BC MINING WEEK 2011

Are there minerals in my cell phone? Where on Earth did that come from? How do you turn a rock into a copper pipe? What is the role of minerals and mining in my life? You can find answers to these questions and many more at the 4th annual BC Mining Week Community Fair, from 10am to 3pm on May 11, 2011. This event was created by the Mineral Resources Education Program of BC (MREPBC) in partnership with the association for Mineral Exploration BC (AMEBC) and is supported by sponsorship acquired through Partners in Mining, the BC Mining Week Committee. Individuals, groups and organizations from our own mining community will be bringing displays, demonstrations and activities that will highlight mineral exploration, the mining process including reclamation, and the roles of minerals in every day life. More than 300 elementary students from Lower Mainland Schools have been invited, as has been the general public, to participate in a variety of activities designed to build better understanding of the importance of mining and the relevance of mineral resources in daily life. We need your support to make this possible!

What: BC Mining Week Community Fair 2011

When: Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 10 am to 3 pm

Admission: Free

Some highlights of the fair include the following:

- Ten pavilions featuring a variety of mineral exploration and mining related displays and activities

- Attendance by students from elementary schools throughout the Lower Mainland

- Mineral exploration and mining equipment displays

- Entertainment including face painting, stilt walkers, a band, and more.