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B.C.’s Booming Mine Industry Is Scrambling to Recruit More Workers – by Derrick Penner (Vancouver Sun – February 19, 2026)

British Columbia’s mining sector is experiencing a rapid boom as gold and silver prices reach historic highs and Canada intensifies its focus on critical minerals like copper and nickel. The surge has created a sharp demand for skilled workers, especially mine engineers, prompting industry groups to warn of talent shortages. Universities such as UBC are seeing increased enrollment in mining engineering programs, while companies scramble to recruit graduates for immediate placement. The hiring frenzy reflects broader sovereign ambitions to secure domestic supply chains for strategic metals.