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Slower, lower, weaker…but not defeated—PwC Global Mine 2016 report
An open-pit mine. — Photo courtesy of mining-technology.com TORONTO, June 9, 2016 /CNW/ - 2015 was a race to the bottom with many new record...
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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 companies making the transition to working abroad, and look at suppliers and equipment, minerals and much more.
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Saskatchewan, Quebec top Canadian jurisdictions for mining investment—Canada slips in global rank
Raw Coal — Photo Courtesy of Fraser Institute press release Saskatchewan remains the most attractive jurisdiction for mining investment in C...
Exploration
Hecla to acquire Mines Management
The portal facilities at the entrance of the Montanore Mine, in northwest Montana. — Photo courtesy Montanore COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho--(BUSINES...
Energy
THEnergy supports off-grid renewable energy projects
In the near future, there will be many more off-grid renewable energy applications at mines. — Eyematrix/iStock/Thinkstock photo Mining comp...
Company Profiles
Vancouver’s Kincora announces $4 million private placement and debt conversion
Kincora Copper Limited is a mining exploration and development company, based in Vancouver—their key asset, the Bronze Fox copper-gold depos...
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Lucara sells 813 carat diamond for US $63 million—highest price ever achieved for a rough diamond
Vancouver-based Lucara Diamond Corp., has announced the sale of the 813 carat diamond found in the company's Botswana mine for $63 million....
Education
Emerging trends in the mining industry
Today, the majority of mining operations industry-wide are using the open-pit technique. — bukinnet/iStock/Thinkstock photo World-class insi...
Company Profiles
Intact Gold Corp. appoints new member to Board of Directors
Intact Gold Corp. is pleased to announce that it has appointed Greg Burns to the Company's Board of Directors. — Photo courtesy Intact Gold...
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...
Company Profiles
Nevsun Resources and Reservoir Minerals combine—consolidate Timok Copper Project ownership
Nevsun Resources Ltd. and Reservoir Minerals Inc. have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine their respect...
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Caterpillar introduces “The Age of Smart Iron” digital technology
Doug Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc., envisions "...every machine, engine, truck, tablet, light tower, smart device and dro...
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Polaris Rampage helps Canada assert its northern sovereignty
Polaris' new all-terrain vehicle, The Rampage. — Photo courtesy Polaris Polaris has released a cool new all-terrain vehicle called the Rampa...
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Self-Unloaders 101: new CSL video explains how self-unloading ships work
Gravity-fed unloaders are highly specialized vessels that can quickly discharge dry bulk cargo without the assistance of shore-side equipmen...
Energy
Taking the politics out of pipeline reviews: Straight talk with Gaetan Caron
Gaeton Caron, the former National Energy Board Chair and CEO. — Photo courtesy Linkedin/Gaetan Caron OTTAWA, April 14, 2016 – Canada’s envir...
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Mining industry supports carbon price to address climate change
Pierre Gratton, President and CEO of The Mining Association of Canada (MAC). — Photo courtesy M&E The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and...
Company Profiles
Canadian Pacific terminates efforts to merge with Norfolk Southern
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. announced that it has terminated efforts to merge with Norfolk Southern Corp. — Photo courtesy CP Rail Ca...
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Canadian companies poised to benefit from lithium surge?
A prototype of the Tesla Model 3 electric car. — Photo courtesy Tesla Motors Fresh on the heels of Tesla's incredible unveiling of the model...
Energy
LNG export terminals vital for B.C. gas producers
B.C. and Canada are recognized leaders in environmentally responsible natural gas development. — Photo courtesy LNG Info website Job losses...
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Cameco commences drilling at CanAlaska’s West McArthur Project
CanAlaska Uranium is pleased to announce that the first drill program has commenced on the West McArthur Project under the agreement with Ca...
Company Profiles
Terrapure Environmental acquires leading industrial dredging business In Eastern Canada
Terrapure Environmental announced that it has acquired Consolidated Giroux Environment Inc., an industrial dredging company based in New Bru...
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Albert Lamarre—geologist, author and all-around adventurer
Lamarre is beside a mucking machine, an underground mining vehicle for hauling ore, at the entrance to the Thompson Creek molybdenum mine ne...
Company Profiles
Is the mining “Bear” market on the run?
Prolonged rally or market blip, the mining and resource sectors will be watching closely in future weeks and months to see if the bear marke...
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Federal Budget invests in mining essentials
Pierre Gratton, MAC’s President and CEO. — Photo courtesy Mining and Energy/Robert Hawkins The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes t...
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Soft mining market hasn’t softened acQuire’s commitment to its customers
David Stephen, managing director of acQuire Technology Solutions — Photo courtesy acQuire Technology Solutions Trying to sell a high-priced...