Mining

• Teck gets environmental certificate to expand copper mine near Kamloops

  Teck Resources says it has received an environmental assessment certificate from the B.C. government to extend the life of the Highland Valley Copper Mine. 

  Jun 17
  
• Mining sector seeks to expand its economic footprint in B.C.

  Currently, the industry contributes an estimated $ 18 billion in economic activity.

  Economy

  May 6
  
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• Canadian company asks U.S. for deep-sea mining permit, bypassing UN agency

  The Metals Company, based in Vancouver, is seeking permission from the U.S. government to start deep-sea mining in international waters, which are regulated by the United Nations.

  Environment

  Apr 29
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• Ontario’s new mining bill is a ‘vendetta’ against species at risk: environmentalists

  Ontario is moving to gut protections for endangered plants and animals as part of a mining bill, environmental groups say.

  Environment

  Apr 25
• Saskatchewan shaping Canada’s mining industry

  Saskatoon has emerged as a mining hub in Canada, fostering innovation and growth within the industry. Saskatchewan's annual Mining Supply Chain Forum showcased the advancements.

  Tech

  Apr 9
• B.C. allows Mount Polley tailings dam to go higher

  The B.C. government is allowing the height of the Mount Polley tailings dam to be raised, a decade after a similar storage site burst.

  Environment

  Mar 27
• Premier calls northern Manitoba gold mine a ‘generational expansion project’

  Two mine sites and a work camp are expected to be built over the next two years, creating 600 jobs while construction is underway and 450 steady jobs once the project is active.

  Politics

  Mar 25
• Saskatchewan mining students gain experience through VR

  Saskatchewan Polytechnic has created and is using a virtual reality (VR) mine to help advance mining education and hands-on learning opportunities for its students.

  Education

  Mar 10
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• Mining industry hails B.C. plan to expedite projects amid Trump tariff threat

  On Monday, the province announced plans to accelerate 18 critical mineral and energy projects worth roughly $20 billion.

  Economy

  Feb 5
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• Approval for Cariboo Gold Mine in Wells, B.C., but First Nation remains opposed

  An operating permit has been granted for the Cariboo Gold Mine in central British Columbia, a project that's expected to process 1.1 million tonnes of gold-bearing ore a year but is still opposed by a First Nation.

  Nov 21, 2024