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Alaska Structures to showcase TSX-Series fabric structures at MINExpo 2016

Ideal for mining applications, Alaska Structures' TSX-Series portable cabins will be featured at the MINEexpo 2016 in Las Vegas. — Photo courtesy Ala

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Mines

Check-up with the rock doctor

Catharine Farrow is the CEO of TMAC Resources Inc. — Photo courtesy Catharine Farrow Most of us will never know what it’s like to be a CEO of an orga

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Education

Shift Rescue breathes new life into mining industry

"Shift Rescue will significantly enhance and improve how information is collected and shared during an under oxygen Mine Rescue event," says Nicole Da

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Mines

Canadian institute helps developing countries get maximum mining benefit

Mercury and gold amalgamation in a ball — Photos courtesy CIRDI The Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (CIRDI, pronounced “si

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Company Profiles

Bellhaven announces Paul Zweng as CEO and Chairman of the Board

Bellhaven Copper & Gold Inc.'s flagship project, La Mina in Columbia. — Photo courtesy Bellhaven Copper and Gold Inc. VANCOUVER, Aug. 24, 2016 /CNW/

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Company Profiles

CanAlaska options West Carswell diamond property to Canterra Minerals

With a signed property option agreement, Canterra Minerals Corporation can acquire up to 70% interest in the West Carswell property, owned by CanAlask

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Global

Growing calls for northern infrastructure bank

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce released a new report, The Infrastructure that Matters Most. — Photo courtesy Canadian Chamber of Commerce There is

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Global

Glencore sweeps the 2016 TSM Excellence Awards

Renewable electricity smart-grid pilot demonstration at Glencore’s Raglan Mine in northern Quebec. — Photo courtesy The Mining Association of Canada

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Company Profiles

Global mining sector prepares to meet with renewable energy leaders in Toronto

This year’s Congress features case studies and expert views from mining operators from North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Australia. — Pho

Education

Recipient of the Paul Stothart Memorial scholarship announced

MAC has named Alexander (Al) Pritchard as the 2016 recipient of the Paul Stothart Memorial Scholarship in Mineral Economics, a $3,500 value. — Photo c

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British Columbia

MAC’s tailings management requirements strengthened

Progress has been made in strengthening the tailings management requirements under MAC’s mandatory Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative. — Pho

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Minerals

CanAlaska to survey Alberta Kimberlite targets

A graphic of the Athabasca Diamond Projects. — Photo courtesy canalaska.com Vancouver, Canada, August 10, 2016 - CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSX-V: CVV;

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Global

Mining’s Innovation Mission

Photo taken at an innovation roundtable with Minister Carr and government officials on June 16, 2016. — Photo courtesy The Mining Association of Canad

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Global

Cenovus has strong second-quarter operational performance

Cenovus' Christina Lake production operations. — Photo courtesy Cenovus Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX: CVE) (NYSE: CVE) continued to deliver strong and r

British Columbia

Teck announces 2016 second quarter profit

“While the commodity cycle continues to be challenging, we are starting to see some positive changes in the direction of zinc and steelmaking coal pri

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Company Profiles

Dominion Diamond Corporation announces trial results, strategies and departure of CFO

Development opportunities, including the Sable and Jay projects at the Ekati Diamond Mine, will continue to be the focus for Dominion Diamond Corporat

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British Columbia

Madeleine Suska, industry pioneer and geologist, honoured by Coal Association of Canada

Madeleine Suska and company — Courtesy of the family of Madeleine Suska The Coal Association of Canada (CAC) recently named Western Canadian geologis

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British Columbia

Teck announces retirement of Greg Waller, Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategic Analysis

Teck has announced that Greg Waller, Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategic Analysis will retire in mid-2017. — Photo courtesy Teck Teck R

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Mines

The secret to Hecla Mining Company’s 125 years of success

The Hecla Mine is steeped in history — Photo courtesy Hecla Mining Company. This year marked 125 years in business for Hecla Mining Company, the olde

Jessica Kirby •
Mines

Stornoway commences ore processing at Renard Diamond Project

The Renard Diamond Project is located in the James Bay region of north-central Québec. — Photo courtesy Stornoway Diamonds Stornoway Diamond Corpora

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British Columbia

Imperial Metals launches lawsuit over Mt. Polley dam breach

Aerial view of the Mount Polley Mine tailings pond collapse. — Photo courtesy Mt Polley/Imperial Metals Imperial Metals, owners of the Mount Polley

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British Columbia

Mount Polley Mine receives authorization for return to normal operations

With necessary authorizations in place from the Ministry of Energy and Mines and the Ministry of Environment, Mount Polley Mine will be returning to n

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British Columbia

Geoscience BC announces 2016 scholarship winners

Rachel Chouinard, MSc Student, University of British Columbia was one of the 2016 Scholarship winners. — Photo courtesy Geoscience BC Vancouver, BC

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British Columbia

MGX Minerals taking “significant step” in the transition from exploration to mining

MGX acquired, on a trial basis with an option to purchase, a full-scale pilot plant mill for its Driftwood project near Brisco, B.C. — Photo courtes

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