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PrinterNet - the best way to reach your advertising market!
Canadian Mining & Energy magazine is introducing a new Diamond Printernet Campaign for 2017, offering advertisers front cover placement and multi-channel marketing reach to over 365,000 decision makers in the mining and energy sectors. The campaign combines print, web, and newsletter placements at a 37% discount off regular advertising rates.
Top 10 reasons to use magazine advertising
Mining & Energy publication shares insights on magazine advertising effectiveness, highlighting 10 key benefits including cost effectiveness, high reader engagement, and strong ROI. The article promotes magazine advertising as a trusted medium that complements digital marketing efforts.
Alaska Structures to showcase TSX-Series fabric structures at MINExpo 2016
Alaska Structures is showcasing their TSX-Series portable fabric buildings at MINExpo 2016 in Las Vegas. These durable, portable structures are designed specifically for mining workforce housing and camp systems, offering advantages over traditional tents and permanent buildings.
Shift Rescue breathes new life into mining industry
Focus FS launched Shift Rescue, a digital mine rescue incident application, at the 10th International Mine Rescue Competition in Sudbury. The software digitally captures critical rescue data including team information, maps, photos, and reports for both training and real-life rescue events. The product was developed with Ontario Mine Rescue and deployed during the competition featuring 27 teams from 13 nations.
Bellhaven announces Paul Zweng as CEO and Chairman of the Board
Bellhaven Copper & Gold appointed Dr. Paul Zweng as CEO and Chairman, with Millie Paredes becoming COO and President. Zweng previously led the company during 2010-2012 when shares gained 126.3%, and plans to restart drilling at the La Garrucha prospect following promising results of 271m @ 1.03 g/t gold.
CanAlaska options West Carswell diamond property to Canterra Minerals
CanAlaska Uranium has optioned its West Carswell diamond property to Canterra Minerals, allowing Canterra to earn up to 70% interest through staged payments totaling $200,000 cash, 3 million shares, and $5 million in work commitments. The 4,800-hectare property contains six magnetic anomalies interpreted as potential kimberlite pipes in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin.
Growing calls for northern infrastructure bank
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Mining Association of Canada are advocating for a northern infrastructure bank to address the infrastructure deficit that makes mining costs 2 to 2.5 times higher in remote northern regions. The proposed Canada Infrastructure Bank could provide financing for mine-related infrastructure that also benefits Indigenous communities and enhances trade access.
Glencore sweeps the 2016 TSM Excellence Awards
Glencore received two 2016 TSM Excellence Awards for innovative sustainability projects at its Canadian operations. The Raglan Mine in northern Quebec won the Environmental Excellence Award for its 3-megawatt wind turbine project that saved 2.1 million litres of diesel in its first year, while Kidd Operations in Ontario won the Community Engagement Award for its $1 million community partnership fund.
Recipient of the Paul Stothart Memorial scholarship announced
The Mining Association of Canada announced Alexander Pritchard as the 2016 recipient of the Paul Stothart Memorial Scholarship in Mineral Economics, valued at $3,500. Pritchard is pursuing an MBA at the University of Ottawa and has extensive mineral exploration experience with Sander Geophysics Ltd.
MAC’s tailings management requirements strengthened
The Mining Association of Canada has strengthened its mandatory Towards Sustainable Mining tailings management requirements following the 2014 Mount Polley incident. MAC's Board accepted amendments based on 29 recommendations from an independent Task Force, with additional changes expected in November 2016.
CanAlaska to survey Alberta Kimberlite targets
CanAlaska Uranium announced it has contracted Goldak Airborne Surveys to conduct high-definition airborne magnetic surveys over its 100% owned Alberta diamond exploration property. The company holds over 290,000 acres across three diamond projects northeast of kimberlite indicator minerals discovered in the Fort McKay - Fort McMurray area, with surveys showing circular magnetic anomalies similar to those found in Saskatchewan.
Mining’s Innovation Mission
The Canada Mining Innovation Council launched the Towards Zero Waste Mining (TZWM) strategy to eliminate mine waste and tailings while reducing environmental footprint. The initiative now involves 40 mining companies and service providers investing in clean technologies including electric mining equipment and advanced environmental management systems.
Teck announces 2016 second quarter profit
Teck Resources reported Q2 2016 profit of $15 million compared to $63 million in Q2 2015, while noting positive trends in zinc and steelmaking coal prices. The company strengthened its balance sheet by extending credit facilities and reducing near-term debt maturities, while achieving cost reductions across operations.
Dominion Diamond Corporation announces trial results, strategies and departure of CFO
Dominion Diamond Corporation announced successful production trial results from its Misery Main ore body at Ekati, recovering 130,000 carats valued at $72 per carat. The company unveiled a new capital allocation strategy including development of Sable and Jay projects, a share buyback program for up to 7.2% of outstanding shares, and the departure of CFO Ron Cameron.
Teck announces retirement of Greg Waller, Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategic Analysis
Teck Resources announced that Greg Waller, VP of Investor Relations and Strategic Analysis, will retire in mid-2017 after more than 30 years with the company. Waller joined Teck in 1984 and took on investor relations responsibilities in 2006, recently receiving the 2016 Belle Mulligan Award for Leadership in Investor Relations. The company is conducting a search for his replacement.
Komatsu to acquire U.S. mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global
Komatsu Ltd. announced it will acquire U.S. mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global for $2.89 billion ($28.30 per share) in a deal expected to close mid-2017. The acquisition will complement Komatsu's surface mining equipment portfolio by adding Joy Global's underground mining equipment and super large-sized loading equipment, making Komatsu a comprehensive mining equipment provider.
Stornoway commences ore processing at Renard Diamond Project
Stornoway Diamond Corporation has commenced ore processing at its Renard Diamond Project in Quebec, marking the start of Quebec's first diamond mine. The project is ramping up to achieve 100% of plant nameplate capacity (2.16 million tonnes per annum) within 9 months, with 1 million tonnes of ore already stockpiled.
Imperial Metals launches lawsuit over Mt. Polley dam breach
Imperial Metals has filed a lawsuit against engineering firms Knight Piesold and AMEC (now Amec Foster Wheeler) over the 2014 Mount Polley tailings dam collapse that spilled 24 million cubic metres of waste into a nearby lake. The company alleges negligence and breach of contract, having spent $60-70 million on remediation and faced nearly two years of production losses.
Mount Polley Mine receives authorization for return to normal operations
Imperial Metals' Mount Polley Mine has received regulatory authorization to return to normal operations after completing repairs and buttressing of its Tailings Storage Facility following the 2014 breach. The mine will restore approximately 350 direct jobs and resume copper-gold production.
Geoscience BC announces 2016 scholarship winners
Geoscience BC announced ten recipients of its 2016 scholarship awards, each worth $5,000, bringing the organization's total investment in student geoscience education to $435,000 since 2007. The scholarships support post-graduate students working on British Columbia-based mineral or energy exploration projects, with recipients studying copper, gold, oil and gas projects across the province.
MGX Minerals taking “significant step” in the transition from exploration to mining
MGX Minerals completed a 100-tonne bulk sample at its flagship Driftwood Creek magnesium project in BC and acquired a full-scale pilot plant mill on a trial basis. The company expects to complete its NI 43-101 resource estimate by end of July and aims for production within the year.
Centerra Gold buys Thompson Creek Metals
Centerra Gold announced a $1.1 billion acquisition of Thompson Creek Metals, gaining control of the Mount Milligan gold-copper mine in British Columbia and the Thompson Creek molybdenum mine in Idaho. The deal includes amending Royal Gold's streaming agreement to maximize gold exposure and is expected to create a diversified, low-cost producer with 675-725 Koz annual gold production.
College of the Rockies hosting summer welding camp
College of the Rockies is partnering with the Canadian Welding Association Foundation to host a free welding summer camp for at-risk youth aged 12-15 from July 18-22. The camp is part of over 35 camps being funded across Canada to introduce young people to welding career opportunities in the trades.
Goldcorp’s McPherson joins MX Gold as President and COO
MX Gold Corp has appointed Hugh 'Bert' McPherson as President and COO to lead operations at their Willa and Max mining operations in BC's Kootenay region. McPherson brings 37 years of experience including recent leadership at Goldcorp's Peñasquito Mine in Mexico, one of the world's largest gold producers.