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Two men in hard hats and safety vests survey a piece of land.
Sustainability distinctions for Canadian mining

The RobecoSAM sustainability awards are based on economic, environmental and social dimensions. Canada was named in several categories under Mining and Metals.

by Kristen Mitchell
Mining Beat W.S. Tyler expands with new Rocky Mountains facility

Haver & Tyler Rocky Mountains (HTRM), has opened a new sales and service center in Chilliwack, British Columbia.

by Jessica Kirby
A fully intact ancient fern leaf fossil.
Discovery of fully intact, 80 million year old fossil

Sonic Drilling Ltd. patented technology in part credited to discovery of fully intact, 80 million year old fossil.

by Karissa Gall
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A historic agreement is signed in northern Saskatchewan

Kineepik Métis Local #9 and the Village of Pinehouse signed a Collaboration Agreement with uranium companies Cameco Corporation and AREVA Resources Canada.

by Karen Kornelsen
gold coins and bars
An environmentally friendly way to process gold

A team of scientists at by Northwestern University have discovered an inexpensive and environmentally safe way to isolate gold from raw materials.

by Karen Kornelsen
A man with a small eyepiece on a frame in front of one eye
Google Glass could be a valuable tool for mining training

Google Glass, a tiny computing device that displays information on a screen in front of the wearer's eye, could be a valuable tool for mining training.

Mining Beat K+S Potash Canada provides major funding to SIAST’s mining program

K+S Potash Canada provides major funding to SIAST's mining program.

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Veris Gold Corp. fills two key positions

Veris Gold Corp. fills two key positions

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Huakan International Mining appoints an independent director

Huakan International Mining appoints an independent director of the company

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Kootenay Silver announces a strategic investment by Agnico Eagle Mines

Kootenay Silver announces a strategic investment by Agnico Eagle Mines.

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat PM announces the conclusion of Northwest Territories devolution negotiations

This historic agreement will provide the Northwest Territories with greater decision-making powers over resource and lands management.

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat A new gold mining reality series airs in spring 2013

Yukon Gold, a reality series about gold mining in Canada, will hit television sets on March 13, 2013.

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Avanti Mining is trying to restart the Kitsault mine

The Kitsault mine project has been handed to the environment and mines ministers for re-evalutation.

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Taseko is looking for new prosperity

Taseko is once again trying to seek approval from the Environmental Assessment Agency panel for its New Prosperity mine.

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Major takeover in Canada’s diamond business

Harry Winston, a Toronto-based mining and retail company, has purchased BHP Billiton's diamond business.

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Five B.C. mines are recognized for reclamation

Five B.C. mines recognized for their reclamation achievements

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Diamond drilling has begun on Eagle Plains’ Findlay property

Diamond drilling has begun on Eagle Plains’ Findlay property in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat New commercial geochemistry lab opens in Cochrane, Ontario

New commercial geochemistry lab opens in Cochrane, Ontario

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat B.C. government and First Nations sign third significant agreement for 2012

B.C. government and First Nations sign third significant agreement for 2012

by Karen Kornelsen
A new copper mine will begin production in Manitoba

On August 14, 2012, VMS Ventures in partnership with Hudbay Minerals broke ground on a new copper mine in Manitoba.

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat The QR Mine will process ore from Bonanza Ledge

Barkerville Gold Mines received an amendment on July 13, 2012, to its Mines Act permit for the mill at the QR Mine to process ore from Bonanza Ledge.

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat MIRARCO investigates solar and wind power for mining

MIRARCO investigates solar and wind power for mining

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Australian prisoners take mining training

Australian prisoners take mining training

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat MIRARCO hires new CEO

MIRARCO, an innovative non-profit leader in mining research and technology, has a new president and CEO, Vic Pakalnis.

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Rio Tinto is looking to publish a new magazine

Rio Tinto is looking to publish a new magazine

by Karen Kornelsen
a large storage tank
Westeel wins a Steel Tank Institute award

Westeel was awarded the Shop Fabricated Atmospheric Tank of the Year Award from the Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association.

by Jessica Kirby
Mining Beat Castle Resources gets right of way for 17-kilometre tunnel

Castle Resources gets right of way for 17 kilometre tunnel

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Aboriginal mining training program closes

Aboriginal mining training program closes

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Mini-series about mining coming to TV sets this fall

New television show, Mining Your Future will explore 24 of the top paying jobs in B.C.

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Teck Resources donates $2 million for conservation

Teck invests millions of dollars each year to non-profit organizations, institutions and initiatives.

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Premier announces funding for forestry and mining training

B.C. premier Christy Clark announced $1.6 million for skills training programs at Thompson Rivers University.

by Jessica Kirby
Mining Beat Mining boom in BC’s north is good news for suppliers

Mining boom in BC’s north is good news for suppliers

by Jessica Kirby
Mining Beat Russel Metals acquires Alberta Industrial Metals

Russel Metals acquires Alberta Industrial Metals

by Jessica Kirby
Mining Beat Geophysical modelling takes to the cloud

Geosoft released its VOXI Earth Modelling software

by Jessica Kirby
Mining Beat Canada’s Kinross Gold sells stake in Brazilian mine to AngloGold for $220 million

Canada’s Kinross Gold sells stake in Brazilian mine to AngloGold for $220 million

by Jessica Kirby
Mining Beat A new way to review and approve major mining projects in Canada

Ottawa’s new Major Projects Management Office

by Jessica Kirby
Mining Beat Treasure Mountain silver mine receives Mines Act permit

Treasure Mountain silver mine receives Mines Act permit

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Mosaic Company recognized for corporate responsibility

Mosaic Company recognized for corporate responsibility

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Mining Week in Saskatchewan celebrated success

Mining Week in Saskatchewan celebrated success

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Mines Act permit issued for Red Chris copper and gold mine in northern BC

On May 4, 2012, the Red Chris Development Corporation, a subsidiary of Imperial Metals, received a Mines Act permit from the B.C. government.

by Karen Kornelsen
Mining Beat Teck’s Doug Horswill receives MABC Mining Person of the Year award

Teck’s Doug Horswill receives MABC Mining Person of the Year award

by Karen Kornelsen
A man, Tony Harris, smiling
Cultural learning bridges gaps in the industry

Cultural learning bridges gaps in the industry.

by Breanne Massey
An American Manganese mining site.
Researchers test a new production method for lithium ion batteries

American Manganese Inc. recently launched a research project with Kemetco Research.

Mining Beat, Global Michael Johnson joins the Red Eagle team in Colombia

Michael Johnson, the newly appointed vice-president of exploration for Red Eagle Mining Corp.

Portrait of Neil Richardson
Reed Copper Exploration Permit approved

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A group photo of the museum staff with their award.
Recognizing provincial restoration projects

Recognizing provincial restoration projects

by Breanne Massey
Portrait of Dave Lefebure.
C3 Alliance Corp. announced new VP and director

C3 Alliance Corp announced new VP and director

by Breanne Massey
Mining Beat B.C. Mining Week will kick off May 13

B.C. Mining Week will kick off May 13, 2012

Mining Beat Bingay coal project moves forward

Bingay coal project moves forward

by Breanne Massey

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