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CRH Canada’s Dufferin Aggregates Acton Quarry certified as socially and environmentally responsible

World's first socially and environmentally responsible quarry certification awarded to CRH Canada's Dufferin Aggregates Acton Quarry. — Photo courtesy

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Global

Hitachi introduces five mining electric drive shovels

The five EX-6 electric drive mining shovels feature an advanced zero-emission electric drive motor designed to provide a cost-effective solution to mi

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British Columbia

First Elk Valley water treatment facility begins full operations in Sparwood, B.C.

The West Line Creek Active Water Treatment Facility was constructed to remove selenium as well as nitrate from mine affected water. — Photo courtesy T

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British Columbia

AME BC supports B.C. budget 2016

B.C.'s projected balanced budget for 2016 includes important incentives for the province's mineral exploration and development industry. — Photo cour

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British Columbia

Walter Energy puts their Canadian mines up for sale and sells other assets to Seminole Coal Resource

Walter Canada's operations consist of three surface mines: the Wolverine Mine, the Brule Mine and the Willow Creek Mine. — Photo courtesy Walter Energ

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British Columbia

Taseko files Supreme Court suit against Government Of Canada

Taseko Mines Limited has filed a civil claim in the BC Supreme Court, seeking damages in relation to the New Prosperity Project decision. — Photo cou

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British Columbia

Airborne survey unlocks resource potential - West-Central British Columbia

The survey, conducted in the fall of 2015, was designed to identify mineral potential in this under-explored region and provide important information

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British Columbia

Mining agreement builds training opportunities throughout British Columbia

The BC Centre of Training Excellence in Mining has made it easier for British Columbians to train for careers in mineral exploration and mining, thank

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British Columbia

Government takes action to keep mine workers on the job

Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett today announced action to help keep thousands of B.C.’s metal and coal mines workers on the job by allowing

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Global

Mining’s contributions to Canada strong despite downturn

A new report from the Mining Association of Canada reveals that despite market volatility, the mining industry's contribution to Canada remains strong

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British Columbia

Teck ekes out profit despite challenging times

Faced with challenging economic times, Teck managed to produce a profit in its fourth quarter report. — Photo courtesy teck.com Teck Resources Limit

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British Columbia

Dominion Diamond Corporation reports MVEIRB’s recommendation for approval of Jay Project

The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board has completed an environmental assessment for the Jay Project and recommended that the project

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British Columbia

Imperial reports Huckleberry Mines Ltd. provides notice to suspend operations

Because of declining copper prices, Imperial Metals has made the difficult decision to suspend operations at Huckleberry Mine until conditions improve

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Global

Liebherr-Canada Ltd. unveils impressive new and improved facilities

Liebherr recently completed two significant investments within Canada to support its customers and expanding business as well as product lines — Photo

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Education

Kickstarter campaign hopes to pay tribute to Robert Service and his influence on mining in Canada

Miners wait their turn in line to register their mining claims. — Photo courtesy Library and Archives Canada Kurt Breede, VP Marketing and Senior Re

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Global

New Procon CEO John McVey is ready to tackle Canada’s toughest mining challenges

John McVey, CEO Procon. — Photo courtesy John McVey John McVey doesn’t think of himself as an entrepreneur. Having spent most of his career working f

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British Columbia

Discovery Ventures Inc. appoints new “QP” and Head of Technical Services

Discovery Ventures Inc. is a gold, copper and silver mining company focused on the exploration and development of its WillaMAX Project that is located

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Global

Teck sues Alaska over massive tax hike

Teck Resources has filed a complaint against the State of Alaska for a tax increase that could negatively affect the company's Red Dog Zinc Mine and p

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British Columbia

MGX Minerals receives approval of mining lease for Driftwood Creek magnesium project

MGX Minerals has announced that the company's mining lease application for the Driftwood Creek project has been approved. — Photo courtesy MGX Minera

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Global

Oil price drop improves mining companies’ position regarding long-term renewable energy contracts

The business case for renewables at mine sites is often still very advantageous. — Photo courtesy th-energy.net Munich, January 2016 – The price for

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British Columbia

Widow of geologist Michael J. Fitzgerald wins litigation and clears her late husband’s name

Over the course of 16 years, court after court unequivocally cleared Mr. Fitzgerald of accusations that he acted improperly in staking mining claims.

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British Columbia

New B.C. mines moving ahead in 2016

B.C. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett predicts several new mines will move ahead in 2016. — Photo courtesy BC Government Despite challenging ti

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Exploration

Kaminak Gold Corporation announces positive feasibility study results on Yukon Coffee Gold Project

A feasibility study has been completed on the Coffee Gold Project, owned by Kaminak Gold Corporation. — Photo courtesy Kaminak Kaminak Gold Corporat

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Energy

GFS Corp names Wajax and Cullen Diesel Power as new Canadian Distributors

GFS Corp designs and sells solutions that enable high horsepower, heavy-duty diesel engines to operate on natural gas. — Photo courtesy Teck Wajax w

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