Student Events

MineralsEd partners with mineral exploration and mining organizations in B.C. to facilitate geoscience workshops and activities at annual industry events. For example, the Mining Month Community Fair and student programs (elementary and secondary) at the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) Roundup Conference. 

If you are an educator interested in having your students participate in these events, contact MineralsEd at info@mineralsed.ca. 

Browse through past MineralsEd Pro-D Student Events in our photo gallery here. 


Highland Valley Copper Mine Tour 2023 - Regional Spotlight: A Career in the Minerals Industry
May 19, 2023 @Logan Lake, BC

Eighteen 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 19th. Pairing with TRU's Women in Trades program, 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!

Westhaven Gold Exploration Site Tour 2023 - Regional Spotlight: A Career in the Minerals Industry
June 6, 2023 @Logan Lake, BC

Up to 28 Grade 10 - 12 students from School District No.83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) will have the opportunity to tour Westhaven Gold's Shovelnose mineral exploration project on June 6th. Students will have the opportunity to learn about how a mineral deposit is discovered and explored and meet the professionals that make it happen!