CPABC Industry Update Spring 2014 | Page 3

S P R I N G S P R I N G F O C U S I N G O N M E M B E R S I N 2 0 1 4 Mining in British Columbia British Columbia’s mining and exploration industry is one of the most robust in the country. With hundreds of mining and exploration companies based in British Columbia, mining is an important facet of the province’s economy. Despite the high concentration of mining companies, these are difficult times for BC’s mining sector. This issue of CPABC Industry Update will profile the mining industry, its current state, the challenges it faces, the support it receives, its future, and what that will mean for CPAs and the BC economy. 2 0 1 4 I N D U S T R Y Metals, Minerals, and the Cycles of the Market Digging Deep BC ROCKS: BC’s Mining Advantages British Columbia’s CA, CGA, and CMA bodies are currently working to unite under the CPA designation, CPABC Industry Update is their online magazine for members, candidates, and students working in industry. This issue also includes news about the CPABC Fall Leadership Conference taking place in Victoria on September 17 to 19. The Conference will feature keynote speakers CPA Canada President and CEO Kevin Dancey, FCPA, FCA, and Twitter Canada’s Kristine Stewart as well as many engaging professional development workshops. About CPABC Industry Update is published online four times a year, and is sent to over 27,000 CA, CGA, and CMA members, candidates, and students in British Columbia. Opinions expressed are not necessarily endorsed by the ICABC, CGA-BC, or CMABC. Copyright CPABC Industry Update 2014. We hope you enjoy this spring edition of Industry Update and look forward to having your feedback. Contact us Visit us online at bccpa.ca, or email [email protected]. Editorial inquiries can be sent to James Eisner, [email protected]. In this Issue Look for these icons throughout Industry Update Click to return to In this Issue (page 3) 6 Metals, Minerals, and the Cycles of the Market 11 BC ROCKS: BC’s Mining Advantages 16 How Government Supports and Promotes BC Mining 20 Mining – Stimulating and Supporting Growth in every issue Mining Builds BC 12 6 11 Click for more details online 4 Industry Snapshot: Mining 18 PD Opportunities 22 Connect with CPABC online 20 12 16 SPRING 2014 | page 3