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Yukon, First Nations release mineral development report ahead of mining act update
The rights of Indigenous peoples is at the heart of the Yukon Mineral Development Report prepared by an independent committee of government and First Nations representatives. The report was prepared by the Mineral Development Strategy (MDS) Panel after extensive engagement…
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SUSTAINABILITY: Agnico Eagle, Cameco win MAC awards
OTTAWA – Miners Agnico Eagle Mines and Cameco are this year’s recipients of the Mining Association of Canada’s (MAC) Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Excellence Awards, which recognize innovative sustainability projects focused on community engagement and the environment. The TSM encourages…
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Cobalt’s central role in supporting the global battery sector
A “just” energy transition is key to the battery revolution
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SUSTAINABILITY: Metso climate targets approved by Science Based Targets initiative
FINLAND – Metso has announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved its greenhouse gas emission targets. The GHG targets are part of Metso’s Climate Program and are applicable to all relevant emission sources from production through transportation to…
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SUSTAINABILITY: Wheaton PM joins UN Global Compact
VANCOUVER – Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. has joined the United Nations Global Compact. Launched in 2000, the Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world. As signatories, it includes more than 9,500 companies and 3,000 non-business entities based…
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Ontario to work with First Nations to unlock Ring of Fire
Ontario is one step closer to making the Ring of Fire a reality. Rick Gregford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, and Minister of Indigenous Affairs, announced in August that the province would work directly with First Nation communities…
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SUSTAINABILITY: Brazil adopts MAC’s Towards Sustainable Mining initiative
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil – The national mining association in this country – Instituto Brasileiro de Mineracao (IBRAM) – has adopted the Towards Sustainable Mining initiative developed by Ottawa-based Mining Association of Canada. TSM is a program aimed at improving environmental…
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SUSTAINABILITY: Teck releases climate action report
VANCOUVER – Teck Resources has released its second “Climate Action and Portfolio Resilience” report. It outlines how the company will go forward producing products that are essential in a low carbon future while tackling climate change. The report analyzes potential…
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SUSTAINABILITY: World Bank’s supports climate-smart mining
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The World Bank has launched its new Climate-Smart Mining Facility, the first fund dedicated to making mining more sustainable and to reducing its impact on the climate. Funds will be available to support the mining and processing…
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DEWATERING: A how to guide from Weir Minerals
WISCONSIN – Water is critical for every mine site, and without it the entire operation would stop. Every mine site faces a different challenge with water – it’s either scarce, or in excess and causing an issue. Weir Minerals can…
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COPPER: Anglo American floats solar farm on tailings at Los Bronces
CHILE – Anglo American has installed 256 photovoltaic panels that float on the tailings containment pond at its Los Bronces complex. This pilot project is expected to generate 150 MWh/year from 256 photovoltaic cells. The mine is located 65 km…
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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…
