Tag: resources
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A Bright Future for Silver
Silver is increasingly tied to the technologies shaping the modern world while, at the same time, the investment narrative is shifting. This is where district-scale thinking comes in. This week’s Blog explores Silver X Mining’s focus on the Huancavelica region of central Peru, one of the most overlooked but highly prospective silver belts in the…
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Building the Future of Mining in Saskatchewan: Northlands College Leading the Way
As the demand for skilled workers rises across Canada’s resource sector, Northlands College is at the forefront of training the next generation of mining professionals. This week’s Blog explores Northland College’s specialized programs that are designed to equip students with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed in this evolving industry.
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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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Canada PFAS in the Mining Industry: Potential Impacts, Risks, and Challenges
In Canada, regulators looking for the source of PFAS releases have focused mostly on manufacturing facilities, airports, and military bases. These are places where PFAS have been used for decades. In this week’s Blog, the experts at Stantec look at what you should consider if you should also suspect PFAS at a mining site and…
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The Power of Partnership: Indigenous Involvement in Canada’s Energy & Mining Sectors
Collaboration in the energy and resource-based sector is critical – and it must absolutely include effective, equitable, and meaningful partnerships with Indigenous Peoples. This week’s Blog from EY Canada, discusses the importance of Indigenous engagement, as well as the opportunities and benefits that exist when pursuing effective Indigenous relations.
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Weaving Two Worlds: Economic Reconciliation Between Indigenous Peoples and the Resource Sector
Weaving Two Worlds: Economic Reconciliation Between Indigenous Peoples and the Resource Sector Written by Christy Smith and Michael McPhie In Weaving Two Worlds (coming March 1, 2022 from Page Two Books), Christy Smith of K’ómoks First Nation and Vice President of Indigenous and Stakeholder Relations with Falkirk Environmental, has teamed up with long time B.C. resource sector exec Michael…