British Columbia
Teck announces first in Canada LNG haul truck at Fording River Mine
Teck Resources Limited is piloting the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel source in six haul trucks at its Fording River steelmaki...
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MOU signed by Alaska & B.C. Commitment to protect shared environment
Alaska's Governor Bill Walker Signs MOU with British Columbia to protect shared environment. — Photo courtesy Alaska Government Press Releas...
British Columbia
Mount Polley short-term discharge permit approved
The Province has approved Mount Polley Mining Corporation’s application for a short-term permit to treat and then discharge water outside of...
Mines
Serious challenges to future mining investment necessitate immediate action
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is urging provincial and federal governments to take bold steps to position Ontario's mining sector fo...
British Columbia
Legacy Potash project 50% complete, 150 more people to be hired.
Construction at K+S Potash Canada's Legacy Project is about 50% completed—the project is scheduled to be finished in the summer of 2016. — P...
Global
Britespan wins manufacturing excellence award from Huron Manufacturing Association
Britespan Building Systems Inc., is proud to announce winning the 2015 Huron Manufacturing Association Exporting Award. — Photo courtesy Bri...
Company Profiles
CP proposes business combination to Norfolk Southern
A proposed merger between Canadian Pacific and Norfolk Southern Corp. would create a transcontinental railroad designed to vastly improve le...
Exploration
Vancouver-based Lucara makes diamond history; recovers 1,111 carat diamond
The world's second largest gem quality diamond was recovered by Lucara Diamond Corp., from the south lobe of the Karowe Mine in Botswana. —...
Company Profiles
Imperial Metals buoyed by Red Chris Mine production
The completion of Red Chris Mine this year, and subsequent production start-up, has led to an increase in revenue for Imperial Metals. — Pho...
British Columbia
CIM President receives highest award for B.C. geoscientist
CIM President Garth Kirkham is this year’s recipient of the C.J. Westerman Memorial Award, the highest award for geoscientists. — Photo cour...
Company Profiles
Aappalutoq Ruby Mine reaches 75% completion and joint venture partner earns further 10% ownership
Construction continues at True North Gems Greenland site — Photo courtesy True North Gems True North Gems Inc. (TGX: TSX-V) (“True North” “T...
Company Profiles
Closures and reduced footprint for Finning in Western Canada
One of Finning's heavy equipment maintenance facilities in Northern Alberta. — Photo courtesy Stantec/Finning Finning International, the Cat...
British Columbia
Westhaven commences drilling on its Shovelnose Gold property
The drill program will further expand and outline the extent of the newly recognized epithermal gold system present on the property. — Photo...
Company Profiles
Coal Association of Canada president resigns, successor appointed
Mr. Robin Campbell is the new President of the Coal Association of Canada. — Photo courtesy CAC Mr. John Schadan, Chair of the Board of Dire...
Company Profiles
TMAC Resources: Hope Bay Gold Mine project moving successfully along the “path to production”
TMAC Resources reports that the company remains on track and on budget for reaching production of their Hope Bay Project at the end of 2016....
Exploration
Boart Longyear launches MDR700, the next generation underground coring rig with advanced mobility
Boart Longyear has announced the launch of the new MDR700, the next generation underground coring rig with advanced mobility. — Photo courte...
Global
Illumiti and Vandrico launch MineSafe Smartwatch running on the SAP HANA Platform
St. Andrew Goldfields Ltd. was one of Illumiti Business Transformation Studies. — Photo courtesy www.illumiti.com TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2015 /PRN...
Company Profiles
US Coal producer cuts shipment through Westshore Terminals
Cloud Peak Energy entered into an amended agreement with Westshore Terminals to eliminate both parties volume obligations for the period 201...
Company Profiles
Teck reports $2.2B in impairment charges and $2.1B in losses
“We are taking significant steps to meet the challenge of low commodity prices,” says Don Lindsay, President and CEO of Teck Resources Limit...
British Columbia
Teck announces appointment of Lawrence Watkins as Vice President, Health and Safety
Teck Resources Limited announces the appointment of Lawrence Watkins as Vice President, Health and Safety. — Photo courtesy Teck/Linkedin Va...
Global
MAC congratulates Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) congratulates Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada on their election v...
British Columbia
The biggest mines in BC by revenue
Highland Valley Copper in Logan Lake is the biggest mine in B.C with revenue of $943 million. — Photo courtesy Gord McKenna Recently Busines...
Global
Mining Association of British Columbia congratulates new federal government
Karina Brino, President and CEO of the Mining Association of B.C. — Photo courtesy Mining Association of BC/Linkedin Vancouver – The Mining...
Mines
QMEA 2015 Recognition Awards
Each year, the QMEA highlights the dynamism and entrepreneurial qualities of members who contribute to the development of Québec's mineral s...