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Silver Wheaton changes name to Wheaton Precious Metals
The change of name to Wheaton Precious Metals is effective May 10, 2017. — Photo courtesy Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. VANCOUVER, May 10, 2...
Mines.
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 the challenges that operating mines face and how they are adapting to meet the demands of new regulations and environmental standards.
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British Columbia
Britannia Mine Museum Launches “I HEART Carbon” Exhibit at Family Fun Day
The Britannia Mine Museum Family Fun Day is on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Photo courtesy Britannia Mine Museum Britannia Beac...
British Columbia
Celebrating Mining Week in British Columbia and across Canada
Pretium Resources Brucejack Mine is in the final stages of commissioning before becoming operational in Northern BC. — Photo courtesy Pretiu...
British Columbia
Extreme construction: Mountain edition
Most of the jobs that Axis takes on are considered challenging because of their rough locations, such as mountaintops. — Photo courtesy Axis...
Company Profiles
From snakes to suits: Rock star John Burzynski
The co-founders of Osisko Mining got tired of working for other companies so formed their own. (L to R) John Burzynski, president and CEO; S...
Minerals
Northern Superior discovers two new gold-bearing structures at Croteau Est Gold property, Quebec
Northern Superior Resources Inc. is pleased to announce the discovery of two new gold-bearing structures from the Company’s Phase 1 core dri...
Mines
Peter Dasler discusses upcoming drilling by Cameco
CanAlaska's West McArthur project is located in the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan. — Photo courtesy CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. Vancouver, Cana...
British Columbia
Teck appoints VP’s Jeff Hanman & Fraser Phillips
Jeff Hanman, new Vice President, Corporate Affairs for Teck Resources Limited. — Photo courtesy Mining of Miracles/Teck Vancouver, B.C. – Te...
British Columbia
Water-based coal sample cleaning technology could eliminate economic risk of coal exploration
The cylinder "jigs" coal samples and water to separate the samples based on density. — Photo courtesy Melanie Mackay Even though coal is one...
British Columbia
Mining for Miracles launches 2017 Diamond Draw and completes $3 million commitment to CAUSES Clinic
2016 Diamond Draw winner Pat Mitchell (centre right) with from left to right, Chad Pederson, Mining for Miracles Co-Chair Jeff Hanman, C3 Al...
Mines
Grand opening of Legacy: ceremonial opening of the new Potash Mine in Canada
The new potash mine, which ran under the project name Legacy, also receives its new name "Bethune". — Photo courtesy CJME radio On May 2nd,...
British Columbia
Lornex and Valley Pits suspended at Highland Valley Copper because of flooding
Due to unusual spring weather conditions and rapid snow melt, mining has been temporarily suspended in the Lornex and Valley pits at Highlan...
British Columbia
Pretivm Resources’ Brucejack gold mine nears production
The Brucejack site is located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart, B.C. — Photo courtesy Pretivm Resources Inc. Joseph Ovsenek, pre...
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Two national safety awards for De Beers Canada
De Beers Canada was pleased to accept two prestigious national safety awards at the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (...
Mines
Alliance Magnesium produces its first magnesium ingots and also obtains a $4.1 million loan
Alliance Magnesium is proud to announce the production of its first metal magnesium ingots at its Danville demonstration plant in Quebec. —...
British Columbia
New proposed Kootenay West Gypsum mine calls for public comment
A new mine proposed by CertainTeed Gypsum near Canal Flats projects a 43 year life span and would mine 400,000 ton of gypsum annually. — Pho...
Mines
Pure Energy Minerals appoints Scott Shellhaas, former lithium executive, to board of directors
Scott Shellhaas — Photo courtesy Scott Shellhaas/Pure Energy Pure Energy Minerals Limited is pleased to announce that Mr. S. Scott Shellhaas...
Mines
Goldcliff and Lincoln advance permitting at Pine Grove, Nevada
The Pine Grove gold property is a development-stage project with near term potential for gold production. — Photo courtesy Goldcliff Resourc...
Mines
Nemaska Lithium ready to deliver first tonne of lithium hydroxide from Phase 1 plant to a customer
Nemaska Lithium Inc. — Photo courtesy Nemaska Lithium QUEBEC, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - April 17, 2017) - Nemaska Lithium Inc. ("Nemaska Lithiu...
Mines
McEwen Mining appoints Sylvain Guerard as Senior Vice President Exploration
Sylvain Guerard. — Photo courtesy Linkedin/Sylvain Guerard TORONTO, April 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE:MUX) (TSX:MU...
Mines
Barkerville Gold Mines reporting high grade gold strike at Cariboo Project
The Cariboo Gold Project. — Photo courtesy Barkerville Gold/BC Northern Mining Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd is pleased to announce a new disco...
Company Profiles
K+S Potash Canada named one of Saskatchewan’s top employers for the fourth year
KSPC's Human Resources Team — Photo courtesy K+S Potash Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – K+S Potash Canada GP (KSPC) has once again been recognized...
Mines
Kennady completes winter bulk sampling program on the Faraday Kimberlites
Kennady Diamonds Inc. controls 100 percent of the Kennady North diamond project located in Canada's Northwest Territories. — Photo courtesy...
First Nations
Rock Star Peter Moses: Fostering First Nations relationships in mining
The workshops Peter Moses (standing, far right) organized as the First Nations mineral development information officer with the Ministry of...