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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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MacLean manufacturing milestone celebrated 3,600 feet underground at Vale, Manitoba Operations
MacLean Engineering celebrated a major manufacturing milestone with the delivery of their 400th Series 900 Scissor Bolter to Vale's Manitoba Operations. The underground ceremony marked nearly four decades of innovation in mining safety equipment since the technology was first developed in 1984. The scissor bolter has become a staple in Canadian hard rock mining and is increasingly exported globally.
Hudbay and VMS Ventures open the Reed copper mine
VMS Ventures and Hudbay held grand opening ceremonies in September 2014 for the Reed copper mine in northern Manitoba, which holds $800 million in copper reserves at nearly 4% grade. The mine represents a joint venture with VMS owning 30% and reached commercial production in April 2014.
CertainTeed Gypsum looks to open new mine site near Canal Flats
CertainTeed Gypsum is planning to open the Kootenay West Mine near Canal Flats, BC, with a projected start date of 2017. The new mine will employ around 18 people and is being developed as their current Elkhorn Quarry West property near Windermere has only 7-12 years of remaining lifespan.
Opening of Lalor, Reed mines to create 373 permanent jobs, boost northern economy
Hudbay Minerals has officially opened two new mines in northern Manitoba - the Lalor mine (gold, zinc, copper, silver) and Reed copper mine - creating 373 permanent jobs. The Lalor mine required a $441 million construction budget and is expected to support mining beyond 2030, while the Reed mine's copper reserves are valued at $800 million.
New mining advisory council in Manitoba to benefit First Nations communities
Manitoba has established Canada's first Mining Advisory Council in November 2013, comprising First Nations chiefs, mining companies like Vale and Hudbay Minerals, and provincial representatives. The council aims to improve consultation processes, benefit sharing, and environmental stewardship between First Nations communities and the mining sector.
An update on the Reed Copper Mine project
VMS Ventures discovered the Reed Copper Mine in Manitoba in 2007 using advanced VTEM technology, hitting high-grade copper mineralization including 10 metres at over 10% copper. The company partnered with Hudbay Minerals in a joint venture where VMS retains 30% and is carried to production, with commercial production expected in Q2 2014.
Callinex Mines makes headway in a low market
Callinex Mines completed a diamond drilling program at its Gossan Hill property near Cranberry Portage, Manitoba, covering 3,679 hectares with gold-bearing mineralization. The company maintains $3 million in the bank and is positioned to weather the current challenging market conditions with dedicated shareholder support.
Draft recommendations on implementing mandatory reporting standards released
The Revenue Resource Transparency Working Group released draft recommendations on June 14, 2013, for implementing mandatory reporting standards for Canadian mining companies. The collaborative effort between industry groups and civil society aims to create transparency in mining company payments to governments, with public consultation extended until September 2013.
Remediating mine tailings and recovering gold
BacTech Environmental will build North America's first commercial bioleach facility in Manitoba to remediate toxic mine tailings while extracting gold. The $22-million plant will process 100 tonnes per day from a 300,000-tonne arsenopyrite stockpile containing an estimated 92,000 ounces of gold worth $130 million.
The Reed copper project is right on schedule
Hudbay Minerals and VMS Ventures are advancing the Reed copper project in Manitoba's Flin Flon Greenstone Belt, with underground development proceeding on schedule and budget. The company has invested $37 million of its $72 million capital budget, with production expected to begin in Q4 2013. The high-grade copper deposit features a minimal environmental footprint and is located just 100 meters from a paved highway.
A thunderstorm: where his career began
This is a career profile of John Roozendaal, founder and president of VMS Ventures Inc., highlighting his journey from a chance encounter during a thunderstorm to founding a successful junior mining company. The company's major achievement was the 2007 discovery of a high-grade copper deposit at Reed Lake, Manitoba, which is now being developed with Hudbay as a 70% partner with production expected by late 2013.
One on one with the CEO of Hudbay Minerals
Hudbay Minerals CEO David Garofalo discusses the company's $800 million investment in its next-generation Lalor and Reed mines in northern Manitoba, celebrating 85 years of operations in the province. The company is also developing the Constancia project in Peru and expects major construction completion by end of 2013.
Hudbay Minerals continues to make history in Manitoba
Hudbay Minerals is investing over $2.5 billion to develop multiple projects in Manitoba, including the new Reed Copper Mine expected to start production in Q3 2013 and the $800 million Lalor redevelopment. The company celebrated 85 years in Manitoba and expects to add 200 employees over five years as these projects ramp up.
VMS Ventures
VMS Ventures operates the second largest property package in Manitoba, focusing on copper-zinc VMS deposits in the Flin Flon-Snow Lake region. The company successfully pivoted from rare earth exploration in 2007 and made significant copper discoveries at Reed Lake, including intersections of 10 metres at 11.19% copper and partnership with HudBay Minerals.
Reed Copper site accelerates production dates
Manitoba government approved the Reed Copper Exploration Permit for VMS Ventures and HudBay Minerals' joint venture to extract a 10,000-tonne bulk sample. Production timelines have accelerated from Q4 2013 to potentially Q2 2013, with ground breaking expected in the coming weeks.
A whole new wURLd
Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. has completed the closure and decommissioning of its Underground Research Laboratory near Pinawa, Manitoba, after more than 20 years of nuclear waste disposal research. The facility pioneered full-face blasting techniques in North America and maintained an exemplary safety record throughout its operation and closure process.
Creating a new blueprint
Manitoba's mining prospects are gaining attention from investors and exploration companies. The Snow Lake Mine has been recently reactivated, highlighting renewed interest in the province's mineral potential.