Former Tk’emlúps chief Shane Gottfriedson firmly rejected Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson’s recent plea to withdraw the decade-old land claim. Gottfriedson emphasized the […]
Scottie Resources (TSXV: SCOT; US-OTC: SCTSF) is to pivot from explorer to developer with a plan to begin gold production in 2028 […]
The words "mineral resources" might well be spelled "commodity prices". The mining industry understands that the higher the prices the more material falls within the definition of resources, meaning it has the potential to be economically...
ERIE, Pennsylvania - The pull test kit offered by Eriez will help users monitor the efficiency of magnetic separators by measuring the holding force of a magnet. Magnetic separators are commonly used in minerals processing, coal washing...
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania - Make plans now to attend the Mine Rescue & Emergency Management Seminar July 26-27, 2011. The conference will appeal to mining industry professionals seeking more effective emergency solutions.
QUEBEC - On April 13, 2011, Osisko Mining Corp. of Montreal announced the first gold pour from its flagship Canadian Malartic mine 25 km west of Val d'Or. The project involved spending roughly $760 million, moving the entire town of…
There is a lot to like about copper. Let's start with the fact that the price is hovering near record levels between US$4.25 and US$4.50 per pound. Then there is the beautiful and unique colour of polished copper, and as…
GROVETON, Georgia - GIW Industries is introducing its new high volume froth (HVF) pump, capable of pumping froth without air locking. The HVF provides continuous operation without shutdown or operator intervention. The new hydraulic design...
MONTREAL - Drilling specialist Fordia has launched a new HeroTM 11 diamond coring drill bit to withstand the toughest ground including basalt, felsics and volcanic rocks. Grounds like these call for an extremely sharp matrix, and that's...
MONTREAL - On the occasion of its 140th anniversary, the McGill Mining Engineering Program is taking pride in its legacy of excellence and launching a major revitalization strategy to meet industry's requirements of the future.
Shell Canada is celebrating 100 years in this country. On March 21, 1911, it opened its first office on the corner of St. Catherine and Peel Streets in Montreal. Its principle asset was a diesel refinery (commandeered by the British…
NORTH BAY, Ontario - The Ontario Mine Contractors Safety Association (OMCSA) has awarded the 2010 Worker Safety Innovation Award to the Redpath Group for its oxyacetylene carrier. The carrier is a metal cabinet that safely transports and...
Canada's mining industry has made significant improvement in its environmental performance on many fronts from 1998 to 2008, according to a federal government publication. The "Mining Sector Performance Report" was produced by Natural Resources...
Japan was rocked by a 9.0 earthquake last Friday followed by a tsunami followed by multiple power reactor failures. It was the fourth largest earthquake in recorded history. The resulting tsunami swept away cars, homes and entire villages. The...
