Mines
Check-up with the rock doctor
Catharine Farrow is the CEO of TMAC Resources Inc. — Photo courtesy Catharine Farrow Most of us will never know what it’s like to be a CEO o...
Ontario.
Producing more than $10 billion worth of minerals per year, Ontario has a distinct presence in the mining community. This province has experienced a number of gold rushes and mineral discoveries in its history, and has a wealth of potential for the future as well. Northern Ontario is known for its metallic minerals—including gold, platinum, copper and zinc—while southern Ontario produces a plentiful supply of non-metallic minerals, such as lime, salt and gypsum.
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Global mining sector prepares to meet with renewable energy leaders in Toronto
This year’s Congress features case studies and expert views from mining operators from North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Austra...
Company Profiles
Kirkland Lake Gold appoints Anthony Makuch new CEO
Kirkland Lake Gold Inc., is pleased to announce the appoinment of Anthony (Tony) Makuch as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company. —...
Exploration
Kennady Diamonds Completes 2016 Winter Drilling Program
The Kennady Diamonds work crew completes the 2016 winter drilling program — Photo courtesy of Kennady Diamonds TORONTO, May 31, 2016 /CNW/ -...
Energy
Ontario to convert largest coal plant in North America to solar farm
An aerial view of the Nanticoke Generating Station in 2007, when it was still operating. The plant will be converted to a 44-megawatt solar...
Education
Tesla co-founder and CTO JB Straubel to share his energy vision with innovators at Discovery 2016
Tesla Motors co-founder and CTO JB Straubel will appear as keynote speaker at Ontario Centres of Excellence's Discovery 2016 taking place Ma...
Exploration
The Rare Earths Market: Thriving, but Threatened by Illegal Mining and Production in China
Professor Dudley J. Kingsnorth (pictured) to kick off the 5th Annual Cleantech & Technology Metals Summit on May 10-11th in Toronto, Canada....
Mines
CRH Canada’s Dufferin Aggregates Acton Quarry certified as socially and environmentally responsible
World's first socially and environmentally responsible quarry certification awarded to CRH Canada's Dufferin Aggregates Acton Quarry. — Phot...
Alberta
Geothermal—Canada on the brink of sustainable energy?
A map of Canada showing the geothermal potential. — Courtesy of Canadian Geothermal Association “It is not the strongest, nor the most intel...
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...
Mines
Alicia Woods appointed general manager at Marcotte Mining
Alicia Woods, general manager of Marcotte Mining. — Photo courtesy Alicia Woods The night before he was to assume his new position as genera...
Alberta
Top 10 hydroelectric dams in Canada
Canada is the world's third-largest producer of hydroelectricity, with more than 82,000 MW of installed capacity generating roughly 60 per c...
Ontario
Electricity-powered vehicles go underground in Ontario
The Marmot electric vehicle, designed for underground hardrock mining — Photo courtesy Prairie Machine & Parts Mfg. Partnership Goldcorp Inc...
Education
PDAC 2016 convention brings 24,000 to Toronto
PDAC offers 1400 exhibitor booths. — Photo courtesy of envisiondigitalphoto.com. Toronto will once again host one of the mining industry’s k...
First Nations
Thunder Bay joint venture with First Nation builds housing subdivision
Subdivision ground breaking day. — Photo courtesy Oshki-Aki LP A joint venture created by True Grit Consulting Ltd and Fort William First Na...
Alberta
Ulmer Contracting is the Canadian Ultimate Crew Finalist!
Navigator Nation members can cast one vote each day through August 30. — Photo courtesy Vermeer Vermeer is on the search for the “Ultimate H...
Ontario
Ontario Teachers’ to acquire Cenovus oil and gas royalty business
Education
Celebrated author injects some balance into the debate about energy, the environment and the economy
Alex Epstein, author of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, will be embarking on a Canadian book tour and series of debates in partnership with...
Mines
Report by Philip Cross: Resources are more important to Canada than you think
New analysis finds resources account for nearly two-thirds of investment and exports. OTTAWA, May 28, 2015 – While many pundits fret about t...
Mining Insider
Maclean to showcase safety and productivity innovation at 2015 Timmins Mining Expo
The MacLean Mine-MateTM BT3 Boom Truck with front suspension, to be exhibited at Canadian Mining Expo. Collingwood, Ontario, May 21, 2015 –...
Mining Insider
Re-branded Levaero brings new altitude to aviation
Pilatus Centre Canada is excited to rebrand as Levaero Aviation. After nearly 20 proud years of serving Canada’s aviation community, Pilatus...
Alberta
Fed. Competition Bureau greenlights Holcim/ Lafarge merger - with conditions
The green light has been given to merge the world's two largest cement companies. — Photo courtesy Lafarge Canada The Canadian Press (CP) is...
British Columbia
New report stresses the importance of revenue sharing in resource development
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute was pleased to see the report of the Working Group on Natural Resource Development, a joint venture by the f...
Ontario
ColdBlock Technologies Inc. reveals game-changing sample digestion technology at PDAC
The ColdBlock sample digestion unit, which can process up to six samples at once. — Photo courtesy ColdBlock Technologies Inc. Mississauga-b...