Prepared for the BC Mining Law Reform Network, Remining for BC’s Energy Future explores how recovering minerals from old tailings and mine waste—remining—could help British Columbia clean up legacy mine sites while supplying critical minerals for the province’s clean‑energy transition. It outlines both the promise and the risks of remining, finding that BC currently lacks clear rules to ensure these projects protect the environment and uphold Indigenous rights.
The report highlights key gaps in existing laws and recommends the safeguards needed for responsible, transparent remining that supports a circular economy rather than repeating past harms.
