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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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Going global
A Canadian mining publication has launched a new website section dedicated to global mining and exploration activities. The section will profile Canadian mining companies working internationally and examine how technology enables global operations.
From A to zinc: Teck helps prevent disease in the developing world
Teck's Trail Operations, which produces 290,000 tonnes of zinc annually, has launched a comprehensive global health initiative called Zinc and Health to combat zinc deficiency in developing countries. The program includes therapeutic zinc treatments, micronutrient supplements, and food fortification partnerships, with Teck committing $5 million alongside $15 million from CIDA for a $20 million initiative targeting five countries including Senegal, Nepal, and Peru.
Fission Energy anticipates market growth for uranium
Fission Energy CEO Dev Randhawa anticipates strong uranium market growth driven by China and India's expanding energy needs. He cites China's goal to increase nuclear power from 1.5% to 15% of energy mix, requiring 115 new plants, while highlighting a successful past uranium property investment that returned 150x gains.
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inducts the “father of flow-through”
John Hansuld, former PDAC president known as the "father of flow-through," was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame this winter. His adaptation of flow-through shares from oil and gas to mining helped raise over $3 billion in capital over five years, revolutionizing Canadian mining finance.