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Vancouver is a major coastal city in the province of British Columbia, Canada, and serves as the province's largest urban centre and economic hub. The city is located on the Pacific coast in south-western Canada, positioned between the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Vancouver has a metropolitan population of approximately 2.6 million people, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada after Toronto and Montreal. The city functions as a critical gateway for trade between Canada and the Asia-Pacific region, with one of North America's largest and most active ports. Vancouver's economy is diversified across sectors including international trade, film and television production, tourism, technology, and natural resources. The city serves as a global centre for mining finance and exploration, hosting the headquarters and regional offices of numerous mining companies, junior explorers and mining service firms. Vancouver is home to the Toronto Stock Exchange's western counterpart for venture capital and resource companies, making it a key hub for raising capital for mining projects across the Americas and beyond. The city's strategic location, established mining finance sector and concentration of geological expertise have made it a natural base for companies involved in exploration and development activities throughout North America. Vancouver was incorporated in 1886 following the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway and has grown into one of the world's most liveable cities whilst maintaining its position as Canada's principal Pacific gateway.

Vancouver Updates


Madison mine
American Pacific Mining starts large-scale gold, copper drilling in Montana
1st June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Vancouver-based precious metals exploration company American Pacific Mining Corporation has launched a 15 000 m reverse circulation (RC) and diamond core drill programme at its Madison copper/gold... 


A core sample from the Thira porphyry copper discovery on the Poplar Copper project, central British Columbia
Canadian explorer Vizsla Copper turns drill focus to Woodjam, Palmer while it awaits Poplar results
29th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With copper recently reaching all-time high prices of $6.60/lb, Vancouver-based Vizsla Copper Corporation says the market is recognising the growing importance of new copper discoveries and... 


Gold in hand
Canadian investor OreCap exercises all remaining warrants in Africa-focused Awalé
25th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed OreCap Invest Corporation has exercised all of its outstanding common share purchase warrants of Canadian junior Awalé Resources at a price of $0.20 apiece, bringing OreCap’s total... 


Gold bars
Americas-focused explorer Golden Minerals secures investment from mine mogul Watson
25th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed precious metals and copper explorer Golden Minerals has closed a private placement equity financing with a privately held firm based in Vancouver called Streamline Metals, which now owns... 


Osisko Development's Cariboo project in British Columbia
Mining Association of British Columbia confirms immense value of mining in the country
6th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) finds in a new independent study that mining is a key driver of economic activity in Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, supporting more than 12... 


Madison mine
American Pacific Mining secures two contractors for large-scale drilling in Montana
4th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Vancouver-based American Pacific Mining Corporation has secured drilling contracts with two contractors to complete Phase 1 of a combined reverse circulation and diamond core drill programme on its... 


Mohave project area, in Arizona
Kodiak, Teck plan to spin-off copper projects into new US-focused company
30th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Kodiak Copper Corporation has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with a subsidiary of Vancouver-based diversified miner Teck Resources and an unlisted reporting issuer Kay... 


McIlvenna Bay
Eldorado Gold plan to buy Foran opposed by Glass Lewis
30th March 2026 By: Bloomberg

A key proxy adviser firm recommended Eldorado Gold investors vote against its C$3.8-billion bid for Foran Mining, the latest roadblock after Eldorado’s third-largest shareholder called the takeover... 


Deep Sea Minerals starts US process for seabed critical minerals licence
5th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based Deep Sea Minerals has begun engagement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as it moves to advance a licence application for deep seabed mineral... 


Nevada tops annual global mining survey rankings, China ranks last
Nevada tops annual global mining survey rankings, China ranks last
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nevada is the world’s most attractive mining jurisdiction, while China ranks last, according to the 2025 Annual Survey of Mining Companies published by the Fraser Institute on Thursday. The... 


Faraday Copper's C$100m private placement backed by Lundin trusts, BHP
Faraday Copper's C$100m private placement backed by Lundin trusts, BHP
24th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Base metals developer Faraday Copper on Monday announced a non-brokered private placement to raise up to C$100-million, with participation from trusts associated with the Lundin family and a wholly... 


Jonathan Price
Teck closes out 2025 with strong momentum
19th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian mining firm Teck Resources closed out 2025 with a strong fourth quarter, boosted by higher copper prices and steady operating performance, while progressing its proposed merger of equals... 


Image of US map/flag
Copperwood project, US – update
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Highland Copper has outlined its 2026 work programme to advance the project towards a construction decision. 


Eldorado Gold's Skouries project in Greece
Eldorado Gold to buy Foran Mining in $2.8bn deal to deepen copper exposure
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

Eldorado Gold said on Monday it would acquire Canada's Foran Mining in a deal valuing the copper-focused developer at about C$3.8-billion ($2.79-billion), adding a second near-term growth project... 


Highland outlines 2026 Copperwood plans, seeks new project director as Van Dyk returns to South Africa
Highland outlines 2026 Copperwood plans, seeks new project director as Van Dyk returns to South Africa
28th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Highland Copper has set out its 2026 work programme aimed at advancing its Copperwood copper project in Michigan, US, towards a construction decision, while also initiating a search... 


Deep-sea mining company seeks international permit under new Trump rules
Deep-sea mining company seeks international permit under new Trump rules
23rd January 2026 By: Reuters

The Metals Co on Thursday became the first deep-sea miner to seek Washington's approval to mine the international seabed under a streamlined permitting process introduced earlier this week.... 


Copperhead targets deep-sea minerals push with C$4m placement
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-listed Copperhead Resources, which plans to rename itself Deep Sea Minerals, on Wednesday announced a C$4-million private placement to accelerate its entry into the deep-sea critical... 


Processing facilities at the Karowe mine in Botswana
Lucara more than doubles private placement to C$165m
15th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diamond miner Lucara Diamond has increased its previously announced non-brokered private placement to C$165-million, citing strong investor demand, as it advances development of the Karowe... 


Novagold appoints project director for Donlin Gold
14th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Project developer Novagold Resources has bolstered its development team for the Donlin Gold project in Alaska with the appointment of veteran mining executive Frank Arcese as project director, as... 


Capstone Copper's Chile operations
Strike continues at Capstone Copper's Mantoverde mine after negotiations fail
8th January 2026 By: Reuters

A workers' strike at Capstone Copper's Mantoverde mine in northern Chile will continue after negotiations between the company and the union failed, the union said on Wednesday. The union in a... 


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