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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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North American Construction Group takes ownership interest in Nuna Logistics
North American Construction Group acquired a 49% stake in Nuna Logistics for $42.5 million, expanding into civil construction and contract mining services across northern Canada. The deal diversifies NACG away from oil sands operations into base metals, precious metals, and diamond projects while providing access to Nunavut and Northwest Territories markets.
Stelmine initiates new exploration work
Stelmine Canada is launching a one-month exploration campaign on its Trieste, Joubert and Mercator claims in Quebec's Opinaca basin, following up on promising 2017 gold results including 4.69 g/t Au from quartz veins. The company holds 994 claims spanning 517 km² in the region and is encouraged by recent nearby discoveries by other companies.
The Royal Canadian Mint stands out with new 3D sculptural coins
The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a collection of innovative collectible coins featuring breakthrough 3D sculptural designs and ultra-high relief techniques. The flagship product is a 1 kilogram $250 fine silver coin depicting voyageurs, along with Superman and wildlife-themed coins using new dimensional paint and sculptural techniques.
A new dawn, a new perspective
MB Crusher showcases how their crushing bucket attachments for excavators are revolutionizing construction and demolition waste processing across multiple international sites. The company highlights successful implementations in France, Brazil, and Mexico where their equipment enables efficient recycling of concrete, railway sleepers, and limestone while reducing costs and improving safety.
Resource Capital Gold Corp. completes bulk sample at Dufferin Gold Mine, Nova Scotia
Resource Capital Gold completed a 14-month bulk sample program at its Dufferin Gold Mine in Nova Scotia, recovering 5,846 ounces of gold from 43,593 tonnes at an average grade of 4.17 g/t with 80.85% mill recovery. The program demonstrated improved mining methods that reduced dilution from 370% to 5% in test stopes, while geological sampling revealed higher gold grades on vein flanks.
Nouveau Monde Graphite and the Municipality of Saint-Michel-des-Saints sign agreement in principle
Nouveau Monde Graphite signed an agreement in principle with the Municipality of Saint-Michel-des-Saints for development of the Matawinie graphite project. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration, environmental protection, and community benefit-sharing for the project that could produce 52,000 tonnes of graphite concentrate annually over 27 years.
Seabridge Gold begins drilling Quartz Rise target on Iskut Project
Seabridge Gold has begun drilling at the Quartz Rise high-grade gold target on its Iskut Project in northwestern British Columbia. The company's 2017 drilling confirmed a gold-bearing epithermal system, and recent cliff face sampling has yielded exceptional gold values corresponding with geophysical anomalies. The 3,000-meter drilling program aims to follow gold-bearing veins into chargeability anomalies and can be expanded based on results.
Osisko Metals announces changes to management
Osisko Metals announced key management changes with Robert Wares being promoted to Executive Chairman, while adding Anthony Glavac as CFO and Lili Mance as Corporate Secretary. The company is currently executing a combined 100,000 metre drilling program across its Pine Point and Bathurst mining camps to upgrade historical zinc resources to NI 43-101 compliance.
Rio Tinto celebrates opening of new diamond pipe at Diavik
Rio Tinto celebrated the opening of its fourth diamond pipe (A21) at the Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories, representing a $350 million investment over four years. The new open pit will sustain production levels for the next four years, with full production expected in Q4 2018.
De Beers Victor Mine marks a decade of historic achievement
De Beers celebrated the 10th anniversary of production at its Victor Mine in northern Ontario, marking a decade of successful diamond mining operations. The mine has recovered 7.2 million carats of diamonds and exceeded original feasibility forecasts while maintaining an award-winning safety record. Operations will continue through 2019 before pit depletion leads to mine closure.
Midland and Altius discover new copper-gold-molybdenum-silver and gold showings in James Bay
Midland Exploration and Altius Minerals discovered new high-grade copper-gold-molybdenum-silver showings at their Lothlorien project in James Bay, Quebec. The Galadriel showing returned exceptional grab sample results of up to 7.19% copper, 0.70% molybdenum, 4.3 g/t gold and 61 g/t silver. The discoveries form a 225-meter mineralized trend suggesting a magmatic-hydrothermal system with significant exploration potential.
Grizzly mobilizes field crew to the Robocop cobalt-copper-silver property in southeast BC
Grizzly Discoveries has mobilized a field crew to conduct a two-week surface exploration program at its 9,891-acre Robocop cobalt-copper-silver property in southeast British Columbia. Historic drilling has yielded promising near-surface mineralization with grades up to 0.182% Co, 2.44% Cu and 9.6 g/t Ag, and the company is planning an airborne geophysical survey followed by a potential fall drilling campaign.
Victor Diamond Mine marks a decade of historic achievement for De Beers
De Beers Canada celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Victor Diamond Mine, Ontario's first and only diamond mine, which has produced 7.2 million carats since opening in 2008. The mine, recognized as Canada's safest mine, is preparing for closure in 2019 while continuing strong production and implementing comprehensive land reclamation efforts.
Addressing Canada’s declining mineral industry competitiveness
The Canadian Mineral Industry Federation submitted a brief to Energy and Mines Ministers outlining seven policy areas to restore Canada's position as the world's top mineral investment destination. The recommendations address regulatory challenges, Indigenous participation, land access, climate policy, innovation investments, northern operations, and fiscal competitiveness amid stagnant mineral investment in recent years.
20 years of diamonds yield a lot of brilliance at the Ekati Mine
Dominion Diamond Mines celebrated the 20th anniversary of Canada's first diamond mine, the Ekati Mine in Northwest Territories. The mine has produced over 80 million carats and processed 80 million tonnes of ore since opening in 1998, with operations expected to continue until 2034 and potentially beyond with ongoing exploration.
Mason Graphite announces appointment of key executives with strong construction experience
Mason Graphite appointed two senior executives with construction experience from the $1B Renard diamond project to lead construction of its Lac Guéret graphite project. The company has $40M cash and expects to begin construction shortly after receiving remaining permits.
UEX files technical report for the West Bear Co-Ni deposit
UEX Corporation filed a technical report supporting its maiden resource estimate for the West Bear Cobalt-Nickel Deposit. The deposit contains 390,000 tonnes grading 0.37% cobalt and 0.22% nickel, equivalent to 3.17 million pounds of cobalt and 1.93 million pounds of nickel. The high-grade deposit is located in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin with excellent infrastructure access.
Railway Association of Canada announces 2018 Safety Award winners
The Railway Association of Canada announced its 2018 Safety Award winners, recognizing CP, VIA Rail, Cando Rail Services and Genesee & Wyoming for outstanding safety initiatives. CP's predictive bearing detection technology achieved a 96% reduction in in-transit bearing failures, demonstrating how innovation is advancing rail safety across Canada's transportation network.
Kevin Parkes new President of Finning Canada
Finning Canada has appointed Kevin Parkes as its new President, effective January 1, 2019, replacing retiring Juan Carlos Villegas. Parkes, currently Managing Director of Finning UK and Ireland, brings extensive experience from both within Finning and externally, having successfully restructured the UK and Ireland operations.
Mountain Province Diamonds joins Dominion’s Canadamark Program
Mountain Province Diamonds has partnered with Dominion Diamond Mines to allow its customers to certify qualifying polished diamonds under the Canadamark certification program. This program verifies diamonds are natural, untreated, and mined in Canada under sustainable practices, enhancing the Canadian provenance branding for Mountain Province's Gahcho Kué mine production.
International News: Teck’s Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 receives regulatory approval
Teck Resources received regulatory approval for its Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 copper project in northern Chile, clearing a major hurdle toward a potential construction decision in Q4 2018. The project will produce 300,000 tonnes of copper equivalent annually for the first five years and represents a tier-one asset with a 25-year mine life using only a quarter of reserves.
Yamana Gold announces creation of executive chairman role and appointment of New President and Chief
Yamana Gold announced a leadership transition with Daniel Racine being promoted from COO to President and CEO, while founder Peter Marrone moves to a newly created Executive Chairman role. The company reports strong operational performance in 2018, with the newly commissioned Cerro Moro mine performing to plan and operations trending favorably toward annual guidance for gold, silver and copper production.
McEwen Mining appoints Chris Stewart as President and COO
McEwen Mining appointed Chris Stewart as President and COO, replacing Xavier Ochoa who resigned. Stewart brings 25 years of mining experience including leadership roles at Treasury Metals, Kirkland Lake Gold, and Lake Shore Gold. The appointment supports McEwen's growth phase and goal to qualify for the S&P 500 Index.
Kinross releases 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report
Kinross Gold Corporation released its 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report, marking ten years of formal CR reporting. The report highlights the company's lowest-ever Total Reportable Injury Frequency Rate of 0.32, $2.8 billion spent in host countries, and zero cases of corruption across its global operations spanning six countries.