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Canada continues to set the standard for the rest of the world when it comes to operating safely in mining and exploration. By understanding the risks and acting to provide appropriate training and education for workers, companies can impr...

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The Halo Light guides the way

Illumagear’s Halo Light. — Photo courtesy Illumagear.com Would you rather see a little or see a lot? On one head you have the standard headlamp, whi

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Canadian institute helps developing countries get maximum mining benefit

Mercury and gold amalgamation in a ball — Photos courtesy CIRDI The Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (CIRDI, pronounced “si

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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

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MAC’s tailings management requirements strengthened

Progress has been made in strengthening the tailings management requirements under MAC’s mandatory Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative. — Pho

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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