British Columbia
Brucejack Mine receives Mines Act permit and federal approval
Construction of the Brucejack Mine, 65 kms northwest of Stewart, B.C., is expected to get underway in 2015. — Photo courtesy Pretium Resourc...
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
Coal production in B.C. is a thriving industry
The coal industry is bustling in B.C, with four to five coal trains leaving the Elk Valley on their way to the Westshore Terminal in Vancouv...
British Columbia
New Afton raises the bar with ISO 50001 Energy Management Standards
Andrew Cooper, New Afton's energy specialist — Photo courtey New Afton MineNew Gold ’s newest mine knows value beyond its minerals. New Afto...
British Columbia
Despite low prices, Canadian coal producers are doing better than most
Joe Aldina, principal analyst for Coal Research, Wood Mackenzie — Photo courtesy Joe Aldina With the U.S. dollar on a tear, hitting valuatio...
British Columbia
Taseko and Soda Creek Indian Band Sign participation and cooperation agreement
Mine crew celebrates safety at the Gibraltar Mine in this Taseko file photo — Photo courtesy Taseko Taseko is pleased to announce that a Par...
British Columbia
Teck reports on Q2 earning—remains “cash flow positive”
Teck Resources Limited CEO Don Lindsay explains highlights of their second quarter financial report. — Photo courtesy Teck Teck Resources Li...
Mines
Agnico Eagle Mines inked deal with Kivalliq Inuit Association
Members of the KIA and Agnico Eagle executive team sign the IIBA agreement in Rankin Inlet. Front row (left to right): Kono Tattuinee, Secre...
Global
Offering drillers a new way to reduce water consumption
Fordia's system helps drillers use less water and be more eco-friendly. — ThinkstockFordia, a provider of global drilling solutions that inc...
Global
Temex Board receives superior proposal from Lake Shore Gold Corp.
All of the outstanding common shares in the capital of Lake Shore Gold Corp. are to be acquired by Temex Resources Corp, according to a cour...
Global
Teck Announces Carmen de Andacollo gold stream
By entering into this long-term gold off-take agreement, Teck has increased its cash position by $162 million U.S. — Photo courtesy Teck Chi...
British Columbia
B.C. authorizes restricted re-start for Mount Polley Mine
The Mount Polley Mine has been given the go-ahead to restart restricted operations at its mine site. — Photo courtesy Imperial Metals Minist...
Global
Barrick’s Zaldivar copper mine draws final bids—Teck reportedly still in the running
A final decision on the copper mine in Chile, owned by Barrick Gold, is expected by the first week in August. — Photo courtesy Barrick Accor...
British Columbia
Morrison Mine must undergo further assessment
Government officials have ordered that the proposed Morrison Mine, near Smithers, B.C., undergo further assessment before the project will b...
Alberta
Haul truck tire drives more than three and a half times around the globe
Heavy haulers work 24 hours a day at Syncrude's Fort McMurray operations. Each truck uses six of the $65,000 tires. — Todd Korol photograph...
British Columbia
Skeena receives three-year exploration permit and mobilizes drills to Spectrum Gold Project
Skeena Resources Limited has begun fieldwork in Northwestern B.C., including re-sampling of historic core, soil sampling and prospecting. —...
Global
Saskatchewan ranks tops in Canada in Fraser Institute mining survey
The Fraser Institute's annual Survey of Mining Companies rates 122 jurisdictions around the world based on their overall Investment Attracti...
Company Profiles
Teck could raise $1B from silver stream sales to Silver Wheaton, TD says
The Red Dog Mine could be one of the mine streams Teck would sell. — Photo courtesy Teck Resources Vancouver-based Teck Resources Limited is...
Global
Mine 2015: PWC’s 12th annual review - top trends in the global mining industry
The Global mining industry continues to see challenges, as well as growth, in the years ahead. — Photo courtesy Kootenaybiz.com It has been...
Company Profiles
Teck among final bidders for $2B Chilean copper mine
With a potential value of $2 billion dollars, Barrick Gold Corp's Zaldivar copper mine in Chile is seeking a buyer for 50% of the mine. — Ph...
British Columbia
B.C. Mine Rescue teams battle for top spot in Smithers
Teams from throughout the province competed in the 60th annual Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition in Smithers, B.C. — Photo courtesy of B...
British Columbia
New Nadina Explorations wins land issue appeal
File photo from New Nadina Explorations work on its Silver Queen property. — Photo courtesy New Nadina Explorations New Nadina Explorations...
Exploration
Northern Shield Identifies Extensive Cu Mineralization From Sampling at its Huckleberry Project
The Southern Labrador Trough in Quebec. — Photo courtesy Northern Shield Resources Inc. Northern Shield Resources Inc. ("Northern Shield") \...
British Columbia
Mt Polley could re-open by the end of June - 370 to return to work
Mines minister, Bill Bennett predicts Mt Polley should be back working by end of June — Photo courtesy B.C. Government Late last week, Briti...
British Columbia
BC put $5 million into Geoscience BC for informed land-use decisions & mineral & energy exploration
Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett announced today that the Province will provide $5 million in funding to Geoscience BC. — Photo courte...