Regional Groups

British Columbia is home to a variety of local regional organizations that promote mineral exploration and mining. Regional groups often partner with local community organizations and school districts to educate the public about mineral exploration. Regional groups also host annual conferences such as the Kamloops Exploration Group conference (every April), Minerals North (every April), and Minerals South (late October/early November).
   

Regional Exploration Groups

Chamber of Mines of Eastern BC- www.cmebc.com
East Kootenay Chamber of Mines - www.ekcm.org
Kamloops Exploration Group - www.keg.bc.ca
Prince George Exploration Group - More Information
Smithers Exploration Group - www.smithersexplorationgroup.com
Vancouver Island Exploration Group (VIX)
Vancouver Mining Exploration Group - www.vancouvermeg.com

Regional and Placer Mining Associations

BC Placer Miners Association - www.placer-gold-mining-in-bc.org
Boundary Mining Association - www.boundarymining.com
Cariboo Mining Association -  http://goldpanners.ca/Cariboo_Mining_Assn.htm
Vancouver Island Placer Miners’ Association - http://vipma.ca/
Vernon Placer Miners Association - http://goldpanners.ca/Vernon_Placer_Miners.htm