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Author: Justine Hunter
Publication Date: January 26, 2026 - 08:30
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B.C. Premier basks in mining expansions as sector proves to be important ally for NDP government
January 26, 2026
British Columbia Premier David Eby will address about 7,000 representatives of the mineral-exploration industry on Monday and although this isn’t usually an NDP-friendly crowd, he can expect a warm welcome at this year’s conference.
The mining sector is proving to be one of his government’s most important allies.
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