Energy
GFS Corp names Wajax and Cullen Diesel Power as new Canadian Distributors
GFS Corp designs and sells solutions that enable high horsepower, heavy-duty diesel engines to operate on natural gas. — Photo courtesy Teck...
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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Saskatchewan’s Cameco sets production outlook for Cigar Lake operation
The Cigar Lake operation is expected to produce 16 million packaged pounds of uranium concentrate in 2016. — Photo courtesy Cameco Corp. Cam...
Global
PT Freeport Indonesia invests in largest operator training simulator deal of 2015
PT Freeport Indonesia has invested in the largest operator training simulator deal of 2015 - the company has added light vehicle, undergroun...
Global
Goldcorp CEO Charles Jeannes to retire; board names successor
Chuck Jeannes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Goldcorp, will retire following the company's annual general meeting in April 2016....
British Columbia
BC Gov’t takes action on Chief Inspector of Mines’ recommendations on Mt Polley
Minister of Mines Bill Bennett responds to the Chief Inspector of Mines’ (CIM) investigation report. — Photo courtesy BC Government In respo...
Company Profiles
M&E story results in BBN live interview for Cranbrook-based company
Mike Hambalek, owner of Caliper Machine and Hydraulics Ltd., appears on an episode of BNN Commodities. — Photo courtesy BNN.com Sometimes it...
Global
Napier Ventures announces proposed acquisition of Emerald Isle property
Earl Hope of Napier Ventures, based in Vancouver, moves ahead with his company's latest acquisitions in Arizona and Colorado — Photo courtes...
British Columbia
Teck announces first in Canada LNG haul truck at Fording River Mine
Teck Resources Limited is piloting the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel source in six haul trucks at its Fording River steelmaki...
British Columbia
Mount Polley short-term discharge permit approved
The Province has approved Mount Polley Mining Corporation’s application for a short-term permit to treat and then discharge water outside of...
Mines
Serious challenges to future mining investment necessitate immediate action
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is urging provincial and federal governments to take bold steps to position Ontario's mining sector fo...
British Columbia
Legacy Potash project 50% complete, 150 more people to be hired.
Construction at K+S Potash Canada's Legacy Project is about 50% completed—the project is scheduled to be finished in the summer of 2016. — P...
Exploration
Vancouver-based Lucara makes diamond history; recovers 1,111 carat diamond
The world's second largest gem quality diamond was recovered by Lucara Diamond Corp., from the south lobe of the Karowe Mine in Botswana. —...
Company Profiles
Imperial Metals buoyed by Red Chris Mine production
The completion of Red Chris Mine this year, and subsequent production start-up, has led to an increase in revenue for Imperial Metals. — Pho...
Company Profiles
Aappalutoq Ruby Mine reaches 75% completion and joint venture partner earns further 10% ownership
Construction continues at True North Gems Greenland site — Photo courtesy True North Gems True North Gems Inc. (TGX: TSX-V) (“True North” “T...
British Columbia
Westhaven commences drilling on its Shovelnose Gold property
The drill program will further expand and outline the extent of the newly recognized epithermal gold system present on the property. — Photo...
Company Profiles
TMAC Resources: Hope Bay Gold Mine project moving successfully along the “path to production”
TMAC Resources reports that the company remains on track and on budget for reaching production of their Hope Bay Project at the end of 2016....
Mines
Alicia Woods appointed general manager at Marcotte Mining
Alicia Woods, general manager of Marcotte Mining. — Photo courtesy Alicia Woods The night before he was to assume his new position as genera...
Exploration
Boart Longyear launches MDR700, the next generation underground coring rig with advanced mobility
Boart Longyear has announced the launch of the new MDR700, the next generation underground coring rig with advanced mobility. — Photo courte...
Mines
NexGen Energy reports positive uranium results in northern Saskatchewan
Aerial view of the Rook 1 camp. — Photo courtesy NexGen Energy NexGen Energy Ltd recently reported radioactivity results from nine holes at...
Company Profiles
US Coal producer cuts shipment through Westshore Terminals
Cloud Peak Energy entered into an amended agreement with Westshore Terminals to eliminate both parties volume obligations for the period 201...
Global
Canada’s role in the Trans Pacific Partnership points to a flourishing metals and minerals industry
Rod Thomas, president of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), said TTP is a good move for the Canadian mining industry...
Company Profiles
Teck reports $2.2B in impairment charges and $2.1B in losses
“We are taking significant steps to meet the challenge of low commodity prices,” says Don Lindsay, President and CEO of Teck Resources Limit...
Exploration
Benton Resources receives Newfoundland drill permit
Prospecting in Newfoundland: the minister of natural resources believes the island is "still under-explored relative to many other gold-prod...
British Columbia
Teck announces appointment of Lawrence Watkins as Vice President, Health and Safety
Teck Resources Limited announces the appointment of Lawrence Watkins as Vice President, Health and Safety. — Photo courtesy Teck/Linkedin Va...