Tag: Canadian Mining
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Tools for Building Investor Confidence
Canadian mineral explorers and mine developers rely almost exclusively on investors to fund the work they do. Projects might have amazing geology and have perfect location, but none of that matters if the management team is unable to raise money to support exploration activities year after year. This week’s Blog takes a look at how…
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The Mining Capital of the World – A review of Imperial Canada Inc.: Legal Haven of Choice for the World’s Mining Industries
This week’s Blog is a review of the book Canada Inc.: Legal Haven of Choice for the World’s Mining Industries by Alain Deneault and William Sacher, outlining the reasons Canada has become such a mining haven and then examining the impact of this important industry across the globe.
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Canadian Mining Hall of Fame to Induct Four New Members in 2020
In January, the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame will be welcoming four individuals who have made lasting contributions to Canada’s mining industry. This week’s Blog takes a closer look at these inductees and the efforts they made in shaping the Canadian mining industry of today. #CanadianMining
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Mines’ technology push means new approaches to digitization
As mining companies increasingly look to new technologies to improve their productivity, they are starting to think differently about how they approach such bleeding edge issues as digitization and automation. This week’s Blog takes a look at how the development of new technologies and related software are becoming increasingly crucial in optimising overall efficiency and…
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Mitigating the Risk of Mining Injuries
In industrial occupations such as mining, there are heavily monitored controls to lessen the risk of occupational disease such as lung disease, lead poisoning, or skin disease; just to name a few. However, these hazards are not the only factors that affect the health and productivity of your workforce. This week’s Blog takes a look…
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Realtime data means more time at the face
Underground mines have challenging environmental conditions, including toxic gases from drill & blast operations or gases given off by the surrounding strata rock. Protecting miners from acute or chronic gas related health conditions is paramount for any responsible mining company. This week’s Blog takes a look at Ontario-based Maestro Digital Mine, a manufacturer measurement and…
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Pure Gold Mining’s Madsen Red Lake Gold Mine: Ontario’s Next, High-Grade Gold Mine
Pure Gold Mining recently released the results of a Feasibility Study on the Madsen Red Lake Gold Deposit that projects a long-life, high-margin mine with low initial capital requirements and a fast timeline to production. This week’s Blog takes a closer look that the results of that study and gives you a glimpse into the…
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Canadian Mining’s Future Depends on Millennials and Diversity: The Industry Can Only Succeed If We All Work Together
Millennials will soon become the largest percentage of the mining industry’s workforce, and they will be sure to shake up the status quo. This week’s Blog takes a look at this growing workforce demographic and what industry can do to attract – and then retain – it in order to lessen the impact of worker…
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Silicosis and the Importance of Medical Audits
Dr. Farrell Cahill, PhD, explores the etiology and management of acute and chronic health conditions to improve occupational and non-occupational performance. With 17 years of research experience, he has published 26 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and over 50 abstracts at national and international conferences. Within the occupational health and safety industry, Dr. Cahill and his…
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Cannabis and Contractors – What You Need to Know
Cannabis and Contractors – What You Need to Know Written by Anne-Sophie Tétreault at Cognibox Impairment in the workplace is nothing new. However, it gained increased relevance last October when Canada legalized the use of recreational cannabis. According to a recent survey from the Government of Canada, 8 per cent of people surveyed reported using…