http://www.troymedia.com/blog/2012/03/15/bc-forecast-north-coast-and-nechako-economic-region/

Expectations that emerging market growth, particularly of China, will sustain the voracious appetite for commodities moving forward and keep prices elevated over the long-term, which has contributed to strong gains in exploration spending and a substantial number of metal mines in the permitting and environmental assessment stage. Some of the major proposed mines that have estimated completion dates within the next five-year period include Schaft Creek and Red Chris in Iskut, and Kitsault near Alice Arm. Other major mines in various development stages include the $1 billion Chu Molybdenum Mine near Vanderhoof and Morrison near Granisle.