British Columbia
Natural Forces provides an update on its Zonnebeke and Sukunka Wind Energy projects
The Zonnebeke and Sukunka Wind Energy projects are located approximately 16 kms south of Chetwynd, British Columbia. — Photo courtesy Natural Forces
Safety.
Canada continues to set the standard for the rest of the world when it comes to operating safely in mining and exploration. By understanding the risks and acting to provide appropriate training and education for workers, companies can improve the health and safety conditions for their employees.
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Powering the future
A haul truck is being loaded at one of Conuma Coal’s mines near Tumbler Ridge, B.C. — Photo courtesy Coal Association of Canada Industries o...
Mines
What is Safety New View?
From L to R: DJ Wilson, Underground Exploration Manager, Major Drilling; Kim Bilquist, Chair, Environment, Health & Safety Committee, AME; B...
Global
Syncrude settles blue heron court case
In August 2015, 31 blue herons perished near an inactive sump at the Syncrude-owned Mildred Lake site. — Photo courtesy cuatrock77/Flickr Sy...
Global
Sandvik and Newtrax partner to provide digitalization for the underground metal mining industry
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and c...
Energy
Industrial cybersecurity experts explore advances in protecting energy sector from cyberattack
The International Society of Automation is a nonprofit professional association that sets the standard for those who apply engineering and t...
Energy
Can spill response organizations clean up diluted bitumen?
The Western Canada Marine Response Corp. is ready to deploy spill response vessels in the event of an environmental disaster. — Photo courte...
Products & Equipment
Innovation is alive and well at Kal Tire Mining Group
Everything is bigger on mining trucks. — Photo Courtesy Kal Tire Mining Group Changing 5,454-kilogram (12,000-pound) tires on a CAT 797 mini...
Safety
Teleop solutions work to eliminate mine site dangers and inefficiencies
Hard-Line is currently working on incorporating artificial intelligence into its technology. — Photo courtesy Gabriel Janakaraj The future h...
British Columbia
MAC releases strengthened tailings management guide
The Mining Association of Canada is the national organization for the Canadian mining industry. — Photo courtesy Mining Association of Canad...
Alberta
Shell launches Methane Detection Pilot
Shell has launched a methane detector pilot at one of its shale gas sites near Rocky Mountain House in Alberta, Canada. — Photo courtesy She...
Global
A simplistic approach to safety—Jannatec’s JAWS platform promotes underground mine safety
JAWS and SmartView provide simple solutions to underground mine safety. — Photo courtesy Jannatec Technologies Jannatec Technologies provide...
British Columbia
Minister’s statement about Mount Polley investigation
BC Minister George Heyman makes a statement on Mount Polley. — Photo courtesy Government of BC Environment and Climate Change Strategy Minis...
Global
RECCO Advanced Rescue Technology
RECCO began as a solution to ski hill disasters, specifically avalanche search-and-rescue missions. — Photo courtesy RECCO RECCO works with...
British Columbia
Fire, cows and a whole lot of miners
The 62nd Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition took place at Centennial Field in Kimberley, B.C. on June 10. — Kyle Born photo The Provincia...
British Columbia
Extreme construction: Mountain edition
Most of the jobs that Axis takes on are considered challenging because of their rough locations, such as mountaintops. — Photo courtesy Axis...
Global
Gaping holes revealed in Arctic oil-spill response plans
WWF staff and volunteers practicing the use of a boom to catch oil spills on water. — Photo courtesy WWF-Canada OTTAWA, April 6, 2017 /CNW/...
Energy
“CanaPux” – converting crude oil to solid pellets touted by CN
This Globe and Mail photo by Michelle Sui shows what a CanaPux of bitumen would look like. — Photo: Michelle Sui/Globe and Mail newspaper Wi...
Global
Goldcorp debuts “all-electric” mine—eliminates diesel usage
Goldcorp is teaming up with Sandvik Mining and MacLean Engineering to provide battery-powered underground vehicles. — Photo: Goldcorp/Sandvi...
Education
Shift Rescue breathes new life into mining industry
"Shift Rescue will significantly enhance and improve how information is collected and shared during an under oxygen Mine Rescue event," says...
Products & Equipment
The Halo Light guides the way
Illumagear’s Halo Light. — Photo courtesy Illumagear.com Would you rather see a little or see a lot? On one head you have the standard headl...
Mines
Canadian institute helps developing countries get maximum mining benefit
Mercury and gold amalgamation in a ball — Photos courtesy CIRDI The Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (CIRDI, prono...
Company Profiles
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...
British Columbia
MAC’s tailings management requirements strengthened
Progress has been made in strengthening the tailings management requirements under MAC’s mandatory Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiati...