Red Chris Mine

• B.C. government approves Red Chris mine expansion project

  The Red Chris mine is a copper and gold mine 18 kilometres southeast of Iskut and the expansion is expected to deliver lasting benefits for the Tahltan Nation.

  Politics

  Jun 19
  
• 2 B.C. projects make the list of Canada’s 1st major nation-building projects

  The projects, part of the Major Products Office, include LNG Canada Phase 2 in Kitimat and the expansion of the Red Chris Mine in Northwestern B.C.

  Economy

  Sep 11, 2025
  
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• Miners rescued in B.C. are in good health, caught up on sleep, company says

  Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke and Jesse Chubaty, three workers from Hy-Tech drilling, are safe and in good health, the company confirmed on Friday morning.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2025
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• Communication lost with 3 miners trapped underground at B.C. mine

  Eby, speaking at the premier's meeting in Huntsville, Ont., said the incident happened earlier on Tuesday at the mine in northwestern B.C.

  Environment

  Jul 23, 2025
• B.C. approves permits for controversial mine

  Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett says the Red Chris Mine, owned by Imperial Metals, will soon be in full production, providing jobs and economic benefits in the region.

  Jun 19, 2015
• Protestors gather at Imperial Metals Vancouver office to support Red Chris Mine blockade

  In response to another proposed mine by Imperial Metals, protestors held a demonstration in front of the mining company's Vancouver office on Hornby Street at noon today.

  Oct 1, 2014
• Imperial Metals says Mount Polley tailings pond breach won’t delay their next mine

  The Red Chris copper mine, located near Dease Lake, is slated to open this fall.

  Aug 12, 2014
• First Nations protesters block workers’ access to another Imperial Metals mine

  The disaster at the Mount Polley Mine will have long-term consequences for years to come across the whole of the mining industry but specifically for Imperial Metals - the owners of the Cariboo mine and a major resource company in B.C.

  Aug 9, 2014