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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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Are rare earth elements actually rare?
Mining expert Gavin Mudd from RMIT University explains that rare earth elements are not actually rare despite their name, but face extraction and environmental challenges including radioactive waste management. He will lead discussions on responsible rare earth mining at the upcoming Resources for Future Generations Conference in Vancouver.
Fura Gems discovers an exceptional 25.97 carat Colombian emerald
Fura Gems discovered an exceptional 25.97 carat rough emerald at its Coscuez mine in Colombia, naming it the 'ÄRE Emerald'. The discovery came from an ongoing bulk sampling program that has yielded 1,831 carats of rough emeralds from 214 tons of material, with 850 carats classified as high quality gemstones.
Mining truck makeovers drive important conversations
SMS Equipment Inc. and KMC Mining have painted Komatsu mining trucks pink and blue to raise awareness for prostate cancer research, breast cancer research, and mental health awareness in the oil sands sector. The initiative aims to spark important health conversations among workers and reflects the companies' commitment to community support beyond their core equipment services business.
New board appointments for Industry Training Authority (ITA)—BC’s Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship
The BC government appointed six new board members to the Industry Training Authority (ITA) to strengthen leadership in skilled trades training. The appointments include representatives from education, labour unions, and Indigenous affairs, reflecting diverse industry perspectives. This comes as demand for skilled workers continues to grow across Canada.
Trifecta Gold options Eureka Dome from Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd.
Trifecta Gold has optioned the 156-claim Eureka Dome property from Pacific Ridge Exploration, expanding its Eureka project in Yukon's Klondike Goldfields. The property features highly anomalous gold-in-silt values up to 2,190 ppb Au and a 2km x 750m multi-element soil anomaly with strong pathfinder elements.
Ballard receives purchase order for 40 fuel cell modules to power Van Hool buses in Germany
Ballard Power Systems received a purchase order for 40 fuel cell modules to power Van Hool buses in Germany under the JIVE hydrogen vehicles program. This represents continued commercial traction for hydrogen fuel cell technology in European public transportation.
Mining truck makeovers drive important conversations
SMS Equipment Inc. and KMC Mining have painted two Komatsu mining trucks pink and blue with health awareness slogans to promote conversations about prostate cancer, breast cancer, and mental health in the mining sector. The initiative aims to encourage workers to prioritize health screening and open dialogue about wellness issues.
Auryn Resources and Torq Resources appoints Natasha Frakes as Manager of Corporate Communications
Auryn Resources and Torq Resources have both appointed Natasha Frakes as Manager of Corporate Communications. Frakes brings extensive media experience from CBC and CTV news roles, plus recent mining industry exposure through Market One Media interviews with mining executives.
Sustainability for future generations
The inaugural Resources for Future Generations Conference (RFG2018) will bring together thousands of global participants from June 16-21, 2018 in Vancouver to address energy, minerals and water challenges for future generations. The event represents an unprecedented collaboration between major geological and mining organizations to create cross-sector solutions for meeting the needs of a growing global population.
Orla announces David Stephens as Director
Orla Mining announced David Stephens has been appointed to its Board of Directors, replacing Steven Thomas as Goldcorp's representative. Stephens brings extensive corporate development and capital markets experience from his current role as VP Corporate Development & Marketing at Goldcorp.
Stena Line and Callenberg select Corvus Energy for battery-powered ferry
Corvus Energy has been selected by Stena Line and Callenberg Technology Group to supply a 1 MWh lithium-ion battery system for retrofitting the M/V Stena Jutlandica ferry. This will make Stena Line the first Swedish ferry operator to achieve zero emissions while berthing and in port, with the ultimate goal of full battery operation requiring 50 MWh for complete crossings.
Hecla to acquire three high-grade Nevada gold mines with the acquisition of Klondex Mines Ltd.
Hecla Mining Company announced it will acquire Klondex Mines Ltd. for US$462 million, gaining three high-grade Nevada gold mines (Fire Creek, Midas, and Hollister) that will add approximately 162,000 ounces of annual gold equivalent production. The transaction represents a 59% premium to Klondex shareholders and is expected to be accretive across multiple financial metrics.
Wastewater treatment in remote geography and extreme environments ––Filterboxx meets this challenge
Filterboxx Water and Environmental Corporation provides modular wastewater treatment solutions for remote mining and energy camps across Canada and the U.S. The company's systems can handle camps from 100-300 people with mobile units, and up to 3,000 people with larger installations, operating 24/7 with certified operators.
SGS Canada Partners with Ecomin S.r.l bringing advanced metallurgical testing capabilities
SGS Canada partnered with Italian company Ecomin to install advanced TriFlo® separator technology at its Lakefield, Ontario facility, making SGS the sole provider of two-stage dense medium separation testing in Canada. This enhances metallurgical testing capabilities for mining and recycling feasibility studies with improved extraction accuracy on large volume samples.
Statement from Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology on exemption from American steel and aluminum
BC Minister Bruce Ralston welcomed President Trump's decision to exempt Canada from new US tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum exports. The exemption protects over 1,000 jobs in BC's aluminum and steel industries, with Canada being the top supplier of these materials to the US market.
Creating firsts in smart off-grid technology
Clear Blue Technologies, a Toronto-based startup founded in 2011, has achieved global success with smart off-grid solar power systems that use Internet of Things technology to provide reliable renewable energy. CEO Miriam Tuerk describes the company as a 'five-year overnight success story' that operates systems across Canada and internationally, including Nigeria where energy needs are greatest.
Copper Fox announces update on Eaglehead Project
Copper Fox announced completion of a data compilation on its Eaglehead copper-gold-molybdenum project in northern British Columbia, identifying six large mineralized zones within an 8.0 km by 1.5 km corridor. The compilation revealed two new exploration targets including a 9.0 km long soil geochemical anomaly and widespread copper mineralization in outcrop, expanding the project's exploration potential.
Equinox Gold announces new East Ridge discovery at Castle Mountain Mine
Equinox Gold announced a significant new gold discovery at the East Ridge target at its Castle Mountain Mine in California, with channel sampling and drilling revealing extensive previously unrecognized gold mineralization. The best drill results included 1.60 g/t Au over 32.3m, marking potential for significant resource growth outside the current resource pit.
Planning for Day Zero
Progesys, a Quebec-based project management company, specializes in preparing mining projects for Day Zero commissioning operations. The company has grown from 2 employees in 2002 to over 100 staff who work globally on mining commissioning projects, including successfully bringing Goldcorp's Eléonore project online ahead of schedule with no unplanned shutdowns.
Wellgreen Platinum changes name to Nickel Creek Platinum
Wellgreen Platinum Ltd. has rebranded to Nickel Creek Platinum Corp. and begun trading on the TSX under ticker NCP. The company renamed its flagship Yukon project to Nickel Shäw, which contains over 2.0 billion pounds of contained nickel in measured and indicated resources and represents one of North America's largest undeveloped nickel sulphide and PGM deposits.
Boreal completes the acquisition of the Modum Cobalt Project
Boreal Metals Corp. completed the acquisition of the Modum Cobalt Project in Norway from EMX Royalty, issuing 1.3 million shares and bringing EMX's ownership to 19.9%. The 13,115 hectare project surrounds Europe's historically largest cobalt producer, the Skuterud Mine, which operated from 1776-1898 and supplied over 80% of the world's cobalt in the 1820s-1830s.
Finding revenues in waste rock
MineSense, a mining technology startup led by CEO Jeff More since 2015, has reached commercialization phase with its first full-scale ore sorting system entering commissioning. The company's ShovelSense and BeltSense systems use machine learning to identify valuable ore in real-time, allowing mines to recover revenue from material that would otherwise be discarded as waste.
Federal Budget 2018 falls short on enhancing business competitiveness
The Mining Association of Canada expressed disappointment with Federal Budget 2018, stating it contains few measures to enhance Canadian business competitiveness in mining. While welcoming Indigenous skills training funding and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit renewal, MAC argues Canada needs stronger policies to attract mining investment as global competition intensifies.
Getting groceries to site: Sysco Edmonton knows what it takes
Sysco Edmonton specializes in delivering food supplies to remote mining and energy work sites across Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories, navigating extreme temperature variations and seasonal transportation challenges. The company achieves 25% cost savings by using ice roads during their February-March window compared to air transport, while maintaining food safety and quality standards for remote camp operations.
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