A mining company has expanded its operations near Port Alberni, British Columbia, as part of a plan to study and potentially reprocess historical mining waste. Vancouver-based Sasquatch Resources Corp. confirmed it finished acquiring nine mineral claims in the region on February 26, 2026, covering roughly 2,520 hectares.
The company is targeting five specific areas known for past mining activity: Golden Dome, Golden Eagle, Star of the West, Lucky Strike, and B & K. According to the company, these sites contain waste rock from historic operations, as well as mineralized material that was used in the past to build local logging roads. The company plans to begin field work this spring, focusing primarily on the Golden Dome and Golden Eagle locations to map the area and collect samples.
The firm states that its goal is to identify mineral-rich waste rock that could be processed to recover gold, silver, copper, and zinc. The company notes that it does not intend to build new mining infrastructure, but rather views the project as a way to potentially clean up existing industrial sites while recovering materials. Residents in the area may notice increased activity as crews evaluate these sites, which are located about 20 to 30 minutes from the deep water port in Port Alberni.
The provincial government has been reviewing its permitting processes for mineral exploration. The company has also been in discussions regarding the purchase of these claims, which was finalized following an agreement signed in February 2026.
