News Items tag as: Highland Valley Copper

Second First Nation files dispute over Highland Valley mine expansion
April 26, 2025 - 4:00 PM

Another First Nation government is challenging the proposed expansion of one of Canada's largest copper mines near Kamloops.
Secwepemc dispute with Highland Valley mine active as province speeds up reviews
February 09, 2025 - 6:00 AM

A First Nations land dispute with an expansion at BC's biggest copper mine is still active despite the province's attempts to speed up permitting.
Highland Valley mine expansion caught in conflicting First Nations title claims
December 26, 2024 - 6:00 AM

The planned expansion of a massive mine near Logan Lake is caught in the crossfire as First Nations in the region claim rightful title to the land.
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.
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