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Eden Yesh
Renewable Energy, Technology This Invermere, B.C. thought leader’s motto could be “bringing power to the people”

Eden Yesh is decentralizing energy and finance systems through community investment cooperatives and his solar businesses

by Virginia Rasch
Kendra Johnston is the president and CEO of the Association for Mineral Exploration.
Education, Mines, Sustainability & environment, Technology The Association of Mineral Exploration leads through change

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

by Timothy Fowler
A lit-up, three-sided sign with a light on top and the numbers 8016 on the side.
Products & equipment, Technology, British Columbia How a small family business became a successful manufacturer within the mining industry

Trevor Rurak, manager at Ralph’s Radio Ltd. in Vancouver, B.C., supplies ID signs to major mining companies

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Picture of Mineral Insights optic device.
Mines, Products & equipment, Technology Mineral Insights sheds light on exploration

By analyzing the unique visible light signature of minerals, James Kendall's innovative device saves the mining industry time

by Julie Matchett
Logo for the Future of Mining America conference.
Exploration, Mines, Products & equipment, Sustainability & environment, Technology, Global Future of Mining Americas returns to Denver with a focus on digitization, innovation and the future

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

example screen of the app giving information on mine capacity
Technology VRIFY Deal Room “Like a Dating App for Miners”

VRIFY Technology Inc. of Vancouver has developed an online digital tool for the mining industry.

by Peter Caulfield
A silvery-coloured diamond on a pile of dark, fine rock rubble
Products & equipment, Sustainability & environment, Technology Newest diamonds for industry

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

by Marie Milner
John Hull, founder and chief technology officer of Hifi Engineering Inc.
Technology Fibre optics grows beyond telecom

John Hull, founder and CTO of Hifi Engineering, discusses Hifi’s innovative use of fibre optics for distributed monitoring in the energy and mining industries.

by Jamie Schmidt
Construction vehicles clearing land.
Mining Insider, Mines, Technology, British Columbia TNDC to provide fibre optic communication to Iskut and Dease Lake in northwest British Columbia

Funding is being provided though the Government of Canada’s Connect to Innovate Program

trucks operating at the teck mine
Technology Mining is a high-tech industry

A look at high-tech mining in the Kootenays.

by Michael Goehring
Eagle Graphite group shot of employees.
Mining Insider, Mines, Sustainability & environment, Technology, British Columbia Kootenay-based technology could expand clean vehicle range

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

A haul truck is being loaded at one of Conuma Coal’s mines near Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Education, Energy, Mines, Safety, Sustainability & environment, Technology Powering the future

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

by Marie Milner
Los Bronces floating PV plant using Hydrelio® technology, Chile.
Mining Insider, Mines, Renewable Energy, Technology, Global Chile’s innovative Floating PV Project on AngloAmerican’s tailings pond

As part of a Chilean energy revolution, the project stands for a deep change in society in the country and the opening of a promising new market.

A scientist looking into a microscope.
Mining Insider, Mines, Technology, Global Good Jobs, Competitive Pay, Interesting Work - Why Aren’t Women Applying?

Engineers and geoscientists encourage more women to enter professions

Goldcorp sets the stage for pioneers of mining innovation to the #DisruptMining event.
Mines, Technology, Global Andritz wins 2019 Goldcorp #DisruptMining contest

Andritz Automation’s artificial intelligence learns mineral processing like self-driving cars learn to operate safely

by Timothy Fowler
Cummins graphic showing truck.
Mining Insider, Company Profiles, Mines, Technology, Global Cummins turns 100

Celebrating a centennial and looking ahead to the next 100 years

by Blair Claflin, Director of Sustainability Communications, Cummins Inc.
Even among robotic inspectors, Avestec’s drones are equipped with unique features that allow for an even greater range of abilities.
Products & equipment, Technology The role of robots: “No human, no incident, no death.”

Reza Tavakoli, president and CEO of Avestec Inc., has developed drones that inspect industrial assets safer, faster and more accurately than do the alternatives

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The La Loutre property, showing a lake shore with trees.
Exploration, Minerals, Mines, Renewable Energy, Technology, Global, Quebec A miracle metal

A. Paul Gill, CEO of Lomiko Metals, Inc., is excited about the company’s graphite-bearing La Loutre project in Quebec

by A. Paul Gill
The stage was set for #DisruptMining in 2018.
Mines, Products & equipment, Sustainability & environment, Technology, Global Meet Goldcorp’s three finalists in #DisruptMining

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

by Timothy Fowler
Applying the physical tracers to Fura’s sample emerald rough from the Coscuez Emerald Mine.
Mining Insider, Mines, Technology, Global Fura pilots Provenance Proof Blockchain to promote transparency in coloured gemstone industry

The Provenance Proof Blockchain is designed to promote industry transparency across all stakeholders, from mine to consumer

Sandvik Mining equipment in an underground tunnel.
Mining Insider, Mines, Safety, Technology, Global Sandvik and Newtrax partner to provide digitalization for the underground metal mining industry

Digitalization will deliver world-class mining safety, efficiency, and productivity to underground metal mines

An underground drill rig.
Mining Insider, Mines, Technology, Global International News: Sandvik and Vedanta partner to drive full digitalization at Hindustan Zinc’s SK

Sandvik is delivering one of the most comprehensive digital offerings globally to the SK mine through the industry-leading, OptiMine® digital platform

Celebrating at last year’s challenge are (L to R): Jacques Yves Guigné, CEO of Acoustic Zoom; David Garofalo, CEO of Goldcorp; and Gary Dinn, vice-president marketing at Acoustic Zoom.
Education, Mines, Sustainability & environment, Technology, Global #DisruptMining: Goldcorp’s contest is a catalyst for quantum leaps in performance

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

by Timothy Fowler
XPRIZE Bloomberg press conference earlier this year.
Education, Energy, Renewable Energy, Sustainability & environment, Technology, Global XPRIZE and COSIA partner to solve the carbon challenge

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

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At the BC Emerging Economy Task Force launch event (L to R): Jeff More, president & CEO, MineSense Technologies, Andrew J. Weaver, MLA and leader of the Green Party of B.C, Kathy Kinloch, president of the BC Institute of Technology (BCIT) and chair of the Emergent Economy Task Force, Bruce Ralston, minister of Jobs Trade and Technology, B.C and Rick Glumac, parliamentary secretary for Technology.
Technology Data is the future of mining

MineSense hosted the announcement event of British Columbia’s Emerging Economy Task Force at their headquarters in Vancouver.

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Joy Romero, and the work site
Sustainability & environment, Technology Innovating a better future

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

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Kespry drones are subscription-based, so their customers can grow with the drones as new technology is created.
Mines, Products & equipment, Technology Innovations in mining are taking off with Kespry’s drones

Jason Nichols, product marketing manager at Kespry, explains how drones increase efficiency, therefore revenue, for mining companies.

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John Thompson, Chair of RFG2018.
Energy, Minerals, Mines, Sustainability & environment, Technology, Global Sustainability for future generations

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

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Sat-Fi2, a lightweight and portable hotspot.
Mining Insider, Products & equipment, Technology Globalstar announces the release of Sat-Fi2, the world’s most advanced satellite hotspot

Sat-Fi2 provides continuous communications for consumers, remote worker connectivity and safety.

Filterboxx Drill Camp Combo, set up at a Blackbird Energy site.
Products & equipment, Technology, Global Wastewater treatment in remote geography and extreme environments ––Filterboxx meets this challenge

Ryan Workman of Filterboxx leads a team of environmental science experts and operators who are equipped to treat drinking & domestic wastewater at remote sites.

by Timothy Fowler
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.
Mining Insider, Mines, Technology, Global SGS Canada Partners with Ecomin S.r.l bringing advanced metallurgical testing capabilities

The SGS Lakefield Lab becomes Canada’s sole facility equipped with two-stage Dense Medium Separation Technology

An overview of attendees at the PDAC Convention in Toronto.
Mining Insider, Education, Exploration, First Nations, Minerals, Mines, Products & equipment, Renewable Energy, Sustainability & environment, Technology, Ontario PDAC 2018 Convention exceeds 25,000 attendees

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

Logo of VanadiumCorp Resource Inc.
Mining Insider, Mines, Technology VanadiumCorp Resources and Electrochem Technologies file International PCT patent application

The patent will be filed in order to secure IP rights for the new VanadiumCorp-Electrochem technology worldwide.

Kathryn Hayashi, CEO of TRIUMF Innovations Inc.
Technology Focusing on the business of science

Kathryn Hayashi, CEO of TRIUMF Innovations Inc., dedicates her time to bridging gaps and making an impact in her industry.

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Headshot of Jeff More
Mines, Technology, Global Finding revenues in waste rock

Jeff More, president and CEO of MineSense, shares his business ethics and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Based in Vancouver, B.C., Shahram Tafazoli is president of Motion Metrics International  Corp.
Technology, Global Artificial intelligence solves mining challenges

Motion Metrics provides hardware, software and cloud connectivity to the mining industry that use artificial intelligence to increase efficiency & safety.

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Giant tires on mining truck.
Products & equipment, Safety, Technology Innovation is alive and well at Kal Tire Mining Group

A combination of Kal Tire Mining Group’s leading indicators and electronic suggestion box bubbled up 70 ideas that improve safety, productivity and value.

by Timothy Fowler
An image of a GIS map showing land asset details
Technology, Alberta, Global Pandell: A basement start-up success story

Pandell acquires LandWorks to better serve both companies' customers in the mining and energy industries.

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Four staff members gather together at a display.
Safety, Technology Teleop solutions work to eliminate mine site dangers and inefficiencies

Hard-Line’s Teleop Control System, along with Auto, Multi, and Auto X upgrades, increases efficiency and productivity in mining operations.

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A portrait photo of Steve de Jong, the new CEO of VRify
Technology Rock Star: Steve de Jong, CEO of VRify

Steve de Jong was runner-up as BC Business Entrepreneur of the Year in the Mining and Metals category

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a collage image with pictures of mining sites and people at work
Energy, Mines, Technology Mining and Energy’s 10 most-read stories of 2017

Check out some of the most popular Mining and Energy articles we published last year.

by Danielle Cameron
A woman, wearing a hardhat, takes a water sample from a stream.
Education, First Nations, Technology The future of mining: MiHR discusses employment opportunities

Ryan Montpellier, executive director of MiHR, discusses mining as a viable career path for future generations.

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A prospector digs around at Cruz Cobalt's high-grade cobalt Johnson project.
Minerals, Mines, Technology, Ontario Competing for cobalt

Cruz Cobalt Corp explains the importance of cobalt to the future of electric vehicles.

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Left to right: Ben Marken (Selkirk College), Blair Weston (FortisBC), Roger Austin (Austin Engineering), Darren McElhinney (FortisBC), Mary Austin (Austin Engineering) and Jason Taylor (Selkirk College)
Energy, Technology, British Columbia 3-D printing innovation in engineering

Selkirk College and Austin Engineering worked together to create a 3-D printed model of the proposed Corra Linn dam upgrades for FortisBC.

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A lady showing some environmental science equipment
Sustainability & environment, Technology Exploring eDNA

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

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A wind turbine in a field with a herd of deer lounging in the grass around it.
Renewable Energy, Sustainability & environment, Technology, Alberta Major renewable energy company focuses on Alberta

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

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Inproheat
Energy, Technology Efficient hot water production with SubCom®

Inproheat uses sixty years of experience and refined SubCom® technology to compete in the final phase of Foresight’s ARCTIC challenge.

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A wastewater treatment plant.
Mining Insider, Mines, Sustainability & environment, Technology, British Columbia BC Innovation Council awards $735,000 to fund market-driven research

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

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