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In Canada, mines and potential mines often lie in or close to the traditional lands of First Nations people. When a mine is being considered or developed in such an area, important negotiations with First Nations are part of the process to ensure that their values, traditions and concerns for the land are respected. First Nations people can play a vital role as employees within the industry; therefore, opportunities for training and education are essential.

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The inaugural BC Mining HR Diversity Award

The inaugural BC Mining HR Diversity Award

(L to R) Dave Bazowski, chair, BC Mining HR Task Force; Korah Dewalt, Tk'emlups te Secwepemc, New Afton New Gold HR assistant and community relations

News • Karen Kornelsen •
Operating with respect for the land

Operating with respect for the land

Duz Cho construction was involved in many aspects of the construction work at the Mount Milligan Site. — Photo courtesy Duz Cho Construction Extensiv

Curated • Jessica Kirby •
BC AMTA celebrates two major milestones

BC AMTA celebrates two major milestones

On February 27, 2013, 37 students graduated from BC AMTA's Mining Skills for an Entry-Level Workforce program in Williams Lake, B.C. — Photo courtesy

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How B.C. can win a gold medal in the economic Olympics

How B.C. can win a gold medal in the economic Olympics

1 of 4Michel Lamarre, project manager for Rio Tinto Alcan's Kitimat Modernization Project. — Photo courtesy Rio Tinto Alcan2 of 4Byng Giraud, vice-pre

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Yukon Zinc receives a second Robert E. Leckie Award

Yukon Zinc receives a second Robert E. Leckie Award

Yukon Zinc's chairman and CEO, Jing You Lu (L) accepts the company's Robert E. Leckie Award alongside Brad Cathers, Yukon's minister of energy, mines

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Orca Quarry: pursuing a rock-solid business plan

Orca Quarry: pursuing a rock-solid business plan

1 of 6Polaris Minerals Corporation opened the Orca Quarry on Vancouver Island in early 2007. It is potentially the largest sand-and-gravel quarry in C

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Consultation before action is critical

Consultation before action is critical

Bob Joseph is the founder and president of Indigenous Corporate Training Inc., which helps individuals and organizations work more effectively with Ab

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The BC AMTA will continue to provide valuable services

The BC AMTA will continue to provide valuable services

1 of 3Mary Brearly, a Kamloops Indian Band member, is a processing operations trainee working at New Gold’s New Afton Mine. — Photo courtesy BC AMT

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Building inclusive relationships with First Nations communities

Building inclusive relationships with First Nations communities

1 of 3Katie Ludwig, a First Nations elder who stays at the camp with students each summer, aids in cultural immersion. — Photo courtesy School of Expl

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New life and a bright future at the Huckleberry Mine

New life and a bright future at the Huckleberry Mine

1 of 5The owners of the Huckleberry Mine southwest of Houston, B.C., are in the early stages of considering operating the mine beyond its new 2021 clo

News • Tim Gardner •
On track to deal with a looming labour shortage

On track to deal with a looming labour shortage

Site assessment training in a Northwest Community College School of Mining prospecting program. — Photo courtesy of Northwest Community College School

News • Karen Kornelsen •
Ten questions for Jerry Asp

Ten questions for Jerry Asp

1 of 2Having worked in mines himself in every capacity, Jerry Asp knows the opportunities that await young aboriginal people who enter the mining indu

News • Gail Jansen •
Training miners for Canada’s North

Training miners for Canada’s North

1 of 3Trainees with MTS's Underground Mining Program have an opportunity to work onsite with a mentor by their side. — Bill Braden photo courtesy NWT

News • Gail Jansen •
Aboriginals and mining companies unite

Aboriginals and mining companies unite

1 of 3Hans Matthews, president of the CAMA, giving a community workshop in Mongolia in July 2011 on the Oyu Tolgoi Mine. — Photo courtesy Hans Matthe

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Creating a new blueprint

Creating a new blueprint

Manitoba's mining prospects, such as the recently reincarnated Snow Lake Mine (pictured here), are making investors and exploration companies sit up a

News • Tanya Laing Gahr •