Archaeology support for mining and exploration
Get the right archaeological work into the permit plan early.
WCP coordinates archaeology services for mining and exploration projects in British Columbia and Yukon. The goal is to identify the level of study required, document the work properly and help the wider permit package move forward responsibly.
Built around the decision
Do the appropriate work—not more or less than the project requires.
The required archaeological scope depends on location, proposed disturbance, known sites, archaeological potential and regulator or Indigenous Nation requirements. We review that context and coordinate qualified professional work. Findings cannot be predetermined and approvals remain with the responsible authorities.
How the work moves
A clear path from the first question to the final record.
- 01
Review the project
Confirm the work area, proposed disturbance and permitting context.
- 02
Define the study
Identify whether desktop review, reconnaissance or a permitted assessment is appropriate.
- 03
Complete and document
Carry out the required professional work and record the findings.
- 04
Support the permit file
Prepare clear reporting and practical next steps for the project team.
Typical deliverables
What you receive.
- Archaeological overview assessments
- Preliminary field reconnaissance
- Archaeological impact assessments
- Chance-find procedures
- Maps and field documentation
- Permit-file support
Common questions
Before the work begins.
Will an archaeology study guarantee my mining permit?
No. It addresses the archaeological component of a wider review. Permit decisions remain with the responsible authorities.
What is the first step?
Send the project boundary, proposed work and any regulator request. We can then identify the likely level of review.
Do you provide field archaeology?
Yes. Qualified personnel can conduct the appropriate field assessment when it is required.