Goldcorp, and its senior VP Paul Farrow, is working to dispel certain stereotypes about mining careers and to promote the industry to the younger generation.
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College of the Rockies in Cranbrook, B.C., has received $1.1 million for state-of-the-art haul truck simulators for those looking to pursue a career in mining.
by Karen KornelsenThe two British Columbia Aboriginal Mine Training Association graduations in early 2013 changed the lives of 55 First Nations students and their families.
by Karen KornelsenThompson Rivers University in Williams Lake, B.C., is providing Grade 8 students with a chance to learn more about careers in mining at a summer discovery camp.
by Karen KornelsenThe BC Task Force is undertaking innovative pilot projects to ensure the growth of the mining industry.
by Karen KornelsenMining executives at the Natural Resource Forum suggest ways to improve the province's mining investment climate.
by Tim GardnerThe new Women in Mining Kootenays branch is creating a network for women in mining in southeastern British Columbia.
by Karen KornelsenIn October 2012, Yukon College, the University of Alaska and the governments of Yukon and Alaska signed an important agreement.
by Karen KornelsenNorthern Lights College and Peace River Coal are partners in the Mothers to Miners program, geared at developing entry-level employees for the mining industry.
by Jessica KirbyA family visits the award-winning Britannia Mine Museum at Britannia Beach on British Columbia's coast.
by DaleAnn ShellbornIn June 2012, the B.C. Aboriginal Mine Training Association had to shut its doors—but with a new agreement in the works, programs are expected to continue.
by Karen KornelsenThe 91st annual East Kootenay Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition was hosted at Elkford fire hall.
by Brielle WillThe School of Exploration & Mining is building inclusive relationships with First Nations communities.
by Breanne MasseyA recent surge for job opportunities forced one women to evaluate why more women aren’t getting involved.
by Breanne MasseyYork University announced a new masters of business (MBA) degree program with a specialization in mining.
by Breanne MasseyKamloops Exploration Group and Canadian Institute of Mining created a partnership for a lecture series two years ago, and now, they’ll be hosting Mining Day.
by Breanne MasseyJulie Dormer is the outreach co-ordinator for the Kamloops Exploration Group, an association that promotes mining, earth sciences and mineral exploration.
by Lisa CraneThis year's Minerals South Conference facilitated a Junior Miners Program in Kimberley for grade one to three students of Lindsay Park Elementary School.
by Lisa CraneMining is booming and a labour shortage is looming—but a B.C. task force is on the case.
by Karen KornelsenSimply put, there's a worldwide shortage of mining professionals. UBC's certificate program in mining studies is attempting to ease the HR crunch.
by Maureen McEwanYellowknife's Mine Training Society attempts to balance of the needs of workers and the mines.
by Gail JansenThe Vale Living with Lakes Centre in Sudbury, Ontario, has brought environmental success to a whole new level.
by Karen KornelsenThe East Kootenay Chamber of Mines is hosting over 200 delegates for the 7th Annual Minerals South Conference in Kimberley, B.C., November 15 to 17, 2011.
by Dan WilliamsInnovative programs, such as Yes 2 It and Project Heavy Duty, get people familiar with trades careers from an early age.
by Glynis FediukThe resource sector is roaring back into production in the Northwest Territories—and companies are looking for skilled workers to keep operations running.
by Trevor CrawleyIn May, Trail hosted the 2010 Zinc College. With Teck Metals Ltd.'s lead-zinc smelter being located in Trail, hosting the weeklong conference was a natural fit.
by Tanya Laing Gahr