Key facts
- The New Democrats extended their moratorium on new mineral claims in northern B.C.
- The moratorium bans further exploration in a vast area of northern B.C.
- The government promotes B.C. as rich in critical mineral and precious metal resources.
The New Democrats have extended their moratorium on new mineral claims in a large area of northern British Columbia. This decision halts further mineral exploration in the region. The move comes despite the provincial government's efforts to promote British Columbia as a province abundant in critical mineral and precious metal resources.