Canadian Province B.C. Looks into Establishing Copper Smelter to Boost its Economy
British Columbia, a Canadian province known for its vast coastline, diverse culture, mountains and rainforests, is looking into the potential of constructing a copper refinery and smelter. These developments come after Thomas Codrington, British Consul General in Vancouver, encouraged the province to expand its mining capabilities. In his statement, he argued that doing so would reassure partners like the United Kingdom by cutting dependence on outside refiners who had the power to dictate pricing. The provincial and federal governments seem to agree, having recently announced this past week that they’d be evaluating the feasibility and possible locations for a red metal processing facility. The assessment will focus on the viability of the facility and available…
