The value of many minerals in Northwest British Columbia has more than doubled in the past five years, setting the stage for a mining boom. However, mineral prices are historically volatile. When prices fall, production slows and mines are often forced to close. From the "boom" of a new mining project to the "bust" of a mine closure, this primer explores the impact this cycle can have on local communities.
Boom to Bust
Social and cultural impacts of the mining cycle
February 19, 2008
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