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Your Trusted Mining Contractors in Vancouver, BC
Nicola Mining is a public resource mining company with a proven management team specializing in consolidating and unlocking the value of high-potential mineral assets. Our operations focus on critical minerals essential for modern infrastructure and technology, supported by a strategic portfolio of copper, silver, and gold projects in British Columbia. With decades of combined industry experience, we prioritize responsible development, environmental stewardship, and partnerships with Indigenous communities to ensure sustainable growth.Our team has successfully navigated corporate restructuring and asset optimization, positioning the company as a leader in exploration and production within Canada's mining sector. Backed by advanced geological research and cutting-edge processing facilities, we deliver value to stakeholders through cash-flow-positive operations and high-grade mineral discoveries.
Services
Copper Mining
Silver Mining
Gold Mining
Mineral Processing
Custom Milling
Aggregate Production
Exploration Services
Environmental Reclamation
Partnership Projects
Resource Development
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of experience in mineral asset consolidation and optimization.
- Our dual permits enable systematic exploration of high-grade surface samples up to 9,221 g/t silver.
- We guarantee cash-flow stability through diversified production and milling operations.
- Our team includes certified experts with extensive porphyry and epithermal deposit experience.
- We maintain full environmental compliance with dust control and reclamation programs.
Services
Copper Mining
Our New Craigmont Copper Project targets high-grade porphyry and skarn deposits in British Columbia. With 10,800+ hectares under lease, we employ advanced geophysical surveys and diamond drilling to explore for world-class copper systems. The project benefits from existing infrastructure and historical production records exceeding 900 million pounds of copper.
Silver Mining
The Treasure Mountain Silver Project operates a permitted high-grade silver-lead-zinc mine near Hope, BC. Our 2,200+ hectare property includes polymetallic veins with historical grades up to 9,221 g/t silver. We maintain exploration upside through systematic soil sampling and underground development programs targeting new ore bodies.
Mineral Processing
Our Merritt Mill processes 200 tonnes of ore daily using crushing, grinding, and flotation technologies. The facility produces gold, silver, and copper concentrates while maintaining environmental compliance through a fully lined tailings management system. We also offer custom milling services for third-party ore producers across British Columbia.
Environmental Reclamation
We implement comprehensive dust control and plant reclamation programs at historic mining sites. Our initiatives include vegetation restoration, tailings stabilization, and water management systems to minimize environmental impact while meeting regulatory requirements for sustainable land use.
Exploration Services
Our technical team conducts advanced exploration using induced polarization surveys, 3D modeling, and XRT sorting technologies. We maintain partnerships with academic institutions like UBC's MDRU to enhance porphyry copper discovery rates while systematically evaluating new targets across our consolidated mineral claims.
People
Peter Espig
President, CEO and Director
Peter Espig leads Nicola Mining with 20+ years of experience in corporate restructuring and resource sector investments. He guided the company through CCAA proceedings and subsequent recovery while pioneering SPAC transactions totaling over $1 billion. His expertise spans global markets through roles at Goldman Sachs and Olympus Capital.
Will Whitty
VP of Exploration
Will Whitty directs exploration programs with 15+ years specializing in porphyry copper and Carlin-style gold deposits. He holds advanced geological degrees from UBC and Carleton University, with field experience managing multi-million-dollar drill programs at Freeport-McMoRan and Nevada Gold Mines operations.
Sam Wong
Chief Financial Officer
Sam Wong oversees financial operations with 18+ years in mining sector accounting. A Certified Public Accountant, he previously held executive roles at publicly traded mining firms, focusing on risk management and international investment evaluation after beginning his career at Deloitte LLP.
Bill Cawker
Corporate Development
Bill Cawker manages investor relations and corporate communications with expertise in small-cap resource companies. He joined Nicola in 2023 after economics studies at UBC focused on North American trade dynamics and corporate development roles at Canadian financial institutions.
Vicente Garcia
Senior Geologist
Vicente Garcia leads geological projects with 7+ years exploring porphyry and lithium systems across the Americas. He founded Mayal Exploration in Chile before joining Nicola, bringing experience with Ni-Cu sulfides and orthomagmatic systems from Anglo American and Dahrouge Geological Consulting assignments.
Questions
What mining projects does Nicola Mining currently operate?
We operate the New Craigmont Copper Project, Treasure Mountain Silver Project, and Dominion Creek gold/silver project in British Columbia, along with aggregate production facilities.
How can investors access Nicola Mining's financial reports?
All corporate filings, including NI 43-101 technical reports and financial statements, are available through SEDAR and our Investor Relations website section.
Does Nicola Mining partner with Indigenous communities?
Yes, we maintain partnerships with First Nations groups through joint ventures like Lower Nicola Site Services and preferential engagement agreements for sustainable resource development.
What environmental initiatives does the company implement?
We conduct dust control programs, tailings reclamation, and water management initiatives while maintaining ISO 14001 compliance standards across all operations.
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