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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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Teck named to 2019 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada
Teck Resources has been named fourth on Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada ranking, marking the company's 13th consecutive year on the list. The recognition highlights Teck's commitment to environmental, social and governance performance across its diversified mining operations focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy.
#ThisIsMining illustrates how mining affects everyone
The Ontario Mining Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary on February 18, 2020, launching a #ThisIsMining campaign to showcase mining's role in modern life and green economy transition. The organization emphasizes Ontario's position as having the world's lowest carbon emissions for mineral production due to its carbon-free electricity grid.
Braveheart Resources to bring Bull River Mine into production
Braveheart Resources acquired the Bull River Mine near Cranbrook, B.C. through its purchase of Purcell Basin Minerals and plans to bring the former copper-gold-silver producer back into production by early 2020. The project is expected to create 100 full-time jobs and represents a significant transformation for the Calgary-based junior mining company.
Mining Association of Canada announces new chair
Gordon Stothart, Executive Vice President and COO of IAMGOLD, has been elected Chair of the Mining Association of Canada for a two-year term, replacing Anne Marie Toutant of Suncor Energy. Stothart brings over 30 years of mining industry experience and has been recognized for his leadership in corporate responsibility through IAMGOLD's multiple TSM awards.
Brixton Metals starts drilling at its Thorn Project and provides update on its Atlin Project
Brixton Metals Corporation has commenced drilling operations at its Thorn Project while providing an update on its Atlin Project. The company's exploration activities focus on copper targets, including the previously drilled Deep Copper Target at the Camp Creek-Oban Zone.
Top diamond mines in Canada
This article provides an overview of Canada's top diamond mines, highlighting the country's significant diamond production of 23 million carats worth $2.6 billion in 2017. The piece profiles five major operations across Northwest Territories, Quebec, and Saskatchewan, ranging from established producers like Diavik (6-7 million carats annually) to newer projects like Renard.
Noront Resources and Aroland First Nation Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Noront Resources and Aroland First Nation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance development of the Eagle's Nest nickel-copper-platinum-palladium deposit in Ontario's Ring of Fire. The agreement includes issuing 150,000 Noront shares to the First Nation and establishes formal working protocols for mutually beneficial economic development opportunities.
Western Potash awards contract for construction of milestone Phase I Project
Western Resources Corp. has awarded a lump-sum construction contract to Stuart Olson Prairie Construction for its Milestone Phase I Potash Project located 35 km southeast of Regina, Saskatchewan. The project utilizes innovative selective dissolution technology that eliminates surface tailings and reduces water consumption by half. Construction mobilization begins in June 2019 with production targeted for mid-2020.
Mining Community Raises $2 Million for BC Children’s Hospital
Mining for Miracles, the BC mining community's fundraising initiative, presented a $2 million donation to BC Children's Hospital on June 2, 2019. The funds will support the new Gut4Health program, which aims to make BC Children's the first Canadian children's hospital to use gut bacteria for predicting and treating infections. The organization has raised over $30 million for the hospital over the past thirty years.
Pretium Resources Inc.: Underground Exploration Drilling Intercepts Gold Mineralization at Depth
Pretium Resources' underground exploration drilling at Brucejack Mine intersected significant gold mineralization with 5.56 g/t gold over 107.45 meters, including high-grade intervals up to 185.5 g/t gold. The results confirm potential extension of Brucejack-style mineralization at depth and to the east of the existing mine, with additional copper-molybdenum anomalies suggesting porphyry proximity.
Stelmine is making plans to drill on the Courcy property
Stelmine Canada is preparing to drill its Courcy gold project in Quebec's James Bay Territory after two years of exploration work. The company has completed channel sampling over 3,000 m² and identified the 21-km Courcy fault as the main gold carrier, with historical drilling showing 4.26 g/t Au over 42m.
SSR Mining publishes inaugural Sustainability Report
SSR Mining Inc. published its inaugural Sustainability Report detailing its 2018 performance across health, safety, diversity, and environmental metrics. The report highlights achievements including 100% local hiring at Chinchillas mine, 58% water recycling across operations, and strong governance ratings. This represents the company's commitment to transparency and operational excellence across its three producing mines in North America.
B.C. passes law to have 100% zero emission vehicles by 2040
British Columbia has passed legislation requiring all new vehicle sales to be zero-emission by 2040, with interim targets of 10% by 2025 and 30% by 2030. Lomiko Metals, a lithium-focused company, views this as positive news for electric vehicle adoption and battery metals demand. The policy comes amid high gas prices and new provincial EV incentives in BC and Quebec.
Lac des Iles underground exploration announces expansion of newly discovered C Zone
North American Palladium announced a $5.7M increase to its 2019 exploration budget to accelerate drilling on underground targets at the Lac des Iles Mine, including the newly discovered C Zone. The C Zone shows potential for several hundred metres of strike length and over 800 metres of vertical extent, with palladium grades similar to the main ore zones.
Westhaven commences property-wide exploration at Shovelnose
Westhaven Ventures has commenced a comprehensive exploration program at its 15,542 hectare Shovelnose gold property in British Columbia's Spences Bridge Gold Belt, including 1,000 soil samples, mapping, and prospecting. The company plans to initiate a fully financed drill program in early June, targeting magnetic low anomalies coincident with gold and arsenic geochemical signatures.
Sparwood’s North Coal celebrates sixth anniversary
North Coal Limited celebrated its sixth anniversary and opened new corporate offices in Sparwood, BC, as it advances the Michel Coal Project. The company has grown from 2 to 11 employees and is completing environmental assessments, with mine construction planned for 2021 and metallurgical coal production beginning in 2022.
Gross revenue for BC miners hits a record high of $12.3 billion
BC's mining sector achieved record gross revenue of $12.3 billion in 2018, up from $11.7 billion in 2017, driven by higher copper and metallurgical coal prices. The strong performance reflects renewed optimism in the sector after a period of lower commodity prices and reduced activity.
Nemaska Lithium provides project update
Nemaska Lithium provided an update on its Whabouchi lithium project, reporting $262.3M in unrestricted cash as of March 31, 2019. The company has made construction progress at the Whabouchi mine and is 55% complete on detailed engineering at the Shawinigan plant, while actively pursuing financing alternatives with financial advisors.
Harfang enhances the potential for Cu-Au-Ag around Mista Prospect on its Serpent Property
Harfang Exploration completed a high-resolution magnetic survey revealing a 3.5 km structural corridor at the Mista discovery on its Serpent Property in Quebec's James Bay region. The survey identified two important structural trends associated with copper-gold-silver mineralization, with the company planning to resume exploration work in early June including mechanical trenching and potential drilling.
Ferrochrome refinery siting decision rekindles call for East-West access to the Ring of Fire
NorOnt Resources and Sault Ste. Marie have decided to locate a ferrochrome refinery to process minerals from Ontario's Ring of Fire, modeled on Finnish technology. This decision has renewed calls for an East-West road connection to optimize mineral transportation between the Ring of Fire and existing rail infrastructure.
Copper Lake stakes the Sollas Lake Property and provides update on private placement
Copper Lake Resources staked the 100% owned Sollas Lake Property comprising 20 claim cells (4.1 sq km) adjacent to their Marshall Lake project in Ontario. The company extended their private placement financing deadline by 30 days to May 31, 2019, seeking up to $460,000 through flow-through and regular units.
Noront selects Sault Ste. Marie site for Ferrochrome Production Facility
Noront Resources has selected the Algoma Steel site in Sault Ste. Marie for its Ferrochrome Production Facility after evaluating four communities since February 2018. The decision was based on lower long-term operating costs and Great Lakes location advantages, despite Timmins having slightly lower capital costs.
Province funding restoration of historic Nanaimo coal mine structure
The British Columbia government is providing $1.4 million to restore the historic Morden Colliery headframe and tipple structure near Nanaimo, one of only two such structures remaining in North America. The 22.5-metre concrete structure from the early 1900s will undergo stabilization and repairs over the next year to preserve this significant piece of Vancouver Island's coal mining heritage.
Medallion provides update on process development projects
Medallion Resources is advancing process development work at Saskatchewan Research Council and University of Toronto to optimize its monazite rare-earth processing operations. The company is preparing for near-term production of NdPr magnet materials in North America and entering discussions with engineering groups for a formal economic study. This work addresses growing market demand for non-Chinese sources of critical rare-earth magnets used in electric vehicles, defense, and clean energy applications.
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