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Global

Liquid Integrity Systems leak detecting technology

Liquid Integrity Systems new leak detection technology minimizes environmental harm due to waste product leaks with real-time problem analysis and com

Jillian Clark •
Global

Caterpillar introduces “The Age of Smart Iron” digital technology

Doug Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc., envisions "...every machine, engine, truck, tablet, light tower, smart device and drone - will

Keith Powell •
Global

Polaris Rampage helps Canada assert its northern sovereignty

Polaris' new all-terrain vehicle, The Rampage. — Photo courtesy Polaris Polaris has released a cool new all-terrain vehicle called the Rampage and i

Keith Powell •
Alberta

Alberta accepts recommendations to strengthen scientific oversight of environmental monitoring

Shannon Phillips is Alberta's Minister of Environment and Parks. — Photo courtesy Alberta Government A new structure is being established to improve

Global

PT Freeport Indonesia invests in largest operator training simulator deal of 2015

PT Freeport Indonesia has invested in the largest operator training simulator deal of 2015 - the company has added light vehicle, underground LHD, und

Keith Powell •
British Columbia

BC Gov’t takes action on Chief Inspector of Mines’ recommendations on Mt Polley

Minister of Mines Bill Bennett responds to the Chief Inspector of Mines’ (CIM) investigation report. — Photo courtesy BC Government In response to th

Keith Powell •
Company Profiles

M&E story results in BBN live interview for Cranbrook-based company

Mike Hambalek, owner of Caliper Machine and Hydraulics Ltd., appears on an episode of BNN Commodities. — Photo courtesy BNN.com Sometimes it’s a lon

Keith Powell •
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

Keith Powell •
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/

Keith Powell •
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,

Keith Powell •
Education

Building a culture of safety is a slow process

The safety situation in the mineral exploration industry has greatly improved since PDAC and AME BC conducted their first survey in 2005. — Photo cou

Peter Caulfield •
British Columbia

Morrison Mine must undergo further assessment

Government officials have ordered that the proposed Morrison Mine, near Smithers, B.C., undergo further assessment before the project will be approved

Keith Powell •
British Columbia

Rio Tinto re-opens modernized Kitimat aluminum smelter

Rio Tinto Alcan Kitmat Aluminum Smelter during the modernization project — Photo courtesy Rio Tinto CBC is reporting that Rio Tinto re-opened its Kit

Keith Powell •
Company Profiles

BluMetric wins $3.2 million Vale environmental engineering contract

BluMetric Environmental, a cleantec company, is awarded a new contract to provide environmental engineering services. — Photo courtesy BluMetric Blu

Keith Powell •
British Columbia

Forward thinking is key for Alloycorp Mining, Inc.

Alloycorp's Avanti Kitsault project is located 120 kilometres north of Terrace, B.C. — Photo courtesy Alloycorp Mining Inc. What does it take to buil

Jessica Kirby •
British Columbia

B.C. Mine Rescue teams battle for top spot in Smithers

Teams from throughout the province competed in the 60th annual Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition in Smithers, B.C. — Photo courtesy of BC Governme

Keith Powell •
British Columbia

Greenhills wins Canadian mine safety award

Teck Coal's Greenhill Operations of Elkford, B.C. was awarded the John T. Ryan Safety Trophy. The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petrol

Keith Powell •
Safety

Safety award for Boart Longyear

Michael Layton (l) and Jim Nelson (r) of Boart Longyear with the SMA Safety Award. — Photo courtesy Boart Longyear Boart Longyear, the world’s leadin

Kevin Miller •
Alberta

Canadian Dewatering L.P. provides full-service fluid-management services

1 of 3HDPE Fusing for Mine Dewatering Project. — Photo courtesy Canadian Dewatering2 of 3Vertical Pump Installation for Continual Mine Dewatering. —

Jessica Kirby •
British Columbia

Teck’s Coal Mountain surface mine rescue team wins

Coal Mountain Operations mine rescue team and their supporters accept the provincial award for Best Surface Rescue Team in B.C. at the East Kootenay Z

Karen Kornelsen •
Products & Equipment

PDAC’s Field Safety Pocket Guide is a valuable tool

PDAC's Field Safety Pocket Guide is waterproof, tear-resistant and designed to fit easily in a high-vis jacket. — Photo courtesy PDAC A valuable safe

Karen Kornelsen •
British Columbia

Guardian First Aid Service provides essential services

To ensure the safety of all workers, Guardian will perform a safety and hazard assessment of the workplace and will customize a first rate O.H.S plan.

Karen Kornelsen •
Safety

The new push for health and safety in mining

1 of 4The employee operating this coal mining driller is being monitored for exposure to harmful substances and vibration and is being assessed ergono

Tim Gardner •
British Columbia

East Kootenay mine rescue and first aid teams show they’re well prepared

1 of 6Line Creek Mine Rescue team stands in wait for the high angle rope task at the Elkford Fire Department. — Brielle Will photo2 of 6Greenhills Min

Brielle Will •