British Columbia
Teck ekes out profit despite challenging times
Faced with challenging economic times, Teck managed to produce a profit in its fourth quarter report. — Photo courtesy teck.com Teck Resourc...
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British Columbia
Dominion Diamond Corporation reports MVEIRB’s recommendation for approval of Jay Project
The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board has completed an environmental assessment for the Jay Project and recommended that th...
British Columbia
Imperial reports Huckleberry Mines Ltd. provides notice to suspend operations
Because of declining copper prices, Imperial Metals has made the difficult decision to suspend operations at Huckleberry Mine until conditio...
Global
Liebherr-Canada Ltd. unveils impressive new and improved facilities
Liebherr recently completed two significant investments within Canada to support its customers and expanding business as well as product lin...
Global
PDAC recommends measures to support the Canadian mineral exploration sector in pre-budget submission
While the minerals sector is a key driver of the Canadian economy, it currently faces challenges that threaten its ability to continue to be...
Education
Kickstarter campaign hopes to pay tribute to Robert Service and his influence on mining in Canada
Miners wait their turn in line to register their mining claims. — Photo courtesy Library and Archives Canada Kurt Breede, VP Marketing and S...
Global
The search is on to recognize engineers who have excelled in the Canadian Metals industry
Logo: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) (CNW Group/Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM))...
British Columbia
Discovery Ventures Inc. appoints new “QP” and Head of Technical Services
Discovery Ventures Inc. is a gold, copper and silver mining company focused on the exploration and development of its WillaMAX Project that...
Company Profiles
PotashCorp putting New Brunswick Picadilly mine on care-and-maintenance mode
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. announced today that it is taking the difficult but necessary step to indefinitely suspend its Picad...
Alberta
Suncor raises offer, finally reaching agreement with Canadian Oilsands in takeover bid
Suncor Energy Inc. and Canadian Oil Sands Limited are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement to support the offer by Suncor...
Global
Teck sues Alaska over massive tax hike
Teck Resources has filed a complaint against the State of Alaska for a tax increase that could negatively affect the company's Red Dog Zinc...
British Columbia
MGX Minerals receives approval of mining lease for Driftwood Creek magnesium project
MGX Minerals has announced that the company's mining lease application for the Driftwood Creek project has been approved. — Photo courtesy M...
British Columbia
SMS launches new “Advanced Technologies” identity
SMS Equipment Inc. has announced that it is launching a new identity “Advanced Technologies” that will become the umbrella brand to host all...
Global
Oil price drop improves mining companies’ position regarding long-term renewable energy contracts
The business case for renewables at mine sites is often still very advantageous. — Photo courtesy th-energy.net Munich, January 2016 – The p...
British Columbia
Widow of geologist Michael J. Fitzgerald wins litigation and clears her late husband’s name
Over the course of 16 years, court after court unequivocally cleared Mr. Fitzgerald of accusations that he acted improperly in staking minin...
British Columbia
New B.C. mines moving ahead in 2016
B.C. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett predicts several new mines will move ahead in 2016. — Photo courtesy BC Government Despite chall...
Exploration
Kaminak Gold Corporation announces positive feasibility study results on Yukon Coffee Gold Project
A feasibility study has been completed on the Coffee Gold Project, owned by Kaminak Gold Corporation. — Photo courtesy Kaminak Kaminak Gold...
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...
Global
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...