News Items tag as: Highland Valley Copper

One of B.C.'s largest mines near Kamloops a step closer to expansion
December 25, 2022 - 7:00 PM

B.C.'s biggest open pit copper mine is getting closer to its proposed expansion.
Unstable pit closed at Highland Valley Copper near Logan lake
December 05, 2022 - 3:07 PM

Highland Valley Copper west of Logan Lake has closed one of its mine pits due to instability.
No strike for Highland Valley Copper workers after vote for new contract
January 22, 2022 - 10:33 AM

Workers at Highland Valley Copper near Kamloops have voted in favour of a new contract, remaining on site for the next five years.
COVID-19 case reported at Highland Valley Copper
November 21, 2020 - 11:34 AM

Highland Valley Copper has sent out a notice to employees of a positive COVID-19 case at the mine.
Human rights tribunal will hear complaint by disabled Highland Valley Copper employee
November 14, 2017 - 4:14 PM

LOGAN LAKE - A Highland Valley Copper employee who has been disabled ever since he was injured on the job will have his discrimination complaint against the company heard.
Highland Valley wins appeal over former employee who claimed he was entitled to severance package
April 05, 2017 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - The little guy may have won the first time around, but after an appeal in B.C. Supreme Court, a judge has ruled a former longtime Highland Valley Copper employee isn't entitled to a retirement package.
Production slowed at Highland Valley Copper mine
November 28, 2016 - 4:30 PM

LOGAN LAKE - A domed roof covering ore at Highland Valley Copper mine buckled over the weekend, temporarily reducing the mine's output.
Union at Highland Valley Copper mine accuses management of "un-Canadian" action
October 07, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - The union at Highland Valley Copper mine is accusing the mine’s owners of bullying workers and acting “un-Canadian”
Lower Nicola Indian Band signs mine tax revenue agreement
September 23, 2016 - 1:00 PM

LOGAN LAKE - New agreements with the provincial government and Teck Resources means the Lower Nicola Indian Band will see new economic benefits from the Highland Valley Copper mine.
Highland Valley Copper mine will not renew dam building contract
December 09, 2015 - 1:00 PM

LOGAN LAKE - Highland Valley Copper Mine will not renew a contract with the company that has been building up the dam around the tailings pond every year for the past 15 years.
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News Items tag as: Highland Valley Copper

One of B.C.'s largest mines near Kamloops a step closer to expansion

Unstable pit closed at Highland Valley Copper near Logan lake

No strike for Highland Valley Copper workers after vote for new contract

COVID-19 case reported at Highland Valley Copper

Human rights tribunal will hear complaint by disabled Highland Valley Copper employee

Highland Valley wins appeal over former employee who claimed he was entitled to severance package

Production slowed at Highland Valley Copper mine

Union at Highland Valley Copper mine accuses management of "un-Canadian" action

Lower Nicola Indian Band signs mine tax revenue agreement

Highland Valley Copper mine will not renew dam building contract

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