Winter 2018
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Industry Greetings
A Message from Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources
In his message, the Honourable Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, discusses mining’s impact on Canada’s economy. Past, present and future.
Feature Articles
Canada’s Leading the Global Recovery
Renewed confidence. Canada takes a leadership role during the post-downturn transition.
The Next Decade: HR Opportunities and Challenges
The mining sector employs 190,000 Canadians; that’s not enough according to the MiHR.
Battery Metals: The Road Less Traveled
Savvy mining companies should explore the alternative energy industry as demand for replacement fuels soars.
Ice, Ice Baby
It’s hotter than Vegas, baby. One Canadian professor is teaming up with an industry tech company to develop a smart vest to help keep miners cool deep beneath the earth’s surface.
Enhancing Canada’s Competitiveness
A group of industry leaders have made serious recommendations to Canada’s government on how to keep Canada competitive.
Down Under, The Future is Battery Powered
How would an underground mine change if it ran on battery power? No emissions, yes. But what about the added benefit for employees; noise reduction, elimination of diesel fumes and fewer contamination risks?
Legal Report
The Road to Ruin: Failing to Properly Address Privilege in Internal Investigations
Resource companies are facing challenges to their claims of privilege. Do you know the rules?
Junior Mining Report
Pursuing Copper Porphyries: In Exploration, Porphyries are as Much in Play for Juniors as Mining Majors
Bold Projects. Major potential. Juniors are up for the challenge.
Tax Time
A Change of Course: Proposed Modifications for Taxation of Private Corporations
Sweeping tax proposals to amend the taxation of “private” corporations could have a major impact on your mining companies.
