Associations
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Saskatoon-based IMII launches innovation energy challenge focused on potash and uranium
The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII), based in Saskatoon, has launched its first innovation challenge – the $500,000 Alternative Energy Systems Innovation Challenge. The challenge is meant to advance technologies that can be put into use by Saskatchewan’s potash and/or…
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Mexican gov’t scraps key mining post in austerity drive
Mining companies operating in Mexico are showing concern, after the country’s government scrapped the mining sub-secretary post, one of the Ministry of Economy units, as part of a broader austerity drive on Tuesday. The move, said local mining groups that…
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DIAMONDS: Natural Diamond Council makes marketing push
The Diamond Producers’ Association (DPA), established only five years ago by a coalition of diamond miners including De Beers and Alrosa, has relaunched as the Natural Diamond Council. In addition to continuing to advertise natural diamonds as the DPA did…
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#ThisIsMining takes a fresh look at the industry
Ontario Mining Association president Chris Hodgson discusses the #ThisIsMining campaign
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OMA Centennial celebration seeks to engage and inspire
OMA members share their experiences in mining
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Ontario’s mining legacy: A continuing story
Peter Xavier, OMA Chair, on the mining industry’s legacy of community building in Ontario
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SAMSSA and the future of mining
Paul Bradette of SAMSSA outlines the role of northern Ontario’s mining supply and service companies in the future of mining
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AME reflects on successes and challenges of B.C. explorers
A review of 2019 for the AME and a look ahead to Roundup 2020
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FORUM: Miners look for suppliers who can commit
In an increasingly complex business environment, what do mining companies want from suppliers? It turns out, they’re looking for much more than just technology. At MSTA Canada’s two-day annual forum in Toronto this week, miners emphasized the desire for a…
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LAW: British Columbia Indigenous rights bill should not be a problem for miners says AME
VANCOUVER – The Association for Mineral Exploration or AME, a Vancouver-based industry group, issued a communiqué stating that the sector expects “minimal immediate change” following the introduction of the new B.C. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Last…
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GOLD: Council finds gold has a role in the face of climate risks
LONDON, U.K. – The World Gold Council has released a new report, Gold and Climate Change: Current and future impacts, aimed at providing investors and stakeholders with greater clarity around both gold’s emission profile and the role that yellow metal…
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REGULATION: B.C. seeks input on Mining Act changes
The government of British Columbia is asking for public input on changes it is proposing to the province’s Mining Act. The proposed amendments, which are intended to improve regulation and oversight of mining in B.C. include: -Formally separating specific authorities…
