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Ulmer Contracting is the Canadian Ultimate Crew Finalist!
Ulmer Contracting has been selected as the sole Canadian finalist among 8 North American crews for Vermeer's Ultimate Horizontal Directional Drilling Crew contest. The winner will receive use of a new Vermeer D24x40 Series II drill for twelve months and other prizes following a skills competition at ICUEE 2015.
Celebrated author injects some balance into the debate about energy, the environment and the economy
Author Alex Epstein is conducting a Canadian book tour for 'The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels' with events in Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal in June 2015. The tour, organized in partnership with eco-pragmatist.com and the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, aims to provide a balanced perspective on fossil fuel use and climate debate.
Forward thinking is key for Alloycorp Mining, Inc.
Alloycorp Mining is developing the $1-billion Avanti Kitsault molybdenum project in northern BC, aiming to be among the world's top four primary molybdenum producers. The company has implemented innovative technologies and secured a $300-million German financing guarantee, with production expected to begin in 2018.
Time for diversity in mining leadership
A study co-authored by Women in Mining UK and PwC shows companies with more women on boards significantly outperform others financially. Mining lawyer Carole Turcotte advocates for diversity in mining leadership, noting women represent only 16% of the mining workforce despite comprising 48% of the total workforce.
Northern Shield Identifies Extensive Cu Mineralization From Sampling at its Huckleberry Project
Northern Shield Resources reported high-grade copper mineralization from reconnaissance sampling at its Huckleberry project in Quebec, with results up to 10.6% Cu and 16.9 g/t Pt+Pd+Au. The company identified four distinct mineralized zones across a 950-meter strike length, with the lower glomeroporphyritic gabbro zone showing the strongest results. The discovery is significant as it suggests a large-scale magmatic copper system with valuable platinum group element credits.
CIM honours the leaders of the Canadian mining industry at Awards Gala of the CIM 2015 Convention
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) held its annual Awards Gala on May 11, 2015 in Montreal, honouring over 50 individuals and organizations for their achievements in various mining fields. The event was sponsored by Caterpillar and recognized leaders across safety, sustainability, exploration, and technical excellence categories.
Dominion Diamond Corporation and Diavik Diamond Mine get top nods for 2015 TSM Excellence Awards
Dominion Diamond Corporation and Diavik Diamond Mine received the 2015 TSM Environmental Excellence Award for their Joint Regional Grizzly Bear DNA Program in the Northwest Territories. The program surveyed 16,000 km2 and identified 136 grizzly bears from 4,709 hair samples, indicating a stable or increasing population above 1990s estimates. The collaborative monitoring program has since expanded to over 30,000 km2 with additional mines participating.
EduMine’s Simon Houlding awarded Vale Medal at CIM 2015
Simon Houlding, founder and VP of EduMine, was awarded the prestigious Vale Medal for Meritorious Contributions to Mining at CIM 2015 in Montreal. The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to the Canadian mining industry through founding EduMine in 1999 and building it into the world's largest provider of online mining professional development and training.
Éléonore achieves commercial production, effective April 1, 2015
Goldcorp declared commercial production at its Éléonore gold mine in Quebec's James Bay region, effective April 1, 2015. The mine is expected to produce 290,000-330,000 ounces of gold in 2015 and will ramp up to full production by early 2018.
More railway regulation will jeopardize Canada’s world-class system: MLI Report
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute released a report warning that increased railway regulation could harm Canada's freight rail system. The report argues that current regulation is sufficient and that over-regulation historically led to underinvestment and poor performance in moving commodities like coal, potash, and oil.
For the first time in Quebec, Canada: World Uranium Symposium
The World Uranium Symposium is being held in Quebec City for the first time, bringing together over 100 international specialists to examine critical issues across the nuclear fuel chain from April 14-16, 2015. The symposium addresses key policy questions around nuclear energy's future, safety standards, environmental protection, and indigenous rights in the context of global nuclear industry challenges including Fukushima and rising costs.
Commerce Resources Corp. initiates drill program at the Ashram Rare Earth Deposit
Commerce Resources Corp. has begun mobilizing for a 4,000-metre drill program at its Ashram Rare Earth Deposit in Northern Quebec. The drilling aims to upgrade resource confidence from inferred to indicated/measured categories, which is required to convert mineral resources to ore reserves for the ongoing Pre-feasibility Study.
Canadian wind energy holds annual conference and exhibition
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is hosting its 30th Annual Conference and Exhibition in 2014, featuring discussions on wind energy's role in climate change solutions and Quebec's energy future. The event will include keynote speakers addressing Canada's greenhouse gas emission reduction challenges and wind energy's potential in Quebec.
GE tests battery-powered loader dumpers at Canadian gold mine
Iamgold Corporation is testing General Electric's new battery-powered load haul dump vehicle at its Westwood underground gold mine in Quebec, marking the first such trial in Canada. The zero-emissions LHD operates entirely on battery power, eliminating diesel emissions while maintaining full operational capacity with 11,000-pound tramming capacity and 15-minute battery swapping capability.
Calgary Economic Development brings Calgary Be Part of the Energy™ campaign
Calgary Economic Development launched its 'Calgary Be Part of the Energy™' campaign in Ontario and Quebec, led by Mayor Naheed Nenshi on a four-day speaking tour. The campaign aims to attract qualified workers and businesses to Calgary amid continued labour shortages and economic growth expectations through 2017.
Commerce Resources Corp. initiates downstream hydrometallurgical program
Commerce Resources Corp. has initiated downstream hydrometallurgical processing for material from its Ashram Rare Earth Deposit in Quebec. The program aims to demonstrate the entire flowsheet to produce mixed rare earth carbonate (REC) products, with testing conducted at facilities in Germany and Colorado. The work will culminate in a mini pilot plant to generate 1-2 kg of cerium and lanthanum depleted mixed REC concentrate for potential joint venture partners.
100% of Osisko shares court-approved for purchase by Agnico Eagle and Yamana
Court has approved the joint acquisition of 100% of Osisko Mining by Agnico Eagle and Yamana Gold, with closing set for June 16, 2014. Osisko's Canadian Malartic mine achieved record monthly production of 51,114 ounces of gold in May. The acquisition will create a 50/50 joint venture partnership to operate the world-class Canadian Malartic gold mine.
Commerce Resources Corp. completes drill program at the Ashram Rare Earth Deposit, Northern Quebec
Commerce Resources Corp. successfully completed a 12-hole drill program at its Ashram Rare Earth Deposit in Northern Quebec, totaling 1,556.61 metres. All nine infill holes intersected mineralization over their entire length, with samples sent for analysis. The project has existing resources of 29.3 million tonnes measured and indicated at 1.90% TREO plus 219.8 million tonnes inferred at 1.88% TREO.
Osisko Mining – Yamana Gold strike partnership
Osisko Mining and Yamana Gold announced a $1.37 billion partnership where Yamana will acquire a 50% interest in all of Osisko's mining and exploration assets. Osisko shareholders will receive $7.60 per share in cash, Yamana shares, and new Osisko shares, while Osisko continues to operate the Canadian Malartic Mine under a joint operating committee structure.
Vancouver’s Commerce Resources reports on rare earth Eldor property
Commerce Resources reported exceptional tantalum-niobium results from its Eldor Property in Northern Quebec, with one sample returning 1,220 ppm Ta2O5 and 15,700 ppm Nb2O5 - among the highest tantalum grades worldwide. The discovery represents a new mineralized zone separate from known deposits, expanding the multi-commodity potential of the carbonatite complex beyond the primary Ashram rare earth deposit.
In a 13-point memorandum Osisko Mining rejects Goldcorp’s takeover bid
Osisko Mining's board unanimously rejected Goldcorp's hostile takeover bid launched January 14, 2014, calling it financially inadequate. The board determined the offer significantly undervalues the world-class Canadian Malartic mine and Osisko's North American project portfolio, with only a 15% premium at announcement.
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.
How to break the glass ceiling
AGC Communications lobbyist Madeleine Champagne has developed workshops to help women advance in male-dominated industries like mining. Her research shows that while women earn 60% of university degrees, they hold only 14% of professional board positions, indicating significant barriers to career advancement.