Manitoba

Manitoba is home to several active mines that produce such valuable metals as nickel, copper, zinc and gold. And according to Manitoba’s Mineral Resources, the province produces 100 per cent of Canada's cesium, lithium and tantalum—minerals used in such things as electronics, specialized batteries and jet engine components. In a move to encourage new development, the provincial government recently lowered the mining tax rate and created mineral exploration incentive programs.

Rock Stars: Keeping Saskatchewan’s proposed new potash mine clean and green
: PM announces the conclusion of Northwest Territories devolution negotiations; A new gold mining reality series airs in spring 2013; Avanti Mining is trying to restart the Kitsault mine
Company profiles: Working together to open Mount Milligan

AMEC and Fluor recently completed EPCM services for the $1.5 billion open-pit copper and gold mine owned by Thompson Creek Metals.
Events: World Resource Investment Conference 2013 Vancouver, British Columbia May 26 & 27, 2013; 2nd Annual Global Sustainable Mining Summit Toronto, Ontario May 28 & 29, 2013; Canadian Mining Expo Timmins, Ontario May 29 & 30, 2013

Recent Manitoba articles

Mines, Manitoba One on one with the CEO of Hudbay Minerals: David Garofalo, president and CEO of Hudbay Minerals, is leading the company into an exciting era.

December 2012 by Karen Kornelsen
Mines, Manitoba Hudbay Minerals continues to make history in Manitoba: Hudbay Minerals celebrates 85 years in Manitoba by investing millions of dollars in projects new and old, including the Reed Copper Mine and the Lalor project.

September 2012 by Karen Kornelsen
Company Profiles, Manitoba VMS Ventures: The company was founded under a different name, with different goals but today they are one of Manitoba’s most prominent junior mining companies.

March 2012 by Breanne Massey
Minerals, Mines, Manitoba Reed Copper site accelerates production dates: The Manitoba government approved the Reed Copper Exploration Permit (AEP) and they issued the lease of park land property for operating mine developments.

February 2012 by Breanne Massey
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.

February 2011 by Glynis Fediuk
Exploration, First Nations, Manitoba Creating a new blueprint: Manitoba is gaining attention with promising geology and strengthened relationships with aboriginal industry stakeholders.

November 2010 by Tanya Laing Gahr