Alberta
Tent Mountain green energy plan: triple solution
Wind power, hydro electric generation and hydrogen manufacture are the three cornerstones of the proposed green energy project at Tent Mountain. — Im
First Nations.
In Canada, mines and potential mines often lie in or close to the traditional lands of First Nations people. When a mine is being considered or developed in such an area, important negotiations with First Nations are part of the process to ensure that their values, traditions and concerns for the land are respected. First Nations people can play a vital role as employees within the industry; therefore, opportunities for training and education are essential.
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British Columbia
Gold miner Mitch Mortensen is the perfect advocate for placer mining in B.C.
Mitch Mortensen is using his 30+ years of experience in mining exploration to be a strong advocate for sustainable mining. His speciality is...
Exploration
PDAC 2020 awards honour industry leaders
The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada presents annual awards to recognize and honour outstanding achievement, accomplishment,...
British Columbia
New solar farm completed by Tŝilhqot’in Nation expected to generate $175,000 in revenue
Chief Russell Myers Ross, vice-chair of the Tsilhqot'in National Government, stands in front of the Nation's new solar farm. — Photo courtes...
British Columbia
British Columbia’s new fossil protocol
Crocodile swim-tracks on a large slab were reported by a worker from the Quintette coal mine near Tumbler Ridge, B.C. The slab was recovered...
First Nations
Azincourt Energy JV partner signs exploration agreement With Sagkeeng First Nation
Project areas under new Exploration Agreement with the Sagkeeng Nation. — Photo courtesy Azincourt Energy Corp. Azincourt Energy Corp. (“Azi...
First Nations
Royal Canadian Mint issues first coin minted of pure Nunavut gold
Symbols of the North, a collectible gold coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. — Photo courtesy Royal Canadian Mint The Royal Canadian Min...
Education
PDAC 2018 Convention exceeds 25,000 attendees
The annual PDAC Convention attracted investors, analysts, prospectors, geologists, Indigenous peoples and students from over 125 countries....
Education
The future of mining: MiHR discusses employment opportunities
MiHR predicts 90,000 jobs will need to be filled in the mining industry over the next decade. — Photo courtesy MiHR The Mining Industry Huma...
Education
Connecting communities at Rainy River and beyond
Jamie Saulnier (L) is the founder of Running Deer Resources and former National Chief Ovide Mercredi is an advisory board member. — Photo co...
First Nations
Wasaya Spreads Wings West
Wasaya Airlines has announced new and enhanced additions to its route network, starting August 14th. — Photo courtesy Wasaya Airways LP THUN...
First Nations
Rock Star Peter Moses: Fostering First Nations relationships in mining
The workshops Peter Moses (standing, far right) organized as the First Nations mineral development information officer with the Ministry of...
First Nations
Paving the way with potash
(Left) Duane Gingrich, senior vice-president, North America for Amec Foster Wheeler’s mining business; (right) Chief Reg Bellerose, presiden...
British Columbia
Tahltan Nation Development Corporation and Geotech—a partnership based on shared values
Geotech drill rig on a project in the Golden Triangle in northwest B.C. — Photo: Geotech Drilling Services The Tahltan Nation Development Co...
British Columbia
Rock Star: Nalaine Morin, EP
Nalaine Morin, principal with ArrowBlade Consulting, works to bridge First Nations traditional knowledge with western science in development...
British Columbia
Barkerville Gold Mines enters into relationship agreement with Lhtako Dene First Nation
Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd., owns the Cariboo Gold Project, located in the recognized traditional territory of the Lhtako Dene First Nation....
British Columbia
Revenue-sharing agreement: Teck & Lower Nicola Indian Band
Highland Valley Copper Operations is a copper and molybdenum operation located in south-central British Columbia. — Photo: Teck Members of t...
British Columbia
Ktunaxa and Teck sign historic Impact Management and Benefits Agreement
On May 17, Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair and Don Lindsay, President and CEO of Teck marked the signing of an agreement that...
British Columbia
Huckleberry Mines wins award for mine reclamation
An airfield that was reclaimed. — Photo courtesy Huckleberry Mines LimitedHuckleberry Mines Limited recently won an award in the metal mine...
Education
Bob Joseph on resources, respect and relationships with Aboriginal Peoples
Bob Joseph is the founder and principal trainer at Indigenous Corporate Training. — Photo courtesy Indigenous Corporate Training The son of...
British Columbia
Land claims largest deterrent to mining investment in B.C.
Uncertainty over disputed land claims is a hinderance to new mining development in B.C. — Photo courtesy Fraser Institute website VANCOUVER,...
British Columbia
Mining still strong
Pierre Gratton, president and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, spoke at the chamber of commerce luncheon in Cranbrook, B.C., on Marc...
First Nations
Thunder Bay joint venture with First Nation builds housing subdivision
Subdivision ground breaking day. — Photo courtesy Oshki-Aki LP A joint venture created by True Grit Consulting Ltd and Fort William First Na...
British Columbia
Murray River Coal project granted environmental assessment approval
HD Mining International Ltd., has been issued an environmental certificate for the Murray River Coal project, pending 24 conditions that nee...