How sled dogs powered early Canadian mining
Long before aircraft and snowmobiles, dog teams carried prospectors, equipment and supplies into Canada’s most remote mining regions
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A turning point for the North
Prime Minister Carney delivered on years of northern dreams when he announced billions of dollars to support long-sought infrastructure projects. The money matters, but the new tone in Ottawa may matter more
A foundation for exploration
The gap between what is spent on exploration and what we get for the money spent is growing
Shoulder to the mill
Hudbay’s accelerated processing plant upgrade at the Copper Mountain mine is setting up its ambitious future plans for the site
From proven ground to new depths
After decades of deploying autonomous blasthole drills in Australia’s Pilbara region, Rio Tinto has recently piloted the technology at its Iron Ore Company of Canada mine in Newfoundland and Labrador
The data beneath our feet
A new initiative to create a Canadian Digital Core Library aims to centralize decades of geological data, accelerate mineral discovery and strengthen Canada’s position in the global race for critical minerals
Foreign ownership and Canada’s critical minerals
Ownership and control in this sector will shape the country’s long-term economic resilience and security position
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July 09, 2026
Capital access for Indigenous ownership
A growing push by banks and governments is helping to expand Indigenous communities’ access to capital for equity ownership in major mining, energy and infrastructure projects
July 08, 2026
Teck to double germanium and antimony production at Trail smelter complex
The expansion is backed by a $400 million federal investment, which includes an offtake agreement that gives the Canadian government access to a portion of future germanium, antimony and gallium produced at Trail
July 03, 2026
Federal funding for a dozen projects, a pipeline proposal and environmental approval for First Mining’s Springpole project
The CIM Magazine Weekly Mining News Recap for July 3
June 26, 2026
Red Chris block cave project advances, battery-electric haul trucks tested at BHP’s Jimblebar site, and federal review begins for 15-Mile processing hub
The CIM Magazine Weekly Mining News Recap for June 26
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Teck and Anglo American set to merge into major copper producer
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Bracing for impact
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B.C. company gets federal funds to test microwave tech
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Construction begins on Canada’s first electric vehicle battery separator plant
Once it reaches commercial production, the plant is anticipated to produce enough material to supply around one million electric vehicles per year -
Away from home
The impact of fly-in, fly-out operations on mining workers and how to best support them
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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.