Increased production at the Fraser Lake molybdenum mine will create approximately 160 new jobs.
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Kevin McCormick, a director for the Mining Suppliers Association, believes a northern B.C. mining boom may last 25 to 40 years.
by Tim GardnerAmerican Manganese Inc. has completed three phases of drilling at Artillery Peak, the company’s low-grade manganese deposit located in Arizona.
by Jessica KirbyThe owners of the Huckleberry Mine, an open-pit copper and molybdenum mine in west central B.C., has approved a seven-year mine-life extension.
by Tim GardnerHansuld longed to work outdoors, but he hadn’t heard about geology before, but after more than three decades as a mining executive—Hansuld is a mining legend.
by Breanne MasseyAfter a brief hiatus in the demand for coal, the price of coal has surged.
by Breanne MasseyJulie Dormer is the outreach co-ordinator for the Kamloops Exploration Group, an association that promotes mining, earth sciences and mineral exploration.
by Lisa CraneIn the search for ever more complex ore deposits, it has become more important to continually fine tune the extraction process.
by Jessica KirbyMining and Exploration recently caught up with Ken Collison at Ucore’s Vancouver offices.
by Gail JansenHallen belt conveyor idler replacement bracket reduces mine downtime and maintenance costs.
Mark O'Dea keeps the Fronteer team together to search for new gold and copper-gold deposits.
by Jessica KirbyPotashCorp in Saskatchewan has instigated an extension of its Christmas shutdown in an effort to stabilize prices.
by Gail JansenThink the story of BHP’s takeover of PotashCorp ends with its failed attempt in 2010? Think again, say analysts.
by Gail JansenThe Manitoba government approved the Reed Copper Exploration Permit (AEP) and they issued the lease of park land property for operating mine developments.
by Breanne MasseyThe winner of the 2011 Colin Spence Award for excellence in global mineral exploration explains why he thrives on the thrill of discovery.
by Jessica KirbyMichelle Unger lives and works in Kimberley. She feels fortunate that she has been able to live in a great place like Kimberley while advancing her career.
by Lisa CraneWill Saskatchewan follow Alberta and restructure the royalties owed by resource companies?
by Gail JansenA Canadian gold mining company goes on an aggressive shopping spree buying up promising gold-silver property in central B.C.
by Tim GardnerThis engineering consulting group believes now is the time for Canadian companies to invest in Chile.
A modern condominium complex has been built in Elkford for new workers, offering high-end features like granite countertops.
by Gerald Vander PylThe Mount Milligan copper-gold mine, touted as the first major metal mine to be built in the province in 15 years, is already bringing prosperity to the region.
by Tim GardnerA 40-year career in the industry has taken Lindsay Bottomer to places all around the world—meeting fascinating people and doing something he loves.
by Stuart FullertonThis year's Minerals South Conference facilitated a Junior Miners Program in Kimberley for grade one to three students of Lindsay Park Elementary School.
by Lisa CraneJames Hoy is impressed with the extensive training he received for his new job as a haul truck driver at Teck.
by Karen KornelsenMining is booming and a labour shortage is looming—but a B.C. task force is on the case.
by Karen KornelsenSimply put, there's a worldwide shortage of mining professionals. UBC's certificate program in mining studies is attempting to ease the HR crunch.
by Maureen McEwanReopening the historic Keno Silver District in the Yukon required expertise in both mining and environmental remediation. Alexco Resource Corporation has both.
by Maureen McEwanThis year's PDAC winner for aboriginal achievements in the mineral industry answers 10 questions about his life's work.
by Gail JansenAfter approximately 30 years in the oil and gas sector, Steve Letwin chose to change paths and take the top spot at Toronto-based Iamgold Corp.
by Joel KrancThe Vale Living with Lakes Centre in Sudbury, Ontario, has brought environmental success to a whole new level.
by Karen KornelsenAfter seven years in the making, Fernie’s Miners Walk is now under construction and is expected to be unveiled to the public in November of 2011.
by Dan WilliamsTwo member companies of the Predator Group, Golden Predator and Redtail Metals Corp., belong to the Yukon Gold Mining Alliance.
by Lisa CraneCameco was awarded the 2011 Exceptional Engineering/Geoscience Award for its innovative remediation of the Cigar Lake Mine.
by Lisa CraneFirst Point Minerals has developed an innovative selective extraction method to accurately assay for alloy nickel at its Decar property in central BC.
by Lisa CraneKnight Piésold has grown from a one-person consultancy in South Africa to a company that employs over 700 people worldwide, with two offices in Canada.
by Lisa CraneThe Canadian Mining Innovation Council is a network of mining industry, government and academic stakeholders who facilitate research and development.
The Raven coal mine project is going through an environmental review process which invites feedback from the general public to ensure all concerns are heard.
by Trevor CrawleyThe collapse of a sill pillar in 2010 halted production at the Max molybdenum mine near Revelstoke, B.C., but Roca Mines is working to restart operations.
by Trevor CrawleyThe proposed expansion to Teck Coal’s Line Creek Operation is in the environmental review process.