GE and Suncor Energy announce investments toward improving environmental performance in Alberta's oil sands
GE and Suncor Energy announced the signing of two agreements, which provide the opportunity for an investment of up to approximately $18 million. These agreements, involving other members from Canada's Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA), are expected to enable the development of new technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water usage in the oil sands. READ…
ABB commissions largest gearless mill drive system at B.C. copper/gold mine
ABB has commissioned three variable-speed mill drive systems at Thompson Creek Metals' Mount Milligan copper/gold mine in British Columbia. READ…
Mining Association of B.C. and Province announce the 2013 Mining and Sustainability Award winners
The Mining Association of B.C. (MABC) and the Province of British Columbia are pleased to announce Taseko's Gibraltar Mine and Teck Resources Limited as the 2013 co-recipients of the B.C. Mining and Sustainability Award. READ…
Canadian oil and gas prices likely to maintain momentum to end of 2014
Deloitte's Resource Evaluation & Advisory group released its current Canadian domestic oil and gas price forecast, noting that the strengthening prices experienced during the second quarter are likely to continue, resulting in a stronger second half of 2014 for Canadian oil and gas producers. READ...
Summer safety blitz targets explosives at mines
Ontario has launched a two-month, province-wide safety blitz targeting the use of explosives in mines. READ...
Shell contracts ABB as global supplier for low-voltage switchgear & motor control centres
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has signed a five-year agreement with Shell to become its global single-source supplier of low-voltage switchgear, motor control centres and related services. READ...
GE launches Global Ecomagination Innovation Challenge to reduce GHG emissions in Canada's oil sands
GE launches $1 million ecomagination open-innovation challenge to help accelerate technology development in Canada's oil sands. READ...
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