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Placer mining in B.C. has no better advocate than gold miner Mitch Mortensen of Snowshoe Mountain Resources Corp.

The companies plan to progress through a multi-phased approach that includes early development, piloting and deployment of 30 Caterpillar zero-emission trucks

Kendra Johnston, CEO of AME, likens the Canadian mining and energy conferences to family reunions because of the meaningful relationships developed during camp

With over 250 professionals expected to be in attendance, the Future of Mining is a great opportunity for those interested in new ideas, strategies and concepts

They’re not the sparkling, “put a ring on it” kind, but these diamonds have huge value for all kinds of industries.

These are the top operating wind farms in Canada, each with a capacity of more than 100 megawatts.

Eagle Graphite will produce silicon/graphite battery anodes using its quarry in Passmore

The Coal Association of Canada supports the coal industry through challenges arising from innovation and advances in technology.

Meet three finalists in Goldcorp’s #DisruptMining rumble for a $1,000,000 investment.

Teck was the top-ranked company in the Metals and Mining category, as rated by media and investment research company, Corporate Knights.

Saskatchewan Research Council energizes Phase 2 of the Cowessess Renewable Energy Storage Facility

Co-authors Pierre Langlois and Geneviève Gauthier wrote Canada’s first comprehensive book on energy efficiency in our country

Goldcorp’s #DisruptMining contest gives great ideas a voice for a big audience.

Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance has partnered with XPRIZE to inspire innovators to solve the NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE challenge.

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) has received $5 million in funding for its innovative in-pit extraction process (IPEP).

The Alberta Carbon Conversion Technology Centre officially opens.

Gavin Mudd, associate professor of environmental engineering at RMIT University in Melbourne, shares his thoughts on rare earth elements.

The Resources for Future Generations Conference (RFG2018) hopes to kickstart a collective effort to address the challenges we face in our future.

High attendance rates are a clear sign that the mineral exploration and mining industry has regained its swagger and is building momentum.

Lighting the future with solar energy: How a small B.C. town is powering change.

Ontario Graphite CEO Tom Burkett explains the importance of graphite to the global shift towards sustainability

CertainTeed proposes a 135-hectare open-pit gypsum mine, located approximately 12 kilometres northeast of Canal Flats.

We had the chance to interview an emerging leader in renewables: Alexander Palkovsky with Brookfield Renewable

Ottawa dismisses American environmentalists’ complaint against Canadian gold-copper project.

Merran Smith, founder and Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada, was recently appointed to co-chair the Climate Solutions and Clean Growth Advisory Council

BC Innovation Council (BCIC) Ignite program chose Dr. Caren Helbing and Hemmera Envirochem’s environmental monitoring research project for funding.

EDF EN Canada has several wind projects currently advancing through development in Alberta, but is also exploring combinations of solar and wind.

Coulson Ice Blast offers an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to clean heavy equipment.

Ottawa trying to create a Silicon Valley North

Heron Canada, a member of MSTA Canada, offers sustainable solutions for mining’s power problems in the form of microgrids and electric vehicles.

Four projects awarded through BCIC Ignite Program promise to address industry problems and provide significant benefits to BC

Separation Rapids project near Kenora, Ontario, will produce lithium hydroxide, but is also exploring ways to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

The decarbonization of the mining industry kickstarts innovation to incorporate renewables.

Solas Energy Consulting

CanWEA reports on wind energy in Alberta

3G Energy creates wind and solar energy projects from start to finish with a focus on aboriginal engagement wherever possible.

The Energy and Mines World Congress will be held November 27-28th in Toronto, ON.

Goldcorp sets a positive example by working towards a goal of consuming no water in mining operations through its H2Zero initiative.

Foresight and ARCTIC foster clean tech startups and real solutions to mining and energy sustainability problems.

George Heyman is the British Columbia Environment and Climate Change Strategy Minister.

Rodger McLean, chair of the MSABC, talks about membership benefits and updating mandates to prioritize environmental responsibility.

According to the National Energy Board, Canada ranks higher than other developed countries in regards to its energy derived from renewable resources

Kemess Underground is the third project to be granted a certificate following a substituted environmental assessment.

Geoscience BC is an independent, non-profit organization that generates earth science information in collaboration with various provincial sectors.

IKEA creates a sustainable future for their shoppers

The forestry town of Valemount has been slowly re-inventing itself for a sustainable future with their plans to become Canada’s first geothermal village.

Brendan Seale inspires a sustainable future through his work as Sustainability Leader at Ikea Group.

The award was presented at the 40th Annual BC Mine Reclamation Symposium of the British Columbia Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation.

The installation of a new acid plant will improve efficiency and environmental performance at Teck's Trail Operations.

Teck Trail Operations has completed construction on the Smelter Recycle Building, a $35-million investment that will reduce fugitive dust emissions by up to 25%