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Peter Caulfield

VRIFY Deal Room “Like a Dating App for Miners”

VRIFY Technology Inc. of Vancouver has developed an online digital tool for the mining industry

Kendra Johnston named new president and CEO of Association for Mineral Exploration (AME)

The BC-based Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) recently appointed Kendra Johnston as its president and CEO

Madeleine Suska, industry pioneer and geologist, honoured by Coal Association of Canada

Despite challenging market conditions, some B.C. mining projects going ahead

A number of mines are moving closer to the construction stage.

New Edmonton biorefinery turns vegetable oils into renewable fuels

The company plans to produce four products: Renewable jet fuel, renewable diesel, biodiesel and glycerine

Ontario to convert largest coal plant in North America to solar farm

The Nanticoke Generating Station is going green

Huckleberry Mines wins award for mine reclamation

Nova Scotia facility could make Canada a global leader in tidal energy

By capturing the energy that is inherent in the tides, the movement of water can be converted into electricity

Report says shrinking land base jeopardizes B.C. mineral exploration

Worker fatigue a danger in mineral exploration

What is the role of fatigue in our workplaces?

New agreement brings mine training to Interior students

It's the first time students in north-central B.C. can enter the first year of the program and then transfer to BCIT afterward

Squamish, B.C. is site of innovative carbon capture project

Carbon Engineering will capture about one tonne of CO2 per day

Rex Murphy pontificates about Canada’s resource industry

The theme of AME BC Roundup 2016 is Innovation in Exploration

New securities regulations will make it easier for mining juniors to raise money

Companies pledge to spend $1.2B on Newfoundland offshore oil exploration

The amount is the largest ever bid for oil exploration rights in the province.

Report digs into economic impact of rural coal mines on B.C.‘s Lower Mainland

The report was published by Resource Works, an independent organization created to improve discussion on natural resource topics

Northwest Territories sees more diamonds in its future

Bleak numbers put juniors on innovative paths to survive downturn

An unconventional strategy called market aggregation aims to build a "mineral bank."

NexGen Energy reports positive uranium results in northern Saskatchewan

The Athabasca Basin is reputed to be the highest-grade uranium district in the world

New mine reclamation technique uses eDNA to detect elusive animals

eDNA is one of a number of new techniques that are being used to rehabilitate mines

Electricity-powered vehicles go underground in Ontario

Goldcorp is testing two electric underground mining vehicles.

Benton Resources receives Newfoundland drill permit

Diamond drilling is planned for the Staghorn property, the latest in a string of recent gold discoveries on the island.

Thunder Bay joint venture with First Nation builds housing subdivision

A joint venture with True Grit Consulting and Fort William First Nation

Inuktun Services provides pipe inspection systems for energy companies

Inuktun designs and manufactures remotely operated robotic systems to monitor hazardous areas

Kaminak Gold named a TSX Venture 50 company

Another honour for Kaminak president and CEO Eira Thomas

Commerce Resources developing rare earth pilot plant

Vancouver company seeking to produce rare earth concentrates

Building a culture of safety is a slow process

Latest safety survey has beefs and bouquets for mineral exploration and mining

Conifex Timber launches biomass power plant

B.C. forestry company produces clean electricity from sawmill waste

Santa Fe Metals exploring near historic Sullivan mine

Vancouver junior divests Mexican property to raise financing for B.C. projects

Saskatchewan ranks tops in Canada in Fraser Institute mining survey

Four other Canadian provinces—Manitoba, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador and Yukon rank in top 10.

Amarc Resources announces “significant” BC discovery

Hunter Dickinson company says it has porphyry-style copper-molybdenum-silver deposit

BC mine reclamation committee to hold June get-together

About 600 people are expected for the symposium in Vancouver

Carmax prepares for 2015 Eaglehead exploration program

The target of this northwestern B.C. project is a billion tonnes of copper ore.

Geothermal: the next energy frontier?

The Canadian Geothermal Association promotes a hot new energy source.

Minerals North 2015 slated for end of May

This relationship-building conference and trade show will be held in Mackenzie, B.C.

Government launches new strategy to promote Canadian mining abroad

The federal government recently announced the launch of its Canadian Extractive Sector Trade Strategy.

AuRico Gold announces positive results on northern BC property

The initial resource estimate is 5.5 million gold-equivalent ounces at Kemess East, located north of Prince George.

Diamond miners sign agreement with Northwest Territories Metis

The Northwest Territories Métis Nation will benefit from the Gahcho Kue diamond mine at Kennady Lake.

Jim Currie is co-winner of the E. A. Scholz Award

Currie wins AME BC's excellence in mine development award for his work on the New Afton Mine.

AME BC opens the Toronto Stock Exchange

B.C.'s Association for Mineral Exploration made a ceremonial opening of the TSX

Vancouver woman elected president of American Exploration and Mining Association

Mari-Ann Green is the first Canadian to head the U.S.-based mining organization.

Stibbard heads JDS Energy and Mining, the project manager with a difference

Coal Association of Canada holds a successful conference in Vancouver

A highlight was the presentation on Saskatchewan's commercial-scale carbon capture and storage project, the first in the world.

Industry Training Authority BC is changing its ways

CEO Gary Herman said the organization is placing new emphasis on the right skills, in the right place, at the right time.

Roundup 2015 moves to new, roomier Vancouver venue

The theme of this year's conference is intelligent exploration

New guidebook describes opportunities in B.C. mining and exploration

The guidebook can be used to inform students and employees about the career pathways and training resources

B.C. aggregates producer builds new terminal in California

Polaris Minerals Corporation started building a new aggregates receiving terminal in the Port of Long Beach.

Completion of Highway 37 power line hailed

BC Hydro’s Northwest Transmission Line was built to provide stable and affordable power to mining and other developments

North Arrow Minerals exploring for diamonds in Saskatchewan

Coal Association of Canada holding 2014 conference in Vancouver

Between 300 and 350 delegates are expected to attend this year's conference

Sabina Gold & Silver and Kitikmeot Inuit Association announce new agreements

This deal advances the Back River gold project in Nunavut

AME BC and Cambridge House agree to align January conferences

The change will make it easier for small investors and geologists to attend both events

Danae Voormeij: Going for gold in the tropics

This mineral explorer and educator is a champion of the new frontier in gold exploration.

Jim O’Rourke: Mine developer extraordinaire

Jim O'Rourke has been in the mining industry for over 50 years

B.C. launches a training strategy for LNG

The B.C. government wants to boost the number of apprentices and skilled tradespeople for anticipated LNG projects

LNG in BC conference in Vancouver

The second annual conference will take place May 21 to 23 at the Vancouver Convention Centre

A secondary crusher comes to Copper Mountain Mine

This is the largest cone crusher to be installed in Western Canada

Northwest Community College School of Exploration and Mining celebrates 10th anniversary

This school works with industry to develop training programs

BC company helps mining operations keep on truckin’

TyreSense electronically monitors running tire pressure and temperature

A new book provides guidance on how to engage with First Nations

Engaging First Nations is important to the success of an exploration or mining project

Tom Schroeter: B.C.‘s unofficial mining ambassador

Strength through joint ventures

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Peter Caulfield

VRIFY Deal Room “Like a Dating App for Miners”

Kendra Johnston named new president and CEO of Association for Mineral Exploration (AME)

What is Safety New View?

A green debate

Lana Eagle wins 2018 PDAC Skookum Jim Award

Vancouver conference touts sustainability benefits of wood

Things looking up for both mining and mineral exploration in B.C.

B.C. industry association advocates for infrastructure projects

BC miner Don McLeod inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame

Thompson Creek Metals wins mine reclamation award

IDM Mining says Red Mountain project in Golden Triangle on track

Association for Mineral Exploration polishes up its corporate identity

Copper Mountain records best quarterly results since start-up

Nevada Exploration seeks gold deposits by analyzing groundwater

Canadian institute helps developing countries get maximum mining benefit

Vancouver-area company named electric and hybrid supplier of the year

Madeleine Suska, industry pioneer and geologist, honoured by Coal Association of Canada

Despite challenging market conditions, some B.C. mining projects going ahead

New Edmonton biorefinery turns vegetable oils into renewable fuels

Ontario to convert largest coal plant in North America to solar farm

Huckleberry Mines wins award for mine reclamation

Nova Scotia facility could make Canada a global leader in tidal energy

Report says shrinking land base jeopardizes B.C. mineral exploration

Worker fatigue a danger in mineral exploration

New agreement brings mine training to Interior students

Squamish, B.C. is site of innovative carbon capture project

Rex Murphy pontificates about Canada’s resource industry

New securities regulations will make it easier for mining juniors to raise money

Companies pledge to spend $1.2B on Newfoundland offshore oil exploration

Report digs into economic impact of rural coal mines on B.C.‘s Lower Mainland

Northwest Territories sees more diamonds in its future

Bleak numbers put juniors on innovative paths to survive downturn

NexGen Energy reports positive uranium results in northern Saskatchewan

New mine reclamation technique uses eDNA to detect elusive animals

Electricity-powered vehicles go underground in Ontario

Benton Resources receives Newfoundland drill permit

Thunder Bay joint venture with First Nation builds housing subdivision

Inuktun Services provides pipe inspection systems for energy companies

Kaminak Gold named a TSX Venture 50 company

Commerce Resources developing rare earth pilot plant

Building a culture of safety is a slow process

Conifex Timber launches biomass power plant

Santa Fe Metals exploring near historic Sullivan mine

Saskatchewan ranks tops in Canada in Fraser Institute mining survey

Amarc Resources announces “significant” BC discovery

BC mine reclamation committee to hold June get-together

Carmax prepares for 2015 Eaglehead exploration program

Geothermal: the next energy frontier?

Minerals North 2015 slated for end of May

Government launches new strategy to promote Canadian mining abroad

AuRico Gold announces positive results on northern BC property

Diamond miners sign agreement with Northwest Territories Metis

Jim Currie is co-winner of the E. A. Scholz Award

AME BC opens the Toronto Stock Exchange

Vancouver woman elected president of American Exploration and Mining Association

Stibbard heads JDS Energy and Mining, the project manager with a difference

Coal Association of Canada holds a successful conference in Vancouver

Industry Training Authority BC is changing its ways

Roundup 2015 moves to new, roomier Vancouver venue

New guidebook describes opportunities in B.C. mining and exploration

B.C. aggregates producer builds new terminal in California

Completion of Highway 37 power line hailed

North Arrow Minerals exploring for diamonds in Saskatchewan

Coal Association of Canada holding 2014 conference in Vancouver

Sabina Gold & Silver and Kitikmeot Inuit Association announce new agreements

AME BC and Cambridge House agree to align January conferences

Danae Voormeij: Going for gold in the tropics

Jim O’Rourke: Mine developer extraordinaire

B.C. launches a training strategy for LNG

LNG in BC conference in Vancouver

A secondary crusher comes to Copper Mountain Mine

Northwest Community College School of Exploration and Mining celebrates 10th anniversary

BC company helps mining operations keep on truckin’

A new book provides guidance on how to engage with First Nations

Tom Schroeter: B.C.‘s unofficial mining ambassador

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