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2025 commodity outlook
Uranium, gold and copper shone brightly in 2024, but lithium plumbed multi-year lows. Experts forecast what to expect in 2025
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Metal farming
As demand for green nickel increases, researchers are investigating ways to use plants to mine low-grade deposits
An energy conservation mindset
Determining the lowest hanging fruits of optimizing and reducing energy consumption can help mining operations to achieve their decarbonization goals
The power of DNA
Surveys that collect environmental DNA are allowing mining companies to monitor biodiversity over large areas more quickly and cost effectively
Caring for responders
Nutrien offers mental health training for its emergency response teams
A mining method for the moment
It is less expensive and more environmentally friendly than traditional mining, so why is in-situ recovery not more widely used for copper extraction?
Data-driven insights
As software companies roll out platform solutions that deliver value across every area of mining operations, mining firms are reaping the benefits
News
December 20, 2024
Rio Tinto hopes to boost North America's gallium supply, coal demand not slowing down and Champion Iron secures major investment
The CIM Magazine Weekly Mining News Recap for December 20
December 20, 2024
Rio Tinto investigates gallium production in Quebec
A commercial scale plant could eventually produce between 5 to 10 per cent of global gallium
December 13, 2024
Resource protectionism on the rise, underground mine safety improvements and charges laid in Mount Polley tailings dam failure
The CIM Magazine Weekly Mining News Recap for December 13
December 13, 2024
Global protectionism on the rise
New research indicates a growing trend of resource nationalism, including in Canada
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Improved climate resilience
As extreme weather events become more frequent, weather forecasting technology can help mining companies mitigate climate-related risks -
Electrification readiness
New research on BEV training opportunities presented at Battery Electric Vehicle Safety in Mines Symposium -
Norway House Cree Nation acquires Minago nickel project
This purchase makes Norway House Cree Nation the first Indigenous community in Canada to fully own a mineral project -
PDAC announces 2025 award winners
The 47th edition of the awards will honour achievements in mineral exploration, sustainability, Indigenous leadership and more -
Away from home
The impact of fly-in, fly-out operations on mining workers and how to best support them
Videos
Mission Critical: Strategy and Execution
Mission Critical is a live online series from CIM Magazine and SGS focused on the development of Canada's store of critical minerals. David Anonychuk, global VP of metallurgy and consulting at SGS and CIM Magazine Editor Ryan Bergen will bring in industry leaders to dig into the practical, political and financial questions around what it will take to make good on this "generational opportunity." Join us for Episode 1: Strategy and Execution, with Chris Evans, lithium sector veteran and managing director at Winsome Resources, and Marcella Munro, head of regulatory and government affairs at Teck Resources, as they share their insight and expertise.
Utilizing Curved Trough Conveyor Technology vs. Conventional Conveyors
In this webinar, two conveying experts will provide a comprehensive analysis on both conventional conveyors and curved trough conveyor technology.