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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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Kootenay Zinc starts drilling at Fort Steele’s “Sully” property
Kootenay Zinc Corp. has mobilized drilling contractor FB Drilling to resume exploration at its Sully Property near Fort Steele, B.C., focusing on the E1 Zone of the EAST Anomaly Area. The company will conduct drill hole SY17-11 to test gravity data models and perform new downhole EM and magnetic surveys, with additional holes planned for the larger E3 anomaly.
Dragon-Den style #DisruptMining announces five finalists
#DisruptMining announced five finalists for their Dragon Den-style technology showcase event to be held March 5, 2017 at the Carlu Toronto during PDAC. The finalists include companies developing bio-mining recovery, underground ore transport systems, AI-powered exploration targeting, real-time drilling data, and blockchain gold trading platforms.
BC miner Don McLeod inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
Don McLeod, an 89-year-old BC mining veteran, was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame for his decades-long career that included founding Northair Mines and developing three producing mines in British Columbia. His most notable success was the Brandywine Mine near Whistler, which produced over $70 million worth of gold, silver, lead and zinc from 1972-1979, and his discovery work at Brucejack that led to Pretivm's 6.9-million-ounce Valley of the Kings deposit.
US Mines produced an estimated $74.6 Billion in minerals during 2016
The USGS reported that US mines produced $74.6 billion worth of minerals in 2016, with the country becoming 100% import reliant on 20 critical mineral commodities including rare earths and manganese. The report highlighted declining domestic production in key sectors like aluminum and iron ore, while industrial minerals production reached $51.6 billion.
Could there be another Sullivan mine-sized deposit near Fort Steele, B.C.?
Kootenay Zinc Corp. is preparing to drill the Sully project near Fort Steele, B.C., following gravity surveys that detected dense masses potentially indicating a large zinc-lead orebody similar to the historic Sullivan mine. The company expects to begin drilling in February 2024 after receiving permits, with initial evaluation potentially taking two years following any discovery.
Positive trends for commodities in 2017: Scotiabank
Scotiabank's Commodity Price Index gained 6.2% in December 2016, driven by oil and gas gains. The bank forecasts broadly positive commodity trends for 2017, with oil prices upgraded to $58/bbl for WTI and base metals expected to benefit from improved global economic conditions.
How to revive a gold mine
Broadway Gold Mining Ltd., a Vancouver-based junior explorer, is developing the historic Madison property near Butte, Montana, leveraging past mining infrastructure and data from the 1850s-era gold camp. The company raised over $2 million in private placement financing to advance exploration at the advanced-stage project in one of the world's richest metal concentrations.
NOVAGOLD reports excellent 2016 results: advances toward Final Environmental Impact Statement
NOVAGOLD reported 2016 progress on its 50%-owned Donlin Gold project in Alaska, with the draft Environmental Impact Statement public comment period completed and final EIS expected in early 2018. The company also advanced the Galore Creek copper-gold-silver project in British Columbia and strengthened community partnerships.
Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett Special Guest on Podcast
BC Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett appeared on a podcast discussing the province's mining and energy sector outlook for 2017, highlighting seven new mines opened since 2011 and progress on the Site C Dam project. Bennett expressed optimism about increasing commodity prices and emphasized the need for new markets and west coast port access for the oil and gas industry.
Thompson Creek Metals wins mine reclamation award
Thompson Creek Metals (later acquired by Centerra Gold) won the 2015 BC Jake McDonald Annual Mine Reclamation Award for constructing three over-wintering ponds for rainbow trout at the Mount Milligan Mine in north-central BC. The award recognizes innovative environmental work in restoring land and fish habitat as part of a federally approved fish habitat compensation plan.
10 Ways to Immerse Yourself in British Columbia’s Rich Mining Past
This article profiles 10 historic mining sites and museums across British Columbia that showcase the province's rich mining heritage. The attractions include former copper, gold, coal, and silver mining operations that have been converted into educational tourist destinations and living history museums.
Lucky strikes: Early days in British Columbia’s mining industry
This article provides a historical overview of British Columbia's mining industry spanning 180 years, covering the development of coal, gold, silver, and copper mining from the 1830s through the 1970s. Key milestones include the Fraser River gold rush of 1857, the Slocan silver boom of 1891, and the Britannia copper mine which became the largest copper producer in the British Commonwealth before closing in 1974.
Hans Brasch’s lucky life
Retired Sudbury miner Hans Brasch, who worked 40 years without missing a single day from 1952-1992, now volunteers at Dynamic Earth science museum sharing mining history and knowledge with young visitors. The profile highlights the evolution of mining practices from dangerous early methods to modern techniques.
Kootenay Zinc Corp. sponsors Sullivan Core Shack Display
Kootenay Zinc Corp. is sponsoring construction of the Sullivan Core Shack, a museum-level display of ore specimens and drill core from the historic Sullivan mine at Kimberley's Underground Mining Railway Station. The educational display will showcase one of the world's greatest lead-zinc-silver deposits and will include geological specimens from five historic regional mines.
Important appointments to Alliance Magnesium Board of Directors
Alliance Magnesium Inc. appointed three senior executives to its Board of Directors, including former Alcoa executives Jean-Pierre Gilardeau and Michel G. Gagnon as Chairman. The company is developing technology to extract magnesium from serpentine rock with a cleaner process than current thermal methods used in China.
CSE tallies another record year in 2016; personnel, infrastructure additions strengthen 2017 outlook
The Canadian Securities Exchange reported record trading results for 2016 with trading volume rising 159% to 6.4 billion shares and trading value increasing 334% to $1.5 billion. The exchange completed integration of a new trading system and added experienced personnel to strengthen its position for 2017 growth.
McEwen leads extraordinary list of Mining Hall of Fame Inductees
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame announced five new inductees for its 29th Annual Induction Ceremony, led by mining entrepreneur Robert McEwen who transformed Goldcorp into a global gold powerhouse. The inductees represent diverse mining sector contributions from oil sands development to gold mining and mineral policy expertise.
MX Gold announces proposed purchase of WestKam Gold Corp.‘s Bonaparte property
MX Gold Corp. has announced a proposed acquisition of WestKam Gold Corp.'s Bonaparte property located near Kamloops, British Columbia. The transaction represents MX Gold's continued consolidation of gold assets in the region.
NioCorp signs land acquisition agreements for Elk Creek Superalloy Materials Project: Nebraska
NioCorp Developments has signed 21 land acquisition agreements covering 4,078 acres in Nebraska for its Elk Creek Superalloy Materials Project, which will produce niobium, scandium, and titanium. The agreements provide exclusive mineral exploration rights and the right to acquire mineral and surface rights over five-year terms, advancing the project toward planned 2017 construction launch.
IsoEnergy intersects Uranium Mineralization at Thorburn Lake and strong basement alteration at Radio
IsoEnergy reported uranium mineralization at Thorburn Lake including 0.10% U3O8 over 0.5 metres, along with discovery of significant basement clay alteration at Radio similar to that found near major uranium deposits. The company is planning expanded winter drilling programs at both Saskatchewan properties to follow up on these encouraging results.
Robert McEwen does more than expected
Robert McEwen, 2017 Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee and president of McEwen Mining, reflects on his career transition from investment brokerage to mining. His innovative 'Goldcorp Challenge' put Red Lake Mine geological data online, leading to the mine becoming a 500,000-ounce gold producer while reducing operational costs.
Airships considered for more environmentally friendly mining in remote locations
Quest Rare Minerals is partnering with Lockheed Martin to use airships for transporting rare earth materials from their Strange Lake project in remote northeastern Quebec, eliminating the need for road construction. The innovative solution addresses both environmental concerns and logistical challenges, with production targeted for 2021.
Teck Trail announces $174 million for new acid plant
Teck announced a $174 million investment in a new acid plant at its Trail Operations in BC, expected to be operational by summer 2019. The plant will reduce SO2 emissions by an additional 5% and create approximately 160 construction jobs.
Conuma Coal re-opens second mine near Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Conuma Coal Resources is reopening the Wolverine Mine near Tumbler Ridge, BC, creating 220 new jobs and expecting to produce 1.5 million tonnes of metallurgical coal annually by April. This follows the company's earlier restart of the Brule Mine in September, which created 170 positions.