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The Association of Mineral Exploration leads through change
The Association for Mineral Exploration held its first-ever virtual Mineral Exploration Roundup conference with 32,000 booth visits and 15,000 unique views from 20 countries. The event focused on industry transformation through ESG initiatives, diversity and inclusion, and improving mining's public image, while addressing challenges of an aging workforce and increasing demand for critical minerals.
BC Construction Industry set to launch Certification Program for Concrete Pump Operators
The BC Construction Safety Alliance has launched North America's first certification program for concrete pump operators, meeting international ISO 17024 standards. The program addresses a significant safety gap where previously anyone with a Class 3 driver's license could operate concrete pumps without formal certification. The initiative was developed through collaboration with multiple industry and labour organizations to improve construction site safety.
Canada’s oilpatch is getting nerdy
PetroLMI predicts another 12,500 job losses in Canada's oil and gas sector through 2019, driven by low prices, stalled pipeline development, and government curtailments. The industry is undergoing technological transformation with up to 93% of welding tasks and 79% of heavy equipment operations susceptible to automation.
#ThisIsMining illustrates how mining affects everyone
The Ontario Mining Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary on February 18, 2020, launching a #ThisIsMining campaign to showcase mining's role in modern life and green economy transition. The organization emphasizes Ontario's position as having the world's lowest carbon emissions for mineral production due to its carbon-free electricity grid.
Powering the future
The Coal Association of Canada announced its first scholarship/internship program offering $5,000 and a paid summer internship to encourage university students to pursue careers in coal mining. The association is also presenting awards recognizing industry contributions and community impact at their October 2019 Vancouver conference.
Two TVO original documentaries Northern Gold and The Shadow of Gold focus on impact of gold
TVO is premiering two original documentaries in March focusing on the impact of gold mining - 'Northern Gold' examining the history of Timmins and 'The Shadow of Gold' exploring global gold mining economics and environmental costs. The documentaries give voice to miners and communities affected by gold extraction in Ontario and worldwide.
British Columbia’s new fossil protocol
British Columbia has implemented a new fossil management framework requiring all natural resource companies to assess paleontological impact before construction and follow standardized protocols when fossils are discovered. The new rules create consistency across sectors and include mandatory reporting to the Heritage Branch, protective buffer zones, and proper specimen handling procedures.
#DisruptMining: Goldcorp’s contest is a catalyst for quantum leaps in performance
Goldcorp is hosting its third annual #DisruptMining contest, offering up to $1M investment to innovative mining technology solutions. The competition will be held March 3, 2019 at PDAC in Toronto, with last year's winner Acoustic Zoom having received funding to improve mining reserve accuracy.
Local dinosaur prints on display at Cranbrook History Centre
Teck Resources discovered theropod dinosaur tracks at their Greenhills Mine and Fording River Operations in the East Kootenays, with seven tracks now on display at the Cranbrook History Centre. The 140 million-year-old tracks from the Mist Mountain Formation represent a significant paleontological discovery made during mining operations.
Vale launches 2019 Global Trainee Program
Vale Canada launched its 2019 Global Trainee Program to recruit 12 young professionals for year-long rotations across operations in Sudbury, Toronto, Long Harbour and Voisey's Bay. The program focuses on global and digital projects as the mining giant transforms its business operations.
UNICEF Canada and Teck partner to save the lives of children in India
Teck Resources has committed an additional $2.5 million over five years to support UNICEF Canada's zinc and oral rehydration salt treatments for children in India, building on a previous $5 million commitment. The partnership has already saved 62,000 children's lives since 2013 by addressing diarrhea-related deaths.
XPRIZE and COSIA partner to solve the carbon challenge
XPRIZE has partnered with Canada's Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA) and NRG to launch a $20 million competition for converting CO2 emissions from power plants into valuable products. Ten finalist teams are now testing technologies that convert carbon dioxide into bioplastics, concrete materials, methanol, and other useful products.
Canada’s Top Metallurgy & Materials Engineers 2018 Award recipients announced
The Metallurgy & Materials Society of CIM announced its 2018 award recipients, recognizing excellence in metallurgy and materials science. Seven awards were presented across various categories including innovation, academic achievement, and industry contributions. Recipients will be honored at the 57th Annual Conference of Metallurgists in Columbus, Ohio.
UN Women and Teck extend partnership to empower indigenous women
Teck Resources and UN Women extended their partnership with a $1M investment to develop a training centre for Indigenous women in Northern Chile. The initiative expands the Originarias programme, which focuses on economic development, entrepreneurship and business management skills for Indigenous women in regions where Teck operates mines.
PDAC 2018 Convention exceeds 25,000 attendees
The PDAC 2018 Convention in Toronto exceeded 25,000 attendees, reaching 25,606 participants from over 125 countries, signaling a recovery and renewed confidence in the mineral exploration and mining industry. The event featured sold-out exhibitor space and hosted the International Mines Ministers Summit with 26 mining ministers.
Science inspiration to spark a rewarding career
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is promoting National Engineering and Geoscience Month throughout March 2018 with community events aimed at inspiring youth to pursue careers in engineering and geoscience. The month-long celebration includes science games, mining museum activities, and educational events across British Columbia to showcase career opportunities in these fields.
Register now: 2018 Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC18)
The 2018 Vancouver Resource Investment Conference will take place January 21-22, 2018 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. The conference, co-produced by Cambridge House International and Katusa Research, is billed as the world's largest resource investment conference with 250+ exhibitors, 60+ speakers, and 8,000+ expected investors focusing on the clean energy transition's impact on mining demand.
The future of mining: MiHR discusses employment opportunities
The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) released its 2017 Canadian Mining Labour Market Outlook showing the industry currently employs 190,000 people and will need to recruit 90,000 new workers over the next decade. The majority of new hires will replace retiring workers, with only 12,000 positions driven by industry growth, highlighting significant workforce transition challenges ahead.
NAIT applies DME to long-haul trucks in Alberta
NAIT is partnering with Volvo and Oberon Fuels to test dimethyl ether (DME) as a cleaner diesel alternative in long-haul trucks on Alberta's Highway 2 corridor. The Phase 1 research, funded by Alberta Economic Development and Trade, aims to develop filtering technology and conduct real-world commercial trials with plans to have DME trucks commercially viable within five years.
Microgrid innovation at Medicine Hat College
Medicine Hat College will construct Canada's first microgrid featuring vertical double-helix wind turbines designed by Bluenergy Solarwind Canada Inc., combining wind, solar PV, and thermal heating systems. Construction begins spring 2024, with the innovative turbines designed to operate in urban settings and eventually incorporate solar cells on wind blades for dual power generation.
New tool helps industry collect and share geoscience data
PDAC announced the launch of Exploration Assessment Digital Data Formats (EADDF) guidelines to standardize digital data submission across Canadian mining jurisdictions. The guidelines aim to improve mineral discovery rates by facilitating better compilation and use of historical exploration data.
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.
Mingle with miners during Minerals South
The 13th annual Minerals South Conference and Trade Show will take place November 7-9, 2017 in Cranbrook, B.C., hosted by the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines. The event brings together industry professionals from across southeastern British Columbia for networking, technical presentations, and a public trade show focused on regional mineral exploration and mining opportunities.
Solas lights the way for renewables
Solas Energy Consulting, founded by renewable energy veterans Paula McGarrigle and Evelyn Carpenter in 2009, is guiding clients through Canada's growing renewable energy sector. The company recently advised on Teck Resources' Wintering Hills wind farm acquisition and is actively involved in Alberta's 30 by 30 renewable energy initiative.