Prince George - The Mining Association together with the Northern Development Initiative Trust today confirmed that a study has been commissioned looking into the economic viability of the Northwest Power Line along Highway 37 in north western British Columbia. "There is a strong and growing consensus among community leaders in the Northwest about the long term need and benefit of a power line along highway 37," said Mining Association of British Columbia Chairman Pierre Lebel.

VICTORIA - Investigations by the chief inspector of mines, as well as inquest recommendations following the tragic accident at the Sullivan Mine in Kimberley, have resulted in revisions to the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, said Kevin Krueger, Minister of State for Mining.  Backgrounder