Regulatory Issues
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TRANSPORTATION: MAC says feds fail at railway oversight
OTTAWA – The Mining Association of Canada is disappointed and frustrated by the federal government’s failure to protect captive users from price gouging by Canada’s railways. The mineral industry is the single largest customer group of this country’s railways. Mining…
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TRAINING: Learn the skills, comply with federal drone regulations
WINNIPEG – Transport Canada regulations released in December 2016, require proper training and education for those who wish to use drones for commercial purposes. Regulations require that anyone using a drone for any purpose besides the recreational enjoyment of flying…
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STAKING: Ontario launches online mining claims system
TORONTO: As part of the process to update the provincial Mining Act, Ontario has launched a new online, self-service claim staking system. It will allow anyone with a prospector’s licence to register a claim 24/7. The new electronic Mining Lands…
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LEGISLATION: More information about new Impact Assessment Act
Osler, Hoskin & Harcott LLP have had a look at Bills C-68 and C-69 which cover changes to the assessment of federally regulation projects and of waterways. The bills repeal the both the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012 and the…
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What in store for BC miners with a new NDP government
What the mining sector an expect from BC’s new NDP government
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ENVIRONMENT: $155-Million Clean Growth Program Launched to Address Climate Change
Ottawa, Natural Resources Canada – Building a clean-growth economy starts with sustainable and globally-competitive natural resource sectors that create good, middle-class jobs and prosperity for Canadians. Smart investments in clean technology can build on this Canadian advantage, ensure we meet our…
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GOLD: Northern Vertex files PEA for the Moss Gold Mine in Arizona
VANCOUVER – Northern Vertex Mining Corp. announced it has filed on SEDAR its Moss Gold-Silver Project, NI 43-101 Technical Report, Preliminary Economic Analysis, Extended Mine Life, dated as of November 22, 2017. The PEA results were previously disclosed in the company’s news…
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Gold: Key authorization issued for KSM’s tailings facility
Seabridge Gold announced today that the federal government has issued a regulatory amendment to Schedule 2 of the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (MMER) under the Fisheries Act for Seabridge’s KSM Project located in northwestern British Columbia. The amendment authorizes certain…
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GOLD: IDM receives positive feasibility study for Red Mountain Gold
IDM Mining Ltd. is pleased to announce the results of a Feasibility Study for the Red Mountain Gold Project, located in northwestern British Columbia near the town of Stewart, BC. The 2017 FS, confirms the positive economics for a near…
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GOLD-COPPER: Tanzania bans concentrate exports
TANZANIA – In March the Tanzanian government banned the exports of gold and copper concentrates from that country, a move that was especially troublesome to Acacia Mining. Many hoped the ban would be lifted, but last week the government charged…
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TAX CREDITS: PDAC urges support for flow-through shares, METC
TORONTO – The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada is once again reminding the industry that the federal government is now reviewing the flow-through share system and Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC). Both financing tools are the lifeblood of grassroots…
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ENERGY: Mines and Energy World Congress will help you reduce carbon emissions
“How can mining operators further reduce their carbon emissions? This is a key focus of the 4th annual renewables for mines conference taking place this November 21-22 at the Hilton Toronto. The Energy and Mines World Congress will offer mining participants business critical information on…
