All Mines articles

Increased production at the Fraser Lake molybdenum mine will create approximately 160 new jobs.

Kevin McCormick, a director for the Mining Suppliers Association, believes a northern B.C. mining boom may last 25 to 40 years.

American Manganese Inc. has completed three phases of drilling at Artillery Peak, the company’s low-grade manganese deposit located in Arizona.

The owners of the Huckleberry Mine, an open-pit copper and molybdenum mine in west central B.C., has approved a seven-year mine-life extension.

Hansuld longed to work outdoors, but he hadn’t heard about geology before, but after more than three decades as a mining executive—Hansuld is a mining legend.

Red Eagle Mining takes off in Colombia

After a brief hiatus in the demand for coal, the price of coal has surged.

Julie Dormer is the outreach co-ordinator for the Kamloops Exploration Group, an association that promotes mining, earth sciences and mineral exploration.

In the search for ever more complex ore deposits, it has become more important to continually fine tune the extraction process.

Mining and Exploration recently caught up with Ken Collison at Ucore’s Vancouver offices.

Hallen belt conveyor idler replacement bracket reduces mine downtime and maintenance costs.

Mark O'Dea keeps the Fronteer team together to search for new gold and copper-gold deposits.

PotashCorp in Saskatchewan has instigated an extension of its Christmas shutdown in an effort to stabilize prices.

Think the story of BHP’s takeover of PotashCorp ends with its failed attempt in 2010? Think again, say analysts.

The Manitoba government approved the Reed Copper Exploration Permit (AEP) and they issued the lease of park land property for operating mine developments.

The winner of the 2011 Colin Spence Award for excellence in global mineral exploration explains why he thrives on the thrill of discovery.

Michelle Unger lives and works in Kimberley. She feels fortunate that she has been able to live in a great place like Kimberley while advancing her career.

Will Saskatchewan follow Alberta and restructure the royalties owed by resource companies?

A Canadian gold mining company goes on an aggressive shopping spree buying up promising gold-silver property in central B.C.

This engineering consulting group believes now is the time for Canadian companies to invest in Chile.

A modern condominium complex has been built in Elkford for new workers, offering high-end features like granite countertops.

The Mount Milligan copper-gold mine, touted as the first major metal mine to be built in the province in 15 years, is already bringing prosperity to the region.

A 40-year career in the industry has taken Lindsay Bottomer to places all around the world—meeting fascinating people and doing something he loves.

This year's Minerals South Conference facilitated a Junior Miners Program in Kimberley for grade one to three students of Lindsay Park Elementary School.

James Hoy is impressed with the extensive training he received for his new job as a haul truck driver at Teck.

Mining is booming and a labour shortage is looming—but a B.C. task force is on the case.

Women in Mining

Simply put, there's a worldwide shortage of mining professionals. UBC's certificate program in mining studies is attempting to ease the HR crunch.

Reopening the historic Keno Silver District in the Yukon required expertise in both mining and environmental remediation. Alexco Resource Corporation has both.

This year's PDAC winner for aboriginal achievements in the mineral industry answers 10 questions about his life's work.

After approximately 30 years in the oil and gas sector, Steve Letwin chose to change paths and take the top spot at Toronto-based Iamgold Corp.

The Vale Living with Lakes Centre in Sudbury, Ontario, has brought environmental success to a whole new level.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

The proposed expansion to Teck Coal’s Line Creek Operation is in the environmental review process.