Mines
A great deal of exploration, assessment and consideration of logistical details must occur before a mine can begin operation—and once it does, there are many things that can impact its success. In Mining & Exploration, we look at the challenges that operating mines face and how they are adapting to meet the demands of new regulations and environmental standards.
Recent Mines articles
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Linking local business with mining companies in north central BC
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The Northern Interior Mining Group has helped revive a tottering economy by increasing communication between resource companies and local suppliers
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A colossal company has big plans for B.C.
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A division of world mining giant Xstrata PLC eyes opening two coal mines in northeastern British Columbia within three to four years.
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An exciting gold project moves forward
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After an aggressive summer drilling program, New Gold initiates an environmental review for its Blackwater project in central British Columbia.
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Canada is good to mining, says American CEO
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Kevin Loughrey says Canada's regulatory system tops its American counterpart when it comes to natural resource development
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Greenland property could be the next site of an open-pit nickel mine
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North American Nickel recently announced significant values of nickel, copper and rare metals discovered at its Maniitsoq project in Greenland.
by Jessica Kirby -
Keeping Saskatchewan’s proposed new potash mine clean and green
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Greg Vogelsang has been a key player in an agreement to use recycled water from Regina at the Milestone potash project.
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Pretium’s high-grade gold strike wins it the “Academy Award of the geologic profession”
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A Vancouver-based mining firm's exploration efforts are lauded by the industry as it prepares to develop one of the world's highest-grading gold projects
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One on one with the CEO of Hudbay Minerals
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David Garofalo, president and CEO of Hudbay Minerals, is leading the company into an exciting era.
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Mining opportunities abound in India
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In the world’s third fastest growing economy, there are untold opportunities for those in the mining industry.
by Gail Jansen-Kesslar -
Hinton’s proactive campaign for affordable housing
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Housing can be an issue for any community that hosts resourced-based industries. Hinton, Alberta, is looking for innovative solutions.
by Gail Jansen-Kesslar