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1 2014 MODERN MINING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2014 1

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3 HOW HAS MODERN MINING IMPACTED YOUR DAY? 20143

4 Even sustainable options require mineral resources MINERALS FOR TRANSPORTATION Li Lithium AI Aluminum Cu Copper 4 Tesla Model S

5 2014 Smartphones are made with several different minerals MINERALS FOR COMMUNICATION Cu Copper Ag Silver Au Gold SiO 2 Silica 5 AI Aluminum

6 2014 Even our recreational activities require minerals MINERALS FOR RECREATION Cu Copper SiO 2 Silica C Carbon 6

7 2014 Minerals are the backbone to healthy living MINERALS FOR HEALTH Mg Magnesium Zn Zinc 7 Ca Calcium

8 2014 8 Au Gold Ag Silver C Carbon Minerals aid in healing MINERALS FOR HEALTH

9 2014 Modern dentistry requires important minerals MINERALS FOR DENTISTRY C Carbon Au Gold 9

10 2014 Mineral development builds BC’s public transportation infrastructure MINERALS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE C Carbon AI Aluminum W Tungsten 10

11 Exploration 2014 11

12 2014 MINERAL EXPLORATION Vancouver is the world’s leading center of expertise for mineral exploration 12

13 2014 ASSESSMENT 13 Project feasibility is assessed on many levels (within the company, government and community, etc.) 2014 13

14 CONSTRUCTION & PRODUCTION The mining industry is a cornerstone of our provincial economy 2014 14

15 2014 CLOSURE AND RECLAMATION British Columbia was one of the first areas in Canada to enact mine reclamation legislation 15

16 2014 BRITISH COLUMBIA RESOURCES 16

17 2014 British Columbia’s mining industry is one of the safest industrial sectors in the province HEALTH & SAFETY 17

18 Mine waste management is one of the challenges in the development of mineral resources CHALLENGES TO THE INDUSTRY 2014 18

19 2014 New ore sorting technology is being developed that reduces the waste produced MINING INNOVATION IN BC 2014 19

20 2014 Filtering water from mine waste makes it safer and easier to store MINING INNOVATION IN BC 20

21 2014 Mine waste can be used to reduce climate change MINING INNOVATION IN BC 21

22 2014 OPPORTUNITIES IN MINING Diverse careers High salaries Increasing job opportunities 22

23 EDUCATION AND TRAINING High school graduation certificate or equivalent No certificate, diploma, or degree University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 2014 Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma University certificate, diploma or degree College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma 23

24 Driller’s Helper 2014 Hydrologist Haul Truck Driver DIVERSE JOBS Community Relations Manager 24

25 2014 Physical work at the mine site or in remote locations Driller’s Helper 25

26 2014 On site shift work for people who enjoy handling complex machinery Haul Truck Driver 26

27 Field-based environmental work for people who enjoy science and the outdoors 2014 Hydrologist 27

28 2014 Community Affairs Manager For people who value listening, engaging and working closely with numerous groups 28

29 A CAREER IN MINING IS MORE THAN YOU THINK 2014 Flexible Hours Travel Modern Technology Challenge Adventure Good Pay Respect Great Opportunities 29

30 2014 Mining requires balancing technical and social innovation to build a sustainable world 2014 THE FUTURE OF MINING 30

31 2014 Mining leaders of tomorrow will have strong cultural awareness and listening skills 2014 THE FUTURE OF MINING 31

32 www.acareerinminingbc.ca Questions? NOW IT IS YOUR TIME TO EXPLORE 322014

33 Thank you 201433 A career in mining is more than you think.


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