Mining and Forestry
Coal is the region’s leading mineral resource product, and accounts for almost all of the coal produced in British Columbia. Exported to Asia for steel-making and industrial purposes, the coal produced in the region is highly sought after metallurgical coal due to its low sulfur content and clean burning nature.
From its metallurgical operations in Trail, Teck Cominco Metals Limited is a world leader in the production of zinc, lead and silver. Teck Cominco continues development of high-tech, value-added products for the plastics, construction, electronics, and semiconductor industries including germanium and low alpha metal products.
Sources: AMEBC, MABC, forestryindustry.com
