British Columbia Mining

Maverick Gold and Silver Corporation (CSE: MAV) is advancing a portfolio of gold, silver, and copper exploration assets in Nevada and British Columbia. In an interview with eResearch, VP Exploration Ian Foreman outlined the company’s strategy at the Jericho and Gator projects in Nevada and the Silver Vista project in British Columbia. The discussion highlighted high-grade historical results, newly defined exploration trends, recent property expansion, and ongoing geophysical work. Foreman also reviewed permitting progress at Silver Vista and outlined the company’s goal of advancing all three projects toward drilling and additional exploration milestones through 2026. [more]

eResearch has published a 30-page Industry Report on copper mining in BC’s Quesnel Trough, analyzing 26 companies ranging from senior producers to early-stage explorers. The report highlights copper’s growing strategic importance as a critical mineral in Canada and the US, driven by AI datacenter infrastructure, EV adoption, and power grid modernization. With the IEA forecasting a 30% supply deficit by 2035, BC’s Quesnel Trough, host to major mines including Highland Valley Copper, Copper Mountain, and Mount Milligan, is positioned as a key supplier to North America’s domestic copper supply chain. [more]