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A great deal of exploration, assessment and consideration of logistical details must occur before a mine can begin operation—and once it does, there are many things that can impact its success. In Canadian Mining & Energy, we look at t...
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“Pan In A Can Paydirt” harkens back to Wild Horse Creek’s Gold Rush heyday
Stephen Lathem of Fort Steele has launched 'Pan In A Can Paydirt', a new venture selling packaged gold-bearing gravel from his Nip and Tuck Gold Mine claim on Wild Horse Creek for $25 per container. The product targets gold panning enthusiasts and offers a keepsake from one of the Kootenays' historic mining areas.
College of the Rockies trades students benefit from Teck donation
Teck Resources donated $1 million to College of the Rockies in June, with $100,000 designated for trades student scholarships. Four students received the first $2,000 Teck Scholarships, aimed at developing skilled workers for the mining industry. The program will award six scholarships annually until the fund is depleted.
Kal Tire Mining Group takes innovation award at Electra Mining Conference in South Africa
Kal Tire Mining Group won the International Mechanical and Technology Innovation award at Electra Mining Africa 2018 for their Gravity Assist System, a patented innovation that supports heavy torque guns used in changing massive mining truck tires. The system improves safety for tire technicians and reduces service time for mining equipment.
Teck named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers
Teck Resources Limited has been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers by Mediacorp for its exceptional human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies. The award highlights Teck's commitment to fostering diversity, innovation and employee engagement across its diversified mining operations.
Skyharbour option partner Orano Canada announces 2019 exploration budget of $2.2 million
Orano Canada announced a $2.2 million exploration and diamond drilling program for 2019 at Skyharbour's Preston Uranium Project in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. The program includes 15-20 drill holes totaling 4,850 metres at the JL and FSA targets, plus ground electromagnetic surveys at Canoe Lake. This is part of Orano's option to earn up to 70% interest in the project through $8 million in total spending over six years.
Nasigon Maiden drilling confirms continuous stratiform copper mineralization over 1 km from surface
Kintavar Exploration completed a 16-hole maiden drilling program at Nasigon on their Mitchi property, intersecting stratiform copper mineralization over 1 km and confirming the extension of copper mineralization to over 15 km across the project. The best intersection returned 22.0m @ 0.28% Cu, with mineralization remaining open laterally and at depth.
CDEV announces sale process for Ridley Terminals Inc., structured to transfer 10% to First Nations
Canada Development Investment Corporation has launched a competitive sale process for 90% of Ridley Terminals Inc., a bulk commodity transfer facility in Prince Rupert, BC, with 10% of shares being transferred to local First Nations. The terminal, established in 1983, primarily handles coal and petroleum coke shipments from rail to ocean-going vessels.
CLAC launches website to support the rights of all B.C.’s skilled workers
CLAC launched the #FairandOpenBC website and filed a BC Supreme Court petition challenging the BC NDP's project labour agreement that restricts public infrastructure projects to Building Trade Union members. The organization argues this violates workers' Charter rights to choose union representation and affects 85% of BC's construction workforce.
Brandt makes major expansion into specialty transportation equipment sector with Camex acquisition
The Brandt Group of Companies acquired Camex Equipment Sales & Rentals Ltd. of Edmonton, Alberta effective November 1, 2018. The acquisition expands Brandt into specialty transportation equipment and creates a new division called Brandt Truck Rigging & Trailers, serving oil & gas, mining, pipeline, and infrastructure sectors.
Rock Star: Jacques Yves Guigné of Acoustic Zoom
Jacques Yves Guigné, CEO of Acoustic Zoom in Paradise, Newfoundland, has developed advanced seismic technology that creates detailed geological maps from small boreholes. The company won Goldcorp's 2018 #DisruptMining competition and received $1M investment to prove their technology at the Red Lake Project, with plans to hire 15-20 additional staff in 2019.
Grizzly Discoveries announces results of exploration on its Robocop Cobalt-Copper-Silver Property
Grizzly Discoveries completed reconnaissance mapping and sampling at its Robocop cobalt-copper-silver property in southeastern BC, confirming previous anomalous results with grab samples returning up to 1.46% copper and 0.036% cobalt. The company identified Cu-Co mineralization extending 3.8 km northwest and 3.2 km south of main showings, demonstrating lateral continuity and plans to conduct airborne geophysical surveys followed by a 2019 drilling campaign.
Hudbay Minerals to acquire Mason Resources
Hudbay Minerals announced it will acquire the remaining 86% of Mason Resources for $0.40 per share in cash, valuing the company at $31 million. The acquisition gives Hudbay full control of the Ann Mason copper project in Nevada, which hosts 1.4 billion tonnes of measured and indicated resources grading 0.32% copper. The transaction is expected to close in December 2018 following shareholder approval.
PDAC 2019 awards honour industry leaders
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada announced six award recipients for 2019, recognizing excellence in mineral exploration and mining. Awards were presented at the PDAC Convention Awards Gala on March 5, 2019, honoring achievements in diamond exploration, uranium development, gold projects, lithium production, and Indigenous engagement. The awards showcase top performers across various commodities and highlight industry leadership in technical, environmental and social responsibility areas.
QMX Gold Leverages Strategic Asset
QMX Gold has signed a custom milling agreement with Gowest Gold to restart its Aurbel Mill in Val d'Or, Quebec, beginning with a pilot program of 120,000 tonnes and expanding to 220,000 tonnes annually. This leverages QMX's previously underutilized processing facility to create a revenue-generating business unit while Gowest funds the mill restart.
Sidewall protection for OTR tires keeps mining operations running
Argonics has developed a polyurethane sidewall protector for OTR mining tires that can be installed in 15 minutes and prevents costly sidewall damage. The patent-pending product has been tested for over 8 months in Ontario quarry conditions with no tire punctures reported, potentially saving operators up to $12,000 per tire replacement.
Goliath reports up to 20.6 gpt Gold and 761 gpt Silver at DSM Gold Star Property
Goliath Resources reported high-grade gold and silver assay results from surface sampling at the Gold Star property in BC, with highlights including 20.6 g/t gold and 329 g/t silver. The company discovered two new mineralized zones spanning 190m and 170m respectively, both remaining open in all directions and providing strong drill targets for a potential large gold system at depth.
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.
Westhaven commences high resolution airborne geophysics on Its Shovelnose Gold Property
Westhaven Ventures has commenced a high-resolution airborne geophysical survey over its 15,542 hectare Shovelnose gold property in British Columbia's Spences Bridge Gold Belt. The helicopter-borne survey will cover 2,376 line kilometres to identify structural controls for additional gold-silver mineralization zones. Recent drilling at the property returned strong intercepts including 17.77 metres of 24.50 g/t gold.
Truck driver pain and discomfort can be alleviated
University of Waterloo researchers found that 57% of Canadian truck drivers experience musculoskeletal pain and discomfort on the job, particularly lower back pain. The study surveyed 107 male drivers at highway stops in Southern Ontario and identified specific risk factors including organizational safety climate, job-related risks, and work exhaustion.
GFG begins drilling at its Pen Gold Project west of Timmins, Ontario
GFG Resources has begun drilling at its Pen Gold Project west of Timmins, Ontario, with a Phase 1 program targeting 5,000-6,000 metres across 25-30 holes. The program will test 15 priority targets across three regional areas (Deerfoot, Reeves, Jehann) with historical intercepts including up to 60.0 g/t Au over 1.3m at the Sewell occurrence. This marks an exciting advancement for the company's 100% owned project in the highly prospective Abitibi greenstone belt.
Barkerville announces appointment of François Vézina as Chief Operating Officer
Barkerville Gold Mines appointed François Vézina as Chief Operating Officer, replacing Luc Lessard. Vézina brings 17+ years of mining experience including roles at Agnico-Eagle, Osisko, and management of the Canadian Malartic mine. The appointment strengthens operational leadership for the company's British Columbia gold operations.
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.
Mason Graphite provides Lac Guéret Project and corporate update
Mason Graphite provided a construction update on its Lac Guéret graphite project in Quebec, reporting that detailed engineering is largely complete and grinding mills are nearing manufacturing completion with delivery expected in November 2018. The company has revised its capital expenditure estimate to $258M from the previous $200M estimate, while maintaining strong cash liquidity of approximately $33M following a $45M equity financing closed in January 2018.
Innovate BC awards nearly $1M to accelerate commercialization of innovative research projects
Innovate BC awarded $944,600 through its Ignite program to four British Columbia research projects focused on clean technology, electric vehicle battery cooling, bio-based pesticides, and wood-derived nanocomposites. The funding aims to accelerate commercialization of technologies addressing natural resources and applied sciences challenges, with projects required to be market-ready within three years.
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