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Kerr Mines strengthens executive team with appointment of VP Projects and Mine General Manager
Kerr Mines appointed David Thomas as VP Projects and Copperstone Mine General Manager to advance the company toward gold production by end of 2019. Thomas brings 30+ years of mining construction experience from major projects with Kinross Gold, Coeur Mining, Newmont and Teck Resources. The appointment follows a successful 2017 exploration program and positive 2018 preliminary feasibility study for the Arizona-based Copperstone project.
CanAlaska reports summer program for West McArthur Uranium Project
CanAlaska Uranium reported results from Cameco's winter drilling program at the West McArthur project in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin, with three holes intersecting uranium mineralization up to 1.51% U3O8 over 5.5 metres. Summer work will focus on borehole geophysics to better locate conductors and interpret the complex C10 fault system geology.
Praise for the quick resolution of CP Rail strike by mining industry
The Mining Association of Canada praised the quick resolution of a Canadian Pacific Railway strike through a tentative four-year agreement reached with federal government intervention. The mining industry accounts for over 50% of Canada's rail freight revenues, making rail service critical to operations and Canada's reputation as a reliable exporter.
New Geoscience BC Peace Project data key to water management and responsible resource development
Geoscience BC released the final report from its Peace Project, a comprehensive four-year groundwater study in northeast BC's Peace region. The research, conducted by Simon Fraser University experts, provides baseline knowledge about groundwater systems in an area of active oil and gas development. Key findings include complex surface geology, limited near-surface aquifer connectivity for industrial uses, and the need for further research on deeper bedrock water sources.
Business Leaders call for an Ontario Natural Resources Strategy
Business leaders from mining, forestry, Aboriginal business, and government sectors met in Timmins to call for an Ontario Natural Resources Strategy ahead of provincial elections. The roundtable recommended addressing energy costs, regulatory burden, skills training, Aboriginal capacity building, and northern infrastructure to strengthen the province's resource sector competitiveness.
Fura Gems discovers an exceptional 25.97 carat Colombian emerald
Fura Gems discovered an exceptional 25.97 carat rough emerald at its Coscuez mine in Colombia, naming it the 'ÄRE Emerald'. The discovery came from an ongoing bulk sampling program that has yielded 1,831 carats of rough emeralds from 214 tons of material, with 850 carats classified as high quality gemstones.
Mountain Province Diamonds announces the appointment of Stuart Brown as incoming President and CEO
Mountain Province Diamonds announced the appointment of Stuart Brown as President and CEO, bringing over 25 years of diamond industry experience including senior roles at De Beers and CEO of Firestone Diamonds. The company operates a 49% stake in the Gahcho Kué diamond mine in Northwest Territories, described as the world's largest new diamond mine.
Metallis & Talhtan Central Government execute Communications Agreement
Metallis Resources Inc. has signed a Communications Agreement with the Tahltan Central Government for its 100%-owned Kirkham Property in BC's Golden Triangle. The agreement establishes a collaborative framework for exploration activities and offers cultural, economic and educational support opportunities for Tahltan members.
Mining truck makeovers drive important conversations
SMS Equipment Inc. and KMC Mining have painted Komatsu mining trucks pink and blue to raise awareness for prostate cancer research, breast cancer research, and mental health awareness in the oil sands sector. The initiative aims to spark important health conversations among workers and reflects the companies' commitment to community support beyond their core equipment services business.
Seabridge discovers new gold zones at Courageous Lake
Seabridge Gold discovered two new gold zones (Olsen and Marsh Pond) at its Courageous Lake Project in Northwest Territories through winter drilling, with widths and grades suggesting they could contribute resources similar to the company's Walsh Lake Deposit which contains 482,000 ounces of gold. The company identified these zones as part of testing seven targets across a 7.5-kilometer area of favourable stratigraphy that extends over 53 kilometers.
Optimism returns to B.C.‘s mining sector as revenues rise by over a third in the last year
PwC Canada's 50th annual BC mining report shows the sector recovering strongly with gross mining revenue rising 35% to CA$11.7 billion in 2017. The increase reflects rising commodity prices and renewed confidence following multi-year lows, positioning the industry well for the low-carbon economy transition.
New board appointments for Industry Training Authority (ITA)—BC’s Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship
The BC government appointed six new board members to the Industry Training Authority (ITA) to strengthen leadership in skilled trades training. The appointments include representatives from education, labour unions, and Indigenous affairs, reflecting diverse industry perspectives. This comes as demand for skilled workers continues to grow across Canada.
Golden Dawn: 18K tonnes will be produced at Greenwood Precious Metals project in 2018
Golden Dawn Minerals Inc. is preparing to restart production at its Lexington Mine and Greenwood Processing Plant in BC, targeting trial mining in August 2018 followed by processing 18,000 tonnes of material from October to December. The company has successfully de-watered the mine and is completing infrastructure upgrades to meet new regulatory requirements.
Osisko Metals completes winter drill program at Pine Point
Osisko Metals completed a 129-hole, 7,860-metre winter drilling program at the Pine Point zinc-lead project in the Northwest Territories. The program targeted near-surface historical deposits to convert 50 million tonnes of unclassified resources to NI 43-101 Indicated Resources. This is part of a larger 50,000-metre, 700-hole drilling campaign for 2018 at the former Cominco mining operation.
Trifecta Gold options Eureka Dome from Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd.
Trifecta Gold has optioned the 156-claim Eureka Dome property from Pacific Ridge Exploration, expanding its Eureka project in Yukon's Klondike Goldfields. The property features highly anomalous gold-in-silt values up to 2,190 ppb Au and a 2km x 750m multi-element soil anomaly with strong pathfinder elements.
Mining truck makeovers drive important conversations
SMS Equipment Inc. and KMC Mining have painted two Komatsu mining trucks pink and blue with health awareness slogans to promote conversations about prostate cancer, breast cancer, and mental health in the mining sector. The initiative aims to encourage workers to prioritize health screening and open dialogue about wellness issues.
Op/Ed: Chris Gardner impasse must be broken to preserve investor confidence in Canada
The Confidence in Canada movement is pushing for government action on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project with just four weeks left until Kinder Morgan's May 31st deadline. Over 110 business and labor organizations are calling for resolution of the federal-provincial impasse to preserve investor confidence in Canada.
Drilling of Kiena Deep A Zone from exploration ramp returns high grade results
Wesdome Gold Mines reported high-grade gold results from underground drilling at the Kiena Deep A Zone in Quebec, with the best intercept returning 39.58 g/t gold over 18.2 metres. The company has completed 986 metres of exploration ramp development and plans to drill 50,000 metres underground to define the extent of the gold system ahead of an updated resource estimate.
Auryn Resources and Torq Resources appoints Natasha Frakes as Manager of Corporate Communications
Auryn Resources and Torq Resources have both appointed Natasha Frakes as Manager of Corporate Communications. Frakes brings extensive media experience from CBC and CTV news roles, plus recent mining industry exposure through Market One Media interviews with mining executives.
Fortune Minerals reports Tlicho all-season road approval
Fortune Minerals received approval for the 97-kilometre Tlicho all-season road that will connect the community of Whatì to the territorial highway system. This road approval, combined with Fortune's previously approved 49-kilometre spur road, will enable the company to transport metal concentrates from its NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper project to a planned refinery in Saskatchewan.
MacLean Engineering’s participation at the CIM 2018 Convention to focus on expanding capabilities
MacLean Engineering announced acquisitions and hires to expand remote-control technology and shotcrete capabilities ahead of the CIM 2018 Convention. The company has 6 battery electric units currently working underground with another 11 to be commissioned in the next 12 months.
SMS Equipment Inc. announces Williams Lake branch move
SMS Equipment Inc. announced the relocation of its Williams Lake, BC branch to a larger 8,000 square foot facility on a 1.5-acre lot. The move provides expanded warehouse storage, yard space, and office capacity to support growth in serving construction, forestry, and mining equipment customers.
Mason Graphite hires senior commercial executive with strong experience in battery materials
Mason Graphite has hired Mario Felicetti as Vice-President Sales, bringing 15 years of experience including 5 years at Johnson Matthey focusing on energy storage materials. Felicetti previously managed global commercial strategy and negotiated multi-year contracts with Li-ion battery manufacturers across five regional offices.
UN Women and Teck extend partnership to empower indigenous women
Teck Resources and UN Women extended their partnership with a $1M investment to develop a training centre for Indigenous women in Northern Chile. The initiative expands the Originarias programme, which focuses on economic development, entrepreneurship and business management skills for Indigenous women in regions where Teck operates mines.