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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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#DisruptMining 2018 winner Acoustic Zoom closes deal with Goldcorp
Acoustic Zoom, winner of #DisruptMining 2018, secured a $1 million investment from Goldcorp Inc. and will launch a $150,000 pilot program at Goldcorp's Red Lake Gold Mines in Ontario. The advanced geophysics company specializes in innovative seismic solutions to improve mineral exploration drilling accuracy.
Stratabound announces start of Golden Culvert Exploration Program, invites extended to AGM
Stratabound Minerals has commenced exploration activities at its Golden Culvert gold project in Yukon, with access road construction underway and channel sampling begun. The project covers 83.8 square kilometres and features a 3-kilometre gold-in-soil anomaly with values up to 791 ppb Au, plus exposed quartz veins grading 7.7 to 22.8 gpt gold over 1 metre.
2019 Kawasaki Mule Pro-MX: midsize Mule model joins Kawasaki Mule Pro Side-X-Side line up
Kawasaki announced the addition of the 2019 Mule Pro-MX Side-X-Side vehicle to their Pro series lineup. The mid-size utility vehicle features a 695cc fuel-injected engine and is designed for both work and recreational use. This article is not directly related to mining or energy operations.
Teck Trail’s new state-of-the-art acid plant hits the halfway mark of construction
Teck's $174 million No.2 Acid Plant at Trail Operations reached 50% construction completion in May 2018, with full operation expected by summer 2019. The new facility will replace three aging acid plants from the 1960s-70s and further reduce SO2 emissions by 95% while supporting zinc production processes.
CN investing approximately $340 million to expand and strengthen B.C.’s rail infrastructure in 2018
CN Rail announced a $340 million investment in British Columbia's rail infrastructure for 2018, including construction of four new train passing sidings and extension of three existing sidings between Prince Rupert and Jasper. The investment is part of CN's record $3.4 billion capital program and aims to boost capacity for growing forest products, grain, and intermodal traffic to and from West Coast ports.
Nevsun breaks ground on exploration decline and provides update on the Timok Project
Nevsun Resources held a groundbreaking ceremony for the exploration decline at its Timok Upper Zone project in Serbia, attended by Serbian government officials including the Prime Minister. The 24-month construction program will advance one of the world's best undeveloped copper projects toward production, with feasibility study completion scheduled for mid-2019.
North American Construction Group Ltd. announces term contract for earthworks in the oilsands
North American Construction Group Ltd. secured a two-year extension to a key Master Services Agreement with a major oil sands customer, extending to August 2022. The company also obtained a three-year term commitment for overburden removal work valued at approximately $120 million.
A peek inside Komatsu’s new Sparwood facility
Komatsu Mining Corporation has consolidated four separate operations into a single modernized 29,000 square foot facility in Sparwood, BC, housing all 97 employees under one roof. The facility serves the Elk Valley coal mining industry with 24/7 support for equipment like electric rope shovels and blast hole drills, primarily supporting Teck Resources operations.
Aben Resources to begin Forrest Kerr Drill program in BC’s Golden Triangle Region
Aben Resources is launching a 5,000-metre diamond drill program at its Forrest Kerr Gold Property in BC's Golden Triangle, starting mid-June 2018. The program will expand on high-grade precious metal mineralization discovered in 2017, including intercepts of 21.5 g/T Au, 28.5 g/T Ag and 3.1% Cu over 6 metres. The company sees significant discovery potential in the relatively under-explored 23,000-hectare property.
Mountain Province Diamonds holds fourth diamond sale of 2018 — totals $36.2 million
Mountain Province Diamonds completed its fourth diamond tender sale of 2018, generating US$28.3 million (CDN$36.2 million) - the highest total for any tender result to date. The sale attracted strong customer participation with 191 companies attending and healthy bidding activity, reflecting positive rough diamond market sentiment driven by stable supply and strong US and China retail markets.
Momentum PR adds Stelmine to its portfolio of junior mining companies
Stelmine Canada has retained Montreal-based Momentum PR for investor relations and capital markets communications services in a 6-month agreement worth $8,500 per month plus 300,000 stock options. The junior exploration company holds 994 claims covering 517 km2 in Quebec's eastern Opinaca basin, targeting gold deposits in geological contexts similar to the Éléonore Mine.
Kerr Mines strengthens executive team with appointment of VP Projects and Mine General Manager
Kerr Mines appointed David Thomas as VP Projects and Copperstone Mine General Manager to advance the company toward gold production by end of 2019. Thomas brings 30+ years of mining construction experience from major projects with Kinross Gold, Coeur Mining, Newmont and Teck Resources. The appointment follows a successful 2017 exploration program and positive 2018 preliminary feasibility study for the Arizona-based Copperstone project.
CanAlaska reports summer program for West McArthur Uranium Project
CanAlaska Uranium reported results from Cameco's winter drilling program at the West McArthur project in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin, with three holes intersecting uranium mineralization up to 1.51% U3O8 over 5.5 metres. Summer work will focus on borehole geophysics to better locate conductors and interpret the complex C10 fault system geology.
Praise for the quick resolution of CP Rail strike by mining industry
The Mining Association of Canada praised the quick resolution of a Canadian Pacific Railway strike through a tentative four-year agreement reached with federal government intervention. The mining industry accounts for over 50% of Canada's rail freight revenues, making rail service critical to operations and Canada's reputation as a reliable exporter.
New Geoscience BC Peace Project data key to water management and responsible resource development
Geoscience BC released the final report from its Peace Project, a comprehensive four-year groundwater study in northeast BC's Peace region. The research, conducted by Simon Fraser University experts, provides baseline knowledge about groundwater systems in an area of active oil and gas development. Key findings include complex surface geology, limited near-surface aquifer connectivity for industrial uses, and the need for further research on deeper bedrock water sources.
Business Leaders call for an Ontario Natural Resources Strategy
Business leaders from mining, forestry, Aboriginal business, and government sectors met in Timmins to call for an Ontario Natural Resources Strategy ahead of provincial elections. The roundtable recommended addressing energy costs, regulatory burden, skills training, Aboriginal capacity building, and northern infrastructure to strengthen the province's resource sector competitiveness.
Innovations in mining are taking off with Kespry’s drones
Kespry, a California-based drone technology company, offers subscription-based autonomous drones for mining operations including coal, gold, and iron ore. The company's drones provide automated data collection for stockpile measurement, mine planning, and inventory management, with Peabody Energy as a notable customer achieving significant time savings across multiple coal operations.
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.
Mountain Province Diamonds announces the appointment of Stuart Brown as incoming President and CEO
Mountain Province Diamonds announced the appointment of Stuart Brown as President and CEO, bringing over 25 years of diamond industry experience including senior roles at De Beers and CEO of Firestone Diamonds. The company operates a 49% stake in the Gahcho Kué diamond mine in Northwest Territories, described as the world's largest new diamond mine.
Podcast: 2018 Interview with MABC president, Bryan Cox
MABC President Bryan Cox discussed the mining sector's $11.7 billion contribution to the Canadian economy and $859 million in government taxation in 2018. He highlighted BC's world-leading regulatory and environmental standards, and the expansion of Mining Week to the entire month of May through official government proclamation.
Metallis & Talhtan Central Government execute Communications Agreement
Metallis Resources Inc. has signed a Communications Agreement with the Tahltan Central Government for its 100%-owned Kirkham Property in BC's Golden Triangle. The agreement establishes a collaborative framework for exploration activities and offers cultural, economic and educational support opportunities for Tahltan members.
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.
Seabridge discovers new gold zones at Courageous Lake
Seabridge Gold discovered two new gold zones (Olsen and Marsh Pond) at its Courageous Lake Project in Northwest Territories through winter drilling, with widths and grades suggesting they could contribute resources similar to the company's Walsh Lake Deposit which contains 482,000 ounces of gold. The company identified these zones as part of testing seven targets across a 7.5-kilometer area of favourable stratigraphy that extends over 53 kilometers.
Optimism returns to B.C.‘s mining sector as revenues rise by over a third in the last year
PwC Canada's 50th annual BC mining report shows the sector recovering strongly with gross mining revenue rising 35% to CA$11.7 billion in 2017. The increase reflects rising commodity prices and renewed confidence following multi-year lows, positioning the industry well for the low-carbon economy transition.