Category: Mining Environment
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Nourishing a growing world
With world populations expected to rise up to nine billion people over the next thirty years, fertilizers – and the potash that’s used to make them – will only become more important as the demand for food becomes ever greater. This week’s Blog takes a look at Saskatchewan’s role in the production of potash and…
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Take control of your water
Water is the lifeblood of our planet, and a resource essential to minerals processing which must be used conservatively. Mine operators must be conscious of their water use, as well as innovative in how they re-use and handle water. This week’s Blog takes a look at the efforts of Weir Minerals and the strategies and…
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Open Mine-d: Towards the Sustainable Mine of the Future
Extracting raw materials is necessary for our economy and our way of life, but it’s also necessary for mines to place themselves on a de-carbonization pathway that achieves standards and emissions targets. This week’s Blog takes a look at what steps the Canadian mining industry needs to take to keep up with this rapidly changing…
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A One Billion Dollar Investment into Emissions Reduction
Before the 380 metre Superstack was built at the Copper Cliff Smelter Complex in Sudbury almost 40 years ago, the air was often thick with sour smelting emissions. Now with the iconic Superstack set for decommissioning and deconstruction in 2020, Vale has taken the next step in improving air quality around the smelter. This week’s…
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Chile: Powering the Electric Vehicle Revolution
Chile is Canada’s top direct investment destination in South/Central America so it goes without saying that Canadian mining companies are likely to be involved in new mining exploration opportunities announced at PDAC. Learn more in this week’s post!
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SGS Canada is Shaping the Future of the North American Minerals and Recycling Industries Through Innovative Technology
Advanced dense medium separation metallurgical testing capabilities are now available in Canada. Learn more about how this could benefit companies carrying out feasibility studies at the onset of a mining or recycling project.