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Liquid Integrity Systems leak detecting technology
Liquid Integrity Systems new leak detection technology minimizes environmental harm due to waste product leaks with real-time problem analys...
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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Caterpillar introduces “The Age of Smart Iron” digital technology
Doug Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc., envisions "...every machine, engine, truck, tablet, light tower, smart device and dro...
Global
Polaris Rampage helps Canada assert its northern sovereignty
Polaris' new all-terrain vehicle, The Rampage. — Photo courtesy Polaris Polaris has released a cool new all-terrain vehicle called the Rampa...
Alberta
Alberta accepts recommendations to strengthen scientific oversight of environmental monitoring
Shannon Phillips is Alberta's Minister of Environment and Parks. — Photo courtesy Alberta Government A new structure is being established to...
Global
PT Freeport Indonesia invests in largest operator training simulator deal of 2015
PT Freeport Indonesia has invested in the largest operator training simulator deal of 2015 - the company has added light vehicle, undergroun...
British Columbia
BC Gov’t takes action on Chief Inspector of Mines’ recommendations on Mt Polley
Minister of Mines Bill Bennett responds to the Chief Inspector of Mines’ (CIM) investigation report. — Photo courtesy BC Government In respo...
Company Profiles
M&E story results in BBN live interview for Cranbrook-based company
Mike Hambalek, owner of Caliper Machine and Hydraulics Ltd., appears on an episode of BNN Commodities. — Photo courtesy BNN.com Sometimes it...
Exploration
Boart Longyear launches MDR700, the next generation underground coring rig with advanced mobility
Boart Longyear has announced the launch of the new MDR700, the next generation underground coring rig with advanced mobility. — Photo courte...
Global
Illumiti and Vandrico launch MineSafe Smartwatch running on the SAP HANA Platform
St. Andrew Goldfields Ltd. was one of Illumiti Business Transformation Studies. — Photo courtesy www.illumiti.com TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2015 /PRN...
British Columbia
Teck announces appointment of Lawrence Watkins as Vice President, Health and Safety
Teck Resources Limited announces the appointment of Lawrence Watkins as Vice President, Health and Safety. — Photo courtesy Teck/Linkedin Va...
Education
Building a culture of safety is a slow process
The safety situation in the mineral exploration industry has greatly improved since PDAC and AME BC conducted their first survey in 2005. —...
British Columbia
Morrison Mine must undergo further assessment
Government officials have ordered that the proposed Morrison Mine, near Smithers, B.C., undergo further assessment before the project will b...
British Columbia
Rio Tinto re-opens modernized Kitimat aluminum smelter
Rio Tinto Alcan Kitmat Aluminum Smelter during the modernization project — Photo courtesy Rio Tinto CBC is reporting that Rio Tinto re-opene...
Company Profiles
BluMetric wins $3.2 million Vale environmental engineering contract
BluMetric Environmental, a cleantec company, is awarded a new contract to provide environmental engineering services. — Photo courtesy BluMe...
British Columbia
Forward thinking is key for Alloycorp Mining, Inc.
Alloycorp's Avanti Kitsault project is located 120 kilometres north of Terrace, B.C. — Photo courtesy Alloycorp Mining Inc. What does it tak...
British Columbia
B.C. Mine Rescue teams battle for top spot in Smithers
Teams from throughout the province competed in the 60th annual Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition in Smithers, B.C. — Photo courtesy of B...
British Columbia
Greenhills wins Canadian mine safety award
Teck Coal's Greenhill Operations of Elkford, B.C. was awarded the John T. Ryan Safety Trophy. The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy a...
Safety
Safety award for Boart Longyear
Michael Layton (l) and Jim Nelson (r) of Boart Longyear with the SMA Safety Award. — Photo courtesy Boart Longyear Boart Longyear, the world...
Alberta
Canadian Dewatering L.P. provides full-service fluid-management services
1 of 3HDPE Fusing for Mine Dewatering Project. — Photo courtesy Canadian Dewatering2 of 3Vertical Pump Installation for Continual Mine Dewat...
British Columbia
Teck’s Coal Mountain surface mine rescue team wins
Coal Mountain Operations mine rescue team and their supporters accept the provincial award for Best Surface Rescue Team in B.C. at the East...
Products & Equipment
PDAC’s Field Safety Pocket Guide is a valuable tool
PDAC's Field Safety Pocket Guide is waterproof, tear-resistant and designed to fit easily in a high-vis jacket. — Photo courtesy PDAC A valu...
British Columbia
Guardian First Aid Service provides essential services
To ensure the safety of all workers, Guardian will perform a safety and hazard assessment of the workplace and will customize a first rate O...
Safety
The new push for health and safety in mining
1 of 4The employee operating this coal mining driller is being monitored for exposure to harmful substances and vibration and is being asses...
British Columbia
East Kootenay mine rescue and first aid teams show they’re well prepared
1 of 6Line Creek Mine Rescue team stands in wait for the high angle rope task at the Elkford Fire Department. — Brielle Will photo2 of 6Gree...