds molybdenum - 10 million tons magnetite | gold - 89% copper - 90% Silver - 74% Mineral inventory: ‘Mineral recovery: Mine life: 25 years Capacity: Ne 12, 000 tonnes per day flotation concentrator - S For information Contact: Symbol: ISC Listings: Toronto and Vancouver - Clifford A. Grandison Stock Exchanges Telephone: (604) 683-6865 Fax: (604) 683-7449 By JOANNE MONAGHAN THIS IS Mining Week ia British Columbia, and perhaps time to take a closer at this industry which not only contributes to our standard of living, but helps drive the economies of our com- munities, our province, and our nation. Some may consider this remark slightly overstated, but I assure you it is not. Mining does indeed play a critical role in - British Columbia and the well-being of dozens of municipalities across the province. This becomes obvious by a simple examination of the facts: Mining operations exist in vir- tually every region of the pro- vince, and generate $3-4 billion in gross revenue for B,C,’s econ- omy annually, Mineral products account for more than 20 percent of the province’s exports, and the industry directly employs approx- imately 15,000 people. Thou- sands more are employed in re- lated fields, such as transport, manufacturing, investment and technology. For a true indication of how im- portant mining is to our economy, you only need to fook at the busi- ness section of a daily paper and youll see that mining accounts for 50-60 percent of all trading on the stock exchange. There is no doubt in my mind as to the importance of this indus- try. Yet when I talk ta people about mining, I am often sur- prised to learn that many think it is stuck in the Klondike age, complete with dark and dangerous mine shafts, pick axes, and gold-crazed prospectors hurl- ing sticks of dynamite into caves. In fact, mining is one of the most advanced industries in Can- ada, with high-tech and environ- mentally responsible practices, Canada is known around the world'‘for mining technology, and supplies expertise and equipment to companies around the globe. Some recent innovations include remote-controlled scoop: trams, which dig underground while being controlled from the surface. Satellites are being used lo assist in aerial surveys, and lasers are used to measure underground cavitics, align tunnels, and pin- point blast sites, Some innovations still in devel- opment include “‘virtual reality’” equipment 1o operate wun- derground remote-controlled trucks and trams, an improvement on existing technology which will allow the operator to run equip- ment by ‘‘tele-presence’’. Mining is truly an industry of the future, Some innovations still in development include “virtual reality” equip- ment to operate un- derground remote- controlled trucks. also applaud the mining indus- try for its world-leading environ- mental practices. It set the stan- dard by initiating the Whitehorse Mining Initiative, a unique (round table) process which resulted in Consensus on a course of action for the mining industry. Participants in the process in- cluded environmentalists, native groups, labour, industry and government. The UBCM is committed to seeing this course of action im- plemented, and will work with provincial and federal goverm- ments to make it happen, In addition, the industry has voluntarily assumed responsibili- ty on the environmental front, and has recently announced the Ac- celerated Reduction/Elimination of Toxics (ARET) report, which has 13 of Canada’s largest com- panies reducing emissions by up to 71 percent by the year 2000, One of the most controversial issues in our province today Endangered Species has a Home in Northwest B.C. Populations of the B.C. Miner are maintained thanks to nurturing by local communities revolves around land-use, which the Windy Craggy project brought to the forefront of our minds and the front pages of our newspapers. This is an issue which has caused tempers to flare, but is one that will be resolved only through coopera- tion and communication between government, industry and native parties, It is a credit to all who come to the table with the common goal of reaching an acceptable agree- ment which allows industry ac- cess to resources while still promoting co-existence of uses. It may be of interest to note, however, that mining is an indus- try that actually takes up very little space in comparison to other industries. Across Canada, about seven percent of our land is used for agriculture, and 25 percent for forestry. In contrast, mining uses Tess than 0,03 percent of Cana- da’s land mass, In contrast to the space it takes up, mining contributes sig- nificantly to our national econo- my — approximately $20 billion, which translates to about five per- cent of Canada’s gross domestic product. The bottom line is we all have a stake in mining. It is a vital link in our economy and a valuable employer of our people. We are ail custodians of ihe nat- ural resources of our land, and have an obligation to make sound decisions about every aspect of mining exploration and operation. T find it encouraging the mining industry fosters open rela- tionships with govemment, en- virommentalists and the public. I look forward to working with the industry to ensure its benefits continue to have a positive im- pact on communities across our province for years to come. er oanne Monaghan is president of the Union of BC Municipalities and a member Kitimat council.) Nowe British Columbia still "‘oaffers some of the best prime habitat for ensuring longevity for the B.C. Miner. Local communities such as Terrace take an active interest in the survival of the species -- making certain a conducive environment is protected TERRACE A Whole Lot In Store For You REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KITIMAT-STIKINE for this historically and economically important part of the northwest ecology. Species husbandry is paramount for businesses in the Kitimat-Stikine region. By providing services and supplies, pop- ulations of the B.C, Miner will remain healthy and strong.