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Circulating oil system

SKF Lubrication Solutions announces the availability of a Made in Canada circulating oil system designed for high-speed or high-temperature applications.

Air-tool antifreeze

Most air tool and pneumatic control users are unaware that air lines can freeze at up to plus 40° F. As air pressure drops from 100 psi down to atmosphere through the tool or valve, the compressed air, which is…

Leak detection

Spectronic's TRITAN 365 leak detection lamp is a new device designed to pinpoint fluid leaks in a wide variety of industrial systems such as hydraulic equipment, compressors, engines, gear boxes, fuel systems and mch more.

It’s time for junior miners to shine

The junior mining sector is enjoying a rebound in market conditions as a result of a healthier appetite for risk among investors and strengthening commodity prices, particularly for precious metals.

Signing of Prairie Creek mine agreement

Canadian Zinc Corp and the Nahanni Butte Dene Band have just signed an Impact Benefit Agreement with respect to the development and operation of the Prairie Creek Mine, located within the traditional territory of the NBDB in the Northwest...

Canadian mining industry wins with Bill C-300’s defeat

A weight was lifted from the shoulders of many in the Canadian mining industry recently when Bill C-300 was defeated in the House of Commons. Bill C-300 (An Act respecting Corporate Accountability for...

What the World Really Needs Now

With different approaches, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is developing in different countries. In some cases, CSR aspects, such as environmental management and health-and-safety management, are already the subject of a number...

Risks & Rewards

It's been 16 years since Barrick Gold Corporation first expanded outside of North America, with the acquisition of Lac Minerals marking the company's major entry into South America. Today, the Toronto-based company is still working far away...

Making corporate social responsibilty a competitive advantage

When Aaron Regent took over the reins as CEO of Barrick Gold Corporation nearly two years ago, one of the first things on his agenda was to move the company forward by increasing its focus on corporate social responsibility.Regent recognized...

Doing Business Beyond Borders

Canadian Mining Journal is pleased to provide you with its first Business Beyond Borders issue: a comprehensive and insightful look at Canadian mining companies working abroad. Corporate Social Responsibility is naturally the underlying theme...

What goes up may come down…

The rebound in the mining and metals sector has outpaced the recovery of other industries from the recent global financial crisis. The level of interest in mining can be attributed to a number of factors, including the domino effect of…