Exploration
The Rare Earths Market: Thriving, but Threatened by Illegal Mining and Production in China
Professor Dudley J. Kingsnorth (pictured) to kick off the 5th Annual Cleantech & Technology Metals Summit on May 10-11th in Toronto, Canada....
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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CRH Canada’s Dufferin Aggregates Acton Quarry certified as socially and environmentally responsible
World's first socially and environmentally responsible quarry certification awarded to CRH Canada's Dufferin Aggregates Acton Quarry. — Phot...
Global
Hitachi introduces five mining electric drive shovels
The five EX-6 electric drive mining shovels feature an advanced zero-emission electric drive motor designed to provide a cost-effective solu...
British Columbia
First Elk Valley water treatment facility begins full operations in Sparwood, B.C.
The West Line Creek Active Water Treatment Facility was constructed to remove selenium as well as nitrate from mine affected water. — Photo...
British Columbia
AME BC supports B.C. budget 2016
B.C.'s projected balanced budget for 2016 includes important incentives for the province's mineral exploration and development industry. — P...
British Columbia
Walter Energy puts their Canadian mines up for sale and sells other assets to Seminole Coal Resource
Walter Canada's operations consist of three surface mines: the Wolverine Mine, the Brule Mine and the Willow Creek Mine. — Photo courtesy Wa...
British Columbia
Taseko files Supreme Court suit against Government Of Canada
Taseko Mines Limited has filed a civil claim in the BC Supreme Court, seeking damages in relation to the New Prosperity Project decision. —...
British Columbia
Airborne survey unlocks resource potential - West-Central British Columbia
The survey, conducted in the fall of 2015, was designed to identify mineral potential in this under-explored region and provide important in...
British Columbia
Mining agreement builds training opportunities throughout British Columbia
The BC Centre of Training Excellence in Mining has made it easier for British Columbians to train for careers in mineral exploration and min...
British Columbia
Government takes action to keep mine workers on the job
Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett today announced action to help keep thousands of B.C.’s metal and coal mines workers on the job by...
Global
Mining’s contributions to Canada strong despite downturn
A new report from the Mining Association of Canada reveals that despite market volatility, the mining industry's contribution to Canada rema...
British Columbia
Teck ekes out profit despite challenging times
Faced with challenging economic times, Teck managed to produce a profit in its fourth quarter report. — Photo courtesy teck.com Teck Resourc...
British Columbia
Dominion Diamond Corporation reports MVEIRB’s recommendation for approval of Jay Project
The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board has completed an environmental assessment for the Jay Project and recommended that th...
British Columbia
Imperial reports Huckleberry Mines Ltd. provides notice to suspend operations
Because of declining copper prices, Imperial Metals has made the difficult decision to suspend operations at Huckleberry Mine until conditio...
Global
Liebherr-Canada Ltd. unveils impressive new and improved facilities
Liebherr recently completed two significant investments within Canada to support its customers and expanding business as well as product lin...
Education
Kickstarter campaign hopes to pay tribute to Robert Service and his influence on mining in Canada
Miners wait their turn in line to register their mining claims. — Photo courtesy Library and Archives Canada Kurt Breede, VP Marketing and S...
Global
New Procon CEO John McVey is ready to tackle Canada’s toughest mining challenges
John McVey, CEO Procon. — Photo courtesy John McVey John McVey doesn’t think of himself as an entrepreneur. Having spent most of his career...
British Columbia
Discovery Ventures Inc. appoints new “QP” and Head of Technical Services
Discovery Ventures Inc. is a gold, copper and silver mining company focused on the exploration and development of its WillaMAX Project that...
Global
Teck sues Alaska over massive tax hike
Teck Resources has filed a complaint against the State of Alaska for a tax increase that could negatively affect the company's Red Dog Zinc...
British Columbia
MGX Minerals receives approval of mining lease for Driftwood Creek magnesium project
MGX Minerals has announced that the company's mining lease application for the Driftwood Creek project has been approved. — Photo courtesy M...
Global
Oil price drop improves mining companies’ position regarding long-term renewable energy contracts
The business case for renewables at mine sites is often still very advantageous. — Photo courtesy th-energy.net Munich, January 2016 – The p...
British Columbia
Widow of geologist Michael J. Fitzgerald wins litigation and clears her late husband’s name
Over the course of 16 years, court after court unequivocally cleared Mr. Fitzgerald of accusations that he acted improperly in staking minin...
British Columbia
New B.C. mines moving ahead in 2016
B.C. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett predicts several new mines will move ahead in 2016. — Photo courtesy BC Government Despite chall...
Exploration
Kaminak Gold Corporation announces positive feasibility study results on Yukon Coffee Gold Project
A feasibility study has been completed on the Coffee Gold Project, owned by Kaminak Gold Corporation. — Photo courtesy Kaminak Kaminak Gold...