Critical minerals have become essential not only for the global energy transition but also for national security and defence. As countries work […]
Aramine continues to advance underground mining equipment designed for narrow-vein operations, with a growing focus on battery electric machinery and automation. The […]
To help meet the growing need for qualified equipment operators, Caterpillar's equipment training solutions group is developing cost-effective, easy-to-use and reliable PC-based simul...
Picture a weight-lifter and a gymnast, strapped together to form a gangling, three-legged runner. This is Inco Ltd.'s Voisey's Bay nickel project--the open pit mine and concentrator i...
The Royal Canadian Mint recently introduced the Victory Anniversary Nickel to commemorate the sacrifices and achievements of Canada's fighting forces in the Second World War. In Sudbu...
No one wishes for unscheduled shutdowns, but when a 13-tonne catalyst pump inside the Residual Hydrocracker Train 1 (RHC-1) at the Scotford Upgrader -- part of Alberta's legendary Athabasca Oil Sands...
Michigan Pneumatic Tool, Inc. of Detroit, Mich., recently launched two types of equipment of interest to the mining industry....
In these pages you will find an article updating the Voisey's Bay nickel mine in Labrador, which is being commissioned for first concentrate shipment in November. In preparation, I almost visit...
Caterpillar Inc. of Peoria, Ill., is increasing production to meet customer needs during this unprecedented period of demand for both open pit and underground mining equipment. The co...
Montreal-headquartered Alcan Inc. has chosen Richard Evans to succeed Travis Engen as the company's president and CEO. Evans is current executive VP at the company. H...
In this boom period for our industry, the University of British Columbia's mining department has a record number of students enrolled in mining and mineral processing engineering, and they are all act...
The Raglan nickel mine in northern Quebec has been very, very good to Falconbridge Ltd., the company that built the mine and retains 100% interest. Since start-up in 1998, Raglan has...
The likelihood of not finding something between the Kiena headframe and the Wesdome headframe is akin to the likelihood of driving across Montreal without hitting a red light!" boasts Wesdome Gold Min...
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but they are also proving to be the best friend of exploration company Ashton Mining of Canada Ltd. and its 50/50 joint venture partner SOQUEM Inc. The Foxtrot pr...
