Access to capital is one of the most significant challenges facing the Canadian mining industry

Along with its global counterparts, the Canadian mining industry has had to weather a tough few years. From volatile and uncertain economic and market factors, through to heightened regulatory... 

Mining sector forges closer bond with First Nations

Canada is moving forward in its efforts to meet the needs of its indigenous peoples, with the mining sector playing a leading role. Mining Association of Canada (MAC) president and CEO Pierre... 

HR issues put mining sector competitiveness at risk

Without exception the mining sector the world over must deal with the ‘people factor’. In this regard Canada is no different, with human resources (HR) challenges one of the largest threats to the... 

Sustainability efforts gain momentum

The Canadian mining industry has made significant progress in the last 10 to 15 years in the realm of environmental and social responsibility, reports Mining Association of Canada (MAC) president... 

Canada keeps investment sights set on African mineral resources

Africa’s rich bounty of mineral resources continues to draw interest from across the world, with companies from the likes of China, the UK and Australia very active on the continent.  However,... 

2013 PDAC event goes for gold

This year marks the eighty-first edition of the yearly Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention and the organiser intends for it to once again be the world’s leading... 

Strategic partner financing the key to projects’ fortunes

Lack of access to capital is often the culprit for worthy projects going undeveloped. But this is not likely to be the fate of two Canadian projects being advanced by Fortune Minerals, which is... 

Air charter services to mining sector on the up

Air charter service company Chapman Freeborn intends to increase its presence in the Canadian industry in 2013. Chapman Freeborn Canada country manager Ehab Matta tells Mining Weekly that the... 

Project success underpins consultancy’s Canadian presence

Global mining consultancy AMC Consultants is further entrenching its technical expertise in the Canadian market with its involvement in minerals projects across the country. AMC Consultants... 

Project success underpins consultancy’s Canadian presence

Global mining consultancy AMC Consultants is further entrenching its technical expertise in the Canadian market with its involvement in minerals projects across the country. AMC Consultants... 

Finance the next hurdle for potash project development

Development-stage potash company Western Potash is actively pursuing financing for the development of its Milestone property in southern Saskatchewan. The property is located about 30 km south-east... 

African diamond mine adds sparkle to company’s future prospects

The vision of TSX-V-listed Diamcor Mining to become a key supplier of high-quality diamonds to industry leaders is moving closer to reality with the imminent completion of final work at its... 

Construction imminent at large diamond project

Construction activities at the C$650-million Gahcho Kué diamond project are expected to kick off by mid-year following completion of the environmental review in December 2012. Located at Kennady... 

New potash explorer to begin drilling deposit

Newly formed Canadian potash and salt exploration company Red Moon Potash will take the opportunity afforded by participating at this year’s Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)... 

Software firm targets growth in Eastern Canadian market

Software solutions provider Mintec will showcase several new products at this year’s Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada event. Mintec president John Davies tells Mining Weekly that... 

African market beckons SA electrical group

South African electrical and lighting products group Voltex has set its sights on expanding its presence into the African market. Voltex MD Stanley Green says that the group, which has 53... 

Trollope Mining Services 2000

Mining services company Trollope Mining Services 2000 is looking to grow by revamping the way the business is operated and by extending its geographical reach, the services it offers and the... 

Specialised Exhibitions

An extensive portfolio of exhibitions, more than 40 years of experience and strong international partnerships have propelled Specialised Exhibitions into the top echelon of Southern Africa... 

Ukwazi

Centurion company Ukwazi aims to grow systematically from being a small mining consultancy to a medium-sized mining solutions provider. 

GMSI

Gauteng company GMSI, which forms part of the GijimaAst group, is an internationally-recognised centre of excellence within the mining, metals and minerals industry, says GMSI marketing manager...