Connecting 100% of Active Mines to Clean Energy Systems
Our mining innovation cluster connects the mining industry with opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste while driving economic development through job creation and retention, and positioning British Columbia mining companies as more sustainable players on the global stage.
Our Key Focus Areas:
- First Nations Collaboration
- Regulatory Innovation
- Carbon Management (CCUS, Electrification, Scope 3 & Life Cycle Emissions)
- Mineral Processing Innovation
- Critical MInerals
- Workforce of the Future
Critical minerals are essential to electrifying our global economy.
British Columbia has the natural resources, innovation, and talent to meet this demand. However, challenges still exist for the industry to achieve a low carbon future.
Join a Working Group
Our Working Group Membership includes access to industry-led focus areas, affordable industry research, project development services, a network of participating organizations, and proportionate cost-sharing of initiatives among working group members.
Promoting the Sustainable Development of Mining
While BC’s mines have a long history of adopting innovative mining methods and technologies, innovation and acceleration are needed to transform the industry. Collaboration is essential for a strong mining sector and ecosystem development to achieve our critical minerals vision and support BC’s economy.
Join the BCNZINCapital Attraction and Investor Matchmaking
Innovation Challenges and Scouting
Business Feasibility Studies
Project Development and Coordination
Market and Industry Research
Events & Consultations
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BCNZIN News
- March 11, 2024 Announcement Finalists Announced for Foresight’s 2024 BC Cleantech Awards The results are in! After a rigorous review of over 130 impressive nominations, finalists have been chosen for Foresight Canada's fifth annual BC Cleantech Awards. View Announcement
- March 3, 2024 Article Nominations are now open for Foresight’s Alberta Cleantech Awards Nominations are now open for Foresight Canada’s second annual BC Cleantech Awards, recognizing the innovators, industry leaders, investors, academics, government officials, and community builders that are driving our province toward a sustainable future. View Article
- January 19, 2024 Article BCNZIN Ecosystem Update: Building Strong Communites Foresight’s BC Net Zero Innovation Network is beginning the year with lots of energy and is jumping right back into many developing projects and events in the ecosystem. View Article