British Columbia
Veolia Water Technologies settles in at Brucejack Mine
Veolia's Actiflo water treatment technology was the perfect fit for Pretivm's Brucejack Gold Mine. — Photo courtesy Veolia Water Technologie...
Technology.
Advancements in technology used in mining and exploration are allowing companies to improve the bottom line and even revisit mine sites and properties that had previously been deemed unprofitable. And in order to move towards operating with a smaller environmental footprint, many companies are using innovation to help them achieve their goals.
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British Columbia
Water-based coal sample cleaning technology could eliminate economic risk of coal exploration
The cylinder "jigs" coal samples and water to separate the samples based on density. — Photo courtesy Melanie Mackay Even though coal is one...
British Columbia
Turbines and generators contractor starts work on Site C
Another Site C milestone reached. Work has started on the six turbines and generators that will power BC's homes and businesses well into th...
British Columbia
Geoscience BC receives $10 million in new funding from BC government for earth science research
Premier Christy Clark announces the funding at the Association of Mineral Exploration Annual Round-up Conference in Vancouver. — Photo: news...
British Columbia
Geoscience BC releases survey results indicating potential for new mineral deposits in B.C.
Results are in from Geoscience BC's Search Phase II Project, the largest geophysical survey conducted in Canada in 2016. — Photo: Geoscience...
British Columbia
The best bits of the AME Roundup
The AME Roundup took place in January at Canada Place in Vancouver. — Robert Hawkins photo The Association for Mineral Exploration’s (AME) R...
Energy
Grasshopper Solar commemorates 10th anniversary with launch of new Guaranteed Funding Program
Grasshopper Solar is a leading solar power company managing the largest residential solar fund in Canada. — Photo: Grasshopper Solar MISSISS...
Energy
Corvus Energy to deliver ultra high power battery solution for hybrid port equipment
Corvus Energy will provide newly-designed lithium-ion energy storage systems for use on rubber-tired gantry cranes - the first order is dest...
Global
Airships considered for more environmentally friendly mining in remote locations
Quest Rare Minerals looks to the sky for efficient and environmentally friendly solutions to their mine transport problems: Lockheed Martin'...
Technology
What’s underground? Take a look at the trees to find minerals in the bedrock
An aerial shot of the Clear Lake property. — Photo courtesy Carl Schulze Usually one of the first steps when exploring for metals up in Yuko...
Global
Kazzinc commits to RungePincockMinarco’s (RPM’s) Enterprise Planning Platform
Kazzinc has chosen RungePincockMinarco (RPM) to help them continue to be one of the world’s most cost efficient zinc producers. — Photo: Gle...
Energy
Mazda’s Clean Diesel announcement signals renewed interest in diesel passenger vehicles in U.S.
The SKYACTIV-D will be powered by a 2.2-litre clean diesel engine with an SCR after-treatment system. — Photo: Mazda Mazda's announcement th...
Mines
A troubleshooting tool
Fastec Imaging’s TS5 High-Speed Camera’s slow-motion footage provides optimal analyzation of blasting operations. — Photo courtesy Fastec Im...
Energy
Are mini-grids the future of energy?
The Pfisterer CrossPower System offers several benefits to remote mining locations, including lower energy costs and portability. — Photo co...
Energy
Ener-core creates energy from low-BTU gas
Ener-Core is commercializing its two-megawatt KG2-3GEF/PO Power Oxidizer, which can run on waste and low-quality gases from a wide variety o...
British Columbia
Acid-causing bacteria identified at UBC
Deborah Roberts has identified microbes responsible for acid-rock drainage at mine sites. — Photo courtesy UBC Okanagan As an environmental...
Energy
LNG becoming increasingly popular in powering the mining industry
Teck Coal is piloting the use of six LNG powered haul trucks. — Photo: Teck According to an article prepared by HHP Insight, the company beh...
Alberta
Enerkem’s facility in Edmonton becomes the first ISCC certified plant in the world
Enerkem’s facility in Edmonton becomes the first ISCC certified plant in the world to convert municipal solid waste into biomethanol. — Phot...
Global
Glencore sweeps the 2016 TSM Excellence Awards
Renewable electricity smart-grid pilot demonstration at Glencore’s Raglan Mine in northern Quebec. — Photo courtesy The Mining Association o...
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...
Education
Recipient of the Paul Stothart Memorial scholarship announced
MAC has named Alexander (Al) Pritchard as the 2016 recipient of the Paul Stothart Memorial Scholarship in Mineral Economics, a $3,500 value....
Sustainability & Environment
Society sways towards sustainable solutions in mining and energy
Terrapure offers water dredging and dewatering services to find value in previously ignored materials. — photo courtesy Terrapure Environmen...
British Columbia
Geoscience BC announces 2016 scholarship winners
Rachel Chouinard, MSc Student, University of British Columbia was one of the 2016 Scholarship winners. — Photo courtesy Geoscience BC Vancou...
Global
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...