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Jillian Clark

An off-grid power solution by OOM Energy

OOM Energy’s “utility without borders” offers users reliable, clean, dedicated energy generation.
Jillian Clark
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Dec 3, 2018
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A renewable triple: Canada’s first large-scale wind-solar-storage combo

Canada’s first large scale wind-solar-storage combo
Jillian Clark
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Nov 19, 2018
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Connecting Canada’s energy efficiency sector

Unrealized potential exists across Canada for unified efforts
Jillian Clark
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Nov 14, 2018
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XPRIZE and COSIA partner to solve the carbon challenge

The $20-million competition seeks to upscale carbon dioxide emissions
Jillian Clark
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Sep 10, 2018
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Victor Diamond Mine marks a decade of historic achievement for De Beers

Victor Mine celebrates safety and a series of firsts in Ontario
Jillian Clark
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Sep 7, 2018
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20 years of diamonds yield a lot of brilliance at the Ekati Mine

Dominion Diamond Mines celebrates 20 years of production at its Ekati Mine
Jillian Clark
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Sep 7, 2018
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VersaTube Building Systems provides customized storage

Let Easy Build Systems protect your mining equipment
Jillian Clark
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Sep 6, 2018
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Nuna Logistics celebrates 25 years

Canada’s largest Inuit-owned heavy civil earthworks and mine construction contractor celebrates 25 years in business
Jillian Clark
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Aug 30, 2018
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Innovating a better future

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) has received $5 million in funding for their innovative in-pit extraction process (IPEP)
Jillian Clark
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Aug 23, 2018
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Data is the future of mining

MineSense CEO discusses data and the future of mining
Jillian Clark
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Aug 23, 2018
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Mining for heat: Saskatchewan’s geothermal project

Kirsten Marcia is leading DEEP Geothermal’s groundbreaking project
Jillian Clark
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Jul 5, 2018
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Rock Star: Rithmik Solutions founder and CEO Kevin Urbanski

Kevin Urbanski pursues passion in AI
Jillian Clark
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Jul 4, 2018
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The first Yukon Mint gold coins

This project brings benefits to the local community with the help of Golden Predator’s 3 Aces Project in southeast Yukon.
Jillian Clark
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Jul 3, 2018
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Low-carbon future is on the horizon in Alberta

The ACCTC’s location in Calgary signifies the province’s dedication to the global challenge of greenhouse gases.
Jillian Clark
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Jun 12, 2018
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Are rare earth elements actually rare?

Debunking the myth and predicting the future of REEs
Jillian Clark
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May 30, 2018
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Innovations in mining are taking off with Kespry’s drones

These autonomous drones are easy to use while increasing efficiency and profits in mining
Jillian Clark
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May 29, 2018
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Sustainability for future generations

What is RFG2018?
Jillian Clark
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May 7, 2018
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Excellence is a standard at CSV Midstream Solutions

The Resthaven gas plant is commissioned and running near Grande Cache, Alberta
Jillian Clark
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Apr 26, 2018
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SIMSA connects buyers and sellers

Grab a seat at the roundtables in Saskatchewan's mining and energy industries
Jillian Clark
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Apr 10, 2018
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Who are the unsung heroes? The importance of suppliers to the mining industry

Alec Morrison, president and CEO of MSABC, talks about the importance of suppliers to the mining industry
Jillian Clark
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Mar 21, 2018
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BC Mining Month—“Mining Our Future”

Attend an event near you to join the conversation about the future of mining in British Columbia
Jillian Clark
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Mar 21, 2018
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Creating firsts in smart off-grid technology

Miriam Tuerk’s company, Clear Blue Technologies, started creating an Internet of Things before there was a phrase for it
Jillian Clark
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Mar 8, 2018
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Focusing on the business of science

CEO Kathryn Hayashi calls TRIUMF Innovations a crown jewel of Canadian science and technology
Jillian Clark
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Mar 7, 2018
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Planning for Day Zero

Progesys specializes in exceptional commissioning services—a typically overlooked and underestimated task
Jillian Clark
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Mar 2, 2018
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Finding revenues in waste rock

MineSense creates value for its clients while decreasing the footprint of mines
Jillian Clark
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Mar 1, 2018
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Artificial intelligence solves mining challenges

Motion Metrics International creates monitoring solutions to increase safety and productivity
Jillian Clark
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Feb 26, 2018
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Watson Gloves is celebrating 100 years in business

Watson Gloves have become a staple among workers in the mining industry.
Jillian Clark
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Feb 21, 2018
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Rock Star: Mark Bartkoski

Mark Bartkoski has dedicated his career to building integrity and efficiency in mining
Jillian Clark
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Feb 15, 2018
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Teleop solutions work to eliminate mine site dangers and inefficiencies

Hard-Line’s Teleop Control System, along with Auto, Multi, and Auto X upgrades, increases efficiency and productivity in mining
Jillian Clark
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Feb 15, 2018
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Increasing global demand for graphite

The Kearney Mine in Ontario is the largest confirmed graphite resource in North America
Jillian Clark
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Feb 15, 2018
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Pandell: A basement start-up success story

Pandell acquires LandWorks to better serve both companies' customers in the mining and energy industries
Jillian Clark
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Feb 15, 2018
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Rock Star: Brandon Macdonald, Fireweed Zinc CEO and director

Brandon Macdonald found success at Fireweed Zinc by adapting to the twists and seizing opportunities
Jillian Clark
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Jan 25, 2018
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An emerging leader: Alexander Palkovsky

This award-winning game changer has set serious goals for himself—and meets them
Jillian Clark
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Jan 25, 2018
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Rock Star: Steve de Jong, CEO of VRify

Runner-up as BC Business Entrepreneur of the Year, Mining and Metals category, takes on a new position
Jillian Clark
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Jan 17, 2018
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Rock Star: William Lamb, president and CEO of Lucara Diamond Corp.

William Lamb pushes Lucara Diamond Corp. to think outside the box when it comes to its Karowe Mine in Botswana
Jillian Clark
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Jan 11, 2018
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Competing for cobalt

The future of electric vehicles relies on cobalt
Jillian Clark
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Dec 21, 2017
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The future of mining: MiHR discusses employment opportunities

Ryan Montpellier, executive director of MiHR, discusses mining as a viable career path for future generations.
Jillian Clark
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Dec 21, 2017
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3-D printing innovation in engineering

Selkirk College and Austin Engineering worked together to create a 3-D printed model of the proposed Corra Linn dam upgrades
Jillian Clark
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Dec 6, 2017
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Rock Star Merran Smith: Creating a cleaner tomorrow

Merran Smith was recently appointed to co-chair the Climate Solutions council
Jillian Clark
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Dec 1, 2017
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Exploring the gas fields of the Northwest Territories

The completed Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highway opens up exploration possibilities
Jillian Clark
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Nov 30, 2017
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Exploring eDNA

Improving accuracy of environmental assessments
Jillian Clark
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Nov 23, 2017
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NAIT applies DME to long-haul trucks in Alberta

With the demand for cleaner energy sources, alternative options such as low-carbon DME fuel are being considered
Jillian Clark
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Nov 16, 2017
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Major renewable energy company focuses on Alberta

EDF EN Canada says Alberta is a leader
Jillian Clark
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Nov 16, 2017
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Microgrid innovation at Medicine Hat College

Bluenergy Solarwind perfects double-helix urban wind turbine for Medicine Hat College’s microgrid
Jillian Clark
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Nov 15, 2017
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Introducing Ice Storm90™

Coulson Ice Blast offers an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to clean heavy equipment
Jillian Clark
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Nov 9, 2017
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Competing in the Renewable Energy Program

Proposing wind projects in Alberta
Jillian Clark
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Nov 9, 2017
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Efficient hot water production with SubCom®

ARCTIC competitor offers efficient solution
Jillian Clark
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Nov 2, 2017
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Bringing bidirectional chargers to mine sites

Heron Canada, a member of MSTA Canada, offers sustainable solutions for mining’s power problems
Jillian Clark
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Oct 31, 2017
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Modernizing mining suppliers

The Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export (CAMESE) rebranded to become MSTA Canada.
Jillian Clark
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Oct 19, 2017
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Avalon Advanced Materials goes after green

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in mining
Jillian Clark
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Oct 19, 2017
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Searching for sustainable solutions

Cypher Environmental Ltd., headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, offers sustainable solutions to mine sites around the world
Jillian Clark
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Oct 18, 2017
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The future is here

Harrier Aerial Surveys' drones collect aerial imagery to create digital elevation models and 3-D measurements.
Jillian Clark
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Oct 17, 2017
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Solas lights the way for renewables

Paula McGarrigle, managing director and co-founder of Solas Energy Consulting, talks about Alberta’s renewable future
Jillian Clark
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Oct 13, 2017
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Energy winds are changing

CanWEA reports on Alberta’s readiness to meet the provincial government’s 30 by 30 goal with a large wind supply
Jillian Clark
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Oct 13, 2017
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Renewable winds blow across Canada

A look at wind energy with 3G Energy
Jillian Clark
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Oct 12, 2017
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Amp Solar powers change

Solar storage solutions are added to the energy mix
Jillian Clark
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Oct 11, 2017
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Towards Zero Water

Goldcorp’s 10-year goal is to eliminate water consumption from mine sites
Jillian Clark
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Sep 12, 2017
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Let’s talk jobs at Site C dam in Fort St. John

The Site C Clean Energy Project introduced hundreds of job opportunities to the Peace River Regional District
Jillian Clark
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Sep 1, 2017
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Predicting the future: Mining and energy jobs in five years

Mining and energy industry experts weighed in on what jobs will be in high demand in five years
Jillian Clark
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Aug 31, 2017
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Rainy River Gold Project enhances local community

Northwestern Ontario community will benefit
Jillian Clark
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Aug 29, 2017
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Research brings new mineral exploration method to light

Geoscience BC supported the Halogens Project on Vancouver Island
Jillian Clark
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Aug 27, 2017
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Bridging the gap between academia and industry

SFU students prepare for careers with new mechatronics certification
Jillian Clark
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Aug 24, 2017
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Moose Mountain Technical Services: Consultants to mining and exploration clients

Moose Mountain Technical Services helped open the Moose River Consolidated Gold Mine in Nova Scotia
Jillian Clark
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Aug 22, 2017
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Connecting communities at Rainy River and beyond

Running Deer Resources forges connections between Indigenous workers and employers
Jillian Clark
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Aug 20, 2017
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Rock Star Robert Bell: Enjoyment + curiosity + hard work = success in mining

Robert Bell has followed his entrepreneurial spirit and appreciation of collaboration to become an independent consultant
Jillian Clark
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Aug 18, 2017
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Rock Star David McLelland: The mastermind behind remote sensing technology

David McLelland is a pioneer of geospatial science and its applications in mining
Jillian Clark
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Aug 16, 2017
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Fostering creative solutions to sustainability challenges

The goal of the non-profit Foresight is to help companies in their customer discovery phase grow to commercial readiness
Jillian Clark
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Aug 16, 2017
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A simplistic approach to safety—Jannatec’s JAWS platform promotes underground mine safety

JAWS is a peer-to-peer application that uses RF radio signals to notify vehicles and personnel underground of imminent dangers
Jillian Clark
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Aug 15, 2017
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Geospatial science and underground mapping can predict geohazards

Auracle Remote Sensing has developed a technology that can map the Earth’s surface down to bedrock.
Jillian Clark
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Aug 14, 2017
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Collaborative curriculum: Rock Star Jill Tsolinas

Tsolinas’ role is dynamic as each day brings new projects to oversee and new groups to lead to synergy and success.
Jillian Clark
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Aug 13, 2017
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Canada poised to fill growing demand for tungsten

Sisson Partnership moves forward with tungsten project
Jillian Clark
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Aug 10, 2017
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NAIT evolves to meet industry demands

NAIT’s new Melton Crane and Hoisting Building is just one step the school has taken to set its students up for success
Jillian Clark
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Aug 9, 2017
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Educational mining and energy programs offered in Western Canada

These schools train Canada’s next generation of workers
Jillian Clark
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Aug 8, 2017
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Rock Star Heather Kaminsky—“Queen of Clay”

Searching for solutions in the oilsands
Jillian Clark
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Jul 12, 2017
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Unique partnership and special diamonds

Gahcho Kué diamond mine produces large diamonds
Jillian Clark
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Jul 12, 2017
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Wild Horse River gold motherlode

American Creek might have found the Wild Horse River motherlode on its Gold Hill property
Jillian Clark
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Jul 6, 2017
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American Creek’s Gold Hill exploration

Darren Blaney, the president of American Creek, explains the exploration process of a high-grade gold mine
Jillian Clark
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Jul 6, 2017
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RECCO Advanced Rescue Technology

RECCO radar signal applications bring safety solutions to the mining industry
Jillian Clark
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Jun 29, 2017
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New life for old technology

FLSmidth increases efficiency and minimizes environmental impact for clients.
Jillian Clark
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Jun 13, 2017
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Mining suppliers adopt a green future

The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia’s primary goal is to bring the province’s suppliers and operators together.
Jillian Clark
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Jun 13, 2017
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New winds are blowing: Canada’s energy shifts to renewable resources

The demand for diversification of our energy supply has been an obvious and growing interest over the past two decades.
Jillian Clark
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May 24, 2017
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Introducing R&R Utility Limited’s president Bill Robertson

Bill Robertson, co-founder and president of R&R Utility Limited, has four decades of experience in his industry.
Jillian Clark
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May 24, 2017
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Veolia Water Technologies settles in at Brucejack Mine

Each mine site Veolia works with poses its own challenges
Jillian Clark
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May 24, 2017
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Alicia Du started in international trading

HJT Steel played a substantial role in the construction of the Brucejack mine.
Jillian Clark
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May 23, 2017
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A summary of the construction of the Brucejack Gold Mine

As Pretivm Resources’ Brucejack Mine nears production, it’s exciting to look back on the construction process.
Jillian Clark
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May 18, 2017
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Extreme construction: Mountain edition

The partners of Axis Mountain Technical share similar values, working styles and perseverance through the extremes.
Jillian Clark
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May 15, 2017
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From snakes to suits: Rock star John Burzynski

This geologist's most rewarding career successes are wealth creation for shareholders and communities
Jillian Clark
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May 12, 2017
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Rock Star Bruce Madu: Public sector geologist

Making geology relevant to communities leads to a rewarding career path
Jillian Clark
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May 10, 2017
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Water-based coal sample cleaning technology could eliminate economic risk of coal exploration

Roben Jig shakes up chemical-based coal cleaning
Jillian Clark
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May 10, 2017
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Pretivm Resources’ Brucejack gold mine nears production

Joseph Ovsenek, president and CEO of Pretivm Resources Inc., is excited about this high-grade gold mine
Jillian Clark
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May 5, 2017
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Rock Star Peter Moses: Fostering First Nations relationships in mining

Peter Moses' family inspired his interest in prospecting from a young age
Jillian Clark
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Apr 19, 2017
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Paving the way with potash

An historical Saskatchewan mining agreement marks the first mining development on First Nations land in the province
Jillian Clark
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Apr 11, 2017
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Third-generation coal miner and local historian

John Kinnear's avocation is the history of mining in the Elk Valley, especially honouring those we've lost
Jillian Clark
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Mar 23, 2017
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Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia—not your typical mining town

The town of Tumbler Ridge balances industry, daily life and a respect for the natural heritage of Northeastern British Columbia
Jillian Clark
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Mar 21, 2017
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The struggles and spirit of Canadian coal mining towns

Learn about the Elk Valley’s history, and the role that the Crowsnest Pass Coal Company played in shaping the land
Jillian Clark
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Mar 15, 2017
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Korite finds rare gems in Alberta

Ammolite is brilliantly rainbow-coloured and found on fossilized ammonite, a squid-like fossil
Jillian Clark
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Mar 15, 2017
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IKEA makes move to purchase second wind farm in Alberta

IKEA Group aims to produce more renewable energy than its operations consume by 2020 and promote sustainable living worldwide.
Jillian Clark
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Mar 7, 2017
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Geothermal sustainability closer than ever in British Columbia

Valemount hopes to become Canada’s first geothermal village
Jillian Clark
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Mar 1, 2017
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Inspiring a sustainable future

Brendan Seale inspires a sustainable future through his work as Sustainability Leader at Ikea Group.
Jillian Clark
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Feb 24, 2017
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Hans Brasch’s lucky life

Retired miner Hans Brasch shares his stories of the mining industry with the next generation at Dynamic Earth in Ontario.
Jillian Clark
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Jan 26, 2017
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