Category: Mining Profiles
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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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What we Give: a Memoir by Terry Salman
What makes a soldier? What makes a business mind? What makes a philanthropist? In his new memoir, Canadian icon of mining, finance, and public service Terry Salman reflects on his remarkable life, offering inspiration and mentorship for others seeking to build their own legacies. This week’s Blog gives us the opportunity to read an excerpt from…
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Vale Marks the Official Opening of the Copper Cliff Complex South Mine Project
Last month, Vale Canada Limited officially opened the initial phase of its almost $1 billion Copper Cliff Complex South Mine Project in Sudbury. This week’s Blog takes a look at the announcement and what it means for the region.
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A New Division of AIM
American Iron & Metal (AIM) Group is welcoming its newest division, AIM Minesource, which is emphasizing quality, efficiency, and a specialization in the fabrication and delivery of customized industrial and mining products. This week’s Blog takes a look at AIM Minesource and what it brings to the Canadian mining industry.
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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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Samantha Espley Joins the BESTECH Team to Spearhead The Whole Mine
In November, Sudbury engineering firm BESTECH announced that CIM President, Samantha Espley, would be joining their team as VP of Mining Transformation. This week’s Blog examines that announcement and looks back on Ms. Espley’s storied career in this industry.
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Canadian Mining Hall of Fame to Welcome Five New Members in 2021
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame will welcome five new members at its July 2021 gala dinner and induction ceremony, An Evening Under the Stars, to be held in Toronto. This week’s Blog introduces readers to the CMHF inductees and discusses their valuable contributions to the Canadian mining industry.
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Leading and Managing in an Age of Disruption
In a global age of disruption from artificial intelligence, Brexit, climate crisis, trade wars, and changing employment demands, future organizational change is not avoidable. Fortunately, a new book is available that will help to navigate these increasingly choppy waters. This week’s Blog showcases Leading and Managing Change in the Age of Disruption and Artificial Intelligence,…
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The elements of mining
To celebrate its 100th Anniversary in 2020, the Ontario Mining Association has created #ThisIsMining, a campaign that takes a fresh look at the role of mining in our lives and in our province: the achievements, the people, the progress, and the legacy. This week’s Blog takes a look at this initiative that encourages all Ontarians to discover…
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Mining is just as cool as space exploration But it needs more public attention
150 years after Jules Verne took us on a Journey to the Center of the Earth, the mining industry is ceasing to inspire the public’s imagination, which is sad considering the importance of this industry to humanity’s day-to-day life. This week’s Blog speaks to the importance of elevating mining to the position it deserves, and…