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British Columbia is a province with a rich mining history and a wealth of mining potential yet undiscovered. Early mining operations brought gold and coal to the surface; today, these and many other valuable minerals are bringing prosperit...
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Fire, cows and a whole lot of miners
The 62nd Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition took place in Kimberley, B.C. on June 10, with Teck's Greenhills operation winning the event. Since Greenhills won for the second consecutive year, the second-place Elkview team will advance to the Western Region Mine Rescue Competition in September.
The CNRE Expo 2017 in Prince George goes off without a hitch
The Canada North Resources Expo (CNRE) 2017 took place in Prince George, BC on May 26-27, 2017, attracting over 8,000 visitors and featuring 135 exhibitors across four acres of indoor and outdoor displays. The biennial trade show focused on heavy equipment and technology for Northern Canada's forestry, mining, and construction sectors.
Mining suppliers adopt a green future
The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) has appointed Rodger McLean as its new chair and is pivoting toward environmental responsibility and green technologies. The association is working with equipment suppliers to adopt technologies that minimize waste and carbon footprints while advocating for competitive fee structures and positive mining industry awareness in British Columbia.
Strong attendance & interest mark CNRE Expo in Prince George
The Canada North Resources Expo in Prince George attracted over 8,000 visitors over two days, showcasing heavy equipment and resources sector companies. The event featured indoor and outdoor exhibits covering forestry, construction, and resources infrastructure, along with a successful Interior Safety Conference that drew 150 delegates.
Copper Fox clarifies technical disclosure on Eaglehead Project
Copper Fox Metals retracted all previously disclosed resource estimates for the Eaglehead copper-molybdenum-gold project in northern British Columbia, stating they had not independently verified the estimates from a 2012 technical report. The company acquired its indirect interest in the project through a 65.4% stake in Carmax Mining Corp, which owns the Eaglehead Property.
Seabridge Gold confirms transfer of Red Mountain claims to IDM Mining
Seabridge Gold completed the transfer of its Red Mountain Project to IDM Mining Ltd. upon IDM's exercise of its option to acquire the 17,125-hectare gold property located near Stewart, BC. Seabridge retains CDN$750,000 in cash and significant production royalties, including the right to purchase 10% of annual gold production at US$1,000 per ounce up to 50,000 ounces.
Indigenous groups confront Imperial Metals at their AGM
Indigenous groups and environmental activists confronted Imperial Metals at their annual general meeting over ongoing issues from the 2014 Mount Polley tailings dam disaster. The protest resulted in one arrest and three forcible removals by RCMP, while UN human rights investigators are simultaneously visiting Canada to examine the company's operations.
Latest Geoscience BC project to reveal geology of north central and northeastern BC
Geoscience BC announced Search Phase III, a 9,600 km² helicopter-borne magnetic survey covering north central and northeastern BC to identify hidden mineral potential. The project received $125,000 funding from Northern Development Initiative Trust and will begin in July 2017 with results expected in early 2018.
Metal Tech Alley celebrates grand opening in Trail
Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation launched Metal Tech Alley, a new economic development marketing program in Trail, BC, featuring the opening of a 46,000 sq ft i4C Innovation Centre focused on Industrial IoT, Big Data, and metallurgical technologies. The initiative aims to position the region as a leader in Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, leveraging partnerships with Teck's zinc and lead refining complex and local tech companies.
Brucejack By the Numbers
Pretivm Resources' Brucejack mine in British Columbia represents a world-class gold project with 8.7 million ounces of total gold reserves and projected annual production of 504,000 ounces over the first eight years. The project has an estimated capital cost of US$811 million with a pre-tax net present value of $2.34 billion.
Introducing R&R Utility Limited’s president Bill Robertson
Profile of Bill Robertson, president and co-founder of R&R Utility Limited, highlighting the company's transmission line engineering expertise and their successful work on the Brucejack Gold Mine project. The company completed 56 kilometres of steel pole transmission line for Pretivm Resources, demonstrating their capability in remote mining infrastructure projects.
Veolia Water Technologies settles in at Brucejack Mine
Veolia Water Technologies has installed a permanent water treatment system at Pretivm Resources' Brucejack Gold Mine after two years of testing and using mobile treatment units during construction. The permanent facility uses Veolia's Actiflo technology and can treat up to 10,000 cubic metres of effluent daily, meeting strict environmental discharge requirements.
Alicia Du started in international trading
Profile of Alicia Du, general manager of HJT Steel Tower North America, highlighting the company's successful completion of transmission infrastructure for the Brucejack gold mine. The project was labeled 'world class difficulty' due to remote helicopter-only construction and extreme weather conditions.
A summary of the construction of the Brucejack Gold Mine
This article provides a detailed chronological overview of the construction of Pretivm Resources' Brucejack Gold Mine in northwestern British Columbia from September 2015 to March 2017. The construction progressed ahead of schedule despite harsh winter conditions, with key milestones including mill completion, transmission line installation, and accumulation of 110,000 tonnes of ore for commissioning.
Britannia Mine Museum Launches “I HEART Carbon” Exhibit at Family Fun Day
The Britannia Mine Museum is hosting Family Fun Day on May 20 as part of BC Mining Week and launching its summer 'I HEART Carbon' exhibit running through September. The exhibit showcases Canadian carbon innovation companies and explores carbon's role from historical mining to modern carbon capture technologies.
Celebrating Mining Week in British Columbia and across Canada
BC Mining Week 2017 is being celebrated May 14-20 to recognize the mining industry's contributions to British Columbia. The Mining Association of BC will present the Mining Person of the Year Award during this week-long celebration that has grown from a Vancouver event to a province-wide initiative over 25 years.
Extreme construction: Mountain edition
Axis Mountain Technical Inc., a specialized mountain construction company founded in 2013, has built strong relationships with mining companies including Pretivm Resources through challenging construction projects at remote mountain sites. The company specializes in extreme construction work requiring helicopter access and has completed major projects at the Brucejack mine including microwave tower installation and avalanche control systems.
Rock Star Bruce Madu: Public sector geologist
Profile of Bruce Madu, vice-president of minerals and mining at Geoscience BC, highlighting his nearly 30-year career in public sector geoscience. Madu is currently involved in the Roben Jig coal-cleaning technology research project and focuses on connecting communities, First Nations, and the exploration sector with geological science.
Seeking paydirt: Rock Star Tim Termuende
Eagle Plains Resources Ltd., a Cranbrook-based prospect generator, celebrates 25 years in business with CEO Tim Termuende reflecting on the company's evolution and success. The company's Copper Canyon project north of Terrace developed into a major gold-copper resource that was sold for $65 million in 2011, providing significant returns to shareholders.
Teck appoints VP’s Jeff Hanman & Fraser Phillips
Teck Resources announced two senior executive appointments: Jeff Hanman as Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Fraser Phillips as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategic Analysis. Phillips brings over 30 years of mining industry experience from RBC Capital Markets and will replace retiring Greg Waller.
Water-based coal sample cleaning technology could eliminate economic risk of coal exploration
The Canadian Carbonization Research Association and Geoscience BC are jointly researching the Roben Jig, a water-based coal sample cleaning technology that could replace current chemical-based methods using harmful substances like perchloroethylene. The new methodology promises more accurate assessment of metallurgical coal quality and economic feasibility while eliminating health and safety risks associated with toxic chemicals currently used in coal exploration testing.
Mining for Miracles launches 2017 Diamond Draw and completes $3 million commitment to CAUSES Clinic
Mining for Miracles, BC's mining industry charity, launched its 2017 Diamond Draw featuring a $16,000 prize package and completed a $3 million commitment to fund the CAUSES Research Clinic at BC Children's Hospital. The mining community has raised over $26 million since 1988 for pediatric healthcare initiatives.
Lornex and Valley Pits suspended at Highland Valley Copper because of flooding
Teck Resources has temporarily suspended mining at the Lornex and Valley pits at Highland Valley Copper Operations due to water inflow caused by unusual spring weather and rapid snow melt. The mill continues operating normally while the company assesses dewatering options over the coming days.
Pretivm Resources’ Brucejack gold mine nears production
Pretivm Resources' Brucejack gold mine in northwestern British Columbia is nearing production by end of spring 2017 after moving through permitting and construction at record speed. The mine features two zones - the West Zone and Valley of the Kings - with construction challenges overcome including harsh winter conditions with 4-5 meters of snow.
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