Tag: Minerals
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National Instrument 43-101: Considerations for Private Issuers
The requirement to comply with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (NI 43-101) is widely known by Canadian public companies with interests in mineral projects; however, those requirements are not always understood. This week’s Blog focuses on the specific issues that apply to private issuers when considering technical disclosure and compliance…
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National Instrument 43-101: What Issuers Need to Know About Production Decisions Without a Feasibility Study or a Pre-Feasibility Study
The decision to commence production at a mineral project is a pivotal milestone for any mining issuer. But what do mining companies need to know about making decisions without a Feasibility Study or a Pre-Feasibility Study in place? This weeks Blog from the experts at Cassels Brock & Blackwell breaks down the risks and challenges…
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Addressing Anti-development Conversations: Responsible Development Will Create a Bright Economic Future for Canadians
Canada’s rich endowment of natural resources should make us a global economic powerhouse, as well as a world leader in resource innovation and social progress. What’s more, a strong resource sector means more job opportunities, economic growth, and prosperity for every Canadian. This week’s Blog explores how the experience of the natural resource sector can…
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Supporting Canada’s Mining, Material Handling and Minerals Processing Industries
TAKRAF Canada Inc. has grown from a Calgary-based office focused on the booming oil sands market to a dynamic and versatile arm of TAKRAF Group. This week’s Blog explores the history, legacy, and impact of the company and how this Canadian success story today provides innovative technological solutions to the mining and associated industries.
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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.
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IMDEX in Deep Dive Study to Show Value of Ore Body Knowledge
Knowing what lies beneath can sometimes be hit or miss when it comes mineral exploration. A recent study by IMDEX hopes to make it more hit than miss by bringing in cutting-edge technology to better determine the real value of ore body knowledge in mineral exploration and mining.
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Maximizing Efficiency: Best Practices for Configuring a Successful Downtime System in the Mining Industry
When it comes to mining and mineral processing operations, unscheduled downtime and delays can lead to significant production chain losses. Implementing a downtime system is the first step to gaining a better understanding of your operations and figuring out the root cause of lost capacity. This week’s Blog examines the best practices for configuring a…
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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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Five New Members to be Inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame in 2022
In August, the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame welcomed five new industry pioneers in who have demonstrated leadership and outstanding achievement in the mining industry. This week’s Blog introduces readers to the CMHF inductees and discusses their valuable contributions to the Canadian mining industry.
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Simple Steps at the Start to Protect for the Future – Investment Structuring for Miners
Canadian miners face multifaceted and often complex challenges when investing abroad, and investment structuring may help protect against political, social, and environmental risk when doing business internationally. This week’s Blog from Rachel Howie at Dentons discusses how investment structuring should be a part of every international miner’s due diligence.