Category: Mining Minerals
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Ring of Fire: High-Stakes Mining in a Lowlands Wilderness
When prospectors discovered a gigantic crescent of metal deposits under the James Bay Lowlands of northern Canada in 2007, the find touched off a mining rush, lured a major American company to spend fortunes in the remote swamp, and forced politicians to confront their legal duty to consult Indigenous Peoples about development on their traditional…
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Simple Steps at the Start to Protect for the Future – Investment Structuring for Miners
Canadian miners face multifaceted and often complex challenges when investing abroad, and investment structuring may help protect against political, social, and environmental risk when doing business internationally. This week’s Blog from Rachel Howie at Dentons discusses how investment structuring should be a part of every international miner’s due diligence.
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Three Valley Copper is Poised for Growth after the Signing of U.S. Infrastructure Bill
A new a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill aims to create jobs across the U.S. by spending billions of dollars in key areas like transportation, broadband, and utilities. Not only will copper be needed for the electric vehicle push and associated infrastructure, but it will also be required for the new wiring and internet access initiatives…
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Derrick Screens Raise Potash and Phosphate Recovery, Reduce Cost
Derrick’s high capacity, small footprint vibratory screening machines produce significantly higher yields than equipment previously used, and allow recovery operations to focus on capturing as much product as possible with minimal additional work. This week’s Blog takes a look at this impressive technology and examines its application in the global potash industry.
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What’s Next for Canadian Oil and Gas in 2021
The Canadian oil and gas industry had already faced years of headwinds leading into 2020; what new challenges are waiting in 2021. This week’s Blog from Torys LLP examines the year ahead and predicts what’s in store for Canadian oil and gas.
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Engineering Professor Travis Wiens Tackles Potash Mining Challenges
With financial support from the International Mineral Innovation Institute (IMII), Travis Wiens has started a research project to find a digital solution to a age-old process. This week’s Blog examines how out-of-the-box innovation is working to make underground mining safer at potash mines in Saskatchewan.
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The Urgency to Decarbonise is Intensifying for Mines
There is an increasing urgency for global and mid-tier mining operators to outline the concrete steps they are taking towards low-carbon energy and mobility for their operations. But defining the pathway to zero-emissions mining can be a complex and challenging process. This week’s Blog discusses the steps some mines are taking towards decarbonization and highlights…
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What’s Next for Canadian Oil and Gas as COVID-19 Adds to Existing Challenges
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Canadian oil and gas industry faced daunting challenges, challenges that the coronavirus has only amplified. This week’s Blog examines the importance of the Canadian Oil and Gas sector and then takes a look into what the future of this vital economic driver may hold.
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Understanding Mining Waste Management and Disposal Methods
Mining produces a lot of waste which needs to be handled properly, as improper mining waste disposal will lead to air, soil, and water pollution. This week’s Blog examines some of the different types of mining waste and then how to manage it effectively.
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Orebody Knowledge in Operations: The Dataset That Just Keeps Giving
There is no such thing as an average rock and mining needs to adapt its blasting efforts to adjust to the different rock types based on a better understanding of the underlying rock and how its measurements affect future performance. This week’s Blog talks about improving all stages in mining with a variability lesson taken…