What is a mineral claim BC?
A mineral or placer claim has a set expiry date (the “Good To Date”), and in order to maintain the claim beyond that expiry date, the recorded holder (or an agent) must, on or before the expiry date, register either exploration and development work that was performed on the claim, or a payment instead of exploration …
What minerals are found in British Columbia?
British Columbia is an important producer and exporter of copper, gold, silver, lead, zinc, molybdenum, coal and industrial minerals.
How do I get my free miners certificate in BC?
Where can I get an Individual, Corporate, or Partnership Free Miner Certificate? If this is the first-time you have applied for a Free Miner Certificate (FMC), you can go to any Mineral Titles Branch office, Service BC (Government Agent) office or FrontCounter BC office and fill out the applicable FMC form.
Can I camp on my placer claim in BC?
It is important to note that a placer claim or lease can only be used for the purpose of placer exploration and mining. This is not to say that you can’t do a little fishing after working on your claim that day, but a placer claim cannot be used as a recreation site.
Where are agates in BC?
Agates can be found on the Douglas Lake Road just west of Westwold . The cliffs area on the east side of Monte Lake is a well-known site. Banded agate and jasper can be found in the Charcoal Creek area (off the Pillar Lake Road). Banded agate and amethyst are found on the higher slopes of Squilax Mountain.
Are there Opals in Canada?
Canada’s only producing opal mine is found in the North Okanagan. Each opal stone is a unique one-of-a-kind piece of nature that only you will own. Our Opals can be cut and polished and then hand crafted into beautiful pieces of jewellery.
Can I pan for gold in BC?
You can pan for gold in any stream in BC if you use only a shovel and a gold pan, and you are not on/in a claim/lease, park, private property, reserve or First Nations land. See Hand Panning for more information. They are in the Placer Mining in BC part of this website.