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The growing trend of working abroad has reached the mining industry, and as a result, many Canadian mining companies have set up exploration sites worldwide. In this section of Mining and Energy, we will monitor hot commodities, profile co...
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Wesdome announces corporate restructuring and management changes
Wesdome Gold Mines announced a major corporate restructuring with four senior executives departing immediately, including the COO and CFO. The company eliminated two VP positions and appointed new executives to reduce costs and improve profitability as it transitions toward becoming an intermediate gold producer.
Market Report: How is Carbon Shaping Energy for Mines?
Mining companies are integrating carbon considerations into their energy strategies driven by carbon pricing and climate commitments. Teck Resources has committed to 100 MW of alternative energy by 2030 and sources 30% of its Chilean operations' energy from solar, while other miners pursue electrification and renewables to reduce emissions.
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.
Renewable winds blow across Canada
3G Energy is developing a 150-200 MW wind farm in Saskatchewan while working with First Nations communities across Canada on renewable energy projects. The company positions wind power as cost-competitive at six cents per kilowatt hour and sees opportunities in battery storage and remote mining applications.
Contact Gold expands Pony Creek land position by 30% through addition of 22 square kilometres
Contact Gold Corp. expanded its Pony Creek gold property in Nevada by 30% through acquiring 270 additional mining claims covering 22 square kilometres. The company now controls approximately 127 square kilometres in the district and paid US$75,000 plus 112,500 shares for key adjacent properties.
Standard Lithium secures additional landholdings with permitted brine producer at Bristol Dry Lake
Standard Lithium expanded its Bristol Dry Lake Lithium Project landholdings by approximately 6,000 acres through an amended agreement with National Chloride Company, bringing the total project area to approximately 25,000 acres. The company is mobilizing drilling crews to commence quantitative resource assessment work on the California brine project, which benefits from existing mining infrastructure and permitted operations.
Aurania Resources Ltd. reports Chairman & CEO, Dr. Keith Barron, will speak at Mines & Money America
Aurania Resources announced that CEO Dr. Keith Barron will present at the Mines & Money Americas conference in Toronto on October 4, 2017. The presentation will focus on the company's Lost Cities - Cutucu Project located in southeastern Ecuador's Jurassic Metallogenic Belt.
Toachi Mining announces management and board of director changes
Toachi Mining announced a CEO transition with Jonathan Goodman replacing founder Nick Tintor as President and CEO, effective immediately. The change is part of the company's evolution from exploration toward development of their La Plata gold-copper-silver-zinc project in Ecuador. The company is preparing to announce its maiden 43-101 resource estimate.
JWN shutters flagship Oilweek Magazine
June Warren Publications has shut down its flagship Oilweek magazine after 65 years, discontinuing all print publications and migrating content to their Daily Oil Bulletin website. The closure affects multiple titles including Oil Sands Review and reflects challenging conditions in both the oil and gas sector and publishing industry.
GrowMax Resources announces appointment of CEO and Grant of Options
GrowMax Resources appointed Stephen Keith as CEO, replacing Interim CEO Abdel Badwi, while granting 1.5 million stock options to senior executives. Keith, a professional engineer with 20 years natural resources experience, will continue leading the company's strategy to develop potash and phosphate fertilizer production in Peru. The company owns 92% of the Bayovar Property covering 227,000 acres in Peru's Sechura Desert.
Manson acquires DJ Jade Project Washington State, USA, field work begins
Manson Creek Resources acquired the DJ Jade Project in Washington State through an option agreement and staking, covering 140 hectares with four identified nephrite jade occurrences. The company plans immediate field work including surveying, sampling, and geophysical surveys to outline potential trenching and drilling targets.
Silver Bear files amended Mangazeisky Silver Project technical report
Silver Bear Resources filed an amended technical report for its Mangazeisky Silver Project in Russia following an Ontario Securities Commission review. The updated feasibility study shows increased initial capital costs from US$50 million to US$65 million, while the pre-tax NPV decreased to US$88 million with a 48.2% IRR for the Vertikalny deposit.
Towards Zero Water
Goldcorp Inc. launched its Towards Zero Water (H2Zero) initiative aimed at eliminating water consumption at its mines within 10 years. The company is focusing on developing new crushing and grinding technologies that don't require water, along with improved tailings dewatering through its Eco-Tails Research program.
Wesdome announces 300W drilling update: continues up-plunge
Wesdome Gold Mines reported high-grade gold drilling results from the 300W area at its Eagle River Mine, with the best intercept returning 48.14 g/t Au over 1.82m true width. The zone has been traced 300 metres up-plunge and remains open, with grades above existing mine reserves supporting near-term production expansion plans.
Hochschild Mining joins forces with Cobalt Power Group
Hochschild Mining has agreed to invest $500,000 USD in Cobalt Power Group through a private placement, gaining board representation and the right to joint venture one of CPO's cobalt properties in Ontario. The strategic partnership brings Hochschild's 60+ years of mining experience to CPO's cobalt exploration assets near the historic Cobalt, Ontario mining district.
Predicting the future: Mining and energy jobs in five years
Industry experts predict significant changes in mining and energy job demand over the next five years, with increased needs for technical communicators, Indigenous resource managers, inspectors, and alternative energy specialists. The shift reflects the industry's move toward sustainability, public engagement, and serving younger markets.
Bridging the gap between academia and industry
Simon Fraser University partnered with Siemens Canada to launch the Siemens Mechatronics Systems Certification Program, becoming one of only two Canadian universities to offer this certification at the university level. The program provides hands-on training with state-of-the-art mechatronics equipment, with 70% practical application and 30% theory, aimed at bridging the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.
Moose Mountain Technical Services: Consultants to mining and exploration clients
Moose Mountain Technical Services (MMTS), a mining consulting firm with 30 associates, showcased their successful relationship with Atlantic Gold Corporation at the Moose River Consolidated Gold Mine in Nova Scotia. The project achieved production in record time, with most gold projects typically taking 10+ years from discovery to production.
Konecranes new CXT Explorer for remote locations now available on KonecranesDirect.com
Konecranes launched the CXT Explorer, a portable overhead crane system that ships in containers and can be assembled at remote sites in hours. The system is now available for direct online ordering in the US and Canada, targeting mining and industrial operations that need temporary lifting capabilities in remote locations.
Rock Star David McLelland: The mastermind behind remote sensing technology
David McLelland founded Auracle Remote Sensing in 2009, developing advanced satellite radar technology for monitoring infrastructure movement in mining and energy sectors. His company fills a critical gap in geospatial applications by combining radar and optical data to provide precise movement detection around railways, pipelines, and mining operations.
A simplistic approach to safety—Jannatec’s JAWS platform promotes underground mine safety
Jannatec Technologies has developed JAWS (Jannatec Advanced Warning System), a peer-to-peer proximity detection system for underground mine safety that requires no additional infrastructure. The system is completing trials with major mining companies showing positive results, with one of the world's largest miners planning permanent installation.
Geospatial science and underground mapping can predict geohazards
Auracle Remote Sensing has developed geospatial technology that can map underground geology to bedrock level and detect minute geological changes over time. The technology uses satellite radar and optical data to predict geohazards and monitor infrastructure including pipelines, with applications across mining and oil & gas industries.
RECCO Advanced Rescue Technology
RECCO Advanced Rescue Technology has developed passive radar reflectors and helicopter-mounted detection systems for search-and-rescue operations. The technology can scan one square kilometre in 3-6 minutes and is being adopted by over 800 rescue organizations worldwide, with applications for mining operations and construction teams working in Canada's wilderness.
Drone Delivery Canada achieves major milestone towards commercialization with successful BVLOS test
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. became the first company in Canada to successfully complete Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) test flights in Foremost, Alberta, after receiving a Special Flight Operating Certificate from Transport Canada. This major milestone clears the path for commercial operations expected to begin in Q1 2018, with the company planning to operate under a SaaS revenue model.
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