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Teck announces first in Canada LNG haul truck at Fording River Mine

Teck Resources Limited is piloting the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel source in six haul trucks at its Fording River steelmaking coal op

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British Columbia

MOU signed by Alaska & B.C. Commitment to protect shared environment

Alaska's Governor Bill Walker Signs MOU with British Columbia to protect shared environment. — Photo courtesy Alaska Government Press Release Photo

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British Columbia

Mount Polley short-term discharge permit approved

The Province has approved Mount Polley Mining Corporation’s application for a short-term permit to treat and then discharge water outside of the mine

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Mines

Serious challenges to future mining investment necessitate immediate action

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is urging provincial and federal governments to take bold steps to position Ontario's mining sector for success

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British Columbia

Legacy Potash project 50% complete, 150 more people to be hired.

Construction at K+S Potash Canada's Legacy Project is about 50% completed—the project is scheduled to be finished in the summer of 2016. — Photo cour

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Global

Britespan wins manufacturing excellence award from Huron Manufacturing Association

Britespan Building Systems Inc., is proud to announce winning the 2015 Huron Manufacturing Association Exporting Award. — Photo courtesy Britespan

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Company Profiles

CP proposes business combination to Norfolk Southern

A proposed merger between Canadian Pacific and Norfolk Southern Corp. would create a transcontinental railroad designed to vastly improve levels of se

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Exploration

Vancouver-based Lucara makes diamond history; recovers 1,111 carat diamond

The world's second largest gem quality diamond was recovered by Lucara Diamond Corp., from the south lobe of the Karowe Mine in Botswana. — Photo cou

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Company Profiles

Imperial Metals buoyed by Red Chris Mine production

The completion of Red Chris Mine this year, and subsequent production start-up, has led to an increase in revenue for Imperial Metals. — Photo courte

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British Columbia

CIM President receives highest award for B.C. geoscientist

CIM President Garth Kirkham is this year’s recipient of the C.J. Westerman Memorial Award, the highest award for geoscientists. — Photo courtesy www.c

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Company Profiles

Aappalutoq Ruby Mine reaches 75% completion and joint venture partner earns further 10% ownership

Construction continues at True North Gems Greenland site — Photo courtesy True North Gems True North Gems Inc. (TGX: TSX-V) (“True North” “TNG” or th

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Company Profiles

Closures and reduced footprint for Finning in Western Canada

One of Finning's heavy equipment maintenance facilities in Northern Alberta. — Photo courtesy Stantec/Finning Finning International, the Caterpillar

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British Columbia

Westhaven commences drilling on its Shovelnose Gold property

The drill program will further expand and outline the extent of the newly recognized epithermal gold system present on the property. — Photo courtesy

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Company Profiles

Coal Association of Canada president resigns, successor appointed

Mr. Robin Campbell is the new President of the Coal Association of Canada. — Photo courtesy CAC Mr. John Schadan, Chair of the Board of Directors of

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Company Profiles

TMAC Resources: Hope Bay Gold Mine project moving successfully along the “path to production”

TMAC Resources reports that the company remains on track and on budget for reaching production of their Hope Bay Project at the end of 2016. — Photo c

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Exploration

Boart Longyear launches MDR700, the next generation underground coring rig with advanced mobility

Boart Longyear has announced the launch of the new MDR700, the next generation underground coring rig with advanced mobility. — Photo courtesy Boart

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Global

Illumiti and Vandrico launch MineSafe Smartwatch running on the SAP HANA Platform

St. Andrew Goldfields Ltd. was one of Illumiti Business Transformation Studies. — Photo courtesy www.illumiti.com TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/

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Company Profiles

US Coal producer cuts shipment through Westshore Terminals

Cloud Peak Energy entered into an amended agreement with Westshore Terminals to eliminate both parties volume obligations for the period 2016 through

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Company Profiles

Teck reports $2.2B in impairment charges and $2.1B in losses

“We are taking significant steps to meet the challenge of low commodity prices,” says Don Lindsay, President and CEO of Teck Resources Limited. — Pho

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British Columbia

Teck announces appointment of Lawrence Watkins as Vice President, Health and Safety

Teck Resources Limited announces the appointment of Lawrence Watkins as Vice President, Health and Safety. — Photo courtesy Teck/Linkedin Vancouver,

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Global

MAC congratulates Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) congratulates Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada on their election victory. —

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British Columbia

The biggest mines in BC by revenue

Highland Valley Copper in Logan Lake is the biggest mine in B.C with revenue of $943 million. — Photo courtesy Gord McKenna Recently Business in Van

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Global

Mining Association of British Columbia congratulates new federal government

Karina Brino, President and CEO of the Mining Association of B.C. — Photo courtesy Mining Association of BC/Linkedin Vancouver – The Mining Associat

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Mines

QMEA 2015 Recognition Awards

Each year, the QMEA highlights the dynamism and entrepreneurial qualities of members who contribute to the development of Québec's mineral sector. —

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