34 workers trapped in Saskatchewan potash mine safely above ground
Nutrien says all 34 workers trapped in the Cory potash mine have been safely brought to the surface. Continue reading
Mining
Saskatchewan premier says Bill C-69 could affect Canada’s unity
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is speaking out against the federal governments’ Bill C-69, saying it will greatly affect people in the province. Continue reading
Mining industry welcomes new environmental assessment rules under Bill C-69
“This promises to be a better system than what we’ve had for the last seven years,” said Pierre Gratton, the president of the Mining Association of Canada. Continue reading
Saskatchewan, feds at odds over abandoned uranium mine remediation
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
The provincial and federal governments are in a rocky court dispute over the cleanup of an abandoned uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Saskatchewan miners put emergency response skills to the test
The 51st annual Emergency Response Mine Rescue Skills Competition saw 112 competitors competing in confined space rescue, first aid challenges and fire skills. Continue reading
CRA decides against taking 1 of its battles with Cameco to Supreme Court
CRA says it won’t appeal a decision that says the revenue minister doesn’t have the authority to compel Cameco’s employees to answer questions from the agency. Continue reading
Nutrien raising quarterly dividend to 45 cents US per share
Saskatoon-based Nutrien says it will pay a quarterly dividend of 45 cents US per share. Continue reading
‘It was absolutely shocking’: Man arrested, removed from Sherbrooke gold mine information session
John Perkins, an environmental advocate, was forced out of a public information session organized by Atlantic Gold. Continue reading
Nova Scotia’s Donkin mine allowed limited production increase after roof collapse
Kameron Coal’s operations in Cape Breton were suspended for just under a month by the province in late December. Continue reading
Fire traps miners underground at Nutrien’s Allan, Sask., potash mine
A Nutrien spokesperson said emergency response crews were able to put the fire out and that 63 miners trapped underground have been brought to the surface. Continue reading