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This Hitachi excavator is a jack of all trades

The EX1200-6 120-metric-tonne-class excavator by Hitachi is equally at home in quarries, mines and mass-excavation sites.

First Nations Aboriginals and mining companies unite

From November 6 to 8, 2011, mining companies and aboriginal communities will unite for CAMA's 19th annual conference

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History, Mines, British Columbia Light at the end of the tunnel

After seven years in the making, Fernie’s Miners Walk is now under construction and is expected to be unveiled to the public in November of 2011.

by Dan Williams
Education, Minerals, British Columbia Going deep with education

The 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 Williams
Products & equipment Secondary containment system

Westeel’s C-Ring Secondary Containment Systems are precision engineered using the latest in computerized design and production technology.

Heavy-duty apron pan feeder

Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (IEM) designs and manufactures heavy-duty apron pan feeders for the most rugged and arduous applications.

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Products & equipment Compact wood waste grinder

The Rayco RH1754 horizontal grinder gives mining operations the ability to get rid of wood waste economically.

Products & equipment Durable earth movers

Caterpillar Inc. is driving forward its product offering in the mining industry after its acquisition of Bucyrus International.

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Exploration, Mines, Yukon Yukon rush

Two member companies of the Predator Group, Golden Predator and Redtail Metals Corp., belong to the Yukon Gold Mining Alliance.

by Lisa Crane
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Mines, Technology, Saskatchewan Cameco’s creative innovation

Cameco was awarded the 2011 Exceptional Engineering/Geoscience Award for its innovative remediation of the Cigar Lake Mine.

by Lisa Crane
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Exploration, Mines, Sustainability & environment, British Columbia Decar project holds groundbreaking potential

First Point Minerals has developed an innovative selective extraction method to accurately assay for alloy nickel at its Decar property in central BC.

by Lisa Crane
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History, Mines, British Columbia Knight Piésold turns 90

Knight Piésold has grown from a one-person consultancy in South Africa to a company that employs over 700 people worldwide, with two offices in Canada.

by Lisa Crane
Technology, British Columbia Investments aid coal shipping

Shipping coal out of North Vancouver will soon be more efficient because of investments in modern equipment by Neptune Bulk Terminals.

by Trevor Crawley
Mines, Technology Enabling collaboration for innovation

The Canadian Mining Innovation Council is a network of mining industry, government and academic stakeholders who facilitate research and development.

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Education, British Columbia Ensuring the next generation

Innovative programs, such as Yes 2 It and Project Heavy Duty, get people familiar with trades careers from an early age.

by Glynis Fediuk
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Exploration, Minerals, Technology, Nunavut, Saskatchewan High hopes for isotopes

Uravan Minerals believes geochemistry may hold the key to locating uranium deposits.

by Glynis Fediuk
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Products & equipment, British Columbia Getting the skills to succeed

O’Brien Training and Taylor Professional Driving in Prince George, B.C., offer heavy-equipment operation and commercial driver training.

by Jessica Kirby
Products & equipment System tracking software

MAINTelligence InspectCE is an inspection tracking software application that runs on a PDA.

Products & equipment Diamond core drill bit

Canadian manufacturer Fordia has introduced the latest addition to its Hero series of matrices: the new Hero 11 diamond core bit.

Products & equipment Gear reducer

Dodge shaft mount gear reducers provide a durable and reliable way to increase the load capacity of most belt conveyor systems used in mining applications.

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British Columbia An honourable distinction

Staff at the Britannia Mine Museum worked diligently to redesign the facility—and it paid off at the CMA annual national conference in Ontario.

by Danielle Cameron
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Exploration, Minerals, Mines, British Columbia An ear to the ground

The Raven coal mine project is going through an environmental review process which invites feedback from the general public to ensure all concerns are heard.

by Trevor Crawley
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Minerals, Sustainability & environment, Technology, Northwest Territories Driving innovation

Avalon Rare Metals Inc. and its flaghip Nechalacho deposit in Thor Lake, N.W.T., is focused on rare earth elements, which are integral to advancing techonology.

by Kali Love
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Technology, Alberta Tailings ponds made better

Syncrude, based in Alberta, is focusing on its tailings ponds and is developing new technology to improve reclamation of the ponds.

by Kali Love
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Sustainability & environment, Technology, British Columbia Reusing what is not renewable

Teck Trail Operations leads the way to a greener future by taking e-waste and recycling its usable metals.

by Kali Love
Mines, British Columbia Roca Mines is working to resume production

The collapse of a sill pillar in 2010 halted production at the Max molybdenum mine near Revelstoke, B.C., but Roca Mines is working to restart operations.

by Trevor Crawley
Minerals, British Columbia Second time’s the charm?

Open Gold Corp. is drilling for minerals near Grand Forks in B.C.'s Boundary region, and the company hopes to replicate the success of the Phoenix Mine.

by Trevor Crawley
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Technology Talk in a tech-savvy world

Mark Gelsomini has developed a unified IT communications system utilizing Wi-Fi and VoIP technology for Dundee Precious Metals

by Kali Love
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Exploration, British Columbia Jazzed about communication

'Lyn Anglin, president and CEO of Geoscience BC, is a tireless and passionate advocate for the mineral exploration industry in B.C.

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Exploration, Minerals, Yukon The Yukon’s most important joint venture

Shawn Ryan credits his wife, Cathy Wood, for the couple's phenomenal success since discovering the Yukon's White Gold property.

by Tanya Laing Gahr
Mining Beat All that glitters

Claude Resources may have a million ounces of gold at its Amisk Gold project, according to a new mineral resource estimate.

Mining Beat Mineral surprise

More minerals have been discovered at the CanTung Mine in the Northwest Territories.

Mining Beat Hitting the jackpot

Gold and copper are abundant at Seabridge Gold's KSM property near Stewart, B.C.

Mining Beat Sky’s the limit

The global price of gold has increased for the 10th straight year, according to a report released by the World Gold Council.

Mining Beat Favourable economics

Northgate Minerals Corp. is expecting gold production to increase while costs decrease.

Mining Beat Confirmed results

Encouraging results at the Esso property paint a bright picture for Capstone Mining.

Mining Beat Looking for cash

Crowflight Minerals is hoping to raise $30 million in a private placement of company stock.

Mining Beat Positive results

Selwyn Resources Ltd.

Mining Beat Record numbers

Goldcorp achieves record production output with 2.52 million ounces.

Mining Beat Environmental review

Environmental review of the Ajax property near Kamloops, B.C., is being undertaken by the provincial and federal governments.

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Products & equipment, Technology, Saskatchewan Think inside the box

3twenty Solutions, based in Saskatchewan, is converting shipping containers into office and living space for mining companies.

Mining Beat Target acquired

The Bellenko project in the Keno Hill Silver District has reached production output targets.

Mining Beat What was old is new

Avanti Minerals has resurrected the Kinsault Mine following a feasibility study forecasting a longer life due to newfound minerals

Mining Beat Table talk

Canadian Zinc Corp. and the Nahanni Butte Dene Band sign an economic benefits agreement over the development of a new mine.

Mining Beat Number crunching

Almaden Minerals completes preliminary economic assessment report

Mining Beat Big spender

Imperial Metals Corporation outspends all B.C. exploration companies in 2010

Mining Beat Worth its weight

First dore bar poured at the Roy Lloyd mine by Golden Band Resources.

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Manitoba A whole new wURLd

The Underground Research Laboratory, owned by Atomic Energies of Canada Limited, has performed world-class research and has an impressive safety record.

by Glynis Fediuk
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The rock ’n’ roll rockhound

Sean Kennedy, his father and brothers have all been associated with some of the most exciting projects in Western Canada in the last 30 years.

by Tanya Laing Gahr
Exploration, Minerals, Saskatchewan Drilling for diamonds

George Read, a geologist with Shore Gold Inc., is working on a diamond extraction project in Saskatchewan.

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