BC Annual Metal Shipments from 1858 Onwards

British Columbia annual metal shipments and values are presented for years from 1858 to 2019. The table shows annual production shipments and values for copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, lead and zinc. The data are primarily from Natural Resources Canada. This also includes annual placer gold shipments and values recorded by the Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation for the same term.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 19:22 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 19:22 (UTC)
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