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Diavik Diamond Mine powers up with wind
Diavik Diamond Mine has successfully implemented a $31 million four-turbine wind farm that supplies 10% of the mine's power needs, saving 3.8 million litres of diesel fuel worth $5 million annually. The project addresses energy security risks highlighted during the 2006 mild winter when ice road conditions forced expensive fuel airlifts, and represents a new benchmark for wind generation in extreme cold temperatures down to minus 40 degrees Celsius.
Keeping it clean with magnetic filtration
One Eye Industries successfully implemented a high-flow magnetic filtration system at a diamond mine north of Yellowknife, exceeding guaranteed ISO cleanliness standards by improving hydraulic fluid from 25/24/16 to 17/14/10. The patented rare earth magnetic technology removes both ferrous and non-ferrous contamination to sub-micron levels, addressing premature equipment wear issues.
Majors lead investment
Northwest Territories mining sector shows strong growth potential with major projects advancing through permitting stages. Ekati diamond mine seeks approval for 10-20 year life extension, while multiple projects including NICO, Gahcho Kué, and Prairie Creek receive federal approvals to proceed.
Julie Ross bring her experience to a northern chamber of mines
Julie Ross, senior archaeologist at Golder Associates, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Chamber of Mines for 2013-2014. Ross brings extensive northern regulatory experience, having previously served as territorial archaeologist in Igloolik, Nunavut for seven years. She will help advance the chamber's mission to promote responsible mineral exploration and development in Canada's northern territories.
Golder’s Julie Ross appointed to NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines
Golder Associates announced that Julie Ross, a Senior Archaeologist from their Edmonton office, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Chamber of Mines for 2013-2014. Ross will join 23 other mining industry representatives to help advance responsible mineral exploration and development in the territories.
Rare earth metals critical to Canadian economy
Avalon Rare Metals' Nechalacho project in the Northwest Territories is positioned as the most advanced potential large new source of heavy rare earths outside China. The company completed a feasibility study after investing $90 million and is now seeking off-take agreements and strategic partners to finance the $1.5 billion development.
Yellowknife’s Mine Training Society gets $5.8 million in funding
The Mine Training Society in the Northwest Territories received $5.8 million in federal funding for its Mining the Future initiative, announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. The program aims to train aboriginal populations for upcoming mining opportunities, with projections of 14,000 employment opportunities by 2017 as new mines develop and existing diamond mines enter reclamation phases.
Draft recommendations on implementing mandatory reporting standards released
The Revenue Resource Transparency Working Group released draft recommendations on June 14, 2013, for implementing mandatory reporting standards for Canadian mining companies. The collaborative effort between industry groups and civil society aims to create transparency in mining company payments to governments, with public consultation extended until September 2013.
Training miners for Canada’s North
The Mine Training Society is developing a pan-territorial workforce strategy to address an estimated need for 9,000 new miners across Canada's three northern territories by 2017. The organization uses community-based training programs that bridge cultural gaps and provide holistic support, achieving high success rates in preparing Aboriginal peoples and other northerners for skilled mining positions.
Driving innovation
Avalon Rare Metals Inc. has developed one of the world's largest undeveloped rare earth element deposits at its flagship Nechalacho property in the Northwest Territories. The deposit is uniquely enriched in valuable heavy rare earth elements, including dysprosium and terbium, which are critical for green energy technologies and represent one of the few sources outside China's dominance of the global REE market.
The future found in the ground
Avalon Rare Metals' market development executive Ian London explains the critical importance of rare earth elements in modern technology and green energy applications. The company is actively exploring its Nechalacho project in the Northwest Territories, focusing on elements essential for everything from LED lighting to solar panels and permanent magnets.
Jobs growing in the North
The NWT Mine Training Society reports increased employment opportunities in northern Canada's mining sector as companies ramp up production following the recession. The organization has trained 600 workers with 500 finding employment, while major projects like Baffinland's iron mine on Baffin Island and Agnico-Eagle's Meadowbank gold mine are creating additional demand for skilled workers.