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Alberta: Rich in More Than Just Oil

Alberta: Rich in More Than Just Oil

At present, Canada does not have any production of valuable mineral sands such as zircon and titanium and, given current development plans, we are unlikely to see new mines producing these minerals in the foreseeable future. The good news is that tailings ponds may hold the key to unlocking critical minerals. This week’s Blog from CVW CleanTech explores the hidden riches withing Canada’s oil sands.

Mining Industry Human Resources Council Provides $60,000 in Scholarships to Cambrian College Students

Mining Industry Human Resources Council Provides $60,000 in Scholarships to Cambrian College Students

The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) addresses human resource and labour market challenges that face Canada’s mining sector. As part of this, the organization recently awarded a number of scholarships to Cambrian College students. This week’s Blog from Cambrian College discusses what those scholarships mean to the future of the Canadian mining industry.

Trends in Direct Lithium Extraction Technologies

Trends in Direct Lithium Extraction Technologies

Lithium is currently in high demand worldwide due to its potential applications in batteries and electronic products, yet the current process of extracting lithium has significant drawbacks, such as cost, time needed to extract, and the potential of damage to the environment. However, Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) is emerging as a promising alternative technology for the lithium extraction from brines. This week’s blog from Alpha Cleantech labs Inc. discusses DLE and its ability to one day empower a more sustainable future.

Adapting to Navigate: Unraveling the Dynamics within BC’s Mining and Metals Industry

Adapting to Navigate: Unraveling the Dynamics within BC’s Mining and Metals Industry

A robust exploration industry isn’t just about uncovering new resources. It serves as a bedrock for attracting future investments, which, in turn, fuel economic growth and stability. This week’s Blog from EY Canada provides a snapshot of mining in British Columbia and showcases some of the opportunities on the path towards a sustainable, low-carbon future.

Engineering a Brighter Tomorrow: Building the Energy Transition Talent Pipeline

Engineering a Brighter Tomorrow: Building the Energy Transition Talent Pipeline

When it comes to the many challenges of the global energy transition competing for urgent attention, the shortage of skilled engineers needs to be priority number one. But what is the best way to address this issue and cultivate the right skills, at the right place, and at the right time? This week’s Blog from ABB explores how mining companies can be an enabler in the net zero journey by securing the industry’s top talent.

Science North and CIM Launch a New Digital Mining Game

Science North and CIM Launch a New Digital Mining Game

It’s all fun and games until someone loses a mine. This week’s Blog from The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum takes us inside a recent collaboration with Science North to learn about a new game that allows Canadian youth can explore the world of modern mining without ever having to leave the couch.

Energy Efficiency Underpins Pump Sector Shift to System Focus

Energy Efficiency Underpins Pump Sector Shift to System Focus

As players in the highly competitive global pump sector are moving from a product- to a system-focus to differentiate themselves from their peers, the most successful efforts are likely to be those that impact directly on customer’s cost imperatives and their ESG priorities. This week’s Blog from RMI Pressure Systems discusses how companies best meet their customers’ evolving ESG needs, while keeping an eye on the bottom line.

Top Three Environmental Challenges Compromising Sustainable Mining Operations

Top Three Environmental Challenges Compromising Sustainable Mining Operations

Known around the globe for its rich natural resources and extensive mining activities, Canada is celebrated as a leader in sustainable mining. Yet, severe weather events can significantly impact mining operations, posing various risks that disrupt productivity, compromise worker safety and lead to expensive delays. This week’s Blog discusses three such scenarios.

Shaping Canada’s Mining Workforce Through Wage Subsidy Programs

Shaping Canada’s Mining Workforce Through Wage Subsidy Programs

Mining is a high-tech, constantly evolving industry that requires a highly skilled workforce, and we need mining to build a safer, greener, and more connected world. This week’s Blog from the Mining Industry Human Resources Council looks at some of the various wage subsidy programs that help recruit, retain, and develop the mining workforce of the future.

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