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Manitoba is home to several active mines that produce such valuable metals as nickel, copper, zinc and gold. And according to Manitoba’s Mineral Resources, the province produces 100 per cent of Canada's cesium, lithium and tantalum—mineral...
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Opinion: Canada's Railway Strike Exposes the Perils of Privatized Infrastructure for West Coast Resources
An opinion piece examines how Canada's recent railway strike exposed critical vulnerabilities in the country's privatized rail infrastructure, which is essential for transporting West Coast resources including minerals, oil, and gas. The article argues that railways built with public investment but now privately controlled create single-point-of-failure risks for Canada's resource economy.
Far Resources completes option on their Green Bay Property, Manitoba
Far Resources has completed final payment obligations to secure 100% interest in its Green Bay Option claims, consolidating the entire 3,603-hectare Zoro Lithium Project near Snow Lake, Manitoba. The property hosts a 43-101 compliant inferred resource of 1.07 million tonnes at 0.91% Li2O and contains 13 discovered lithium-bearing pegmatite dykes with grades up to 6.3% Li2O.
Far Resources extends Dyke 8, expands pegmatite field, and prepares for summer exploration
Far Resources announced results from its fifth drilling program at the Zoro Lithium Project in Manitoba, discovering five new pegmatite dykes and bringing the total to thirteen. The company has now confirmed the dyke field extends over at least 1,000 hectares, representing only one-third of the total 3,005 hectare property, indicating significant expansion potential.
Exploring the impact of winter climate change
Dr. Nora Casson from The University of Winnipeg will present research on how climate change is transforming winter ecosystems and communities in northern North America. She has been appointed co-director of UWinnipeg's Prairie Climate Centre, which produces the Climate Atlas of Canada. The presentation will examine impacts on forestry, health, and cultural practices as winters become warmer, shorter, and more variable.
Azincourt Energy samples high-grade lithium oxide (Li2O) at the Lithium One Project
Azincourt Energy reported exceptional lithium assay results from its Lithium One Project in Manitoba, with surface samples returning up to 8.76% lithium oxide from high-purity spodumene crystals. The results include nine samples exceeding 2% Li2O and two samples exceeding 4% Li2O, positioning the company for upcoming drill programs pending permit approval.
Azincourt Energy samples high-grade Li2O up to 3.83% at the Eagle Pegmatite, Lithium Two Project
Azincourt Energy and joint venture partner New Age Metals reported high-grade lithium assay results up to 3.83% Li2O from channel samples at the Eagle Pegmatite within their Lithium Two project in southeastern Manitoba. The phase two exploration program also extended the known length of the Eagle Pegmatite outcropping to approximately 900 meters, with drilling permits expected in the coming weeks.
Azincourt Energy JV partner signs exploration agreement With Sagkeeng First Nation
Azincourt Energy's joint venture partner New Age Metals has signed an exploration agreement with Sagkeeng First Nation, clearing the path for drilling programs at their lithium projects in Manitoba. Recent sampling at the Lithium Two project returned high-grade lithium oxide values up to 7.62% Li2O from spodumene, demonstrating the high purity of mineralization across their 14,000-hectare land package in the Winnipeg River Pegmatite Field.
Azincourt Energy Lithium One exploration update
Azincourt Energy provided an exploration update on its Lithium One project in Manitoba's Winnipeg River Pegmatite Field, part of a joint venture with New Age Metals. The company reported previous assay results up to 4.33% Li2O from the Silverleaf Pegmatite and is currently mapping and sampling multiple pegmatite clusters including the Annie Pegmatite, with results pending from Actlabs.
Azincourt Energy Adds Cat 4 Claim to Lithium Two Project; Expands Eagle Pegmatite to the West
Azincourt Energy and joint venture partner New Age Metals have expanded their Lithium Two project in Manitoba by adding the Cat 4 claim, which nearly doubles the land package and extends the Eagle Pegmatite to the west. The project contains a historical resource of 545,000 tonnes at 1.4% Li2O, with drilling scheduled to begin shortly and 48 samples currently being analyzed.
Government of Canada announces agreement in principle to restore rail service in Northern Manitoba
The Government of Canada announced an agreement in principle between Missinippi Rail Partners, Fairfax Financial Holdings, and OmniTRAX to restore rail service to northern Manitoba and transfer ownership of the Port of Churchill. The historic arrangement includes participation from 30 First Nations and 11 non-First Nations communities, with service restoration targeted before winter 2018.
Azincourt Energy signs Letter of Intent to acquire five lithium projects in Manitoba
Azincourt Energy signed a Letter of Intent to acquire up to 100% interest in five lithium exploration projects totaling 6,000 hectares in Manitoba's Winnipeg River Pegmatite Field from New Age Metals. The deal includes three drill-ready projects with historical lithium estimates and surface sampling results up to 4.33% Li2O, positioning Azincourt in a proven lithium district adjacent to the world-class Tanco Mine.
Searching for sustainable solutions
Cypher Environmental develops environmentally friendly solutions for mining operations, including dust control and soil stabilization products. The company partners with Red River College in Winnipeg to research rolling resistance of haul trucks on mine site roads, aiming to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency.
Wasaya Spreads Wings West
Wasaya Airlines, a 100% First Nations-owned airline, announced expanded service including twice daily flights from Winnipeg to Sandy Lake and Pikangikum First Nations starting August 14, 2017. The expansion uses a new Beechcraft 1900D aircraft and increases frequency on the Sioux Lookout-Winnipeg route, enhancing connectivity for remote northern Ontario communities.
CanAlaska to commence drill program at Nisku Target
CanAlaska Uranium is launching a four-hole drill program at its Nisku copper-zinc property in northern Manitoba, targeting a large volcanogenic massive sulfide deposit near the historic Ruttan mine. The drilling will test electromagnetic targets with characteristics similar to VMS deposits, supported by Manitoba government funding through the MEAP program.
7 must-visit museums on the Prairies to learn about Canada’s mining and energy industries
This article profiles seven museums across the Prairie provinces that showcase Canada's mining and energy heritage. The Atlas Coal Mine in Drumheller stands out as Canada's most complete coal mining historic site, while other featured museums cover oil discovery, potash mining, and mineral geology.
WestJet signs multi-year contract with Suncor
WestJet has signed a multi-year contract with Suncor to provide charter flight services for employees and contractors. The agreement will involve more than 100 weekly flights across Western Canada, connecting workers to Suncor's operations in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta.
Hydraulic products distribution deal unites Bosch Rexroth and Norcan Fluid Power in Western Canada
Bosch Rexroth and Norcan Fluid Power announced a distribution partnership making Norcan the exclusive distributor for Bosch Rexroth industrial and mobile hydraulics products across Western Canada. The deal covers British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, with mining and energy sectors representing 60-70% of Norcan's business.
Geothermal—Canada on the brink of sustainable energy?
The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association is working through Alberta's Energy Futures Lab to promote geothermal energy as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. The article highlights how skills from mining and oil extraction can be directly applied to geothermal projects, creating significantly more permanent jobs than natural gas production.
Top 10 hydroelectric dams in Canada
Canada ranks as the world's third-largest hydropower producer with over 82,000 MW of installed capacity across 600 stations, generating 60% of the country's electricity from hydroelectric sources. Major recent developments include BC's $16-billion Site C dam reaching full operation in 2025 and the landmark Churchill Falls contract renegotiation between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador.
For geologist Jim Bamburak, the prairies rock
Jim Bamburak, senior industrial minerals geologist with Manitoba Geological Survey, is leading educational outreach initiatives including roadside geology videos and the Manitoba Rocks! mineral education program to promote geological knowledge. He emphasizes the practical importance of geology in everyday life and aims to inspire the next generation of geologists through innovative educational tools.
Fabric structures used on massive hydroelectric project
Manitoba Hydro, in partnership with four Manitoba First Nations, is constructing the Keeyask Generating Station on the lower Nelson River. The project will feature a seven-unit powerhouse and 25 kilometers of earthen dam structures, generating 440 gigawatt-hours of hydroelectricity annually with completion expected in 2020.
Ulmer Contracting is the Canadian Ultimate Crew Finalist!
Ulmer Contracting has been selected as the sole Canadian finalist among 8 North American crews for Vermeer's Ultimate Horizontal Directional Drilling Crew contest. The winner will receive use of a new Vermeer D24x40 Series II drill for twelve months and other prizes following a skills competition at ICUEE 2015.
Evolution Wheel conquers flat tires and poor traction
Evolution Wheel, a Manitoba-based subsidiary of Hird Equipment, has launched an all-steel wheel assembly system for skid steer loaders that eliminates flat tires and improves traction in rugged mining and construction applications. The bolt-on system takes 15 minutes to install and fits 98% of machines on the market, addressing critical downtime issues in the mining sector.
TSM Award winner for community engagement announced
Vale's Manitoba Operations won the 2015 TSM Community Engagement Award for leading the Thompson Economic Diversification Working Group. The company invested over $2 million and 20,000 hours in a collaborative process with multiple stakeholders to develop economic diversification plans for the region ahead of operational changes in 2015.