Production

Last updated on June 24, 2024

2023 Production Estimates for Major Commodities Mined in BC

Commodity Quantity Value (C$ millions)
Met Coal (tonnes) 29,942,000 10,585
Copper (lbs) 617,944,105 3,202
Gold (ozt) 603,673 1,580
Silver (ozt) 1,902,107 60
Molybdenum (lbs) 2,524,772 84
All Other Minerals   933P
Total   16,444P

 

2022 Production Estimates for Major Commodities Mined in BC

Commodity Quantity Value (C$ millions)
Met Coal (tonnes) 26,349,000 11,960
Copper (lbs) 599,255,831 3,117
Gold (ozt) 654,699 1,520
Silver (ozt) 1,991,604 56
Molybdenum (lbs) 2,118,000 51
All Other Minerals   939
Total   17,643

Sources: Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation (EMLI) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan for data on Aggregates and Industrial Minerals)

Table notes:

  1. P = Preliminary estimate
  2. All Other Minerals include Zinc, Lead, Aggregates and Industrial Minerals.