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North Vancouver’s Neptune Bulk Terminal Plans $800 Million Upgrade Project
March 5, 2020
North Vancouver’s Neptune Bulk Terminal is preparing to shut down for five months in 2020 before roaring back to life following an $800-million upgrade project. Mining giant Teck Resources Ltd., which is part owner of Neptune, announced the May-to-September shutdown
Canada to Extend Tax Deductions for Zero-emission Vehicles and Equipment for Mining Sector
March 5, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that the federal government will extend the business tax deduction for zero-emission vehicles and equipment to cover mining operations, as he argued that the sector will have an important role to play in the
State Dept. Launches Online Tool to Stake Claim to World’s Rare Earth Minerals
March 5, 2020
In a high-tech twist on hammering pickets into the ground, the U.S. State Department has helped launch an online tool aimed at staking America’s claim to many of the world’s rare-earth minerals. The U.S. has become increasingly concerned about securing
HR1414 for Coal-powered Electricity Passes Indiana’s State Senate Committee
March 5, 2020
A controversial Indiana bill that investor-owned utilities denounced for potentially increasing ratepayers’ power costs and extending the life of coal-powered electricity, on Thursday passed a state Senate committee with significant changes they find more favorable. House Bill 1414, authored by
Canada’s Supreme Court to Hear Case Against Nevsun for Human Rights Abuses at Eritrea Mine
March 5, 2020
A Vancouver-based mining company can be sued in Canada for alleged human rights abuses overseas including allegations of modern slavery, Canada’s supreme court has ruled. The decision means three Eritreans who filed a civil suit against Nevsun Resources in British
Wallbridge Mining and Balmoral Resources Enter Definitive Agreement to Merge
March 4, 2020
Wallbridge Mining Company and Balmoral Resources have entered into a definitive agreement following the signing of a letter. Wallbridge will, among other things, acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Balmoral, in an all-stock transaction. “This strategic transaction
Copper Mountain Mining Achieves “AA” TSM Rating for Tailings Management
March 4, 2020
Copper Mountain Mining Corporation has achieved a “AA” rating for its tailings management under the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) standards. The third party audit for Copper Mountain’s tailings management was completed by Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. The company has wholly
Senators Murkowski and Manchin Introduce Major Energy Legislation
March 3, 2020
Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) have introduced a long-awaited energy package that’s shaping up to be the best chance this year for passing legislation to expand the use of cleaner forms of energy. The American Energy Innovation
Trump Administration Resuming Coal Leasing on Public Lands
March 3, 2020
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it will be resuming coal leasing on public lands, angering conservationists. The Bureau of Land Management said in a statement that it had completed an environmental assessment and found no significant impact from
Modular Mining Expands Corporate Headquarters in Tucson with New Customer Experience Center
March 3, 2020
Modular Mining, the global leader in the delivery of real-time computer-based mine management solutions, unveiled its new Customer Experience Center (CEC) during a ribbon cutting ceremony today. Located in the company’s corporate headquarters in Tucson, Arizona, USA, the CEC’s opening
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