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Recipient of the Paul Stothart Memorial scholarship announced
The Mining Association of Canada announced Alexander Pritchard as the 2016 recipient of the Paul Stothart Memorial Scholarship in Mineral Economics, valued at $3,500. Pritchard is pursuing an MBA at the University of Ottawa and has extensive mineral exploration experience with Sander Geophysics Ltd.
Global mining sector prepares to meet with renewable energy leaders in Toronto
Energy and Mines World Congress brings together over 40 senior mining leaders with renewable energy experts in Toronto on November 21-22, 2016. The event focuses on collaboration between mining and renewables to reduce energy costs and carbon exposure, featuring case studies from global mining operators including Goldcorp, Barrick Gold, and Newmont.
Geoscience BC announces 2016 scholarship winners
Geoscience BC announced ten recipients of its 2016 scholarship awards, each worth $5,000, bringing the organization's total investment in student geoscience education to $435,000 since 2007. The scholarships support post-graduate students working on British Columbia-based mineral or energy exploration projects, with recipients studying copper, gold, oil and gas projects across the province.
College of the Rockies hosting summer welding camp
College of the Rockies is partnering with the Canadian Welding Association Foundation to host a free welding summer camp for at-risk youth aged 12-15 from July 18-22. The camp is part of over 35 camps being funded across Canada to introduce young people to welding career opportunities in the trades.
Ktunaxa and Teck sign historic Impact Management and Benefits Agreement
Teck Resources and the Ktunaxa Nation Council signed a comprehensive 40-year Impact Management and Benefits Agreement covering Teck's five steelmaking coal operations in BC's Elk Valley region. The agreement addresses consultation, environmental stewardship, employment opportunities for Ktunaxa citizens, and cultural resources management.
A prime networking opportunity
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum hosted its 2016 convention in Vancouver from May 1-4, featuring educational workshops, a plenary session with industry CEOs, and an expo with mining and energy companies. Despite lower foot traffic, exhibitors reported quality networking opportunities and productive conversations.
Emerging trends in the mining industry
Deloitte and ICMM report on 2016 mining industry trends highlighting the shift from underground to open-pit mining, integration of renewable energy technologies, and vertical integration into downstream processing. Companies are achieving 10-40% energy savings through renewable installations and automation.
UBC and industry partnership spurs metallurgical sector development in BC Interior
UBC has partnered with Teck Metals, Fenix Advanced Materials, and other companies in a $293,000 three-year research project to develop sustainable methods for extracting valuable metals from lead-zinc smelting byproducts. The initiative aims to create economic development opportunities in BC's Southern Interior by turning waste materials into value-added products for secondary industries in the Kootenay region.
Bob Joseph on resources, respect and relationships with Aboriginal Peoples
Bob Joseph, founder of Indigenous Corporate Training Inc., discusses best practices for mining and energy companies working with Aboriginal Peoples in Canada. He emphasizes the importance of early engagement, proper research, and understanding that Indigenous communities balance long-term cultural survival with short-term socio-economic needs when considering resource development.
Alberta accepts recommendations to strengthen scientific oversight of environmental monitoring
Alberta is restructuring its environmental monitoring system by replacing the Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Agency (AEMERA) with a new government-led division under a Chief Scientist. The new structure will include independent science advisory and traditional ecological knowledge panels to strengthen oversight of environmental impacts from industry and resource development.
KPU students get new trades training equipment
The British Columbia government announced $265,250 in funding for Kwantlen Polytechnic University to purchase new trades training equipment including cutting mills and programmable logic controllers. This supports preparation for projected demand of 5,400 electricians and 3,400 millwrights over the next decade in the province.
New agreement brings mine training to Interior students
Six British Columbia educational institutions signed an MOU to launch the Collaborative Mining Technology Diploma Pilot, allowing students to complete the first year of BCIT's mining diploma at regional colleges. The pilot will begin in September 2016 with about 10 students and aims to train workers for northern BC's growing mining sector.
Tesla co-founder and CTO JB Straubel to share his energy vision with innovators at Discovery 2016
Tesla co-founder and CTO JB Straubel will keynote Ontario Centres of Excellence's Discovery 2016 conference on May 9-10 in Toronto, discussing energy innovation and clean technology business opportunities. The event coincides with OCE's new $74 million Cleantech Innovation Initiative on behalf of the Ontario government.
IMII enters into research funding agreements with the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan
The International Minerals Innovation Institute has secured $2.6 million in funding to establish the Mining Materials Research Cluster in Saskatchewan, focusing on corrosion research for potash mining equipment. The four-year initiative involves partnerships with the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan, with funding from IMII ($1.2M) and Western Economic Diversification ($915K).
College of the Rockies offers program for displaced workers
College of the Rockies launched a 15-week Trades Exploration program to retrain displaced workers from Canal Flats mill and other regional industries. The program covers six heavy trades areas plus safety certifications, running April 4-July 15 with $1995 tuition.
Mining agreement builds training opportunities throughout British Columbia
The BC Centre of Training Excellence in Mining signed an MOU with five post-secondary institutions to offer distributed delivery of BCIT's mineral exploration and mining technology diploma program. The agreement creates a pilot project allowing students across BC to complete up to a full year of the program at local institutions, addressing the mining sector's demand for skilled workers.
Kickstarter campaign hopes to pay tribute to Robert Service and his influence on mining in Canada
Kurt Breede from Watts, Griffis, and McQuat Ltd. has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund production of a teaser trailer for 'Klondike - The Shooting of Dan McGrew,' a screenplay based on Robert Service's Klondike Gold Rush poems. The project aims to pay tribute to Service's contributions to Canadian literature and highlight mining's role in shaping Canada's northern identity.
Rex Murphy pontificates about Canada’s resource industry
Rex Murphy will deliver the keynote address at AME BC's Roundup 2016 conference in Vancouver, focusing on the importance of Canada's resource industries to the country's economy and society. The four-day event runs January 25-28 with the theme 'Innovation in Exploration' and features multiple industry leaders as speakers.
Report digs into economic impact of rural coal mines on B.C.‘s Lower Mainland
A Resource Works report reveals that Teck's five Elk Valley coal mines spent over $1 billion on supplies in 2013, with nearly 60% ($609.3 million) going to Lower Mainland businesses. The study highlights the significant economic connection between rural mining operations and urban B.C. centers, supporting 3,673 direct jobs and $457.6 million in wages.
Our Top 10 mining and energy stories from 2015
Canadian Mining & Energy published its top 10 most popular articles from 2015, featuring profiles of industry personalities like Gold Rush star Tony Beets, coverage of hydro infrastructure, forestry-based clean electricity, and mining reclamation projects. The retrospective highlights the diverse range of stories that resonated with readers in the mining and energy sectors.
PDAC 2016 convention brings 24,000 to Toronto
PDAC 2016 convention is scheduled for March 6-9 in Toronto, expecting 24,000 attendees based on the previous year's success of 23,500 participants from 116 countries. The event will feature 1,400 exhibitor booths and inject $70 million into the local economy, positioning itself as the world's largest mining industry event.
College of the Rockies introduces students to geology
College of the Rockies geology students toured the Bull River Mine site owned by Purcell Basin Minerals Inc as part of their educational program. The mine, active in the 1960s-70s, is currently working toward receiving permits to reopen operations.
APEGBC and AME BC sign Memorandum of Understanding
APEGBC and AME BC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize cooperation between the two professional organizations. The agreement aims to advance engineering and geoscience professions in BC while promoting unified positions on professional practice and development in the mineral exploration sector.
Minister’s tour to strengthen B.C. – Alaska relations on mining and environment
BC Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett is traveling to Alaska to strengthen cross-border collaboration on mining and environmental issues. The visit aims to advance a formal agreement allowing greater cooperation on mine development and permitting processes between the two jurisdictions.