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IMII enters into research funding agreements with the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan

IMII enters into research funding agreements with the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan

International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to announce that it has entered into research funding agreements with the University of

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Hitachi introduces five mining electric drive shovels

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

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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Karina Brino recognized as one of BC’s top Influential Women

Karina Brino recognized as one of BC’s top Influential Women

Karina Brino, President and CEO of the Mining Association of BC has been recognized as an 'Influential Women in Business' by Business in Vancouver new

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AME BC supports B.C. budget 2016

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

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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College of the Rockies offers program for displaced workers

College of the Rockies offers program for displaced workers

Heavy Duty Mechanics is one trade that participants will get a taste of in College of the Rockies’ Trades Exploration program. — Photo courtesy COTR

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Taseko files Supreme Court suit against Government Of Canada

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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Airborne survey unlocks resource potential - West-Central 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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Mining agreement builds training opportunities throughout 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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Government takes action to keep mine workers on the job

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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Mining’s contributions to Canada strong despite downturn

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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Teck ekes out profit despite challenging times

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

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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Imperial reports Huckleberry Mines Ltd. provides notice to suspend operations

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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Liebherr-Canada Ltd. unveils impressive new and improved facilities

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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PDAC recommends measures to support the Canadian mineral exploration sector in pre-budget submission

PDAC recommends measures to support the Canadian mineral exploration sector in pre-budget submission

While the minerals sector is a key driver of the Canadian economy, it currently faces challenges that threaten its ability to continue to be a source

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

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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The search is on to recognize engineers who have excelled in the Canadian Metals industry

The search is on to recognize engineers who have excelled in the Canadian Metals industry

Logo: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) (CNW Group/Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM)) — Photo co

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

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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