Sustainability
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AWARD: Schneider Electric wins global award for circular economy commitment
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Schneider Electric has one The Circulars 2019 award in the Multinational category. The Circulars are an initiative of the World Economic Forum and the Forum of Young Global Leaders. The Circulars recognize private and public organizations and…
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ALUMINUM: Rio’s BC Works smelter ASI certified
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Rio Tinto’s BC Works aluminum smelter and Kemano power operations have been certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). This is the highest internationally recognized standard for environmental, social and governance practices. All of Rio Tinto’s aluminum…
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The global mining industry’s ‘technology adoption’ problem
The Norcat CEO explains how his organization addresses it
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SMR idea gets a reaction from miners
Small modular nuclear reactors could soon be available to mine sites
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ZINC: Teck, WFP tackle zinc deficiency in China
GANSU PROVINCE – Vancouver’s Teck Resources has partnered with the World Food Program (WFP) to fund a new US$3-million pilot program aimed at improving health and economic opportunities for small scale farmers in this province. The program is aimed at…
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SUSTAINABILITY: Water in Mining set for April 9-10
TORONTO – Water in Mining is the only international event bringing together executives from the top 50 mining companies to network, debate and discuss the best ways to reduce, reuse, recycle and treat water resources. The event is planned for…
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ENVIRONMENT: BQE Water signs contract for new SART project
VANCOUVER – BQE Water, a leader in the management of mine wastewater and metallurgical bleed streams, has entered into a services agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of a Canadian mining company for the staged implementation of the SART process…
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New business risks on horizon, while top concerns remain the same
A recap of 2018 risks and look ahead to 2019
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GOLD: Nighthawk updates progress on road near Indin Lake project
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – Nighthawk Gold of Toronto is eagerly awaiting the construction of a 97 km all weather, gravel road from about 40 km south of Behchoko to the community of Whati. The company’s flagship Indin Lake exploration project would…
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Mining in the age of USMCA
Rob McEwen and MAC weigh in on the changing relations between Canada and the U.S.
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Pros and cons of the USMCA
The new NAFTA
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Mature social performance resourcing delivers better social performance
What does that look like?
