British Columbia
AME BC President & CEO’s message from Gavin Dirom—July to September 2014
President and CEO of AME BC Gavin Dirom. It was certainly anything but a quiet summer in British Columbia. From the Tsilhqot’in judgment to...
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Alberta
Calgary Economic Development brings Calgary Be Part of the Energy™ campaign
Mayor Naheed Nenshi leads a four-day visit to Eastern Canada as the campaign's spokesperson to highlight the tremendous opportunities for al...
British Columbia
Nevsun Resources top BC’s list of fastest growing companies
— Photo courtesy Nevsun Resources In September, Business in Vancouver published their list of the top 100 fastest-growing companies in Briti...
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First uranium concentrate produced from ore mined at Cigar Lake
Cigar Lake ore arrives at McClean Lake mill. — Photo courtesy Cameco Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) announced that the McClean Lake mill has st...
British Columbia
BC Hydro calls environmental approval of Site C “significant milestone”
An artist rendering of Site C dam, west facing. — Graphic courtesy BC Hydro BC Hydro responded yesterday to federal and provincial decisions...
British Columbia
UNBC releases initial findings from tailings pond breach
— Photo courtesy UNBC Prince George, BC – Researchers and staff at the University of Northern British Columbia have released some initial fi...
British Columbia
Troubled Veris Gold Corp. announces DIP financing
A gold button produced at Veris Gold's Jerritt Canyon facility. Veris Gold Corp. (“Veris” or the “Company”) reports that on October 3, 2014...
Alberta
CertainTeed Gypsum looks to open new mine site near Canal Flats
According to a report in the Columbia Valley Pioneer newspaper CertainTeed Gypsum is looking at opening a new gypsum mine near Canal Flats....
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Veris Gold Corp. works with Yukon Energy, Mines and Resources at Ketza River Property
— Photo courtesy Veris Gold Corp. Veris Gold Corp. (“Veris” or the “Company”) reports that the Company will be co-operating with the Energy,...
British Columbia
Allied Steel Buildings settles in Utah to provide elite service to the West Coast and Canada
1 of 2Recent installations in Alberta and Newfoundland showcase Allied Steel Buildings line of versatile buildings2 of 2Recent installations...
British Columbia
Canadian diamond pioneer donates $9.1 million for Alzheimer’s research
Charles Fipke, left, with Fipke Professor in Alzheimer’s Research Haakon Nygaard. — Photo courtesy Brian Kladko, UBC. The University of Brit...
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SaskPower launches world’s first commercial CCS process
SaskPower opens the world's first commercial-scale carbon capture and storage process plant. — Photo courtesy SaskPower The world’s first co...
Alberta
Controlling interest in Grande Cache Coal sold for $2 dollars
A deal has been signed to sell a controlling interest in the Canadian coal mine to Up Energy Development Group Ltd. — Photo courtesy Grande...
British Columbia
Commerce Resources Corp. announces $4.5 million private placement
Examining core samples from the Blue River Tantalum-Niobium Project. — Photo courtesy Commerce Resources blog Commerce Resources Corp. (TSXv...
British Columbia
Discovery Ventures - MAX Mill improvements underway
MAX Mill to undergo various maintenance and upgrades. Discovery Ventures Inc. (TSX-V: DVN) (FSE: ODV) ("Discovery" or the "Company"), on Sep...
Manitoba
Opening of Lalor, Reed mines to create 373 permanent jobs, boost northern economy
The Lalor mine, located 13 kilometres west of Snow Lake, Manitoba. — Photo courtesy HudBay Two new mines developed by Hudbay Minerals in nor...
Alberta
Fluor secures Canadian oil sands contract
Fort Hills oil sands mining project is located about 90 kilometers north of Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada. — Photo courtesy Fort Hills (B...
British Columbia
Commerce Resources Corp. initiates downstream hydrometallurgical program
Commerce President Chris Grove. — Photo courtesy Commerce Resources Commerce Resources Corp. announces that it has initiated a program of do...
British Columbia
Over 1.5 Million EPA comments on Pebble Mine Bristol Bay according to Earthworks
— Photo courtesy Northern Dynasty Minerals Earthworks Conservation Society is championing the fact that over 1.5 million comments have been...
British Columbia
Nordex Explosives announces agreement
NORDEX EXPLOSIVES LTD. is pleased to announce the confirmation of an agreement in principle with the Pacific Group of Companies (“PGC”) for...
British Columbia
Westhaven hunts for bonanza grade gold on its Shovelnose Gold Property
— Photo courtesy Westhaven Ventures Year-to-date gold bullion is up 6%, the Gold Miners ETF (GDX-NYSE) is up 20% and the Junior Gold Miners...
British Columbia
Canada needs to act now to hold onto its global mining leadership
Pierre Gratton (l) pictured here with Minister Luc Blanchette recently made a presentation to the Vancouver Board of Trade. In a speech to t...
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New wave of diamond fever sweeps Northwest Territories; Prima Diamonds lands prime real estate
Gahcho Kué Diamond Project southeast of the prolific Ekati and Diavik diamond mines projected to open in 2016. — Photo courtesy Prima Diamon...
British Columbia
Energy News: Randall MacEwen appointed President & CEO of Ballard Power Systems
The Board of Directors of Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP)(TSX: BLD) announced the appointment of Mr. Randall (Randy) MacEwen as Preside...