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SMS Equipment is now representing Sandvik Surface Drilling equipment
The D90KS is a diesel-powered, crawler-mounted blasthole drill for mining. — Photo courtesy Sandvik Mining Drills SMS Equipment is pleased t...
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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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British Columbia
Vote for Ulmer Contracting—they are the Canadian ultimate crew finalist in Vermeer’s crew search
Ulmer Contracting, based in Vancouver, B.C., has been selected as the only Canadian crew in Vermeer's Ultimate Operator contest, a search to...
Global
Offering drillers a new way to reduce water consumption
Fordia's system helps drillers use less water and be more eco-friendly. — ThinkstockFordia, a provider of global drilling solutions that inc...
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Temex Board receives superior proposal from Lake Shore Gold Corp.
All of the outstanding common shares in the capital of Lake Shore Gold Corp. are to be acquired by Temex Resources Corp, according to a cour...
Global
Teck Announces Carmen de Andacollo gold stream
By entering into this long-term gold off-take agreement, Teck has increased its cash position by $162 million U.S. — Photo courtesy Teck Chi...
Company Profiles
Trusterra Technologies announces new mobile platform designed to document workplace hazards
ScoopMAE, an app created by Trusterra Technologies, is designed to be an always-accessible platform for workers to report workplace hazards...
Global
Barrick’s Zaldivar copper mine draws final bids—Teck reportedly still in the running
A final decision on the copper mine in Chile, owned by Barrick Gold, is expected by the first week in August. — Photo courtesy Barrick Accor...
Exploration
Integra Gold Corp. launches $1,000,000 crowd-sourcing gold rush challenge
Integra Gold Corp., is looking for 'digital prospectors' to help analyze and pinpoint their next big gold find. — Photo courtesy www.integra...
Company Profiles
Report says K+S $8.7B takeover bid by Potash Corp rejected
The K+S Legacy construction site with drilling rig in Saskatchewan — Photo courtesy K+S Potash Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (Pota...
Company Profiles
Britespan Building Systems Inc. honoured as Industry Supplier of the Year
In this picture from left to right: Ben Hogervorst, President; Jenny Hogervorst, Operations; Amanda Monaghan, Marketing Manager; Darcy Dunlo...
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Saskatchewan ranks tops in Canada in Fraser Institute mining survey
The Fraser Institute's annual Survey of Mining Companies rates 122 jurisdictions around the world based on their overall Investment Attracti...
Company Profiles
Teck could raise $1B from silver stream sales to Silver Wheaton, TD says
The Red Dog Mine could be one of the mine streams Teck would sell. — Photo courtesy Teck Resources Vancouver-based Teck Resources Limited is...
Global
Mine 2015: PWC’s 12th annual review - top trends in the global mining industry
The Global mining industry continues to see challenges, as well as growth, in the years ahead. — Photo courtesy Kootenaybiz.com It has been...
Company Profiles
BluMetric wins $3.2 million Vale environmental engineering contract
BluMetric Environmental, a cleantec company, is awarded a new contract to provide environmental engineering services. — Photo courtesy BluMe...
Company Profiles
Teck among final bidders for $2B Chilean copper mine
With a potential value of $2 billion dollars, Barrick Gold Corp's Zaldivar copper mine in Chile is seeking a buyer for 50% of the mine. — Ph...
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Dillon Gage launches precious metal platform for Canadian retirement accounts
Coins and bars will be stored with Questrade, Inc. — Photo courtesy Dillon Gage Coin dealers can set up self-directed Registered Retirement...
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Recent developments in Eastern Europe’s Mining industry
Hungary will invite bids for coal mining concessions for the first time in 2015. The European mining industry has a lot happening, and not o...
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Barrick to sell part of Chilean copper mine – Zaldivar
In a move to reduce its $13-billion (U.S.) debt burden, Barrick Gold Corp. plans to sell off part of its prized Chilean copper mine. — Photo...
Global
The top 10 issues mining companies will face this year
The top 10 issues mining companies will face this year according to Deloitte's newly released report “Tracking the Trends 2015". 1. Back to...
Global
Spenceley brings wealth of global mining experience to Black & Veatch
Jim Spenceley has been named Senior Vice President for Mining. OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Apr. 09, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black & Veatch today a...
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Today’s coal essential for a bright energy future
Three reasons why today's coal is an important part of our energy future. All of us share the goals of affordable energy, a strong economy a...
Global
Is Northern Europe the new mining Eldorado?
Europe Mining Summit 2015. As falling oil price fuels lower costs for miners, the iron ore market is expanding in Europe. International mini...
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Why Canada’s mining companies will survive the downturn
Dave Lawson, president of global mining and metals markets at Amec Foster Wheeler. — Photo courtesy Dave Lawson While attending this year’s...
Global
Hatch and First Pac West sign joint venture agreement
Hatch and First Pac West officially sign the joint venture agreement on March 11, 2015 at Hatch’s head office in Mississauga, Ontario, Canad...