Student Events

Grade 10 - 12 students from School District No.83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) will have the opportunity to tour Teck's Highland Valley Copper Mine on May 17th. This is an excellent opportunity to see Canada's largest open pit copper mine in operation and speak to the many professionals that help us get the metals we use every day!

Grade 10-12 students are invited by MineralsEd to attend a virtual speaker series to explore the breadth of careers within the mining industry.

MineralsEd will be hosting the BC Mining Month Community Fair in Vancouver on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. Geoscience organizations and mining and exploration companies will come together to present exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities on rocks, minerals, the mine development process, BC’s mineral resources, mineral products and sustainability. We will subsidize travel costs on a first come, first served basis for BC classrooms to attend this free event (up to $250 maximum). 

Join us at CIM Connect for the MineralsEd Career Fair, specifically tailored for students in grades 10-12! This event offers an incredible opportunity for students to engage with employers and discover a diverse range of career options, spanning from science and engineering to trades. Moreover, our career fair will have BCIT and EducationPlannerBC for students to learn how to pursue various careers. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to gain insights and explore the dynamic world of the mining sector. Seize the opportunity to shape your future—be a part of CIM Connect! 

Grade 10 - 12 students from School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin), 57 (Prince George), and 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) will have the opportunity to tour Taseko's Gibraltar Mine on May 23rd. This is an excellent opportunity to see Canada's second largest open pit copper mine in operation and speak to the many professionals that help us get the metals we use every day!