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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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Britannia Mine Museum Launches “I HEART Carbon” Exhibit at Family Fun Day
The Britannia Mine Museum is hosting Family Fun Day on May 20 as part of BC Mining Week and launching its summer 'I HEART Carbon' exhibit running through September. The exhibit showcases Canadian carbon innovation companies and explores carbon's role from historical mining to modern carbon capture technologies.
Extreme construction: Mountain edition
Axis Mountain Technical Inc., a specialized mountain construction company founded in 2013, has built strong relationships with mining companies including Pretivm Resources through challenging construction projects at remote mountain sites. The company specializes in extreme construction work requiring helicopter access and has completed major projects at the Brucejack mine including microwave tower installation and avalanche control systems.
Celebrating Mining Week in British Columbia and across Canada
BC Mining Week 2017 is being celebrated May 14-20 to recognize the mining industry's contributions to British Columbia. The Mining Association of BC will present the Mining Person of the Year Award during this week-long celebration that has grown from a Vancouver event to a province-wide initiative over 25 years.
From snakes to suits: Rock star John Burzynski
Osisko Mining CEO John Burzynski reflects on the company's journey from founding in 2003 to developing Canadian Malartic, one of Canada's largest gold mines. After a hostile takeover by Goldcorp in 2014, the team reformed as Osisko 2 and is now advancing the Windfall gold deposit in Quebec toward production.
Northern Superior discovers two new gold-bearing structures at Croteau Est Gold property, Quebec
Northern Superior Resources discovered two new gold-bearing structures at its Croteau Est property in Quebec during Phase 1 drilling, extending beyond the known inferred resource area. The discoveries include a 13-23m wide structure with gold values up to 7.39 g/t over 1.70m and a second structure with assays up to 3.47 g/t over 1.2m. The company plans Phase 2 drilling of 8,000-10,000m in Q3 to further define resources.
Peter Dasler discusses upcoming drilling by Cameco
CanAlaska Uranium's president Peter Dasler discussed upcoming drilling by partner Cameco at the West McArthur uranium project in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. The 35,830-hectare project is strategically located adjacent to Cameco's Fox Lake discovery, which contains approximately 68.1 million pounds of uranium resources.
Teck appoints VP’s Jeff Hanman & Fraser Phillips
Teck Resources announced two senior executive appointments: Jeff Hanman as Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Fraser Phillips as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategic Analysis. Phillips brings over 30 years of mining industry experience from RBC Capital Markets and will replace retiring Greg Waller.
Water-based coal sample cleaning technology could eliminate economic risk of coal exploration
The Canadian Carbonization Research Association and Geoscience BC are jointly researching the Roben Jig, a water-based coal sample cleaning technology that could replace current chemical-based methods using harmful substances like perchloroethylene. The new methodology promises more accurate assessment of metallurgical coal quality and economic feasibility while eliminating health and safety risks associated with toxic chemicals currently used in coal exploration testing.
Mining for Miracles launches 2017 Diamond Draw and completes $3 million commitment to CAUSES Clinic
Mining for Miracles, BC's mining industry charity, launched its 2017 Diamond Draw featuring a $16,000 prize package and completed a $3 million commitment to fund the CAUSES Research Clinic at BC Children's Hospital. The mining community has raised over $26 million since 1988 for pediatric healthcare initiatives.
Lornex and Valley Pits suspended at Highland Valley Copper because of flooding
Teck Resources has temporarily suspended mining at the Lornex and Valley pits at Highland Valley Copper Operations due to water inflow caused by unusual spring weather and rapid snow melt. The mill continues operating normally while the company assesses dewatering options over the coming days.
Grand opening of Legacy: ceremonial opening of the new Potash Mine in Canada
K+S officially opened its new Bethune potash mine in Saskatchewan on May 2, 2017, completing a five-year construction phase with €3.1 billion investment. The facility is expected to produce its first marketable tonne in June 2017 and reach full capacity of 2 million tonnes by year-end, creating over 400 permanent jobs.
Pretivm Resources’ Brucejack gold mine nears production
Pretivm Resources' Brucejack gold mine in northwestern British Columbia is nearing production by end of spring 2017 after moving through permitting and construction at record speed. The mine features two zones - the West Zone and Valley of the Kings - with construction challenges overcome including harsh winter conditions with 4-5 meters of snow.
Two national safety awards for De Beers Canada
De Beers Canada received two prestigious national safety awards at the CIM annual convention, with Victor Mine winning its second consecutive John T. Ryan Award for lowest accident frequency rate and Gahcho Kué Mine receiving the Hatch-CIM Project Development Safety Award. These awards recognize the company's outstanding safety performance and establish De Beers Canada as a global mining safety leader.
Alliance Magnesium produces its first magnesium ingots and also obtains a $4.1 million loan
Alliance Magnesium has successfully produced its first magnesium ingots at its Danville demonstration plant in Quebec after four years of development. The company also secured a $4.1 million loan from the Quebec government to fund operations and prepare for a $100 million commercial demonstration plant.
New proposed Kootenay West Gypsum mine calls for public comment
CertainTeed Gypsum Canada Inc. is seeking public comment on its proposed Kootenay West Mine near Canal Flats, BC, which would produce 400,000 tonnes of gypsum annually over a 43-year lifespan. The project is subject to BC's Environmental Assessment Act and the company has submitted its EA application for review.
Pure Energy Minerals appoints Scott Shellhaas, former lithium executive, to board of directors
Pure Energy Minerals has appointed Scott Shellhaas, former president of Cyprus Foote Mineral Company's lithium division, to its board of directors. Shellhaas brings over 30 years of mining experience including leadership of a $250M lithium operation and development of major projects like Mt. Milligan in British Columbia. The appointment strengthens Pure Energy's leadership as it develops lithium projects in Nevada and Argentina.
Goldcliff and Lincoln advance permitting at Pine Grove, Nevada
Goldcliff Resource Corporation and Lincoln Mining Corp. have hired Del Fortner, former Nevada Bureau of Land Management Deputy State Director, as Director of Permitting and Environmental Compliance for their Pine Grove gold project in Nevada. The joint venture is advancing permitting for both exploration drilling and mine development as they move the development-stage project toward production.
Nemaska Lithium ready to deliver first tonne of lithium hydroxide from Phase 1 plant to a customer
Nemaska Lithium has successfully produced its first commercial shipment of 1.2 tonnes of lithium hydroxide monohydrate from its Phase 1 plant in Quebec, marking a critical milestone for the company's proprietary processing technology. The lithium hydroxide exceeded purification expectations and is being delivered to a customer for evaluation in lithium ion battery cathode manufacturing. The company plans to begin processing spodumene concentrate from its Whabouchi Mine in Q2 2017.
McEwen Mining appoints Sylvain Guerard as Senior Vice President Exploration
McEwen Mining appointed Sylvain Guerard as Senior Vice President Exploration, bringing over 25 years of global mineral exploration experience from companies including Kinross and Barrick. CEO Rob McEwen emphasized exploration as essential R&D for creating shareholder value, citing the Red Lake Mine discovery that drove Goldcorp's share price up 31% annually for 11 years.
Barkerville Gold Mines reporting high grade gold strike at Cariboo Project
Barkerville Gold Mines has discovered a new high-grade gold zone at its Cariboo Gold Project, with drill hole IM-17-072 intersecting 19.20 g/t Au over 54.40 metres including 32.06 g/t Au over 30.70 metres. The discovery includes exceptional high-grade intervals up to 760.00 g/t Au and is part of an ongoing 130,000 metre Phase II exploration program targeting new vein systems on Island Mountain.
K+S Potash Canada named one of Saskatchewan’s top employers for the fourth year
K+S Potash Canada has been named one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing its exceptional workplace culture. The company currently employs 375 permanent staff at its Legacy Project mine near Bethune, with production expected to begin by the end of Q2 this year.
Rock Star Peter Moses: Fostering First Nations relationships in mining
Peter Moses, a veteran prospector with 50 years in mining, received the PDAC Skookum Jim Award for his work educating Indigenous youth about mining opportunities and building positive relationships between First Nations communities and the mining industry. Moses worked with 123 First Nations communities across Ontario as the First Nations mineral development information officer with the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.
Kennady completes winter bulk sampling program on the Faraday Kimberlites
Kennady Diamonds completed its 2017 winter bulk sampling program, recovering 555 tonnes of kimberlite from three Faraday kimberlites in the Northwest Territories. The company expects to recover over 1,000 carats of diamonds from processing, which will help advance the Faraday 2 and 3 kimberlites to inferred resource status.
Signature increases land position by over 1,500% by staking 38 claims
Signature Resources increased its land position by over 1,500% by staking 38 new claims totaling 9,280 hectares along a 22-kilometer gold trend in Ontario's Lingman Lake Greenstone Belt. The newly staked area includes over 40 reported mineral occurrences and extends the company's exploration potential beyond its existing Lingman Lake Gold Mine property, which hosts a historical estimate of 234,684 oz of gold.