Jade City, Mining settlement in Stikine Region, Canada
Jade City is a small settlement situated along Highway 37 in northwestern British Columbia, nestled within the Cassiar Mountain range. The area contains significant nephrite jade deposits that occur both within bedrock formations and in glacial materials.
The settlement began in 1985 when Steve Simonovic started extracting jade from local deposits, establishing the foundation for the community. This initiation marked the start of mining activity that would define the region's development.
The settlement maintains strong connections to jade mining traditions, with local families passing down their mining expertise through multiple generations.
The settlement offers minimal services, so visitors should arrange supplies and fuel before arriving. Advance planning allows exploration of the area despite its remote location.
The local population of approximately 30 residents dedicates their efforts to extracting and processing nephrite jade from both hard rock and glacial deposits.
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