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Ring of Fire: High-Stakes Mining in a Lowlands Wilderness

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 territories. In this week’s Blog, Canadian Mining Magazine is pleased to present an excerpt from Virginia Heffernan’s new book ‘Ring of Fire: High-Stakes Mining in a Lowlands Wilderness’ to learn about how one of Canada’s most talked about mineral plays came to be.

Three Valley Copper is Poised for Growth after the Signing of U.S. Infrastructure Bill

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 in the bill as well, and Three Valley Copper has just what the market needs at just the right time.

Derrick Screens Raise Potash and Phosphate Recovery, Reduce Cost

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.

What’s Next for Canadian Oil and Gas in 2021

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.

Engineering Professor Travis Wiens Tackles Potash Mining Challenges

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.

The Urgency to Decarbonise is Intensifying for Mines

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 the 8th annual Energy and Mines Virtual World Congress, happening December 8-9.

Understanding Mining Waste Management and Disposal Methods

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.

Orebody Knowledge in Operations: The Dataset That Just Keeps Giving

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 from the 1940’s United States’ Air Force.

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