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Breathing easy at greater depths

Three leaders in the mining industry--Robinson Industries, Inc., Inco Ltd. and The Hatch Group--recently joined forces to upgrade the exhaust system...

A solution-providing industry

It is time to look at mining in a new way, as a solution-provider for modern society. Whether we work inside the industry or not, we all consume products from mining processes. Archaeologists tell us...

Kemess North decision looms

Yea or nay is the key decision that Northgate MineralsCorp. of Vancouver anxiously awaits from a joint federal-provincial review panel on proposed development of the...

Province gets a new deal

What a difference an election can make. By bringing the Liberals to power in British Columbia in 2001, after 11 years of NDP rule, it was clear that voters wanted change. The provincial government has...

Gibraltar faces restart challenges

Taseko Mines Ltd. and Ledcor CMI Ltd. have weathered the first year of startup challenges, to bring the Gibraltar copper and molybdenum mine in south-central British...

A diamond wrapped in maple leaves

The diamond industry encompasses far more than just finding the kimberlites and mining the stones. At the same time Canada is developing expertise in the exploration and mining of diamonds, it is also...

B.C. mining industry pumped up

British Columbia's mining sector enjoyed another year of improved financial results and industry growth in 2004, continuing a six-year trend. Higher metals and coal prices, driven by strong demand, an...

Molybdenum sparks interest

What is Moly? 'Moly' (short for molybdenum) is a versatile metal. Its alloying properties have ensured it a significant role in industrial technology, which increasingly requires mate...

People (December 01, 2005)

Agnico-Eagle Mines ltd. of Toronto has appointed Sean Boyd as vice-chairman and CEO, while Ebe Scherkus has been appointed president and COO. Jean Robitaille