Berg Copper Project

Surge Copper Corp. is proposing the construction, operation, and decommissioning of a new open-pit copper-molybdenum mine located approximately 80 kilometres southwest of Houston, British Columbia. As proposed, the Berg Copper Project would include an open-pit mine, workforce accommodations, processing and mining waste management facilities, and approximately 125 kilometers of new transmission line connecting to BC Hydro's grid at the Telkwa substation. Existing forest service roads would be used to provide access between the mine site and Highway 16. The project would produce approximately 43 million tonnes of ore per year (a throughput of 120,000 tonnes of ore per day) and would have a 33-year mine life.

Latest update

October 8, 2026 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is inviting Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description for the Berg Copper Project as well as British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Office's substitution request and provide feedback by November 9, 2026. Comments received will be used to prepare the joint summary of issues and engagement document. Funding is also available to help participate in the impact assessment process for this project. Applications received by November 9, 2026, will be considered.

At a glance

Planning

Planning

In progress 50/180 days
Impact Statement

Impact Statement

Not started 0/1095 days
Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

Not started 0/300 days
Decision Making

Decision Making

Not started 0/30 days
Post Decision

Post Decision phase is an ongoing process

If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.

Post Decision

Not started

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Contacts

Berg Copper Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
1800-1138 Melville Street
Vancouver BC V6E 4S3
Telephone: 604-666-2431
Email: Bergcopper-bergcuivre@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

Media Relations
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa ON K1A 0H3
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • 80 kilometres southwest of Houston (British Columbia)

  • Nature of activity

    • Mines and Minerals

  • Assessment status

    In progress

  • Start date

    2026-09-15

  • Proponent

    Surge Copper Corp.

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment type

    Planning Phase for Impact Assessment

  • Reference number

    90756

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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