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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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FPX Nickel stepout drilling at Baptiste Deposit intersects second-highest grade near-surface nickel
FPX Nickel announced results from stepout drilling at its Baptiste deposit in central B.C., with hole 67 returning 96 metres grading 0.167% DTR nickel starting at 42 metres depth - the second-highest grade near-surface interval in project history. The drilling supports potential for significant resource expansion of higher-grade, shallow nickel mineralization beyond what was included in the 2013 preliminary economic assessment.
3-D printing innovation in engineering
FortisBC is upgrading the historic Corra Linn hydroelectric dam on the Kootenay River for $63 million, replacing 14 spillway gates and reinforcing the structure to meet new seismic standards by 2021. Austin Engineering and Selkirk College developed innovative 3-D printed models for project design and stakeholder engagement, winning a Clean Energy BC Operational Excellence award.
Independence Gold intersects gold mineralization on Boulevard, Yukon
Independence Gold reported gold drill results from its Boulevard Project in Yukon's White Gold District, adjacent to Goldcorp's Coffee deposit. The best intercept was 3.10 g/t gold over 1.5m, with a coarse fraction showing 76.2 g/t gold, indicating potential for higher-grade zones. Results are from four of nine holes drilled in the Sunrise/Sunset Zone, with five holes still pending.
Teck named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers
Teck Resources Limited was named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2018 by Mediacorp, recognizing the company's exceptional human resources programs and workplace policies. The award reflects Teck's focus on building a culture of safety, employee engagement, diversity, innovation and leadership development across its workforce.
Centremount Coal calls for public comment on proposed new mine in Elk Valley
Centermount Coal has initiated public consultation for its proposed Bingay Coal project in BC's Elk Valley, seeking environmental assessment approval for a 1 million tonne per year metallurgical coal mine. The project includes an open pit operation planned for 12 years with construction targeted to begin in late 2018 and operations in 2021.
45 years of coal mining leadership
Teck Resources' Fording River Operations celebrated 45 years of coal mining operations, having first shipped coal in March 1972. The mine produced 9 million tonnes of metallurgical coal in 2016 with $1.4 billion in revenue, and employs over 1,200 workers in the Elk Valley region of British Columbia.
MAC releases strengthened tailings management guide
The Mining Association of Canada has released the third edition of its internationally-recognized Guide to the Management of Tailings Facilities, incorporating 29 recommendations from an Independent Task Force following the Mount Polley incident. The updated guide strengthens technical and management components throughout a tailings facility's lifecycle, aimed at achieving zero catastrophic failures.
Golden Ridge Resources drills 24.15 g/t Au-Eq over 4.13m at the Hank Project in BC’s Golden Triangle
Golden Ridge Resources reported high-grade initial drill results from its Hank Property in BC's Golden Triangle, with the first hole returning 24.15 g/t gold equivalent over 4.13 meters and a second hole hitting 107.90 g/t over 0.55 meters. The company completed a 14-hole, 4,249-meter drill program targeting polymetallic mineralization in shear zones, with 12 holes still pending assay results.
Gold/Copper grades push higher in Seabridge’s Iron Cap drilling
Seabridge Gold reported exceptional drill results from its Iron Cap deposit at the KSM Project, including 113 meters grading 2.98 g/T gold and 1.56% copper - the highest combined metal values drilled to date at KSM for intersections over 100 meters. The successful 2017 drilling program suggests Iron Cap is approaching parity in size with the other major deposits in the KSM cluster but with considerably higher metal values, potentially improving the project's economics.
Independence Gold discovers new soil anomalies on Boulevard, Yukon
Independence Gold Corp. announced the discovery of multiple new soil anomalies and extension of known anomalies on its Boulevard Project in Yukon's White Gold District. The project now contains 25 distinct anomalous trends, with new zones including the Runway Zone and expanded Denali Zone. The company completed 9 diamond drill holes totaling 977.5 metres with results pending.
New gold-silver-lead-zinc discovery at Silver Vista Property
Glacier Lake Resources discovered multiple new mineral showings in the Golden Vista Zone on their Silver Vista property near Smithers, BC. The highlight was a grab sample returning 16.90 g/t gold, 196.0 g/t silver, 12.6% lead and 11.9% zinc from a massive sulfide vein. The discovery represents a new style of mineralization in a previously unexplored area of the property.
Podcast: One-on-one Interview with MABC president, Bryan Cox
Canadian Mining and Energy magazine conducted a podcast interview with Bryan Cox, President and CEO of the Mining Association of British Columbia. Cox discussed his key objectives of improving mining competitiveness globally and raising awareness of mining's role in the low-carbon economy transition. He highlighted new mine developments including the reopening of Myra Falls on Vancouver Island.
Op-Ed: Beware the false profits of ‘green energy’ peddlers
An op-ed warns against expensive renewable energy contracts based on Ontario's experience, where wind and solar deals caused power bills to double. The author advocates for B.C.'s Site C hydroelectric dam as a more reliable and affordable energy source than wind and solar alternatives.
Skeena Welcomes New Vice President of Sustainability
Skeena Resources has appointed Justin Himmelright as Vice President of Sustainability, bringing over 25 years of environmental management and Indigenous relations experience. The appointment comes as Michael Cathro, former VP of Operations, transitions to a consulting role after contributing significantly to the company's leadership team.
Massive $750 million deal for magnesium deposit near Rossland
Calgary-based West High Yield Resources announced the sale of three magnesium properties near Rossland, BC to Maryland-based Gryphon Enterprises for US$750 million. The properties contain an estimated 10.6 million tonnes of magnesium, representing approximately 3,000 years of supply according to the company.
Skeena commences underground drilling at Snip
Skeena Resources has commenced underground drilling at its 100%-owned Snip gold project in BC's Golden Triangle, launching a 9,000-metre program across 73 holes. The underground approach allows year-round drilling, overcoming typical winter limitations in the region, with the company targeting a maiden resource estimate for 2018.
Minerals South conference in Cranbrook November 7 to 9
The 13th annual Minerals South Conference will take place November 7-9 in Cranbrook, BC, bringing together over 100 mining industry professionals. The event includes technical presentations, trade show, educational programs, and a field trip to Teck Coal's Coal Mountain Operation.
BC Innovation Council awards $735,000 to fund market-driven research
The BC Innovation Council awarded $735,000 through its BCIC Ignite Awards program to four British Columbia research projects focused on environmental monitoring, structural engineering, wastewater treatment, and life sciences. The awards support industry-driven academic research that must be commercially viable and market-ready within three years.
Coeur acquires JDS’ Silvertip Mine in British Columbia: deal to close in October
Coeur Mining announced the $200 million acquisition of JDS Silver's high-grade Silvertip silver-zinc-lead mine in northern British Columbia, adding a sixth producing mine to its portfolio. The deal includes $146.5M cash, $38.5M in shares, and assumption of $15M debt, with up to $50M in additional payments tied to milestones. Coeur expects to restart commercial production by Q1 2018 after investing $25-35M in infrastructure improvements.
Metallis commences drilling at Thunder North, contiguous to Nickel Mountain Discovery
Metallis Resources has commenced Phase 2 drilling at its Kirkham Property, focusing on the Thunder North target which is contiguous to Garibaldi Resources' Nickel Mountain Project. The Thunder North area of interest has doubled in size to 10 sq. km and drilling will test altered gabbroic units and mineralized mafic-ultramafic rocks. The company is also targeting the King anomaly which could represent a high-grade gold-pyrrhotite vein system similar to the nearby Snip mine.
FPX Nickel completes Stepout drilling program targeting southeast extension of Baptiste Deposit
FPX Nickel completed an 8-hole stepout drilling program at the Baptiste deposit within its Decar nickel project in central British Columbia. The program tested the southeast extension of the deposit where previous drilling returned the highest-grade intercepts. Assay results are expected in mid-October 2017.
Sleek headquarters for coal mining company
Conuma Coal Resources Ltd., a metallurgical coal company with 520 employees, completed construction of its first headquarters office in downtown Vancouver. The 3,000 square foot space at 1177 West Hastings Street was designed and built by Fusion Projects in four months on time and budget.
Gavin C. Dirom appointed as President and CEO of Geoscience BC
Geoscience BC appointed Gavin C. Dirom as President and CEO effective October 16, 2017. Dirom brings over 25 years of experience in Canadian mineral exploration and mining, including previous leadership roles at AME and MABC.
Op-Ed: end of Energy East, another win for our competitors
TransCanada has cancelled its $15.7 billion Energy East pipeline project after regulatory changes and Quebec political opposition. The op-ed argues this represents another blow to Canada's energy sector competitiveness and ability to attract investment.
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