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British Columbia

Veolia Water Technologies settles in at Brucejack Mine

Veolia's Actiflo water treatment technology was the perfect fit for Pretivm's Brucejack Gold Mine. — Photo courtesy Veolia Water Technologies Veolia

Jillian Clark •
British Columbia

Water-based coal sample cleaning technology could eliminate economic risk of coal exploration

The cylinder "jigs" coal samples and water to separate the samples based on density. — Photo courtesy Melanie Mackay Even though coal is one of Briti

Jillian Clark •
British Columbia

Turbines and generators contractor starts work on Site C

Another Site C milestone reached. Work has started on the six turbines and generators that will power BC's homes and businesses well into the future.

British Columbia

Geoscience BC receives $10 million in new funding from BC government for earth science research

Premier Christy Clark announces the funding at the Association of Mineral Exploration Annual Round-up Conference in Vancouver. — Photo: news.gov.bc.c

Keith Powell •
British Columbia

Geoscience BC releases survey results indicating potential for new mineral deposits in B.C.

Results are in from Geoscience BC's Search Phase II Project, the largest geophysical survey conducted in Canada in 2016. — Photo: Geoscience BC Vanc

Keith Powell •
British Columbia

The best bits of the AME Roundup

The AME Roundup took place in January at Canada Place in Vancouver. — Robert Hawkins photo The Association for Mineral Exploration’s (AME) Roundup 2

Kyle Born •
Energy

Grasshopper Solar commemorates 10th anniversary with launch of new Guaranteed Funding Program

Grasshopper Solar is a leading solar power company managing the largest residential solar fund in Canada. — Photo: Grasshopper Solar MISSISSAUGA, ON

Energy

Corvus Energy to deliver ultra high power battery solution for hybrid port equipment

Corvus Energy will provide newly-designed lithium-ion energy storage systems for use on rubber-tired gantry cranes - the first order is destined for u

Global

Airships considered for more environmentally friendly mining in remote locations

Quest Rare Minerals looks to the sky for efficient and environmentally friendly solutions to their mine transport problems: Lockheed Martin's airships

Jillian Clark •
Technology

What’s underground? Take a look at the trees to find minerals in the bedrock

An aerial shot of the Clear Lake property. — Photo courtesy Carl Schulze Usually one of the first steps when exploring for metals up in Yukon is to t

Galadriel Watson •
Global

Kazzinc commits to RungePincockMinarco’s (RPM’s) Enterprise Planning Platform

Kazzinc has chosen RungePincockMinarco (RPM) to help them continue to be one of the world’s most cost efficient zinc producers. — Photo: Glencore/Kazz

Keith Powell •
Energy

Mazda’s Clean Diesel announcement signals renewed interest in diesel passenger vehicles in U.S.

The SKYACTIV-D will be powered by a 2.2-litre clean diesel engine with an SCR after-treatment system. — Photo: Mazda Mazda's announcement that it wil

Mines

A troubleshooting tool

Fastec Imaging’s TS5 High-Speed Camera’s slow-motion footage provides optimal analyzation of blasting operations. — Photo courtesy Fastec Imaging Slo

Kyle Born •
Energy

Are mini-grids the future of energy?

The Pfisterer CrossPower System offers several benefits to remote mining locations, including lower energy costs and portability. — Photo courtesy Pfi

Jessica Kirby •
Energy

Ener-core creates energy from low-BTU gas

Ener-Core is commercializing its two-megawatt KG2-3GEF/PO Power Oxidizer, which can run on waste and low-quality gases from a wide variety of industri

Jessica Kirby •
British Columbia

Acid-causing bacteria identified at UBC

Deborah Roberts has identified microbes responsible for acid-rock drainage at mine sites. — Photo courtesy UBC Okanagan As an environmental concern

Jessica Kirby •
Energy

LNG becoming increasingly popular in powering the mining industry

Teck Coal is piloting the use of six LNG powered haul trucks. — Photo: Teck According to an article prepared by HHP Insight, the company behind the

Keith Powell •
Alberta

Enerkem’s facility in Edmonton becomes the first ISCC certified plant in the world

Enerkem’s facility in Edmonton becomes the first ISCC certified plant in the world to convert municipal solid waste into biomethanol. — Photo: CNW Gro

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

Keith Powell •
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

Keith Powell •
Sustainability & Environment

Society sways towards sustainable solutions in mining and energy

Terrapure offers water dredging and dewatering services to find value in previously ignored materials. — photo courtesy Terrapure Environmental Canad

Jillian Clark •
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

Keith Powell •
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 •