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Rachel Chouinard, MSc Student, University of British Columbia was one of the 2016 Scholarship winners.
Mining Insider, Education, Exploration, Minerals, Mines, Technology, British Columbia Geoscience BC announces 2016 scholarship winners

Geoscience BC announced that ten outstanding post-graduate students have been selected to receive 2016 Geoscience BC Scholarship Awards.

Picture of person welding.
Mining Insider, Education College of the Rockies hosting summer welding camp

Thanks to funding from the CWA Foundation, the Minds Over Metal summer camp is available free of charge.

On May 17, Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair and Don Lindsay, President and CEO of Teck marked the signing of an agreement that will create long-term benefits for the Ktunaxa people and increased certainty around future sustainable mining development in the Elk Valley region.
Mining Insider, Education, First Nations, Sustainability & environment, British Columbia Ktunaxa and Teck sign historic Impact Management and Benefits Agreement

The agreement will be implemented through three joint working groups with equal representation from the Ktunaxa Nation Council and Teck.

A male delegate of the CIM convention sitting at a console with joysticks.
Education, British Columbia A prime networking opportunity

The CIM Convention 2016 resulted in new information sharing and business connections.

by Danielle Cameron
An open pit mine on the side of a mountain
Education, Mines, Technology, Global Emerging trends in the mining industry

Emerging trends in the mining industry may offer solutions—or at least opportunities for improvement industry-wide.

by Rory Bagley
UBC Associate Professor Lukas Bichler (second from left) discusses how to extract minerals from mining byproducts with his students.
Mining Insider, Education, Exploration, Mines, Sustainability & environment, British Columbia UBC and industry partnership spurs metallurgical sector development in BC Interior

The project challenges university researchers to find ways to sustainably extract and purify metals from lead-zinc smelting byproducts.

A head shot of Bob Joseph
Education, First Nations, Global Bob Joseph on resources, respect and relationships with Aboriginal Peoples

Bob Joseph founded Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. to help indigenous and non-indigenous people develop effective working relationships

by Kylie Williams
Picture of welding student cooling down steel in a tank.
Mining Insider, Education, Technology, British Columbia KPU students get new trades training equipment

Ensuring sectors have the skilled workers they need is part of the government’s work to ensure B.C. has a diverse, strong and growing economy

MOU signing by six partners .
Education, British Columbia New agreement brings mine training to Interior students

The CMT will give students an opportunity to complete up to one year of their BCIT mining diplomas at one of five B.C. post-secondary institutions.

by Peter Caulfield
International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to announce that it has entered into research funding agreements with the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan.
Mining Insider, Education, Saskatchewan IMII enters into research funding agreements with the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan

The funding agreement is for the development of the Mining Materials Research Cluster (Research Cluster) in Saskatchewan.

Picture of heavy-duty mechanic at work at COTR.
Mining Insider, Education College of the Rockies offers program for displaced workers

Trades Exploration is a 15-week program that will allow participants to explore several heavy trades, complete upgrading and obtain certification.

The BC Centre of Training Excellence in Mining has made it easier for British Columbians to train for careers in mineral exploration and mining, thanks to a MOU signed with five public post-secondary institutions.
Mining Insider, Education, Mines, British Columbia Mining agreement builds training opportunities throughout British Columbia

The B.C. Centre of Training Excellence in Mining (CTEM) has made it easier for British Columbians to train for careers in mineral exploration and mining.

Vintage pictures of miners lining up to register their claim
Mining Insider, Education, History, Mines, Global Kickstarter campaign hopes to pay tribute to Robert Service and his influence on mining in Canada

Kurt Breede, of Watts, Griffis, and McQuat Ltd., has written a screenplay based on Robert Service's poems of the Klondike Gold Rush.

A photo of an unsmiling Rex Murphy.
Education, British Columbia Rex Murphy pontificates about Canada’s resource industry

Roundup’s keynote speech brings some much needed perspective about what mining means to Canada

by Peter Caulfield
Resource Works Executive Director, Stewart Muir.
Education, British Columbia Report digs into economic impact of rural coal mines on B.C.‘s Lower Mainland

Resource industries are an integral part of the B.C. economy, says a recently published report by Resource Works.

by Peter Caulfield
Tony Beets, Yukon gold miner and one of the stars of Gold Rush. — Justin Kelly photo
Education, Energy, Sustainability & environment Our Top 10 mining and energy stories from 2015

Check out the most popular articles enjoyed by our readers last year.

A photo of some of the 1400 exhibitor booths at the PDAC 2105 conference.
Education, Minerals, Ontario PDAC 2016 convention brings 24,000 to Toronto

The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada promises world-class education and networking at its annual convention March 6 to 9 in Toronto.

by Jessica Kirby
Picture of a group of students standing together.
Mining Insider, Education, Mines, British Columbia College of the Rockies introduces students to geology

Introduction to Geology students from the College of the Rockies recently had the chance to tour the Bull River Mine site.

L-R Gavin C. Dirom, AME BC, David McLelland, AME BC, Dr. John Clague, APEGBC, Tony Chong, APEGBC
Mining Insider, Company Profiles, Education, Minerals, Mines, British Columbia APEGBC and AME BC sign Memorandum of Understanding

The two associations agree to cooperate and work together, creating a unified position on matters related to professional geoscience and engineering.

File photo of BC Mines Minister Bill Bennett and Alaskan Senator Lisa Murkowski
Mining Insider, Education, Sustainability & environment Minister’s tour to strengthen B.C. – Alaska relations on mining and environment

With Alaska trip, Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett seeks to strengthen relationships and discuss ways to ensure the protection of the environment.

The ThoroughTec Cybermine simulator for a CAT 992G wheel loader is pictured here.
Education, Products & equipment, Northwest Territories Aurora College and the Mine Training Society expand simulator training program

Aurora College and the MTS in Yellowknife will soon receive advanced Cybermine high-fidelity training simulators to prepare for employment in the diamond mines

by James Rose
Picture of worker using power tools.
Education, Safety, Global Building a culture of safety is a slow process

The recent safety report by the PDAC and AME BC reveals both positive changes and issues that need work.

by Peter Caulfield
Picture of author Alex Epstein, author of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels.
Mining Insider, Education, Energy, Ontario, Quebec Celebrated author injects some balance into the debate about energy, the environment and the economy

Alex Epstein, author of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, will be embarking on a Canadian book tour and series of debates this June.

Fireman wearing respirator and making the 'thumbs up' sign
Mining Insider, Education, Minerals, Mines, Safety, 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 of Carole Turcotte, partner at Denton's LLP, Montreal
Education, Quebec Time for diversity in mining leadership

Canada’s model is a “comply or explain” format, which asks companies to diversify or explain its choice to abstain

by Jessica Kirby
workers standing in front of large SMS truck
Mining Insider, Education, Mines, British Columbia Project Heavy Duty returns to the Elk Valley

Students received Level I First Aid certification from COTR in April as part of this training.

A group of haul truck operator graduates standing by the haul truck mobile simulator.
Education, British Columbia Driving success at COTR

College of the Rockies is producing safe and efficient haul truck operators.

by Monte Smith
Education, Quebec 2015 CIM convention will explore New Dimensions

CIM's annual convention takes place May 10 to 13 in Montreal.

Scenes from the PDAC convention 2014
Education, Ontario PDAC International Convention takes place March 1-4, 2015

The convention you won't want to miss.

by Jessica Kirby
Interaction of the public with a representative from mine at a table at the Silver Summit.
Education, Global The light at the end of a narrowing tunnel

A repeated theme at the Silver Summit was the expectation that silver and gold’s big move is still to come.

by Robert Hawkins
A crowd networking at a past AME BC conference.
Education, Exploration, Minerals, British Columbia Roundup 2015 moves to new, roomier Vancouver venue

The theme of this year’s conference is intelligent exploration

by Peter Caulfield
The B.C. Centre of Training Excellence in Mining (CTEM) has just published the first edition of the BC Career Pathways Guidebook: Mining Careers.
Education, British Columbia New guidebook describes opportunities in B.C. mining and exploration

The B.C. Centre of Training Excellence in Mining (CTEM) has just published (August 2014) the first edition of the BC Career Pathways Guidebook: Mining Careers.

by Peter Caulfield
Discovered by a Syncrude Canada heavy equipment operator in Fort McMurray, this marine reptile fossil is one of the largest, most complete plesiosaurs found in Alberta.
Education It’s not just scientists who discover dinosaurs

Royal Tyrrell Museum works closely with industrial crews when they make thrilling prehistoric finds in Alberta.

by Jessica Kirby
Andy Randell leaning on a log in the Guyanian forest.
Education, British Columbia Andy Randell helps budding geologists with free workshops

Andy Randell is helping budding geologists keep their skills sharp with free workshops and a positive attitude

by Jessica Kirby
Two delegates networking at the tradeshow.
Education, British Columbia Coal Association of Canada holding 2014 conference in Vancouver

Delegates from around the globe will attend the event September 10 to 12 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver.

by Peter Caulfield
2014 Roundup in Vancouver.  Delegates looking at displays on the tables.
Education, British Columbia AME BC and Cambridge House agree to align January conferences

Beginning in 2015, Roundup and the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC) will be held closer to each other in time and in place.

by Peter Caulfield
A photo of a man with a hard hat writing on a clip board.
Education, British Columbia B.C. launches a training strategy for LNG

The B.C. government wants to boost the number of apprentices and skilled tradespeople for anticipated LNG projects.

by Peter Caulfield
Education, British Columbia LNG in BC conference in Vancouver

The second annual conference will take place May 21 to 23 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

by Peter Caulfield
Brian Frenkel is the chairperson of Minerals North 2014, the annual Northern British Columbia mining conference that's being held this year in Vanderhoof from May 21-23.
Education, Mines, British Columbia Minerals North 2014

Minerals North is a different kind of mining conference because it's focused solely on mining and exploration activity in northern British Columbia.

by Tim Gardner
A group of women holding small toy haul trucks.
Education, British Columbia A career exploration for women in mining

The College of the Rockies, in partnership with Teck, completed its first ever Women in Mining course in Fernie, B.C.

by Kirsten Armleder
EMAP students in an outdoor classroom.
Education, British Columbia Northwest Community College School of Exploration and Mining celebrates 10th anniversary

The Northwest Community College School of Exploration & Mining in Smithers, B.C., is marking its 10th year.

by Peter Caulfield
Interaction of delegates and participants in the CIM convention of 2013.
Education, Mines, Products & equipment, Sustainability & environment, Technology, British Columbia CIM 2014 convention in Vancouver May 11 to 14

The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum will welcome 7,000 delegates and participants to celebrate diversity in mining.

by Jessica Kirby
Former trainee, Stacie McSwain, explaining the use of a gas detector to Prime Minister Stephan Harper, Madam Harper and Minister Joe Oliver. Terry Kruger, DeBeers Canada, photo.
Education, First Nations, Northwest Territories Yellowknife’s Mine Training Society gets $5.8 million in funding

The prime minister announced funding for the Mining the Future initiative at a special event in Hay River.

by Karen Kornelsen
2 children looking at a display with interest at the Minerals South Conference.
Education, Minerals, Technology, British Columbia Prospector and President - Q & A with Jason Jacob, president of the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines

Q & A with Jason Jacob, president of the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines

by Lisa Crane
A woman sits behind a simulator steering wheel with a scenario being represented on screen.
Education, First Nations, British Columbia Benefits for industry and communities

The British Columbia Aboriginal Mine Training Association supports First Nation individuals as they obtain training for the mining industry.

by Kristen Mitchell
BC AMTA student, Shane Tait, is excited about his future and getting to use the new technology.
Education, First Nations, British Columbia BC AMTA receives $13,000 donation from Microsoft

Because of limited access to technology in northern B.C. for some First Nations communities, this donation will really help students reach their full potential.

by Karen Kornelsen
Executive director Rodney Orr and board director David Grier sign the funding agreement for University of Saskatchewan mining classes on June 21, 2013.
Education, Saskatchewan The University of Saskatchewan and IMII announce innovative funding agreement

On June 24, industry and government came together to sign an agreement that will create mining options for engineering students.

by Karen Kornelsen
A student working at Minto Mine in the Yukon
Education, First Nations, Mines, Yukon Yukon College celebrates 50 years

Yukon College has a lot to celebrate, including the establishment of the new Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining.

by Karissa Gall
The mobile trades trailer will be able to offer apprenticeship programs for millwright, welding and more.
Education, Yukon New trades trailer will help train Yukon residents

Yukon Education and CanNor are funding an innovative way to bring apprenticeship training to communities around the territory.

by Karen Kornelsen
a group of people outside looking at their surroundings
Education, Ontario Top geoscience students were given a unique opportunity

PDAC's Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop (S-IMEW) offered a valuable look at the range of career possibilities in mining and exploration.

by Karen Kornelsen

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