Prince George initially saw rapid growth and prosperity ushered in by a booming forest industry. Today, mining plays a key role in the economy of Prince George, with the city acting as a supply an
Mining Builds Communities
Sparwoord, situated on the southeastern coal belt, has a long history of mining dating back to the 19th century. The first mine in the area opened east of what is now Fernie in 1897.
The impact of the mining industry on the history of Kamloops area dates back to before BC joined confederation with the gold rush of the 1850’s when many adventurers passed through the Kamloops reg