Environment

Soil surveillance

Mehanaz Yakub

DNA sequencing of soil samples is emerging as a new surveying technique that may help exploration companies better locate mineral deposits and refine drill targets

The next chapter in tailings management

Jax Jacobsen

The global mining industry has made strides in advancing tailings safety and governance, but challenges remain around compliance clarity, shortages of qualified engineers and community engagement

A path forward for mine water management

Ailbhe Goodbody

Two major developments in June indicate Alberta’s oil sands industry, the provincial government and others are collaboratively advancing solutions to the persistent problem of oil sands mine water

Sustainable cement in the North

Tijana Mitrovic

Researchers have found that producing cement in the Northwest Territories with local materials can reduce costs and lower carbon emissions

Critical matters

Graham Chandler

What is being done to strengthen the resilience of critical minerals supply chains in Canada, and is it enough to reduce dependence on foreign sources?

An energy conservation mindset

Christopher Pollon

Determining the lowest hanging fruits of optimizing and reducing energy consumption can help mining operations to achieve their decarbonization goals