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Karen Kornelsen

Software firm has developed groundbreaking solution for inspections

Konverge Digital Solutions is the creator of Field Eagle ... paperless, risk-based inspection software
Karen Kornelsen
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Dec 2, 2014
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Induction furnaces benefit gold smelting industry

Electroheat Induction offers an innovative solution for mining companies.
Karen Kornelsen
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Nov 21, 2014
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Study names alternatives to Site C dam

Clean Energy BC says smaller clean-energy plants could save British Columbians a significant amount of money.
Karen Kornelsen
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Nov 6, 2014
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KANATA Energy Group moves into northeastern B.C.

KANATA Energy Group Ltd. is building a gas refrigeration plant near Fort St. John.
Karen Kornelsen
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Nov 6, 2014
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It all started with a rock collection in Zambia

Scott Broughton has been a leader in the mining industry for nearly 30 years
Karen Kornelsen
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May 29, 2014
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Dave Sharples named BC’s Mining Person of the Year

Sharples is well known in the mining community due to his work with many charitable organizations and fundraising activities.
Karen Kornelsen
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May 29, 2014
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New mining advisory council in Manitoba to benefit First Nations communities

The new Mining Advisory Council is made up of representatives from First Nations, mining companies and the province.
Karen Kornelsen
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Feb 11, 2014
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Julie Ross bring her experience to a northern chamber of mines

Julie Ross, senior archaeologist at Golder Associates, brings her northern experience to the table
Karen Kornelsen
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Jan 31, 2014
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Remembering the Hillcrest mine disaster

On June 19, 1914, the worst mining disaster in Canadian history occurred in Hillcrest, Alberta.
Karen Kornelsen
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Jan 30, 2014
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Rare earth metals critical to Canadian economy

Avalon Rare Metals' flagship property in the Northwest Territories could be the largest new source of heavy rare earths.
Karen Kornelsen
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Jan 20, 2014
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Prospecting award goes to Saskatchewan uranium discovery

Ross McElroy talks about the Patterson Lake South property in the Athabasca Basin.
Karen Kornelsen
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Jan 14, 2014
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Diamond drillers association hopes 2014 will sparkle

The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association's chief says indications are the industry will cycle into a comeback in 2014
Karen Kornelsen
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Dec 18, 2013
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Karnalyte Resources gets started on a $600 million project

The process of creating a mining facility in Wynyard, Saskatchewan
Karen Kornelsen
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Dec 17, 2013
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A BC company whose inventions improve mining equipment

Karen Kornelsen
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Nov 28, 2013
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Revolutionizing prospecting and exploration in Yukon

Shawn Ryan is changing the face of prospecting in Yukon with incredibly innovative new technologies such as unmanned drones
Karen Kornelsen
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Oct 29, 2013
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Plenty of potential in the mining industry

"It's a great industry to work in and women are really a key part of it"
Karen Kornelsen
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Oct 29, 2013
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Teck Resources purchases land in Elk Valley to protect fish and wildlife

Karen Kornelsen
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Oct 29, 2013
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Kevin Loughrey of Thompson Creek Metals retires

Loughrey goes out on a high note with the opening of the Mt. Milligan mine.
Karen Kornelsen
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Oct 15, 2013
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Thompson Creek Metals celebrates opening of Mount Milligan

A dedication ceremony was held in October to celebrate Mount Milligan's opening.
Karen Kornelsen
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Oct 15, 2013
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Atlas Copco’s new rig control system wins an international award

Atlas Copco was named a bronze winner of the IDEA 2013 competition for the interface design of the new Rig Control System RCS 5.
Karen Kornelsen
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Oct 12, 2013
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How G8 transparency rules affect Canadian mining companies

Prime Minister Stephen Harper's announcement regarding the G8 initiative brought resource extraction regulation to the forefront
Karen Kornelsen
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Oct 2, 2013
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Yellowknife’s Mine Training Society gets $5.8 million in funding

The prime minister announced funding for the Mining the Future initiative at a special event in Hay River.
Karen Kornelsen
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Sep 27, 2013
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Recognizing excellence in mine reclamation

At the BC TRCR's 37th Annual Awards dinner, companies were recognized for their innovative practices in mine reclamation.
Karen Kornelsen
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Sep 27, 2013
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New president of Geoscience BC brings years of experience to the table

Robin Archdekin, new president and CEO of Geoscience BC, has worked his way up from the field to the board room.
Karen Kornelsen
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Sep 26, 2013
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Multi-million dollar project announced in Sparwood

Two major mining players in the Elk Valley, Joy Global and Teck, will be investing millions of dollars into the community.
Karen Kornelsen
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Sep 11, 2013
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Mining industry sees the benefits of fabric covered structures

Fabric covered portable buildings are reducing construction time, allowing for quick remediation of mine sites and more.
Karen Kornelsen
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Sep 11, 2013
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Ring of Fire Aboriginal Training Alliance receives $5.9 million

This funding from the government's Skills and Partnership Fund will give many Matawa First Nations a career and a future
Karen Kornelsen
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Aug 28, 2013
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The life of a coal miner in southeastern B.C.

Jeremy Lane appreciates his work as a heavy-equipment operator with Teck Coal and the lifestyle it affords
Karen Kornelsen
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Aug 26, 2013
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MAC elects the first female chair in its 78-year history

Zoe Yujnovich was elected chair of the MAC in June of 2013 and is the first female to hold the title in MAC's 78-year history
Karen Kornelsen
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Aug 15, 2013
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Vale Potash Canada wraps up open house meetings for the Kronau Project

This July, Vale held open house meetings to discuss the Kronau Project's environmental impact statement
Karen Kornelsen
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Aug 15, 2013
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Behind the scenes of television miniseries, Mining Your Future

Mining & Exploration spoke with Mining Your Future executive producer, Maggie Dorf, to talk about the success of the TV show.
Karen Kornelsen
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Jul 25, 2013
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BC AMTA receives $13,000 donation from Microsoft

Because of limited access to technology in northern B.C. for some First Nations communities, this is a huge gift for students.
Karen Kornelsen
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Jul 9, 2013
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The University of Saskatchewan and IMII announce innovative funding agreement

On June 24, industry and government came together to sign an agreement which will create mining options for engineering students
Karen Kornelsen
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Jun 27, 2013
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Draft recommendations on implementing mandatory reporting standards released

The Resource Revenue Transparency Working Group's document is now open for public comment after months of hard work.
Karen Kornelsen
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Jun 26, 2013
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Teck’s Coal Mountain surface mine rescue team wins

Teck's Coal Mountain Operations was the winner in the Surface Mine Rescue category at this year's competition
Karen Kornelsen
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Jun 25, 2013
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New trades trailer will help train Yukon residents

Yukon Education and CanNor are funding an innovative way to bring apprenticeship training to communities around the territory.
Karen Kornelsen
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Jun 11, 2013
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Pierre Lebel is named Mining Person of the Year for 2012

The chairman of Imperial Metals has been contributing to, building and supporting B.C.’s mining industry for more than 30 years
Karen Kornelsen
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May 29, 2013
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The inaugural BC Mining HR Diversity Award

In May 2013, the BC AMTA and New Gold partnership took home the award for developing new industry best practices
Karen Kornelsen
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May 29, 2013
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A historic agreement is signed in northern Saskatchewan

Karen Kornelsen
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May 28, 2013
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An environmentally friendly way to process gold

Karen Kornelsen
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May 28, 2013
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Wolverine Mine achieves full design capacity

Yukon Zinc's Wolverine Mine reached full design capacity in the first quarter of 2013 with a rate of 1,700 tonnes per day
Karen Kornelsen
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May 28, 2013
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Remediating mine tailings and recovering gold

BacTech Environmental's first-of-its-kind bioleach facility at Snow Lake will remediate toxic mine tailings and process gold
Karen Kornelsen
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May 25, 2013
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The Reed copper project is right on schedule

Construction is progressing well, with first production expected by late 2013, said John Roozendaal, president of VMS Ventures
Karen Kornelsen
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May 22, 2013
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A thunderstorm: where his career began

John Roozendaal has experienced a lifetime of success in the mining world—and his dream was sparked during a thunderstorm
Karen Kornelsen
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May 20, 2013
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Top geoscience students were given a unique opportunity

PDAC's Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop offered a valuable look at the range of career possibilities in mining
Karen Kornelsen
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May 16, 2013
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Promoting the positives and attracting the next generation

Bringing awareness about the career possibilities in the mining industry and banishing stereotypes are key focuses at Goldcorp
Karen Kornelsen
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May 14, 2013
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Huakan International Mining appoints an independent director

Karen Kornelsen
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Apr 29, 2013
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Kootenay Silver announces a strategic investment by Agnico Eagle Mines

Karen Kornelsen
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Apr 29, 2013
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K+S Potash Canada provides major funding to SIAST’s mining program

Karen Kornelsen
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Apr 29, 2013
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Veris Gold Corp. fills two key positions

Karen Kornelsen
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Apr 29, 2013
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PDAC’s Field Safety Pocket Guide is a valuable tool

Safety is a top priority for PDAC, which is why it has developed tools like the Field Safety Pocket Guide
Karen Kornelsen
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Apr 27, 2013
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Mining4Life has raised over $11 million for charity

This annual charity challenge is a fun and important fundraising event and a chance for the industry to give back
Karen Kornelsen
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Apr 27, 2013
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College of the Rockies receives $1.1 million for training simulators

College of the Rockies received $1.1 million for state-of-the-art haul truck simulators to train those interested in mining
Karen Kornelsen
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Mar 12, 2013
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Guardian First Aid Service provides essential services

Guardian First Aid Service has been providing services in and around the East and West Kootenay since 2003
Karen Kornelsen
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Mar 11, 2013
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BC AMTA celebrates two major milestones

The two BC AMTA graduations in early 2013 changed the lives of 55 First Nations students and their families
Karen Kornelsen
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Mar 11, 2013
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Strengthening trade relations

The Canada Eurasia Russia Business Association aims to serve business in and support trade between Canada, Eurasia and Russia
Karen Kornelsen
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Mar 11, 2013
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PM announces the conclusion of Northwest Territories devolution negotiations

Karen Kornelsen
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Mar 11, 2013
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A new gold mining reality series airs in spring 2013

Karen Kornelsen
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Mar 8, 2013
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Avanti Mining is trying to restart the Kitsault mine

Karen Kornelsen
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Mar 4, 2013
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Taseko is looking for new prosperity

Karen Kornelsen
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Mar 4, 2013
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An innovative discovery camp is coming to Williams Lake

Through a BC Task Force initiative, students have a chance to participate in a mining camp put on by Thompson Rivers University
Karen Kornelsen
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Feb 8, 2013
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The BC Task Force is creating a vast array of opportunities

The BC Task Force is undertaking innovative pilot projects to ensure the growth of the mining industry
Karen Kornelsen
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Feb 8, 2013
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Two new Cat Simulators are announced

The new Large Track Type Tractor and Mining Truck simulators are now available
Karen Kornelsen
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Dec 17, 2012
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Work on the Kitimat Modernization Project is going strong

The Kitimat Modernization Project is on track to be completed and achieve production by 2014
Karen Kornelsen
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Dec 17, 2012
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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
Karen Kornelsen
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Dec 14, 2012
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Bardusan Placers is a leader in environmental stewardship

The company took home a 2012 Robert E. Leckie Award recognizing its stewardship efforts
Karen Kornelsen
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Dec 14, 2012
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Yukon Zinc receives a second Robert E. Leckie Award

On November 20, Yukon Zinc received a Robert E. Leckie Award for Responsible and Innovative Mining Practices
Karen Kornelsen
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Dec 13, 2012
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Women in Mining comes to B.C.’s East Kootenay

The new Women in Mining Kootenays branch is creating a network for women in mining in southeastern B.C.
Karen Kornelsen
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Dec 10, 2012
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Bill C-47 brings regulatory hope to Nunavut

The Mining Association of Canada welcomes Bill C-47, which contains the Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act
Karen Kornelsen
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Dec 8, 2012
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Yukon and Alaska: a significant collaboration

In October 2012, Yukon College, the University of Alaska and the governments of Yukon and Alaska signed an important agreement
Karen Kornelsen
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Dec 8, 2012
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A sand-and-gravel company wins for reclamation

R.E. Postill & Sons was one of five B.C. mines recognized for their reclamation achievements in September 2012
Karen Kornelsen
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Dec 5, 2012
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Major takeover in Canada’s diamond business

Karen Kornelsen
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Nov 18, 2012
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Xstrata Technology provides solutions on a global level

At Xstrata, experienced people are committed to creating customized technological solutions for mining operations worldwide
Karen Kornelsen
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Oct 20, 2012
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Fordia’s new Hero 9 core bit is tough

The Hero 9 is ideal for drilling through plutonic and volcanic rocks.
Karen Kornelsen
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Oct 20, 2012
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Five B.C. mines are recognized for reclamation

Karen Kornelsen
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Oct 20, 2012
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Dr. Norman Keevil of Teck receives the Order of B.C.

Dr. Norman Keevil, chair of Teck Resources, speaks to Mining & Exploration on receiving the Order of B.C.
Karen Kornelsen
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Oct 15, 2012
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Another coal mine is in the works for Hinton, Alberta

Coalspur Mines' Vista Coal Project has the potential to be the largest thermal coal mine in North America
Karen Kornelsen
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Sep 19, 2012
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Seeking another Sullivan

Eagle Plains Resources is actively searching for another Sullivan-like deposit in the East Kootenay
Karen Kornelsen
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Sep 19, 2012
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Hudbay Minerals continues to make history in Manitoba

Hudbay Minerals is celebrating its 85 years in Manitoba by investing millions of dollars in projects new and old
Karen Kornelsen
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Sep 19, 2012
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Diamond drilling has begun on Eagle Plains’ Findlay property

Karen Kornelsen
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Sep 14, 2012
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New commercial geochemistry lab opens in Cochrane, Ontario

Karen Kornelsen
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Sep 7, 2012
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A new copper mine will begin production in Manitoba

Karen Kornelsen
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Aug 24, 2012
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B.C. government and First Nations sign third significant agreement for 2012

Karen Kornelsen
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Aug 24, 2012
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Alexco transforms the Keno Hill Silver District with environmental technologies

Two Alexco executives win a special award for their mine development and remediation efforts
Karen Kornelsen
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Jul 30, 2012
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Australian prisoners take mining training

Karen Kornelsen
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Jul 30, 2012
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MIRARCO hires new CEO

Karen Kornelsen
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Jul 30, 2012
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MIRARCO investigates solar and wind power for mining

Karen Kornelsen
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Jul 30, 2012
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The QR Mine will process ore from Bonanza Ledge

Karen Kornelsen
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Jul 30, 2012
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Vale puts a breakthrough in mining to the test in Sudbury

The electrically powered Rail-Veyor could change what it means to be an underground miner
Karen Kornelsen
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Jul 28, 2012
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The BC AMTA will continue to provide valuable services

In June 2012, the BC AMTA had to shut its doors—but with a new agreement in the works, programs will continue
Karen Kornelsen
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Jul 24, 2012
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Claude Resources pours its one millionth ounce of gold at Seabee

Hard work and dedication have made Claude Resources the leading gold-mining company in Saskatchewan
Karen Kornelsen
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Jul 23, 2012
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Rio Tinto is looking to publish a new magazine

Karen Kornelsen
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Jul 22, 2012
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The SAMSSA brings strength and prosperity

The SAMSSA's No. 1 goal is to promote the expertise of its mining supply and service members
Karen Kornelsen
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Jul 20, 2012
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Vale breaks ground on a leading-edge project at Copper Cliff

Vale's $2-billion Clean AER Project could pave the way for environmental mining standards in Canada
Karen Kornelsen
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Jul 20, 2012
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Castle Resources gets right of way for 17-kilometre tunnel

Karen Kornelsen
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Jun 12, 2012
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Aboriginal mining training program closes

Karen Kornelsen
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Jun 12, 2012
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Mini-series about mining coming to TV sets this fall

Karen Kornelsen
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Jun 6, 2012
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Teck Resources donates $2 million for conservation

Karen Kornelsen
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Jun 1, 2012
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Treasure Mountain silver mine receives Mines Act permit

Karen Kornelsen
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May 30, 2012
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Mines Act permit issued for Red Chris copper and gold mine in northern BC

Karen Kornelsen
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May 28, 2012
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