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CONTENTS|CONTENUCIM MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2013 / JANUARY 2014 | DÉCEMBRE 2013 / JANVIER 2014

NEWS 14 Industry at a glance 20 Legislative outlook A roundup of

changes in mining law from aroundthe world by E. Moore

24 Controlled build Labour competitionhas miners looking at modularconstruction by H. Mathisen

26 The big thaw Greenland lifts ban onuranium and rare earths mining by C. Windeyer

28 End of the experiment CANMET’sunderground research mine to closein Val-d’Or by A. Livingstone

TOOLS OF THE TRADE 10 The best in new technology Compiled by A. Lopez-Pacheco

COLUMNS 30 MAC Economic Commentary The international agenda by P. Gratton

32 HR Outlook A guide for young professionals caught in a downturn by A. Ferdinand

34 Finance Help the public sector see the common value of mining development by M. Chiesa

35 Technology Millions of cheap labourers in need of management by G. Kalmar

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UPFRONT Pilot Projects

38 Omitting emissions Highland ValleyCopper implements no-idling policy andsaves a lot of diesel by I. Ewing

40 A solid answer Goldcorp dries out itstailings with cement at the Marlin mineas the open pit is backfilled by E. Moore

42 Rock-melting waves How MITmillimetre wave technology could helpminers stop drilling bit by bit by P. Blin and

A. Dion-Ortega

44 No shortcuts to success Chris Flemingreports from the vanguard of metallurgyand shares lessons from decades ofexperience in scaling up processes by E. Moore

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PROJECT PROFILE |PROFIL DE PROJET 61 The secret to longevity As the expansion of SilverCrest Mines’ Santa Elena

operation nears completion, the discovery of three additional vein systems hasadded more value and potentially more years to the mine by C. Baldwin

64 Le secret de la longévité Aujourd’hui à la mine Santa Elena de SilverCrestMines, une expansion est sur le point de se terminer, et la découverte de troisréseaux filoniens supplémentaires apporte une valeur ajoutée à la mine quipourrait prolonger sa durée de vie par C. Baldwin

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79SUPPLEMENT | SUPPLÉMENT

Developments we believe will define the year Les développements qui feront 2014

by/par P. Blin, G. Chandler, A. Dion-Ortega, I. Ewing, A. Lopez-Pacheco, E. Moore, A. Reitman, C. Windeyer

FEATURE | ARTICLE DE FOND

TECHNOLOGY Rock Mechanics 68 Advances in ground control Ground

support solutions and the evolution ofmicro-seismic monitoring technology havethe potential to help operations run withfewer interruptions and greater safetyby A. Lopez-Pacheco

CIM COMMUNITY | LA COMMUNAUTÉ DE L’ICM 72 Aspiring engineer’s legacy lives on

Claudia Macedo an inspiration for women inmetallurgy by D. Zeldin

74 Torchbearer Tom Rannelli will be rememberedfor his mentorship, friendship and hard work by D. Zeldin

74 Obituaries 76 Material impact Conference of Metallurgists

opens up to a wider audience by R. Bergen and

H. Mathisen

78 In search of a new approach to diversityby P. Moore

TECHNICAL ABSTRACTS |RÉSUMÉS TECHNIQUES130 CIM Journal132 Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly

IN EVERY ISSUE 6 Editor’s letter 8 President’s notes | Mot du président133 Innovation Showcase |

Professional Directory134 Mining Lore by A. Fitzpatrick

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“One cannot change this all in amoment, but one can at least

change one’s own habits.”~ George Orwell

A couple weeks ago I took some time toclean up my desk. It was cathartic –throwing away the unnecessary

papers and reclaiming the essential ones. Themost helpful discovery was an essay that hadbeen circulating around the publicationsdepartment earlier this year.

George Orwell’s “Politics and the EnglishLanguage” is a challenge to restore clear thinking by using clear expressionand avoiding vague and meaningless language. “If you simplify yourEnglish,” he argues, “you are freed from the worst follies of orthodoxy. Youcannot speak any of the necessary dialects, and when you make a stupidremark its stupidity will be obvious, even to yourself.”

Orwell was concerned with political orthodoxies, but his call for clearexpression and critical thinking is applicable in any profession. His ideasring true at the magazine, where we sometimes let jargon and buzzwordscrowd out original thought. And for mining companies that have acted ondubious intelligence, it seems a dose of Orwell’s logic is also due. Manyhave pushed ahead with investment and operational decisions withoutcareful review, urged on by the orthodoxy that growth and strong priceswould endure. “We haven’t deployed our capital smartly,” said SabinaGold & Silver CEO Robert Pease, speaking on behalf of the mining indus-try at the Maintenance Engineering/Mine Operators Conference this pastfall. “Everyone is being disciplined for this.”

The cost of careless reporting is indifferent readers, but the accountingfor miners is a much more public spectacle – billions of dollars in write-downs and angry shareholders.

The fallout from the last year has included layoffs for many talentedand experienced people, which, while satisfying immediate financialneeds, has the potential to multiply the long-term problems the industryhas to confront. The follies of orthodoxy were not the only forces that car-ried the industry to this point, but they are ones that, with discipline andclear thinking, can be avoided. I hope the talent that has been cut loosecan be restored in the coming year to help sort the useful ideas from theobvious stupidities. At CIM Magazine, we will rely on each other, ourmany contributors, and you readers to help us to do the same, sweepingaway the nonsense that clutters the workspace, dulls the mind and leavesus poorer.

Ryan Bergen,[email protected]

@Ryan_at_CIM_Mag


editor’s letter Editor-in-chief Ryan Bergen, [email protected] editor Angela Hamlyn, [email protected] editor Andrea Nichiporuk, [email protected]

Section editors Peter Braul, [email protected] Mathisen, [email protected]

Copy editor/Communications coordinator Zoë Koulouris, [email protected]

Web support Maria Olaguera, [email protected]

Contributors Correy Baldwin, Pierrick Blin, Graham Chandler, MauroChiesa, Antoine Dion-Ortega, Ian Ewing, Alicia Ferdinand, AaronFitzpatrick, Pierre Gratton, Gabe Kalmar, Andrew Livingstone,Alexandra Lopez-Pacheco, Eavan Moore, Patty Moore, Anna Reitman,Chris Windeyer, Dinah Zeldin

Editorial advisory board Alicia Ferdinand, Garth Kirkham, VicPakalnis, Nathan Stubina

Translations Pierrick Blin, Antoine Dion-Ortega, Karen Rolland, SDL

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Un temps pour la réflexion et le renouveauL’année tire à sa fin, et c’est le temps de célébrer nos nombreuses réalisations, de faire le deuil de nos pertes

et de dresser des plans pour l’avenir.Au printemps, le congrès de l’ICM à Toronto a été un franc succès. Le président du congrès, Tom Rannelli,

avait organisé un événement exceptionnel avec beaucoup d’enthousiasme. Malheureusement, à peinequelques mois plus tard, l’ICM a perdu un membre de longue date énergique et dévoué lorsque M. Rannelliest mort du cancer. Il manquera énormément à sa famille, à ses collègues et à toute la communauté de l’ICM.

Le Congrès minier mondial s’est tenu à Montréal à l’été. Près de 5 000 personnes y ont participé, soitpresque le double de ce à quoi nous nous attendions. Le Dr Ferri Hassani et son équipe, avec un personnelorganisateur exceptionnel, a mis sur pied un événement qui a depuis fait l’objet de nombreux éloges.

En octobre, nous avons signé un protocole d’entente avec des organisations sœurs, la SME, l’AusIMM et leSAIMM, visant la formation de la « Global Professional Mining Alliance ». Ses objectifs sont l’adoption promptede pratiques d’excellence et de nouvelles technologies par la communauté minière mondiale ; la promotionde l’éducation et de la recherche en sciences minières ; et le partage de nombreux avantages réservés auxmembres entre les instituts collaborateurs. Sur ces bases, nous croyons que nous attirerons d’autres associa-tions minières nationales au sein de l’alliance.

Pour ce qui est de l’avenir, l’année 2014 est remplie de promesses. Une des initiatives à souligner est l’ajoutdu Leadership Congress au congrès annuel de l’ICM en mai. Cet événement vise à rassembler des chefs de fileactuels et futurs de sociétés techniques, de même que des dirigeants nationaux et de section, afin qu’ils se ren-contrent et traitent de questions actuelles ; renforcent les communications et les réseaux ; et repèrent et enca-drent les futurs chefs de file dans la communauté de l’ICM.

Grâce à vos contributions, soit votre participation au récent sondage Choicebook™, l’ICM revoit et perfec-tionne son orientation pour l’avenir. Notre but est de nous assurer que nos efforts et nos ressources continuentde relever le rendement de l’ICM, de ses sections et de ses sociétés techniques, ainsi que d’accroître la coopé-ration entre toutes les divisions, et ce, dans l’intérêt des membres et de l’industrie.

Il s’agit d’un travail d’équipe, et je suis impatient de tirer pleinement parti de la prochaine année avec vous.

Robert SchaferCIM President | Président de l’ICM


A time for reflection and renewalWith the year nearing its end, now is the time to celebrate our many accomplishments, mourn ourlosses and chart our course for the future.

In the spring, we held a very successful CIM Convention in Toronto. The conference co-chair, TomRannelli, organized a wonderful event with great enthusiasm. Sadly, only a few months later, CIMlost an energetic and committed long-time member as Tom succumbed to cancer. He is dearly missedby his family, colleagues and the entire CIM community.

Later, in the summer we hosted the World Mining Congress in Montreal, and attendance – coming inat nearly 5,000 – almost doubled the expected number. Dr. Ferri Hassani and his team, together withour exceptional conference staff, assembled an event that has since received many accolades.

In October, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding with our sister organizations SME, AusIMMand SAIMM to form the “Global Professional Mining Alliance.” The goals include the rapid adoptionof best practices and new technologies by the international mining community, the promotion ofeducation and research in mining sciences, and the sharing of many member benefits among the col-laborating institutes. By laying this foundation, we believe we will attract other national mining asso-ciations to the alliance.

The coming year holds many promises. One initiative to look out for is the addition of the LeadershipCongress to the annual CIM Convention in May. This gathering is meant to bring together currentand future leaders from technical societies, along with national and branch leadership, to meet andaddress existing issues, foster stronger communications and networks, and identify and mentorfuture leaders within the CIM community.

Thanks to your contributions through the recent Choicebook™ survey, CIM is reviewing and refin-ing its direction for the future. Our aim is to ensure our efforts and resources continue to elevate theperformance of, and cooperation among, CIM national, branches and technical societies for the ben-efit of members and the industry.

This is a shared task, and I look forward to working with you to make the most of the year ahead.

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◢ A new model for muckingPrimarily used in tunnelling applications until now, Atlas Copco’s electro-hydraulic Häggloader continuous

loaders are designed to fit almost any application and can be configured with either a backhoe or two

individual digging arms. “The Häggloader is a continuous loader that transfers material from the muck pile into

the truck in a smooth process that is controlled by the operator,” says sales support manager Jamie Tomporowski.

“This translates to less handling of the material, which always relates to lower cost for moving material.” The

Häggloader, available in rubber-tired, rail-borne or crawler models,

features a computer-controlled hydraulic system that monitors all of

the equipment’s components and relays information to the operator.

“As well, the digging control system can be tuned for the skill level of

the operator via a connection between the system computer and a

service technician’s laptop computer that has the control software,”

says Tomporowski. “The ability to change the digging configuration

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filtration area is achieved with fewer components. By

installing fewer filters with a high-level of automation, the

whole filtration plant is less expensive and more

reliable.” He adds that on the vacuum side, the power

required by ceramic filters is only one per cent of the

level required in conventional vacuum filters. “The

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◢ Crush and screen at onceIrock Crushers, which manufactures portable crushing plants and

screening equipment, has in essence combined the two pieces of

equipment with its new Sidewinder series of crushers. “The Sidewinder

screens out material that is already to the size that customers are looking

for and then it just crushes the oversized material, whereas a traditional

screening plant crushes all the material and then screens it,” says Sean

Donaghy, national sales manager. “If you’re running 300 tonnes an hour

in a traditional plant, you’re going to crush it all, which means more

wear and it will take longer to do. But if 150 tonnes of that is already the

size desired, Sidewinder is going to screen that out and only crush the

rest,” he explains. Such crushers have been typically used as primary

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◢ Shovel power saverCaterpillar is preparing to release its new Cat

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make it possible to reduce the power draw from its

Cat 7495 and 7495 HF Electric Rope Shovels. The

system allows shovels to operate on either four

megawatts of generator power instead of eight or,

conversely, to provide the shovel with a boost in

megawatts when peak power is required. Available

as a retrofit on used equipment or as an option on

new units, the system uses technology that stores

regenerative energy created during swing

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used later to power the shovel during periods of

high demand. When a shovel is connected to the

electrical grid, the system stores regenerative energy

onboard and releases it during peak demand to

reduce utility supply requirements and to cut power

costs significantly. “A large electric rope shovel, such

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and a resistor grid for its power supply system when

it’s not connected to the electrical supply grid,” says

Wayne Chmiel, electric rope shovel product

manager. “The Cat Power Demand Management

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◢ On the online auction blockFrom large items like heavy machinery right down to

electrical cable, Mine Source Auctions has auctioned

just about every type of equipment used in the mining

industry. As with most online auctions, the buyers sign up

for free and can make bids, while the sellers pay a

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brother, Mark. “They aren’t equipment sales specialists;

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marketplace. There’s also the corporate responsibility side

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Canada, China comparenotes on mining valuation

A group of Canadian mining profes-sionals welcomed a delegation fromChina’s mining valuation authority toToronto, in mid-October, for theCanada-China Mine Valuation Work-shop. The purpose of the workshop,according to Keith Spence, the co-chairof CIM’s special committee on valuationof mining properties, was for both Cana-dian and Chinese professionals to sharehow each group values mining projectsin the exploration, development andproduction stages. “I think really thefocus was to broaden the relationshipthat we have with them,” he said, addingthat because China is investing inCanada, it will also help companiesunderstand what matrices Chineseinvestors use when making decisions.

Chinese representatives presentedtheir approaches to project valuationsbefore a crowd of geologists, bankers,CEOs and lawyers, said Spence. Somedifferences in practice became apparent.“In general, in the way we approach val-uation, we might have some advantagesover China, but in the way they regulatevaluation, I think they have some advan-tages over us,” Spence said. “They have abetter accreditation process both forcompanies that do valuations in Chinaand for individuals.” Canada, however,is better equipped to use a market-basedapproach to add credibility to a project’s

valuation, noted Spence. This is due, inpart, to the fact that Canada has morepublicly traded companies, but alsobecause “our capital markets have a his-tory of being relativity free and open,and I think their capital market is fairlyyoung and they don’t have the databaseand the historical numbers, or even thelarge quantities that we have, to drawupon.” – Herb Mathisen

Feds okay Gahcho Kuédiamond project

The outlook for Northwest Territo-ries’ diamond future got a little brighterafter the federal government approvedthe Gahcho Kué joint venture project onOctober 22, following conditionalapproval from the Mackenzie ValleyEnvironmental Impact Review Board lastsummer. De Beers owns 51 per cent ofthe project, with Mountain ProvinceDiamonds holding the rest. The terri-tory’s regulatory board had recom-mended that the project, located 280kilometres northeast of Yellowknife, proceed only if further environmentalmitigation measures to reduce potentialimpacts posed to local caribou herds areincorporated. Mountain Province Dia-monds CEO Patrick Evans said the rec-ommendations “haven’t impacted eitherthe design or constructions plans,”adding the measures relate to cariboumonitoring. “Whether or not thesemeasures had been attached to the

approval, the joint venture would haveundertaken this work over the normalcourse of business,” he explained.

The joint venture applied for its landuse and water permits the day after thefederal government’s ap proval, andEvans said it expected an interim landuse permit before the end of November,at which time the project’s 24-monthconstruction stage would begin. Thiswinter’s construction will focus onbuilding a permanent airstrip at theremote site, along with earthworks forits construction camp. Evans added that1,000 truck-loads of equipment will besent up the ice road in March, includingmaterials to build the camp and ele-ments of the power-generating system.The company expects to employ nearly700 workers during construction andalmost 400 workers through its 11-yearmine life. – H.M.

PotashCorp profits dip in Q3Following last summer’s potash mar-

ket upheaval, Saskatoon’s PotashCorpsaw its profits fall in the third quarter to$356 million from $645 million duringthe same period in 2012. “The mostrecent quarter can best be characterizedas a predictable response to an unpre-dicted event,” PotashCorp CEO BillDoyle said in a release, referring to Russ-ian potash producer Uralkali’s with-drawal from a European potash exportpartnership, an action that disrupted theglobal potash trade. According to Doyle,Uralkali’s move caused demand to stallas customers – particularly contract cus-tomers in India and China – waited forprices to drop. And they did, withpotash selling for the realized price aver-age of $307 per tonne in the third quar-ter of 2013, down from $429 in thesame quarter of 2012. “As a result, ourpotash shipments to domestic and off-shore markets declined,” said Doyle.With quarterly production dropping 27per cent year-on-year, Doyle added thatPotashCorp would reduce its yearly out-look from between 8.5 and 9.2 milliontonnes to between 8.0 and 8.4 milliontonnes. Despite the drab quarter, Doyleasserted that the company – along withits export partner Canpotex – would

news | industry at a glance

A delegation from China’s mining valuation authority visited Toronto in October to meet with Canadian bankers,geologists, mining executives and lawyers. Discussions focused on how each country values mining projects at theexploration, development and production stages.

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benefit from Uralkali’s move in the longrun, suggesting the Russian companyhad hurt its reputation by taking suchdramatic action in July. – H.M.

New rules on projectsrequiring environmentalassessments

New potash and graphite mines, oilsands processing plants and metalsmelters will not automatically be sub-ject to environmental assessments, basedon regulations released by the federalgovernment in late October. Following asix-month review that began last April,as part of an overhaul of the CanadianEnvironmental Assessment Act, the fed-eral government finalized its regulationsthat set out which projects – and projectexpansions – would be subject to theenvironmental assessment process.

In many cases, the report sets projectthresholds associated with anticipated

production targets. Depending onwhether a project proponent estimatesproduction to be above or below thethreshold, it would or would not have tosubmit a project description, which theCanadian Environmental AssessmentAgency (CEEA) would review to deter-mine whether the project requires anenvironmental assessment or not. Whilepotash and graphite mines and oil sandsprocessing plants do not have to submitsuch a project description, the act“allows the minister of the environmentto order an assessment for a project notlisted in the regulations where there maybe adverse environmental effects relatedto federal jurisdiction,” said SharleenBannon, CEAA’s senior communicationsadvisor. The regulations also require dia-mond mines with a production capacityof 3,000 tonnes per day or more to sub-mit a project description and they alsolower the threshold for rare earth min-eral mines to 600-tonnes-per-day pro-duction capacity. – H.M.

Business boost for NorthBay

Northern Ontario companies gotsome help in September, with the open-ing of the Innovation Centre forAdvanced Manufacturing (ICAMP) inNorth Bay’s Canadore College. With itsgoal of encouraging local product devel-opment and process improvements,while keeping businesses and jobs innorthern Ontario, ICAMP has alreadyseen uptake by the local mining sector.“We’ve already started to work on someprojects with some mining companieswhich are really interesting,” saidCharles Gagnon, the college’s manager ofcorporate relations.

The centre provides hi-tech equip-ment and laboratory facilities for compa-nies to use when designing, testing andimproving new products and processes.For instance, Gagnon said, the centrewill soon have a scanning electronmicroscope and trained staff to provide

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expertise to smaller firms wishing toaccess the expensive technology. “Thereare big mining companies that havethem, but they’re not accessible for thesmaller mining companies that can’teven think about affording them,” hesaid. ICAMP has developed partnershipswith funding organizations to provideincentives for local businesses to workwith the centre and also made connec-tions with similar facilities in surround-ing regions such as the Material JoiningInnovation Centre in Kirkland Lake.“We’re developing partnerships to makesure that we’re able to provide the bestservice for companies,” said Gagnon.

– H.M.

Tough cases at NationalMining Competition

More than 50 students from 11 post-secondary institutions took part in thesecond annual National Mining Compe-tition in Saskatoon, from October 31 toNovember 3. The undergraduate miningcase study contest, hosted by the Univer-sity of Saskatchewan’s Edwards Schoolof Business, challenges business, geologyand engineering students to worktogether to develop a strategy when pre-sented with a business problem facing afictional mining company. Each teammust consider political, environmentaland economic risks inherent with its sce-nario, which this year focused on thedevelopment of a gold company’s min-eral property. Teams had 38 hours to puttogether their strategies, and as part ofthe competition, they could ask ques-tions of 11 different consultants, rangingfrom tech service to supply chain toinvestor relations professionals, to helpinform their business cases. Following a

preliminary presentation, three teamsmoved on to present to a final panel ofjudges, which included CFOs, execu-tives and a former CEO from the miningindustry, in a boardroom-style presenta-tion where the judges could questionand challenge the teams as they madetheir presentation. “Our goal,” said ColeThorpe, co-chair of the event, “is to tryto simulate what the mining business isactually like.” The Michigan Tech teamwon the competition, and event co-chairKent Janostin said that team benefitedfrom one of its members having recentlycompleted a work term with BarrickGold. Both Thorpe and Janostin areexcited for next year’s event, after seeingoverall participation jump from 36 to 56students this year. – H.M.

Barrick suspends Pascua-Lama

Plagued in the last year by legal chal-lenges, environmental issues and even arecent work stoppage, Barrick sus-pended the construction of its massive$8.5-billion Pascua-Lama gold project inlate October. The move, which the com-pany indicated was temporary, will savethe gold miner as much as $1 billion incapital costs in 2014, said CEO JamieSokalsky. “We have determined that theprudent course – at this stage – is to sus-pend the project, but naturally we willmaintain our option to resume construc-tion and finish the project whenimprovements to its current challengeshave been attained,” he said. The com-pany will continue all the environmental

compliance work and social obligationsassociated with Pascua-Lama, Sokalskysaid, adding Barrick will still spend anestimated $250 to $300 million on theproject next year. In its third- quarterfinancial report, Barrick announced italso plans to raise roughly $3 billionthrough a stock sale. – H.M.

Trade deal to eliminate E.U.import tariffs

Canadian exporters will stop payingroughly 98 per cent of the tariffs on ship-ments to Europe once the Comprehen-sive Economic and Trade Agreementbetween Canada and the E.U. is imple-mented. Prime Minister Stephen Harperand José Manuel Barroso, the presidentof the European Commission, reachedan agreement over the terms of the dealin October. The implementation processis expected to take 18 to 24 months, andeventually, all of the tariffs on mineralproducts will be eliminated. The agree-ment will not affect Canada’s most signif-icant mining exports to Europe –precious metals and gems – becausethose do not currently face any tariffs.However, the aluminum, nickel, ironand steel and non-ferrous metals sectorswill all see major benefits.

Pierre Gratton, president and CEO ofthe Mining Association of Canada, saidthe agreement will “help facilitate labourmobility and encourage Europeaninvestment in the Canadian mining sec-tor.” European foreign direct investmentin Canada is expected to see a boost, asthe agreement also includes provisionsthat relate to regulatory cooperation.Currently investment in the Canadianmining industry accounts for nine percent of all foreign direct investment intothe country. – Peter Braul

Public reviews for southernQuebec rare earth elementprojects?

Though the Parti Quebecois’ mininglaw revisions have been quashed, regula-tions affecting the environmental reviewprocess for rare earth element (REE)projects may go ahead without a vote.


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ErrataA number of attentive readers have pointed outthe misspelling of comminution on the coverof the October issue.

In “Regulators to join forces” (Nov. 13, p. 22),we erroneously identified the Federal FinanceMinister as Joe Flaherty. His name is JimFlaherty.

We regret the errors.


Quebec’s Environment Minister Yves-François Blanchet has said he intends towork without the support of oppositionparties to establish a public evaluationprocess for all REE projects in the southof the province, regardless of their size.The process, called the Bureau d’audi-ences publique sur l’environnement, orBAPE, is currently only applicable toprojects that produce more than 7,000tonnes per day, which is very large for anREE project.

At least two exploration companies,Matamec and Quest Rare Minerals, havewritten to Blanchet to pledge their will-ingness to participate in the BAPEprocess. “They want to work to assurethemselves of the social acceptability oftheir projects,” Blanchet told La Presse inNovember. He said the involvement ofmining companies has motivated him tomove the process along quickly.

Implementing the BAPE processwould bring the environmental consul-tation process for southern projects in

line with what is already in place fortheir northern counterparts. “Thenorth has its own environmentalassessment process, the COMEX(Comité d’examen), which has a simi-lar role to the BAPE,” said FrédéricGauthier, sustainability director forREE explorer GéoMégA. “In James Bayand Northern Quebec Agreement terri-tory, all mining projects are subject tothe COMEX.” – P.B.

$13.5B Fort Hills oil sandsmine to proceed

The Fort Hills oil sands mine isgoing ahead, after its three partnersvoted to build the $13.5-billion proj-ect, located roughly 90 kilometresnorth of Fort McMurray. Suncor, whichowns a 40.8 per cent interest in theproject, will be the developer and oper-ator of the 3.3-billion-barrel project.Total E&P Canada controls 39.2 percent of Fort Hills and Teck Resources

holds the remaining 20 per cent stake.“Fort Hills is the best undeveloped oilsands mining asset in the Athabascaregion,” Suncor CEO Steve Williamstold investors on October 31. “Theproject will benefit from our depth ofmining experience and our well-estab-lished infrastructure in the region.”First oil production is anticipated inthe fourth quarter of 2017, with fullcapacity expected to be 180,000 bar-rels per day. Suncor estimates the minelife to be more than 50 years. – H.M.

Canadian Mining Hall ofFame welcomes four newmembers

On January 16, the Canadian MiningHall of Fame will induct John McOuat,Mark Rebagliati, Kathleen Rice and DavidRobertson at its annual induction dinnerin Toronto. Collectively, the careers of thisyear’s crop span over a century.

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Born in 1882, Kathleen Rice’s discov-eries went beyond the important claimsshe staked in Manitoba andSaskatchewan. During a time whenwomen were not legally considered “per-sons,” she found prospecting was a wayof life that she could excel at, saying, “Nowoman need hesitate about entering themining field because she’s a woman.”

More recently, Mark Rebagliati, bornin 1943, made his mark as a legendaryexplorer, having been part of the discov-ery of major deposits like Red Chris,Mount Milligan, Kemess and others.David Robertson was instrumental inestablishing the Potash Corporation ofSaskatchewan as a crown corporation.His work spanned a multitude of com-modities and countries, and his expert-ise was valued for decades, both as apartner at Coopers & Lybrand and as anindependent consultant. Another con-sulting giant, John McOuat was one ofthe founding partners of Canada’slongest-running independent geological

and mining consultants: Watts, Griffisand McOuat. A geological engineer bytraining, he gained a reputation for facil-itating large-scale international projectsand putting Canadian expertise to workworldwide. – P.B.

Global comminutionefficiency working grouplaunched

Robert McIvor, general manager andchief metallurgist of grinding systems atMetcom Technologies, is heading up anew working group to refine and for-malize best practices for applying theBond method for quantifying comminu-tion efficiency. The group, A Standardfor Industrial Comminution Efficiency,also aims to provide a database of bench-marking data for use across the industry.

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a meaningful way. “There are manysources of experimental and sampleerror,” McIvor said. However, if meas-urements are standardized and easy tounderstand, he hopes operations will beable to make more informed businessdecisions regarding the modification oftheir mill circuits.

“The idea of this standard is to givebusiness managers, plant superintend-ents and vice-presidents of technology atool,” he said, adding the Bond standardcan quantify the efficiency of any circuit,whether it uses ball mills, rod mills,high-pressure grinding rolls or any othertechnology.

The group is now recruiting mem-bers and encourages interested parties tocontact them through their website,available through the Global MiningStandards and Guidelines site. The firstphysical meeting of the efficiency stan-dards working group will be held at theSME Annual Meeting and Exhibit in SaltLake City in February. – P.B.

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As mining companies, big and small,worked their way through a difficultmarketplace this year, they also facedchanges in many of the jurisdictionswhere they operate. A number of coun-tries, also finding themselves in tightfinancial situations, retooled and evenrevamped their mining laws and taxregimes; some looked to ease the rules tolure foreign investment, and othershoped to recoup more money from min-ing companies. Here is CIM Magazine’soverview of who did what this year.

PassedEthiopia’s Parliament passed an

amendment proposed by the Ministry ofMines that reduced the corporate tax onmining companies from 35 per cent to25 per cent in July. The rationale fromthe ministry was that greater foreigninvestment is needed to develop infra-structure in the country. Mesfin Tafesse,an Ethiopian-based consultant and attor-ney-at-law, said the move could attractinvestment in the long term.

The Ministry of Mining in Kenyaraised royalty rates in August, includingincreasing the gross sales value tax of

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gold to five per cent and to 10 per cent(from the previous level of three percent) on rare earth, niobium and tita-nium ores, which have recently becomea focus of exploration and development.Monica Gichuhi Mwai, Kenya Chamberof Mines’ CEO, said industry initiallysupported adjusting royalties after adecade of stasis but had unsuccessfullyrequested “benchmarking and consulta-tion to ensure that the new royalties arein sync with other jurisdictions and donot adversely affect current operators.”Separately, the gov ernment has pro-posed a new comprehensive mining actand, in October, announced its inten-tions to seek a 10 per cent stake in largemining concessions.

Ecuador passed a law in Juneintended to make it easier for smallermining operations to start up. The coun-try’s heavy windfall tax on mining profitsnow only comes into force once themine’s investment has been recovered.Mining royalties have been capped ateight per cent for gold, copper and silverexports, and royalty rates are three percent for small mines and four per centfor medium-size mines. Small and

medium-size mines also now have theoption of concession agreements that aremore flexible than the existing exploita-tion contracts. The law follows a 2009mining reform that raised taxes andadded red tape for mining companies.

Guinea overhauled its mining code,adding some new restrictions but alsolowering some costs. Corporate taxeswere reduced from 35 to 30 per cent andthe tax on bauxite, its principal mineralcommodity, was lowered from 0.55 percent of the aluminum price to 0.15 percent. David Pearl, executive chairman ofexplorer Sovereign Mines of Africa,remarked that Guinea’s efforts toimprove its perception as a mining juris-diction have been successful. “Investorswill be much more receptive,” he said.“It’s more transparent.” He noted as wellthat stricter enforcement of the regula-tions is “nice for companies like us thatplay by the rules.”

President Evo Morales enacted newmining legislation for Bolivia, settingout to revoke concessions held by com-panies that are not explored or devel-oped within a certain period, withoutcompensation. He blamed previous

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policies, allowing concessions to betreated as real estate, for the lack of activ-ity. One million hectares of the 2,454private mining concessions in Bolivia arereportedly considered “inactive.” Thiscomes ahead of a proposed new mininglaw that would establish a doublededuction of exploration costs againstfuture profit taxes for companies, whilemaintaining current taxation and royaltylevels on existing, privately held mines.Neil Ringdahl, CEO of explorer ApogeeSilver, said the law would benefit min-ers: “I believe it will encourage newinvestment in exploration and mining,creating new jobs for the country.Importantly, under the proposed newmining law, the investments alreadymade by foreign mining companies inthe country remain secure.”

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sion, Mexico was poised to approve anew corporate tax regime in mid-November, raising costs for miningoperations. The law would leave inplace a 30 per cent corporate incometax previously scheduled for reduction.It would also add the country’s firstmining royalty – a 7.5 per cent tax onEBITDA (earnings before interest,taxes, depreciation and amortization) –and a special fee for precious metalsminers. Overall, 16 mining CEOs hadsigned a letter asking the governmentto consider a 4.5 per cent royaltyinstead. Meghan Brown, director ofinvestor relations at Endeavour Silver,which operates three silver mines in thecountry, said the abrupt cost escalationcould mean Endeavour will look else-where to build its fourth mine.

After several years of study, the gov-ernment of Brazil proposed an over-hauled mining code in June thatincluded a hike of maximum royaltiesto four per cent of revenue and mini-mum investment requirements on con-cessions. The bill text is likely toundergo changes as it passes throughthe House of Representatives and theFederal Senate, according to lawyersJosé Alberto da Costa Araujo and PedroFreitas, who noted that it faces an

uncertain timeline given that 2014 willbe a campaign-heavy election year. Thecode’s impact on Brazil’s mining statesand the controversy surrounding itsprovisions contribute to “a scenario ofuncertainty on whether the code, inwhatever form, will come to be,” thelawyers noted.

Australia’s newly elected LiberalNational Party government has drafteda repeal of the 2012 minerals resourcerent tax (MRRT). Treasurer Joe Hockeycalled MRRT “complex and unneces-sary” and estimated the new law hisgovernment had drafted would eventu-ally save it $13 billion over four years

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by killing or cutting spending programs that were tied toMRRT revenue, which had fallen short of initial estimates.Liberal Nationals have insufficient Senate representation topass the law alone, but a July 2014 changeover following thisyear’s elections would add support. “The repeal of MRRTwould be something that we would see as highly likely toproceed,” said tax consultant Sean Neary.

Governments anxious for changePresident Robert Mugabe’s Zimbabwe African National

Union – Political Front Party won a large majority in theZimbabwe Parliament, shoring up his campaign to giveblack Zimbabweans majority control of mining and othercompanies. Enforcement progress on his 2011 indigeniza-tion law has been slow to date. Francis Nhema, the country’snew youth development, indigenization and economicempowerment minister, suggested earlier this year that theemphasis would be on personalized enforcement plans foreach company and on encouraging Zimbabweans to starttheir own firms.

Pauline Marois’ Parti Quebecois minority government inQuebec, Canada, failed to pass its latest mining reform inOctober. “This is the third attempt to modify, amend orreplace the Mining Act in the last three years and all havefailed,” noted Charles Kazaz, partner at Blake, Cassels &Graydon LLP. “Right now it is very difficult to envision howa fourth bill would be presented, unless there is consensusahead of time between at least one of the opposition partiesas to what would be included in the bill.” The previouslygoverning Liberals had sought to reduce ministerial discre-tion and soften lease requirements. Meanwhile, a new royaltyregime proposed in May has yet to be tabled in the nationalassembly.

Seeking to cure its budget deficit, South Africa’s rulingANC Party formed a committee to study potential changes tothe country’s mining tax. The committee is expected toreport its findings to Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan,but there are no published timelines on when this mighthappen. South Africa’s troubled mining industry has gener-ally opposed new tax burdens.

To watch in 2014The government of Myanmar began debating an over-

haul of its mining code in October, in a process that willstretch into 2014. The code is intended to make mining eas-ier and more attractive in a country with little explorationactivity but with gold, copper, tungsten and nickel potential.

Haiti is writing a new mining law with guidance from theWorld Bank in order to better regulate and tax its miningindustry. Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe sees mining as away out of Haiti’s dependence on foreign aid.

In Canada, the Yukon Territory has plans to amend itsregulations to comply with a court decision requiring it tonotify and consult with First Nations affected by small-scalemineral exploration activities. CIM


With current and forecasted labourshortages posing potential problems toprojects being built in Canada, modu-lar construction is increasing in popu-larity. In the mining sector, the strategyof building projects in sections at alocation with a ready supply of skilledlabour and then moving those modulesto site for assembly is beginning tomake more sense.

“Mining companies are just begin-ning to explore and understand mod-ular construction,” said AnthonyMarino, sponsorship manager for min-ing, oil and gas with the InternationalQuality & Productivity Center, whichorganized the inaugural Modular Con-struction and Prefabrication for Min-ing conference in Toronto, in October.The company holds large modularconstruction events that typicallyfocus on improvements to the bur-geoning construction trend. But creat-ing an event tailored for miners was alogical choice, since oil and gas com-panies have been employing modularconstruction for decades and theirprojects and issues dominated discus-sions at previous events. This confer-

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ence, Marino said, allowed miners toask general questions about modularconstruction. Among the roughly 130attendees were representatives fromBHP, Glencore and Rio Tinto, eachlooking to learn more about the build-ing strategy.

“If we look at mining, it’s somethingthat’s taken off in the last couple ofyears,” Glen Aitken, senior vice- president of sales and operations withMammoet Canada, said in a presenta-tion. Vale’s Long Harbour nickel pro-cessing plant in Newfoundland, for

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A fully assembled crusher for Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. is being moved to Fort MacKay, Alberta. Companiescan reduce labour costs and eliminate indirect costs associated with importing and hosting an on-site workforceby employing a modular construction strategy. This building method consists of constructing project sections, fromrelatively small truck-haul sections up to 5,000-tonne modules or more, in a fabrication yard near a larger centrebefore being transported to site.

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instance, was largely built in modulesand transported to site in sections aslarge as 1,200 tonnes.

By using modular construction andprefabrication, mining companies canpotentially reduce direct costs associ-ated with conventional on-site con-struction, called stick builds. Theseon-site builds see companies payingworkers higher wages to lure themaway from major centres, as well ascovering the indirect costs of flying in,housing and feeding them at a remotesite. Thomas Barter, director of con-struction technologies with WorleyPar-sons Group, said those indirect costscan outweigh direct costs by a ratio ofthree to one. “The key is to move theman-hours off your site,” he said.

Proponents say a modular construc-tion strategy can also provide addi-tional cost and schedule certainty, byreducing uncontrollable supply, labourand weather risks that can plague stickbuilds. Further, they contend thatsafety is enhanced by moving workinto a more structured and controlledsetting, and the permitting process canbe sped up thanks to reduced environ-mental, socio-economic and site-dimensional impacts. In a recent SAGDfacility construction for Suncor, FredHaney, the senior director of designengineering, energy and chemicalswith Fluor, boasted the company hadreduced overall construction costs byaround 20 per cent, as it moved morethan 65 per cent of the overall workerhours off site.

Over the two-day October event,presenters hammered home lessonslearned from past builds. Most impor-tant among them was that upfrontplanning work and costs – mainlyassociated with increased early designand engineering – are far greater with amodular strategy because there is lesstolerance for design changes oncebuilding has begun. “There is nothingworse than a badly executed modular

project,” said Haney. “It will end upcosting you more than a stick build.”He advocates giving modular construc-tion yards 100 per cent of the engineer-ing designs and materials before workcommences.

Glencore’s Steven Bowles, projectdirector at the Raglan nickel mine,talked about the company’s recentmodular construction experience witha power plant at the northern Quebecoperation. “Modularization is the onlyapproach to executing these projects,”he said, pointing to the mine’s remotelocation. After learning from this expe-rience, Bowles said the company wouldtry to centralize design, procurementand construction to fewer contractors,as it found itself stretched when dealingwith multipleyards that werebuilding differentplant sections onits very strict ship-ping schedule.With Raglan plan-ning a future c o n c e n t r a t o rexpansion, Bowlessaid he was inter-ested in talkingwith builders andengineers to seewhat advice theycould offer.

M a m m o e t ’ sAitken said get-ting transporta-tion and logisticsc o m p a n i e sinvolved in theearly planningstages can elimi-nate avoidablesnags and alsoinform the designprocess.

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Alberta’s oil and gas projects werebeing built in modules and how thisexpertise could be leveraged for themining industry’s gain, past experiencewill only provide some of the answersfor modular construction in mining.For one, Alberta benefits from a high-load route, which means easier movesof very large modules from yards insouthern Alberta, and even Montana,to operations near Fort McMurray.Such corridors do not exist near manyother Canadian mining centres. Also, agreat deal of upfront planning anddesign will have to be applied to min-ing-specific modules because much ofthe materials handling and mineralprocessing equipment does not haveoil and gas antecedents. CIM


When Greenland’s parliament votedto rescind the country’s longstandingban on uranium mining in late Octo-ber, they may have clarified uranium’slegal status, but it is not yet clear if thatwill translate into a rush by explorationfirms into the self-governing Danishterritory.

The centre-left coalition governmentof Prime Minister Aleqa Hammondsecured a repeal of Greenland’s uraniumban – formally known as the zero toler-ance policy – by a narrow and con-tentious 15-14 vote, over calls byopponents for a nationwide referendumon the question.

Officials from Greenland’s Bureau ofMinerals and Petroleum (BMP) and itsindustry ministry were not available foran interview, but in an email Jørgen T.Hammeken-Holm, BMP’s acting direc-tor, said there was no lineup of compa-nies waiting to rush in following theban’s demise. “We have not yet heard

The big thawGreenland lifts ban on uranium and rare earths mining

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from any new exploration companiesconcerning exploration for uranium inGreenland,” he wrote.

So there is no rush yet, but there isinterest. A 2012 report by the DanishInstitute for International Studies(DIIS) projected Greenland couldeventually produce as much as 2,000tonnes of uranium per year. Compa-nies with existing exploration interestsare eager to push ahead, particularlybecause much of Greenland’s uraniumis found alongside reserves of rareearth elements (REE), the productionof which can yield uranium as abyproduct. With China currently con-trolling about 97 per cent of the world’ssupply of REEs, the end of the uraniumban is as much about developingGreenland’s prodigious reserves ofREEs as it is about uranium.

Australia-based Greenland Mineralsand Energy may be the single biggest ben-eficiary of the end of the ban. It controls

the massive Kvanefjeld REE- uraniumproject in southwestern Greenland,which the DIIS report estimates couldeventually meet 20 per cent of theglobal REE demand.

John Mair, Greenland Minerals andEnergy’s executive director, said theuranium ban prevented his companyfrom even consulting with residents orgovernment agencies. “The zero toler-ance policy was a real impedance to usproperly engaging the regulatory bod-ies,” he said. “Our aim now is to get anexploitational mining licence applica-tion into the system in the latter half ofnext year.” Meanwhile, Mair said,bureaucrats from Greenland and Den-mark must put their heads together andfigure out how to ensure that uraniummining in Greenland meets interna-tional standards.

Many of Greenland’s uranium de -posits are not recent finds. Kvanefjeldwas discovered in the 1950s by Danish

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geologists but later mothballed in the1980s when Denmark opted not todevelop its own nuclear power produc-tion. “We’ve only scratched the surfaceand we’ve got a 950-million-tonneresource,” Mair said. “In south Green-land there’s potential to expand thatresource base substantially. There areother prospective areas in south Green-land, but I’d say that’s relatively wellunderstood now.” Mair said other areaswith potential lie farther north alongGreenland’s west coast, as well as itsmore remote and sparsely populatedeast coast.

In some ways, Greenland’s timing isnot ideal. Uranium prices have beenlow since Japan suspended nuclearpower production in the wake of the2011 Fukushima disaster and Germanydecided to phase out nuclear power thatsame year. Prior to these events, onepound of uranium sold for roughlyUS$65, before falling in the followingmonths to around US$50, where it heldsteady for the next year. Today the priceper pound is about $37. But if Japanreboots its nuclear program, pricescould rebound based on a looming ura-nium supply shortfall.

For what it is worth, Canadian ura-nium giant Cameco, which has avoidedexploration in Greenland in favour ofCanada, Australia, Kazakhstan, and theUnited States, is now reconsidering itsoptions. “We are not currently exploringin Greenland but are pleased that thecountry has opened the door to safe andresponsible uranium mining,” saidCameco spokesman Rob Gereghty. “Theremoval of this barrier will allow us toconsider Greenland for potential ura-nium exploration projects.”

Hammond’s government has madedomestic economic development a pri-ority as it tries to reduce Greenland’sdependency on Denmark, which sup-ports the home-rule government to thetune of $500 million per year. “We can’tstand by as unemployment rises and the

cost of living goes up, while our econ-omy remains stagnant,” she told TheArctic Journal after the vote passed. With39 mining companies already possess-

ing some form of licence, for everythingfrom coal to molybdenum, Greenlandstands to become a very busy place forminers. CIM

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A well-established research facilityin a Quebec mining hub will soonclose its doors, leaving some in thecommunity to wonder how the shut-down will impact local mine researchand training. Underground researchactivities at the CANMET-MMSL (Min-ing and Mineral Sciences Laboratory)experimental mine in Val-d’Or, Que-bec, were slated to end by mid-Decem-ber and all equipment andinfrastructure is expected to beremoved in February.

The Beacon gold mine was turnedinto an underground testing and re -search facility in 1991, giving compa-nies an opportunity to try out newequipment and training and safetytechniques in a true mine setting. Theexperimental mine was part of themandate for CANMET – a branch ofNatural Resources Canada (NRCan) –to support underground miningextraction technology development.Innovations in drilling and fragmenta-tion, underground communication,remote vehicle guidance, automatedventilation and alternative energy vehi-cle development helped further theindustry’s ability to operate effectivelyand efficiently across the country.

“We remain committed to ensuringthat we have a strong science and tech-nology capacity in the mining sector,”said NRCan spokesperson JoshuaKirkey, when asked about the closure.Shutting down the mine, which thegovernment said was too costly to keepoperating, will save nearly $300,000each year. The Val-d’Or site has miningequipment and surface facilities thatinclude offices, laboratories and work-shops to assist companies conductingmine testing and research. Kirkey saidthe on-site laboratories and workshopswill remain open.

Jean-Yves Poitras, industrial commis-sioner of Val-d’Or’s industrial develop-ment corporation, said despite the factthat the facility had been underused in

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recent years, the city attempted to keepit running by way of a pay-for-use serv-ice that companies could employ tocontinue their underground research.But the federal government said thefacility posed insurance problems dueto accident risks, and the city wasunable to meet the necessary deadlinesto submit a business plan.

“If you don’t innovate, you’re goingto get killed by the competition in yoursector,” said Poitras, who added theexperimental mine had a provenresearch and development record overthe past two decades. He still sees anopportunity for Val-d’Or to find othercustomers, namely the local schoolboard that offers a mine training pro-gram, to use the site.

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Stantec North Bay office scoops business accolade

The North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce named Stantec’s North Bay officeBusiness of the Year by the Economic Development Department of the City of North Bay.“At Stantec, our promise is to design with community in mind,” said Andy Pitz, managingprincipal at Stantec’s North Bay office. “So to receive this recognition from our own com-munity is extra special.” The nominated companies were judged on various categoriesincluding job creation and retention, employee relations and financial performance. TheStantec community unites more than 13,000 specialists working in 200+ locations.

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Money can be spent on resourcedevelopment, he said, “but with knowl-edge, you can use it and pass it on, andit’s important for small communitieslike this to have something for thefuture. By taking over operations, wecould bring back training at the facilityand become innovators ourselves.”

Marcel Jolicoeur, president of the Val-d’Or Chamber of Commerce, said thecontinued commitment by the federalgovernment to offer mine training oppor-tunities for Canadians should translateinto a willingness to work with Val-d’Orin establishing the site as a potential campto train future mine workers – not tomention new and innovative equipment.“To train students on the job site,” saidJolicoeur, “would be extraordinary.” CIM

The CANMET-MMSL experimental mine in Val-d’Or is closing its doors after serving as an underground testingfacility for mining companies for more than 20 years.

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Efforts must continue to focus on helping raise capacity inhost countries. This would better equip host jurisdictions toeffectively manage their natural resources and attract addi-tional investment opportunities. Creating regulatory, environ-mental and fiscal stability through transparent fiscal regimes,robust anti-corruption legislation, and a willingness to collab-orate with communities of interest benefit both industry andhost jurisdictions in achieving win-win outcomes. This willbenefit the Canadian mining industry through more con-ducive investment climates, stable regulatory and fiscalregimes, and better relationships with communities.

Further, the federal government should link the extractivesector trade strategy with the next iteration of the CSR strategy.This would not only send a clear signal that the Governmentof Canada supports the Canadian mining sector abroad, itwould also communicate its expectation that Canadian com-panies will perform responsibly wherever they operate.

The Canadian mining industry believes that, wherever pos-sible, disputes should be solved through local-level mecha-nisms. However, these mechanisms are not always effective inevery circumstance. When such mechanisms fail, the govern-ment can play a strong role in providing neutral dispute reso-lution mechanisms to overseas communities where access tofacilitated dialogue and dispute resolution cannot be effec-tively provided by the industry itself.

The Canadian CSR Counsellor’s Office and Canada’sNational Contact Point through the Organization for Eco-nomic Co-operation and Development are viewed by the min-ing industry as two important tools provided by theGovernment of Canada to help resolve disputes between min-ing companies and local communities. In particular, the CSRcounsellor has contributed to a broader and deeper under-standing of the standards to which the government expects themining industry to conform, and has contributed to an appre-ciation of the value of grievance and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Finally, mining is a highly complex business and improvingDFATD staff’s depth of knowledge of the industry wouldenable them to better provide the type of “on the ground”intelligence companies require to navigate regionally specificdynamics before challenges arise.

By incorporating the above recommendations, the Cana-dian mining industry believes that DFATD and the Canadianmining sector can furtherenhance Canada’s leadershipin mining on the interna-tional stage. CIM


T he Canadian mining industry has a significant interna-tional presence and is a major stakeholder of the Govern-ment of Canada’s international programs and services,

making the federal government’s current review of programsthat support the extractive sector abroad particularly welcome.The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development(DFATD) undertakes many of its functions very effectively, butincreased focus on several key areas would be beneficial toextractive companies operating abroad, to the host communi-ties and countries where they operate, and to Canada itself.

From a trade perspective, the federal government shouldcontinue aggressively expanding Canada’s trade and invest-ment regime. Since 2006, 27 free trade agreements (FTAs) andforeign investment protection agreements (FIPAs) have eithercome into force or been concluded and 24 sets of negotiationsfor these agreements remain ongoing.

There is a need, however, to develop stronger trade tieswith Asia and Africa through FTAs, FIPAs and double taxationagreements (DTA). As the centre of global consumption shiftsEast, and as Africa continues embracing mining investment,Canada must redouble its efforts to create strong links withthese jurisdictions.

The implementation of FIPAs in jurisdictions without DTAshas enabled some countries to negotiate taxation treaties wheresignificant Canadian business interests exist, thus enhancingtheir tax competitiveness relative to Canadian companies oper-ating there. It would be valuable for DFATD and FinanceCanada – the department responsible for DTA negotiations –to liaise with industry in identifying key jurisdictions wheregaps exist and pursue a strategy to address them.

To help the domestic mining industry address the ongo-ing skills crisis, DFATD should consider every effort toinclude meaningful labour mobility provisions in free tradeagreements. The mining industry workforce comprises 66core occupations, many of which require technical skillsobtained without university-level education, and all ofwhich will require new workers to meet the domestic indus-try’s hiring needs.

From a corporate social responsibility (CSR) perspective,the federal government’s recent efforts to collaborate with themining industry and non-governmental organizations in com-munity development partnerships in host countries are a cleardemonstration of its understanding and appreciation of thepositive contribution our industry is making in the developingworld. The creation of the Canadian International Institute forExtractive Industries and Development and the support for theIntergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals andSustainable Development are important examples of howCanada can demonstrate clear leadership in this area.

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have control over everything leading up to those hiring deci-sions. What this current environment underscores is theneed for young professionals to have a dedicated and proac-tive strategy. Use this period to acquire new skills, gain expe-rience, or take on more responsibility, which will all lookgood on your resume.

Seize this opportunity to learn more about the industry ifyou are interested in pursuing a specific career path. Forinstance, research company projects, connect with experi-enced industry professionals, attend conferences, seminars orworkshops, and take this time to understand what factorsdrive or affect mining globally.

It is also an opportunity, if you saved a little money, to doan advanced degree or an MBA. This may well increase yourmarketability and position you ahead of your peers.

One of the most important things to know is where tolook for new opportunities. Many large mining companieshave HR portals where potential candidates can post theirresumes for future consideration. Online job boards can be


The ebb and flow of the larger economy – and our industry’ssusceptibility to them – continue to be great challenges.Our sector struggled through the first half of 2013, as com-

modity prices softened and access to financing tightened. Manyexploration and mining companies quickly realigned their costbase within this new economic environment to stay competitive.Initially, the cost-containment programs included cutting backon capital expenditures, and some companies put explorationprojects on hold, while others dropped assets, reduced produc-tion targets and, in many cases, began downsizing.

This downturn has seen a culling of our workforce acrossexploration and mining operations. Junior employees andrecent graduates, often looking to land their first job, are expe-riencing the volatility of our industry for the first time. Manyare now aware of the “Mining Super Cycle,” but few are awareof what they can do if they happen to find themselves lookingfor employment during a downturn.

My advice to young professionals is that even though youmay not have control over a company’s hiring process, you do

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found on the websites of CIM, PDAC and other profes-sional associations. And though there are a number of waysto find employment opportunities, most jobs are filledfrom three major sources: 11 per cent through recruiters,27 per cent through print advertising and job boards, and45 per cent through networking, according to a recent RiskManagement survey. With that in mind, young profession-als need to make networking the focus of their search.Remember though that networking is not about meetingpeople to ask for a job. Rather, it is an ongoing process ofrelationship building. It can expose you to possibilitiesthat you may not have considered and can also be thesource of valuable technical and business information,industry advice or mentoring. Networking also enlargesyour contact base, which provides you with the ability toget things done.

That is why students and young professionals must getinvolved if they have little or no industry experience or arelooking for new career opportunities. There are many mineraland mining associations that offer free programs, reduced feesfor unemployed individuals or just need volunteers.

If you are a student, there are several mining associationsthat provide guidance and leadership in establishing studentgroups or arrange for industry experts to present on campus.CIM offers a variety of student initiatives through its societiesand branches, while PDAC provides opportunities to volunteer


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at its annual convention. The Mining Industry HumanResources Council (MiHR) offers many online resourcesalong with a virtual mentoring program to connect studentsto industry members.

If you’re still finding your way in the industry, considerteaming up with a mentor who can help guide your way.Joining a CIM society or branch is one way to network withindustry experts. There are also regular opportunities forindividuals to volunteer with mining groups or committeeslike CIM societies and branches, or PDAC committees,Women in Mining branches, geological and engineeringassociations, and other regional groups. Many of these asso-ciations offer regular meetings, speaker presentations, discus-sion groups and panels, or social events that presentopportunities to meet knowledgeable and experienced min-ing professionals.

In our industry, being unemployed does not mean thereare no options. By taking an active role and being committedto riding out this downturn, there are ways you, as youngprofessionals, can position yourselves for your next careeropportunity. CIM

Alicia Ferdinand, P. Geo, is the president of Proven Reserves, a consultancy andexecutive search group. In addition to her background in exploration andoperational program management, she has developed and taught severalindustry courses. She is past-chair of the CIM Mineral & Economics Societyand the current chair of the CIM Toronto Branch.

Cliffs Natural Resources appoints new president and COO

Gary B. Halverson was named president and COO of CliffsNatural Resources, and he will also serve as a director of theboard. Halverson will focus primarily on refining Cliffs’ long-term strategy and providing continuity during the leadershiptransition.

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require financial modelling by the mining company to demon-strate the benefits and costs, not to mention the fiscal issues.

Projects in frontier locations often bring economic bene-fits beyond what the project offers: they keep the region bet-ter employed and guard against the cost and risk of socialmigration from rural to urban regions. Yet, the calculation ofsuch indirect benefits or costs is seldom included in a com-pany’s presentation to governments.

Mining companies also contribute to social infrastructure.In countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Indone-sia and Mexico, the inclusion of schools and clinics withinternationally qualified staff enhances the project area, act-ing as a magnet for local, technically qualified professionals,thus attracting families to the region and reducing the needfor expatriates. With new projects now offering initial life ofmines of 40 years or more, training becomes essential. Thepublic sector can share such costs because it ensures a stronglocal workforce, provided the mining company can guaran-tee the training meets international standards.

Lastly, there is the cost of inflation in the project’s capitalbudget as the permitting process is lengthened. Stakeholdergroups are showing up at panels armed with bundles ofinformation, and governments become more cautious at thisstage of development. At the same time, mining companiesdeal with their own issues associated with drawn out permit-ting processes and the risk-averse capital market. Com-pounding these problems are strategies mining companiestake to address this process, which often backfire. One com-pany placed long-lead orders thinking it would forceapprovals. Another said the approach recommended was the“only choice.” Both approaches only attracted new detrac-tors. Permitting process timelines should therefore become avariable in a mining company’s financial model.

Canada’s credibility in mining is strong, and we could leadby example, yet our industry has not generated many of thevariables for a financial model that go beyond the immediatebenefits of a project. Such inclusion would enhance the eco-nomic assessment of a proposed mining project for bothsides. This is essential as the increased scrutiny that any proj-ect now encounters – be it from public stakeholders, govern-ment or shareholders – increases the costs and the risks. Itmay also be time to establish a strategic relationship with anindependent think-tank to generate many of the variablesthat the new financial model requires. CIM

Today, governments and mining projects are in difficult sit-uations. Economic and demographic forces are pushinggovernments to pursue regional economic diversification

and increased revenue. Mine developments, especially whenthey are remote, require major investments in infrastructure,and once complete they also face higher taxes and royalties.

For these reasons, a mining company must advance itsfinancial model to include and highlight the public sector’scost-benefits related to its project if it wishes to have the pub-lic sector participate in, and ultimately support, the mine.This may be achieved with a model that includes a separateschedule for the costs and benefits associated with the publicsector and with each strategic option being considered. Thepublic sector’s role and benefits from a project can be huge:it is a de facto partner with numerous roles that can assurelong-term project sustainability.

Most important are the royalty and tax structures that mayno longer reflect a balanced risk-sharing approach and couldrequire amendments. Ontario’s mining tax codes, for instance,date back to the 1930s and provide a tax rate of five per centfor hinterland developments – versus 10 per cent for non- hinterland developments – even though the increased infra-structure costs are much higher than that. The inclusion of asimple variable in the financial model can highlight this issue.

Additionally, the mining project is seen as a viable infra-structure client by many emerging economies, where it is aprecious base-load client paying full tariffs or carrying fullcosts. The opportunity for co-generating or pooling of thepower, water, telephone or transport infrastructure with thesurrounding region is often overlooked.

A remote mine requires its own infrastructure and this caninvolve numerous systems bundled into one footprint or per-haps several companies that may wish to use one system. Gov-ernments welcome such approaches as they can reduce bothcapital and process costs and also expedite the interface withthe various stakeholders. Such strategic options, however,

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completely clear why bioremediation is successful in somecases but fails in others. Genomics-based technologiescould answer these questions.

The mining industry is currently investing in a growingnumber of projects based on biological processes likebioleaching of ores, passive treatment of acid mine drainageand biomonitoring. Future work will likely focus on appli-cations like tailings management, remediation and mineralprocessing, ideally creating a series of new tools thatprocess engineers can use to aid decision-making duringthe design and troubleshooting of biological systems.

Genome British Columbia, a non-profit research organi-zation that invests in and manages large-scale genomicsprojects, focuses financial and human resources on theprovince’s strategic economic sectors. The organizationinvests in research that aims to provide relevant and practi-cal solutions to end-user operations. Future genome

Genomics, as a science, aims to decipher and under-stand an organism’s complete genetic information. Inmining, it allows us to understand at a molecular level

the impact that microbes can have on industrial processes.Equipped with this knowledge, we have the power toadvance technologies that can exploit bacteria or other bio-logical processes which can potentially cut costs andimprove safety and environmental performance.

Many well-known problems in mining today can be im -proved by genomics-based technologies. Examples includethe monitoring of effluent and the mitigation of its risk ofenvironmental impact; developing tools to test environ-mental effects including toxicity for fish and wildlife;improving the recovery of target minerals and extractingresiduals from lower grade ores; identifying potentialdeposits of interest; developing less costly processing tech-niques; and increasing the robustness of biological remedi-ation practices.

There are numerous successful commercial applicationsof bacteria-based technologies in the mining industry, buta lack of understanding of the biological contributions hashampered more widespread usage, resulting in an inabilityto closely control processes and a decrease in overall relia-bility. The industry therefore might be hesitant to adoptsuch technologies even though they can potentially havebetter economics than conventional process alternatives.For instance, sensitivity to sudden changes in the sur-rounding environment such as flows, temperature or pHcan be mitigated more effectively than current controlmeasures if the biological contributions in such processesis better understood through genomics. Fundamentally, wecan identify the causes that will have a direct impact onprocess control.

We are seeing this in practice with a Toronto-basedcompany that is hoping to use bacteria to extract gold inthe remediation of arsenopyrite mineral wastes in northernManitoba. While its biological technology is already viable,the company is collaborating with university researchers,who can provide a higher level of understanding of processeffectiveness by using genomics.

Many mine sites can become long-term sources of envi-ronmental concern for liable companies and governments.For example, more than 6,000 abandoned mines havebeen identified in Ontario alone, and other provinces facesimilar challenges. Bioremediation, or the harnessing ofnatural com munities of microbes to clean up a pollutedsite, can be a cost-effective solution for mitigating environ-mental effects at some of these sites. However, it is not yet

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research conducted in B.C. will not only provide benefits tothe province but to companies across Canada and aroundthe world.

To provide industry with an opportunity to learn moreabout the potential of genomics applications in mining,and to give the organization a better idea of areas theindustry would like to target, Genome BC is holding around table on January 28, 2014, during AME BC’sRoundup conference in Vancouver. Invited participantsinclude academics with experience in genomics who canrelate to specific interests of the industry, mining sectordecision-makers, companies experienced in the applica-tion of genomics, and selected provincial and federal gov-ernment representatives. Topics for discussion will includebiomonitoring, bioleaching, tailings management, effluenttreatment and bioremediation.

It is expected that the round table will identify high pri-ority areas for future research, which will be furtherassessed at a subsequent meeting during the CIM Confer-ence, also in Vancouver, between May 11 and 14, 2014. CIM


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At Highland Valley Copper, a large open-pit copper andmolybdenum operation in south-central BritishColumbia, Teck has implemented a no-idling policy fornearly all vehicles on site. It might sound like a small

change, but it adds up to enormous energy savings: to the tuneof nearly 1.5 million litres of diesel fuel annually, and an addi-tional 18,000 litres of engine oil.

The origin of the policy is in Teck’s sustainability strategy,says Craig Haight, the energy coordinator at Highland Valley. “Itwas identified pretty quickly that [targeting] idling really was apotential big win, for a number reasons,” explains Haight. “Ahuge part of that was, obviously, a reduction in gasoline anddiesel consumption, which ultimately leads to reduced emissions.”

The policy applies to light vehicles and auxiliary equipment,but the twice-daily shift changes in the pit were where Teckexpected to see the biggest results. Each shift change lasts about45 minutes, during which time nearly all heavy equipment inthe pit was kept idling. Until the implementation of the no-idling policy, the common work practice was to leave theequipment running for the next operator.

“There were a number of reasons in the past why this wasdone,” notes Haight. “[Mainly], there can be serious implica-tions to shutting off this equipment and not having it restart.

“For example, we have, give or take, about 40 haul trucksoperating at any time. They use an air start system, whichrequires compressed air. If these compressed air systems are

shut off for 45 minutes and there’s anysmall leak in the system, you lose all ofthis compression. What if we turn themoff and we can’t get them started?” Theimpact on production could be severe.

Not as simple as turning a keyA team of representatives from various

groups at the mine met over severalmonths, starting in October 2012, todetermine what it would take to shut offvehicles instead of leaving them to idle.Potential challenges ranged from theaforementioned production consequencesto employee buy-in.

Highland Valley decided that pursuingthe policy was worth the effort. Forinstance, any truck with a maintenanceissue that prevented it from adhering tothe policy was deemed not fit for opera-tion. “You can almost say the policy led tobetter preventive maintenance practices,”

muses Haight, “because now we have to be that much morediligent in maintaining our compressed air systems on thetrucks.”

Human factors still had to be considered. Drivers were usedto getting into warm vehicles at the start of every shift. Thecompany took pains to show personnel that the large pit equip-ment did not cool down significantly over 45 minutes. Thecold was also an issue for some pieces of equipment like dozers,which sometimes sit for days between uses. Cold starts are hardon them, so the company implemented a temperature-auto-mated start system that allowed operators to turn off the vehi-cles, assured that the machines could turn themselves back onif the temperature dropped too much.

Concerns about battery life led to the replacement of variousvehicle lights with more efficient LEDs, and equipment wasinspected to ensure functioning block heaters for ex tremelycold weather. The group also made sure the site had enoughparking spaces with power plugs.

Cultural exchangeThe technical and maintenance challenges were minor

though, when compared to the biggest hurdle: changing thecompany culture. “We’re relying on a change in behaviour,”says Haight. “It’s going to be continual reinforcement; it’s goingto take everybody’s commitment for this policy to be successful.We really saw it as an opportunity to promote a culture ofenergy awareness.”

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Early on, some long-time employees did express doubts.Teck began seeking buy-in by distributing informationalbrochures, which highlighted the savings that could be made atHighland Valley. They provided take-home facts and debunkedcommon myths about idling. Next were presentations for everypit operations crew member, demonstrating the maintenanceand energy and sustainability benefits, and the long-term posi-tive impact of a no-idling policy. Employees were encouragedto provide feedback to help refine the policy.

Despite the legwork ahead of time, the site-wide rollout ofthe new policy in February 2013 was not seamless. Numeroushaul trucks experienced air leaks. Although extra maintenancerovers were scheduled for the first few weeks to minimizedowntime, production took a hit. Haight says that while nodowntime is welcome, the team anticipated having difficulties.

Teck will not disclose the total cost of implementing the newpolicy, but Haight underlines the savings are more than worthit. To date, Highland Valley Copper is on pace to save 1.5 mil-lion litres of diesel annually and reduce emissions by the equiv-alent of 4,185 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. “We’re veryconfident that the policy is making a significant impact,” saysHaight.

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the difference in terms of how often they refuel their pickups.New hires and contractors learn about the policy during orien-tation, and Teck has promoted the message with perks like raf-fles and custom toques.

Reliable savingsThe new policy should also improve maintenance and reli-

ability. Equipment manufacturers such as Caterpillar increas-ingly use fuel burn to dictate preventive maintenanceschedules. “Decreasing the amount of fuel going through theengines, as well as decreasing idle times, [Caterpillar]absolutely promotes this kind of activity,” Haight says.

Manufacturers are growing aware of the trend, too, and newvehicles may be designed around the practice. In the future,new electric-start systems could circumvent the air-start leakageissues.

It has been less than a year since Highland Valley imple-mented its no-idling policy and Teck has already rolled out sim-ilar rules at nearly all their North American operations. “Oncewe saw some success, Teck mandated that all company sitesimplement idling policies,” says Haight.

“Talking to other energy managers at other sites, from dif-ferent companies, they’re all very interested and looking at sim-ilar policies. It’s becoming more and more of an acceptablepractice.” CIM


Goldcorp’s Marlin gold-silver mine in Guatemala mightbe the only operation in the world reclaiming itsmined-out open pit by mixing cement into tailingsfrom underground mining and using them as backfill.

The space-saving process has extended the mine’s life by atleast three years at a lower cost than anticipated. The tailingsfilter plant, designed by Samuel Engineering and equippedwith Metso filters, came online in 2010. Marlin buys Type 1construction cement from Guatemala’s sole supplier and addsit to the filtered tailings in a pugmill, a machine that mixes itscontents and forms marble-sized pellets out of the tailings. Thecement-tailings mixture is conveyed to a covered stockpile andcured for 24 hours to allow the cement to hydrate; it is thentrucked to the pit and spread layer by layer.

Christian Roldan, mine manager, expects the US$72- million plant to pay for itself in two years because the mine hasan extended life. The extra space it has created could eventu-ally add a total of 15 years to the life of the mine if additionalreserves are discovered.

Space neededThree years ago, Marlin faced a problem: Its tailings dam

was running out of space. The dam had already beenexpanded once and building a new one would take too long to

permit. “We considered adding chemi-cals to the tailings dam to achieve afaster settlement of the tailings andhigher density, but the results of thetest were not as good as expected,” saysRoldan.

Marlin personnel decided to adaptthe method used at Goldcorp’s ElSauzal mine in Mexico, which filters itstailings and stacks them dry as backfill.But the backfill needs to be strongenough to drive a truck over withoutsinking; if there is too much moisturein the tailings, they cannot form a solidsurface. Marlin’s clay-rich soil holdsmoisture too effectively to rely solelyon filters, so Goldcorp experimentedwith ad ding cement as well.

The filtering of the tailings waspiloted by Metso Minerals in its ownplant. Marlin’s engineers, working withindependent consultant Rob Dorey,used a combination of lab and fieldtests to develop a mixture with a mois-ture content of 19 per cent and an

undrained shear strength of 100 kilopascals. They began bydropping small tailings samples into a lab-scale mixer with dif-ferent percentages of cement, letting them cure for 12 hoursand doing lab tests for moisture content. They checked theshear strength using a laboratory shear vane.

They then used 10- by 15-metre outdoor pads and 1.5-metre-high lifts to fine-tune the deposition process, test-drivedozers and trucks across the deposited tailings, and measureshear strength again. The field results were confirmed back atthe lab. “We also did some compaction tests, but we figuredthat with the amount [of cement] we were using we didn’teven need the compactors,” says Manuel Aparicio, Marlin’schief of civil works.

Small amounts of cementWithin the first six months of full-scale operation, person-

nel at Marlin had a pleasant surprise: they had begun byusing a conservative mixture of three per cent cement byweight but found that the moisture content and strength targets required far less. In Guatemala’s dry season, the tail-ings could be deposited without cement, while in the May toNovember rainy season, adding one per cent cement did thetrick. According to Dorey, adding cement has about a one-to-one effect on moisture content: each additional percentage


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point of cement lowers the moisture content by one to twoper cent.

In 2013, the total average cost of the cemented tailings,when one per cent cement is used, was US$6.80 per tonne.The cost of electricity to run the plant accounts for US$1.40 ofthat total, and another US$1.90 goes to buying the cement. Ata three per cent composition, the cost of the cement itselfwould have been US$5.60 per tonne, bringing the total toaround US$10.50 per tonne.

Other surprises were less pleasant. “The moisture contentwas quite difficult to control,” says Aparicio. “Especially duringthe rainy season, it was very hard because the tailings get wetduring the haul to the pit.” The mine checks for moisture con-tent at the plant and at the storage building before the tailingsare hauled and more or less cement is added accordingly.

Roldan explains that Marlin also had to add cement moregenerously when it mixed the lower tailings layers. “Weneeded more cement at the bottom,” he says, “to form a strongbase so that the bottom of the pit didn’t have any subsidencefrom underground.”

Staff at Marlin did the usual troubleshooting inside theplant. The first pugmill chute was too small to process at thedesired volumes, so it was replaced with a larger one. Spraysof water were installed to deal with the dust the cement gen-erated when it was added. The cloth material in the filters has

also been altered to work more efficiently. But on the whole,scaling up to full operation posed few problems.

An unusual solutionMarlin produces 5,000 tonnes of tailings every day. Half of

these tailings are cemented and used as backfill, but half gostraight to the tailings dam. Roldan says the company’s goal isto fill the dam with tailings and do a dry closure on top – aneconomical approach to waste storage and reclamation.

Dorey says the mine was fairly unique in its situation: thecombination of high-clay ore, the climate, and the under-ground mine feeding the open-pit backfill was rare enoughthat he could not think of a similar solution elsewhere.

But those considering cement addition may be pleased toknow that it is not a particularly problematic process. Theamounts of cement used at Marlin are small enough that anychemical reactions during the cement-setting have negligibleeffects on the tailings, according to Dorey. The important thing towatch out for is the quality of the cement. “Cement is not cement,particularly if you’re in Latin America,” he notes. “You have to becautious that the supplier has a relatively clean product.”

One last environmental advantage emerged during Marlin’stestwork: The alkalinity of the cement helps to neutralize acidgeneration, and tests showed the added material also inhibitsthe release of metals, cyanide, nitrates and ammonia. CIM


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To locate a drilling site, simply follow the thick elec-tric cable that meanders out from a large generator.Next to the drill, the sound of high-pitched hammer-ing, which is characteristic of current technologies,

has vanished. The only noticeable sounds are the gaseswhistling through the drill hole and the muted hum of thegyrotron, a vertical tube that sends electromagnetic wavesover seven kilometres down in order to melt and vaporizethe bedrock. Instead of drill cuttings, at the mouth of thehole, nanoparticles are pulled towards a catchment basin.

This scene could become reality within 10 years, thanksto new drilling technology using directed millimetre wavesthat is being developed by senior research engineer PaulWoskov of the Plasma Science and Fusion Center at MIT.The idea is to use this technology to meet the most pressingdemands in geothermal energy, namely the development ofmore efficient drilling methods.

A concentrated beam“The millimetre wave technology I worked with, called a

gyrotron, is very similar to a laser beam, except of longerwavelength,” Woskov explains. The use of high-force lasersto focus energy on one point, thus puncturing the bedrock,is not a new concept. It has been widely experimented withbut proven impractical for hygienic reasons: Lasers can onlyoperate optimally in environments that are impeccablyclean, since their short wavelengths can easily be set off- target by any small particle in their way. Since ejection ofsecondary particles is inevitable during drilling procedures,any useable technology needs to adapt to this reality.

This is what led Woskov to the idea of using millimetrewaves, which are 1,000 times longer than those of lasers. Heinitiated the first test of his idea in his laboratory at the endof 2008. “When the wavelength is much longer, small par-ticulate scattering decreases significantly and actually almostdisappears,” he says. No one had previously consideredusing millimetre waves for drilling because of their signifi-cant natural divergence in open air. “In an open space, mil-limetre waves act like flashlights, diverging and not coveringa long distance,” explains Woskov. “This limitation does notexist in a borehole environment, so they continue to operatejust like lasers in a concentrated beam over long distances,”he adds. The waves are also directed through a tube for acertain distance above the drilling surface.

Woskov found that the concentration of millimetre wavesinto rays makes it possible to heat solid rock at temperaturesreaching 3,000 degrees Celsius, transforming it into liquid oreven vapour. It is then theoretically possible to drill throughany type of rock at a rate similar to that of standard surfacedrilling – 10 to 15 metres per hour. The main advantages tousing waves, though, come as the holes get deeper. “Mechani-cal drills can drill much faster than 15 metres per hour nearthe surface, but when you go down to a depth of several kilo-metres or so, you are lucky to get one or two metres per hour,”Woskov notes. “But a gyrotron that starts drilling at 10 metresper hour should maintain that rate regardless of the depth.”

It would cost between $20 and $25 per metre for a bore-hole with a diameter of four inches and $100 per metre fora borehole of 10 inches, Woskov estimates. “In one estimate,I assumed a seven-kilometre deep hole, 10 cents per kilo-watt hours of electricity, and I came up with a number of$450,000 for the electricity,” he says. Woskov adds the othercosts should be relatively similar to the current technology,considering the time saved on drilling.

The art of drilling also involves evacuating drillingresidues and strengthening the walls, two steps that havealso been completely reinvented by Woskov. The tube that


Gyrotrons, like the one-megawatt model above, are central to Paul Woskov's plans toreplace drill bits with millimetre waves.

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directs the rays, smallerthan the hole itself, willbe used as a means tointroduce a purge gasinto the borehole. Thiswill enable rock vapoursto cool and break downinto nanoparticles, aswell as to add to the pres-sure that will evacuatethe particles through thespace between the rockand the tube.

As the gyrotron worksto drill a hole, the wallsare simultaneouslystrengthened. The sur-face that comes intodirect contact with themillimetre wave ray isvaporized, while theperipheral surface, whichis subjected to lowerenergy and temperatures,simply melts or vitrifies.As the ray advances, the

walls of the hole are transformed into a layer of glass. Thislayer could then theoretically be used both to ensure stabil-ity and control water infiltration into the hole.

One step at a timeAlthough laboratory tests have been very promising and

have confirmed the potential of such technology, Woskov isaware of the fact that many steps remain before the millimetrewave drilling technique can be commercialized. He estimates


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that 10 years of research are necessary before applicable tech-nology is developed. “We need to have a pilot-scale demon-stration to have some credibility in the community and toensure that this will really work, because this is very noveland far out right now,” he explains.

Development can be done in stages. “There are many sur-face applications and shallow applications that might be a firststep towards possibly improving the technology for widerthings like trenching, mining, tunnelling, and things likethat,” says Kenneth Oglesby, president of Impact Technology,who has seen the potential of this technology and has part-nered with Woskov for those first applications. “For these sur-face applications, it could be something like three to five yearsof development before commercialization,” he says. Forinstance, vitrifying hole walls to replace conventional steelcasing may well be applied in combination with traditionaldrilling methods. “More immediately we will be doing somehigh-pressure tests at Impact on the transmissability of mil-limetre-waves at pressures typical in current drill hole envi-ronments,” he adds.

Use of directed millimetre wave technology in deepdrilling is of interest to oil and gas companies and geother-mal energy industries, according to Oglesby, but its effec-tiveness has yet to be proven. However, he says, “When youare looking at such deep applications and early research, it’smore governmental funding at that point. The U.S. Depart-ment of Energy has really been good at putting money onthe table where industry hasn’t. Impact sees the potential ofthis technology to change the nature of drilling.”

Woskov is optimistic his technology may see first use incomplementary applications to traditional methods. “Thatmay be the initial niche for this to work with establishedindustries,” he notes. “When they get to the point wherethey are stuck, then bring in the directed beam technologyto break through.” CIM


Chris Fleming has spent much of his 40-year careerworking on new metallurgical processes and, over thistime, he has learned how to properly move projectsforward – from the lab testing phase on to large-scale

pilot plant testing and commercial plant consulting. Fleminghas pioneered gold extraction techniques at Mintek in SouthAfrica, led Lakefield Research in Ontario, and served as vice-president of global metallurgy after Lakefield’s acquisition bySGS. Recently retired from management, Fleming continueshis hands-on involvement as a senior metallurgical consultant.He shared the secrets to successful pilot plant design and tech-nology development in an interview with CIM Magazine.

CIM: What advice do you frequently find yourself giving toclients on pilot projects?Fleming: It is very important to do comprehensive bench-scalelaboratory testing prior to piloting. The pilot plant shouldnever be used to develop the flowsheet. The prime purpose ofa pilot plant is to prove a flowsheet by operating continuouslyfor a sufficiently long period to bring all streams to a physicaland chemical steady state.

Although it can be seen to be self-serving, my most fre-quent advice to clients is “don’t take any shortcuts.” Metallur-gical test work is very expensive, but the cost is trivialcompared to the cost of oversizing or undersizing the commer-cial plant, or slow ramp-up, or metallurgical underperfor-mance due to the negative effect of recycle streams, or poorrheology, et cetera.

CIM: What shortcuts would someone be tempted to take?Fleming: The most damaging shortcut a mining companycan take is not doing enough mineralogical and metallurgi-cal work to fully understand and quantify the variability oftheir deposit, and the impact of this variability on the met-allurgical performance of their commercial plant. This isparticularly dangerous in the sizing of mills. Ore hardnessand mill throughput can vary by a factor of two or threeacross a deposit, and if the mill is designed for a constantfeed there will be problems. I think if you were to surveythe industry, you would see that’s where the biggest prob-lems lie – getting your design throughput through the millconsistently.


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CIM: Are there common culprits when small-scale results do nottranslate as predicted to the larger scale?Fleming: There are many culprits, but the two most common,and probably most damaging, are failure to properly considerthe impact on metallurgical efficiency of species in recyclestreams by incorrectly designing and operating the pilot plant,and incorrectly sizing equipment by incorrectly scaling upfrom the pilot plant.

CIM: How do you do a better job of scaling up? What aspects ofpilots are easily scaled up, and which are much more difficult?Fleming: Mass, water and chemical balances scale up well.Energy balances are more difficult but can be easily quantifiedfrom theoretical studies.

The most difficult aspect of scale-up is equipment sizing.Rates of reactions are generally faster in pilot plants because ofthe higher energy input per unit volume in small reactors. Ifthey were scaled up linearly, the commercial plant would beundersized. So scale-up correction factors have to be applied,and here the temptation may be to be overly conservative, withthe result that equipment is oversized.

Also, the importance of understanding slurry rheology can-not be overemphasized. The temptation is to maximize slurrydensity in a plant and thereby minimize equipment size, butthere is an optimum slurry density beyond which mass trans-fer is negatively impacted.

CIM: What can be learned from pilot plant installations now thatcould not be learned 10 years ago?Fleming: I think the greatest advance in the last 10 to 20 yearshas been in recognizing the importance of understanding orevariability and ensuring the feed to pilot plants properlyreflects this variability so that the commercial plant is designedto be able to handle variable feeds.

CIM: The economic downturn has given the industry a new cost-cutting focus. Does SGS have to find ways of cutting its owncosts when projects are shelved? Fleming: We do everything we can to retain our key peopleduring slow periods – metallurgists, technicians and pilotplant operators – and do a pretty good job of that, I think.Running pilot plants properly takes a lot of experiencedoperators, and it is obviously important to keep these peoplebusy even when we are not running pilot plants. This wasn’talways possible at SGS or Lakefield, and the profitability ofthe company was quite closely tied to pilot plant activity. Butwe have a very big metallurgical group now, and our pilotplant folk can be gainfully utilized in other activities inbetween pilot plants.

CIM: What are the most promising developments you see inhydrometallurgy? Fleming: The successful and widespread commercialization ofpressure oxidation has been the most significant advance forhydrometallurgy in the 40 or so years since the commercial-ization of copper solvent extraction. High acid pressure

leaching of laterites has had a more checkered start but theprocess works well. Bacterial oxidation of sulphides has hada slower start than pressure leaching, but there are severalcommercial plants in the world. The current widespreadinterest in developing rare earth resources in the Westernworld has initiated a flurry of hydrometallurgical testingactivity in met labs, but the technical challenges are enor-mous and we are still quite a long way from producing indi-vidual rare earth metals by solvent extraction outside ofChina.

CIM: What contributions to metallurgy are you proudest of?Fleming: The work I did on modelling the carbon-in-pulp(CIP) and carbon-in-leach (CIL) processes with Mike Nicol inthe 1980s, when we were both at Mintek in South Africa, wasimportant. The CIP process wasn’t well understood at thattime and had never been modelled before. Although ourmodel was superseded by better, more mathematically rigor-ous models, ours is still widely quoted and used today becauseof its simplicity and relevance.

Since immigrating to Canada in 1990, I think my mostimportant team contributions have been in the early develop-ments of the thiosulphate leaching process for refractory preg-robbing gold ores, the development of processes to recovercyanide from gold plant tailings (Augment, Hannah andSART) and the development of a process to treat low gradebase metal/PGM concentrates (Platsol).

CIM: What are the most important lessons you have learned?Fleming: An early lesson and reality check for me was the factthat mining companies and the investment community don’tlike new technology. Of the cyanide recovery processes I havehelped develop, only SART has found commercial application,and there is still no plant using the Platsol process.

For rapid and successful commercial implementation, anew process has to be simple to understand, easy and safe tooperate, mechanically robust and tolerant of feed changes and,most important of all, it must be significantly better than awell-understood conventional process. CIP and CIL qualifiedon all counts, and we have seen the result.

CIM: Do the promising processes that you have mentioned meetthose criteria?Fleming: The first requirement is that there is a real need, anda real need arises because conventional technology doesn’t dothe job anymore. In the case of pressure oxidation and bacte-rial leaching, the need arose because more and more gold orebodies are refractory in nature. The processes are not simple,but they’re relatively easily understood and relatively easilyengineered to make robust operations.

There’s undoubtedly a need to develop rare earthresources outside of China. But I’m not sure that many of thecompanies trying do it realize just how difficult the task isthat they are getting into. We’ve been doing a lot of testingwork here, and I’m sure other laboratories have as well. All Iknow is that it’s extremely complex. CIM


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Automatons on the rise Les automates en plein essor

The North asserts itself Le Nord fait valoir ses droits

Ring of Fire in need of fuelLe « Ring of Fire » en manque de combustible

Reality catching up for CanadianrailwaysQuand la réalité rattrape le transportferroviaire canadien

World’s largest markets in state of fluxLes plus grands marchés du monde en pleine mutation

Wind energy a growing resource for northern minesL’énergie éolienne - une ressource de plus en plus utilisée par les mines du Nord

Copper questionsQuestion de cuivre

Elections making impactsÉlections : les joutes à surveiller

Two giant leaps for mining?Deux pas de géant pour l’exploitation minière ?

Tradespeople more critical than everLes gens de métiers, plus en demandeque jamais

Securities regulators to be meldedHarmonisation des commissions de valeurs mobilières

Sturgeon goes against the currentLa raffinerie Sturgeon à contre-courant

High-tech, higher standards remakingthe market for specialty mineralsDes normes de haute technologie plus élevées rétablissent le marché des minerais spéciaux

Éléonore mine set to boost Canadiangold output La mine Éléonore devrait relancer la production d’or du Canada

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Automatons on the riseBy Eavan Moore

Autonomous haulage made major advances into Austra-lian mines in 2013. Fortescue Metals Group commissionedeight remotely monitored Caterpillar 793Ftrucks at its Solomon iron ore mine inthe Pilbara, with plans to install atotal of 45 over the next severalyears. It was one of the firstlarge commercial installationsof automated trucks. HitachiConstruction Machinery willtrial its own EH5000 ACtrucks at Stanwell Corpora-tion’s Meandu coal mine inthe next three years – part ofa plan to introduce full auto-nomous haulage for surfacemining by 2017.

But hauling is not the onlyaspect of mining likely to see rapidchange in the future. “Autonomoushaulage probably has the most impact, as faras an operation goes,” says mining consultant Mark Baker.“With that said, autonomous drills and autonomous andsemi-autonomous dozers are also coming online as well.”

Autonomy leader Rio Tinto has almost completed trialsof Atlas Copco production drills that created an entire drillpattern without human assistance at a Perth test site earlierin 2013.

In 2014 the company will forge ahead with its long- envisioned automated long-haul rail program. “Rio Tinto’sfirst driverless train will be launched in 2014, and the Auto-Haul system will be completed in 2015,” said a Rio Tintospokesperson. “We expect the trains to provide great effi-ciency, both through removing downtime, such as driversferrying and changeovers, and also through reductions infuel and carbon dioxide emissions.”

The North asserts itselfBy Chris Windeyer

On April 1, 2014, the Northwest Territories will becomea little more like a province. A devolution agreement, signed

last year with the federal government, sees theN.W.T. assuming most regulatory

authority governing its land andwater, and cash: about $136

million per year to start. Thatfigure includes the N.W.T.’s

share of resource royalties,plus compensation for allthe federal employeesthe territorial govern-ment will be taking on.Devolution also means a

Les automates en plein essorPar Eavan Moore

Les transports automatisés ont fait des percées importantes sur lessites miniers d’Australie en 2013. Fortescue Metals Group a mis en

service huit tombereaux Caterpillar 793F commandés à distancesur le site de son exploitation de minerai de fer de Solomon,

dans la région de Pilbara, avec le projet d’en mettre enservice 37 autres au cours des années à venir. Il s’agit

de l’une des premières grandes installations com-merciales de tombereaux automatisés. Le groupeHitachi Construction Machinery testera ses pro-pres tombereaux EH5000 AC dans la mine decharbon de Meandu de Stanwell Corporationau cours des trois années à venir et prévoitpasser à un système de transport totalementautomatisé pour l’exploitation à ciel ouvert

d’ici 2017. Mais le transport n’est pas le seul aspect de

l’exploitation minière qui est amené à connaître deschangements rapides à l’avenir. « Les transports auto-

matisés ont probablement le plus grand impact sur uneexploitation », déclare le conseiller en exploitation minière

Mark Baker. « Cela dit, les engins de forage automatisés et les bull-dozers automatisés et semi-automatisés sont également sur la liste. »

Rio Tinto, le chef de file en matière d’autonomie, a pratiquementterminé les essais sur les engins de forages de production d’AtlasCopco, qui a créé un schéma complet de forage ne requérant pas d’in-tervention humaine sur son site pilote de Perth au début de l’année.

L’année prochaine, la société continuera dans sa lancée avec sonprogramme – prévu depuis longtemps – de transports ferroviairesautomatisés de longue distance. « Le premier train sans conducteur deRio Tinto sera inauguré en 2014, et le système AutoHaul sera terminéen 2015 », expliquait un porte-parole de Rio Tinto. « Ces trainsdevraient afficher une haute efficacité, d’une part en termes de réduc-tion des temps d’immobilisation, notamment en raison des transportset des changements de conducteurs, mais également en termes deréduction des émissions de carburant et de CO

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Le Nord fait valoir ses droitsPar Chris Windeyer

Le 1er avril 2014, les Territoires du Nord-ouest (TNO) se rappro-cheront de l’état de province. Un accord de délégation signé l’annéedernière avec le gouvernement fédéral prévoit qu’ils prendront encharge la gouvernance de leurs terres et leur eau ainsi que la gestionde leurs revenus, à savoir environ 136 millions $ par année pour débu-ter. Ceci comprend la part des redevances sur les ressources des TNOainsi que des compensations accordées à tous les employés fédérauxqu’emploiera le gouvernement territorial. La délégation implique éga-lement une réorganisation de la structure du gouvernement territorialafin de pouvoir accueillir les anciens employés fédéraux, et la créationd’un nouveau ministère des ressources naturelles.

Mais le TNO n’obtiendra pas le contrôle immédiat du réseau com-plexe des organismes de réglementation du territoire, lesquels sont lar-gement accusés par les sociétés minières de faire traîner l’examenenvironnemental préalable. Ceci ne se reproduira plus une fois que le

re-jigging of the territorial government’s structure to accom-modate former federal workers, and the creation of a newDepartment of Lands.

But the N.W.T. will not immediately get control over theterritory’s complex network of regulatory boards, which arewidely reviled by miners for dragging out the environmentalscreening process. That will not happen until after the fede-ral government overhauls the Mackenzie Valley ResourceManagement Act. Along with work the N.W.T. governmentmust do to essentially mirror much of the federal legislation,the window for both governments is very tight. “It’s a chal-lenging piece of work, given must be done by April 1, butwe have assurances it will be done in time,” says Tom Hoe-fer, executive director of the N.W.T. and Nunavut Chamberof Mines.

Post-devolution, mining investors are expecting legisla-tion that is less complex and a bureaucracy that is more nim-ble and receptive to industry needs. In April, it will havebeen 11 years since Yukon achieved the autonomy that theN.W.T. is now working towards. The territory’s current pre-mier, Darrell Pasloski, boasted in March 2013 that Yukon hasmade significant progress. “In the mining sector, a pillar ofour economy, three mines have gone into production in thepast five years; six more are in permitting, and 10 in advan-ced exploration and feasibility stages,” he wrote in a Globeand Mail editorial.

Hoefer says he is hopeful that devolution will be anequally powerful catalyst for mining in N.W.T. Nunavut hasalso initiated the devolution process, although it does notyet have a timeline in place.

Ring of Fire in need of fuelBy Pierrick Blin and Antoine Dion-Ortega

In northern Ontario, the big question for 2014 will bewhether recent developments have dampened excitementabout the Ring of Fire or if the embers can still be stoked.In November, Cliffs, Cleveland-based Cliffs NaturalResources decided to indefinitely suspend its chromite pro-ject, located northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario. The com-pany failed to reach an agreement with the government ofOntario on how to deal with the lack of infrastructure inthe Ring of Fire and was awaiting the approval of the termsof reference for the EA process.

The decision followed a frustrating fall for Cliffs, whichin September was denied the land rights over a claim stakedby KWG Resources to build a 340-kilometre transportationcorridor for its project by the Ontario Mining and LandsCommissioner. “Without these land rights, no one will beable to get products out of the district,” says Patricia Persico,director of global communications for the company.

Not put off by Cliffs’ retreat, Noront Resources, whichcontrols the Eagle’s Nest nickel-copper-platinum groupmetals project, has reaffirmed its commitments to development.

Other positive signs have emerged, as Ontario’s Ministryof Northern Development and Mines has announced the

gouvernement fédéral aura révisé la Loi sur la gestion des ressourcesde la vallée du Mackenzie. Outre le travail que le gouvernement desTNO doit mener, reproduire la majeure partie de la législation fédérale,ses possibilités sont étroites. « Ces travaux seront complexes étantdonné qu’ils doivent être achevés d’ici le 1er avril, mais nous avons lagarantie qu’ils seront finis à temps », explique Tom Hoefer, directeurexécutif des Territoires du Nord-ouest et de la Chambre des mines duNunavut.

« Après la délégation, les investisseurs miniers s’attendent à unelégislation moins complexe et une bureaucratie plus souple et réceptiveaux besoins de l’industrie. En avril, cela fera 11 ans que le Yukon aobtenu l’autonomie vers laquelle œuvrent actuellement les TNO. » Lepremier ministre actuel, Darrell Pasloski, déclarait en mars 2013 quele Yukon avait réalisé des progrès considérables. « Dans le secteurminier, un pilier de notre économie, trois mines sont entrées en pro-duction au cours des cinq années passées. Six sont dans l’attente d’unpermis d’exploitation et dix se trouvent en phases avancées d’explora-tion et de faisabilité », écrivait-il dans l’éditorial du Globe et du Mail.

M. Hoefer se dit confiant que la délégation sera un catalyseur aussipuissant pour l’exploitation minière dans les TNO. Nunavut a égale-ment entamé sa procédure de délégation, mais n’a pas encore fixé decalendrier.

Le « Ring of Fire » en manque de combustiblePar Pierrick Blin et Antoine Dion-Ortega

Dans le nord de l’Onta-rio, la grande questioncette année sera desavoir si les derniersdéveloppementsont bel et bienéteint l’enthou-siasme à l’égarddu « Ring of Fire »ou s’il en demeurequelques tisons. Ennovembre, CliffsNatural Resources adécidé de suspendreindéfiniment son projet dechromite, au nord-est de Thun-der Bay. La société de Cleveland nes’était toujours pas entendue avec le gouvernement d’Ontario sur laquestion du manque d’infrastructures dans le « Ring of Fire » en plusd’être toujours en attente d’un mandat pour son étude d’impact envi-ronnemental.

La décision fait suite à un automne éprouvant pour Cliffs, qui s’estvu refuser par le Commissaire aux mines et terres de l’Ontario l’accèsà une propriété voisine sur laquelle elle espérait faire passer un corridorde 340 kilomètres pour son propre projet. « Sans ces droits d’accès,personne ne pourra sortir sa production de la région », a dit PatriciaPersico, directrice des communications mondiales de Cliffs.

Le retrait de Cliffs du « Ring of Fire » n’a toutefois pas démontéNoront Resources, qui compte toujours y développer son projet poly-métallique Eagle’s Nest.



pro vince will lead the creation of a development corporationfor Ring of Fire infrastructure. The corporation is supposedto bring together First Nations, mining companies, as wellas the federal and provincial governments to develop,construct, finance, operate and maintain infrastructure.How it goes about those goals will likely define the successor failure of development in the region over the next 12months.

Reality catching up for Canadian railwaysBy Pierrick Blin and Antoine Dion-Ortega

A number of questions remain unanswered about theplace of Canadian rail transportation in the future ofmining and oil operations as we roll into the new year. Formining, decreases in metal prices and the uncertainty ofthe changing climate have generated serious concernsabout embarking on new railway projects, particularly innorthern Quebec. “If there is a demand for metals, webuild whatever is necessary to ensure that resources aredelivered,” says Jacques Roy, director of thedepartment of operations and logistics mana-gement at HEC-Montréal. “But the northis complicated because of the climatechange issue, which forces us toquestion whether we can stillaccess it through land routes or ifwe should instead use maritimetransport.”

More significantly, the rail fai-lures of 2013 – including thedisaster at Lac Mégantic and theJune bridge failure in Calgary –will weigh heavily on how oil pro-ducers decide to move productsfrom their operations. “We alwaysthought that we were operating by state-of-the-art security norms, yet now we areforced to acknowledge that this has not been thecase,” says Roy. The regulatory stalemates that severalpipeline projects across Canada have encountered are pus-hing the industry to turn, at least temporarily, towardsrailway transportation. An increase in the demand for oiland gas products from Alberta has been partially met bysmall regional carriers like the now notorious Montreal,Maine and Atlantic Railway (MMA), whose devastatingmistakes at Lac-Mégantic are well reported. “It brings usto question delegating inland railway connections to smallbusinesses that might not be sufficiently equipped tomanage these shipments,” Roy adds.

“Transport Canada is very reluctant to admit that regu-lations were lax or that they were not properly observed,”Roy explains. “We are impatiently awaiting investigationreports.” No matter the findings from Transport Canada, thecountry is likely to join other jurisdictions, such as the Uni-ted States, in reviewing regulations.

Autre signe encourageant : le ministre du Développement du Nordet des Mines a annoncé la création d’une société de développementpour le « Ring of Fire », censée rassembler à la table les PremièresNations, les sociétés minières et les gouvernements provincial et fédé-ral dans le but de développer, de construire, de financer et de mettreen œuvre les infrastructures de la région. On saura dans les prochainsmois si cette initiative provinciale saura sauver l’avenir minier du « Ringof Fire ».

Quand la réalité rattrape le transportferroviaire canadienPar Pierrick Blin et Antoine Dion-Ortega

2014 sera certainement l’année des remises en questions dans lesecteur du transport de produits miniers et pétroliers par voie ferro-viaire. Du point de vue minier, la baisse du cours des métaux et la réa-lité des changements climatiques obligent à une réflexion importanteavant de lancer de nouveaux projets ferroviaires, en particulier dans leNord québécois. « Si l’on observe une demande en métaux, onconstruira les infrastructures nécessaires pour acheminer les res-sources », déclare Jacques Roy, directeur du service de l’enseignement

et de la gestion des opérations et de la logistique à HEC-Montréal. « Mais la situation dans le Nord est com-

plexe en raison des changements climatiques quifont que l’on se demande si l’on peut encore y

accéder par les routes ou s’il faut se tournervers le transport maritime. »

Plus important encore, les rupturesde rail en 2013, et notamment la tra-gédie à Lac-Mégantic et l’effondrementd’un pont à Calgary en juin, pèserontlourdement sur la façon dont les pro-ducteurs de pétrole décideront de

transporter les produits issus de leursactivités. « Nous avons toujours pensé

que les normes de sécurité suivaient lesrègles de l’art, mais force est de constater

aujourd’hui que ce n’est pas le cas », ajouteJacques Roy. Les embûches que rencontrent les

divers projets de pipelines au Canada ont amené l’indus-trie pétrolière à se tourner, du moins temporairement, vers le cheminde fer. L’augmentation de la demande de transport des produitspétroliers a été en partie comblée par de petits transporteurs régio-naux, comme la tristement célèbre Montreal, Maine and AtlanticRailway (MMA), dont on connaît les erreurs dramatiques qui ontmené à la catastrophe de Lac-Mégantic. « Ceci porte à réfléchir à laquestion d’avoir confié la gestion de certaines dessertes ferroviairesà des petites entreprises qui ne disposent sans doute pas des capa-cités nécessaires pour gérer ce genre de transports », affirmeJacques Roy.

« Transports Canada hésite beaucoup à mettre en cause le laxismepossible face aux réglementations ou le fait qu’elles n’aient pas étéobservées », affirme Jacques Roy. « On attend maintenant les rapportsd’enquête. » Peu importe les conclusions de l’enquête de TransportsCanada, le pays se joindra sans doute à d’autres compétences, tellesque les États-Unis, pour la révision en profondeur des règlementationsen place.


World’s largest markets in state of fluxBy Anna Reitman

China’s economic outlook for 2014 “is not a pretty sight,”according to Beijing-based Anne Stevenson-Yang, researchdirector at J Capital Research. In light of the probable tigh-tening of purse strings, a Canadian delegationto China at the end of October, whichincluded Natural Resources MinisterJoe Oliver, sought to strengthenChinese investment in Alberta’senergy sector. This came at atime when Sinopec – whichowns a five per cent stake inEnbridge’s Northern Gate-way pipeline – announcedit is seeking partners for itsCanadian shale gas assets.

Stephenson-Yang predictsa period of zero-to-lowgrowth in China over the next10 years. She says Alberta’s oilsands should remain interesting toChina, but Canada is losing ground inother commodities such as potash.

With current valuations in potash miners depressed,India may become a more influential customer. Researchersat Société Générale say that Indian consumers might do wellto secure captive supply, pointing to BHP’s Jansen project asa potential target for the acquisition of a strategic stake.

Still, a falling rupee is making Canadian assets pricey anddeals are falling through as a result, says Patricia Koval, part-ner at Torys LLP and co-chair of the firm’s India Group. Butpotash, coal, iron ore and copper will continue to bring inboth corporate and state-owned Indian bidders, she expects.

In Quebec, New Millennium Iron’s (NMI) joint venturewith India’s Tata Steel started shipping from its Direct Ship-ping Ore project in September. NMI President and CEODean Journeaux says though that India is battling with adepreciating currency, the mine’s offtake feeds TataSteel’s European operations, so the project is not negativelyimpacted. In 2014, Journeaux is hoping to add other part-ners to Tata Steel in order to develop the company’s massivetaconite projects in Labrador and Quebec.

Wind energy a growing resource fornorthern minesBy Ian Ewing

Diesel fuel is the lifeblood of Glencore Canada’s Raglanmine. The nickel mine, perched 1,800 kilometres fromMontreal, on the northernmost tip of Quebec, ships inaround 60 million litres of diesel each year to power itsgenerators. A pilot project, however, is looking to the futureand aiming to reduce the facility’s reliance on the expensiveand logistically problematic fuel by constructing a windturbine on site. The mine hopes to rival the success Rio

Les plus grands marchés du monde enpleine mutationPar Anna Reitman

D’après Anne Stevenson-Yang, directrice de la recherche pour lasociété J Capital Research basée à Pékin en Chine, les perspectives éco-nomiques de la Chine pour 2014 « ne sont pas très brillantes ».

Appréhendant une réduction des dépenses, une délégationcanadienne – dont faisait d’ailleurs partie le ministre des

ressources naturelles Joe Oliver – est ainsi allée, la findu mois d’octobre, y faire le plaidoyer desinvestis-

sements chinois dans le secteur de l’énergie alber-tain – au moment où Sinopec, qui détient unepart de 5 % dans le projet d’oléoduc NorthernGateway d’Enbridge, annonçait qu’il cherchaitdes partenaires pour ses actifs en gaz de schiste.

Mme Stephenson-Yang prévoit une périodede croissance nulle ou très faible en Chine pour

les dix années à venir. Selon elle, les sables bitu-mineux d’Alberta intéresseront encore la Chine,

mais le Canada perd du terrain pour ce qui estd’autres marchandises telles la potasse.Les estimations des producteurs de potasse étant au

plus bas, l’Inde pourrait devenir un client plus influent. Deschercheurs de la Société Générale expliquent que les clients

indiens gagneraient à investir dans un approvisionnement captif. Leprojet Jansen de BHP fait figure de cible potentielle pour une acquisi-tion stratégique.

Cependant, comme l’explique Patricia Koval, partenaire à TorysLLP et coprésidente du groupe Inde de la société, le cours en baisse dela roupie implique que les actifs canadiens sont encore chers, unemenace pour les transactions. Mais d’après elle, la potasse, le charbon,le minerai de fer et le cuivre continueront d’attirer des soumissionsindiennes publiques et privées.

Au Québec, la coentreprise de New Millennium Iron (NMI) l’in-dienne Tata Steel a expédié ses premiers produits de minerai de fer àenfournement direct (DSO) en septembre. Dean Journaux, présidentet directeur général de NMI, explique que l’Inde est confrontée à unedépréciation de sa monnaie, mais que les ententes d’écoulement ali-mentent les activités européennes de Tata Steel et n’ont donc pas d’im-pact négatif sur ce projet. L’année prochaine, M. Journeaux espèretrouver d’autres partenaires qui viendront rejoindre Tata Steel dans ledéveloppement des importants projets de taconite de sa société dansles régions du Labrador et du Québec.

L’énergie éolienne - une ressource de plusen plus utilisée par les mines du Nord Par Ian Ewing

Le carburant diesel est le moteur de la mine Raglan du groupe cana-dien Glencore. Cette mine de nickel, située à 1 800 kilomètres deMontréal au point le plus au nord du Québec, engloutit environ60 millions de litres de diesel par an pour alimenter ses générateurs.Cependant, un projet pilote se tourne aujourd’hui vers l’avenir et viseà réduire la dépendance de l’installation au coûteux carburant, qui enoutre présente toutes sortes de problèmes logistiques : construire uneéolienne sur le site. La mine espère parvenir à des résultats aussi encou-

Tinto has had with its wind project at the Diavikmine in the Northwest Territories, but it will alsotest the feasibility of three possible energy sto-rage technologies including a flywheel, batte-ries, and a hydrogen loop. “We’re looking for astep change,” said Jean-François Verret, directorof strategy, projects, and public affairs at Raglan.“Economically, 18 to 23 per cent of our budgetis fuel.”

Challenges abound at 62 degrees north, inclu-ding high wind, humidity and, of course, the cold.But a $720,000 grant from Natural Resources Canadaallowed Raglan to confirm the on-site wind resource andalso financed an engineering design study. A further seven-figure commitment from the federal government is expectedto push the $15- to $20-million project forward shortly. Bynext fall, the mine hopes to be supplying as much as threemegawatts of its 20- to 25-megawatt (MW) demand withwind energy from one wind turbine.

If all goes well, Raglan will eventually displace 10 to 12MW (over 40 per cent) of its diesel generation with wind,reducing the cost of electricity on site from between 33 and40 cents per kilowatt hours (kWh) to as little as 24 to 25cents per kWh. There would be a total of four or five wind-mills in that scenario. “Once proven, the technology couldspread rapidly,” says Michael J. Welch, vice-president of themine. “Dozens of other northern Canadian sites, includingremote Inuit communities and other mines, which rely ondiesel to produce their electricity, could benefit from thistechnology too.”

Copper questionsBy Anna Reitman

With copper projects coming on stream amid a surplus,negative investor sentiment, and prices heading south, 2014is poised to be a crucial year for the copper market.

Research firm IntierraRMG forecasts an average price ofUS$2.83/lb in 2014. At that price, says Paul Dewison, thefirm’s base metals director, the more expensive producerswill be challenged, although most companies will still makeprofits.

Surplus next year is forecastto be 350,000 tonnes on theback of increased pro-duction and buildup ofconcentrates inChina, tempered bysigns of less scrapavailability. “Therewill be little incen-tive to build new,”Dewison adds. Hepoints to severalCanadian projects(all in British Colum-bia) to watch next year

rageants que Rio Tinto àla mine de Diavik dansles Territoires du Nord-ouest. Raglan évalueraégalement la faisabilitéde trois méthodes pos-sibles de stockage

d’énergie : le volantd’inertie, les batteries et la

production d’hydrogènepar boucle. « Nous cher-

chons un changement progres-sif », explique Jean-François Verret,

directeur de la stratégie, des projets et desrelations publiques à Raglan. « D’un point de vue économique, entre18 et 23 % de notre budget passe dans le carburant. »

À 62 degrés de latitude Nord, on rencontre de nombreuses diffi-cultés, notamment le vent, l’humidité et bien évidemment le froid. Maisune subvention de 720 000 $ de Ressources naturelles Canada a per-mis à la mine Raglan de valider sa ressource éolienne sur le site et definancer une étude d’ingénierie. Un autre engagement de plusieurs mil-lions de dollars du gouvernement devrait bientôt faire avancer le projet,estimé à entre 15 et 20 millions $. D’ici l’automne prochain, la mineespère pouvoir générer près de trois mégawatts, sur une demandetotale de 20 à 25 mégawatts (MW), à partir d’une seule éolienne.

Si tout se passe comme prévu, la mine Raglan pourra à terme rem-placer entre 10 et 12 MW (soit plus de 40 %) de sa production grâceà l’énergie éolienne, réduisant ainsi les coûts de l’électricité sur son sitede 33 à 40 cents actuellement à 24 ou 25 cents du kilowatt-heure(kWh). Pour ce faire, la société envisage d’installer quatre ou cinq tur-bines éoliennes au total. « Une fois cette technologie éprouvée, ellepourrait se développer rapidement », explique Michael J. Welch,vice-président de la mine. « Des dizaines d’autres sites du nord duCanada, dont les communautés inuites reculées et d’autres mines quidépendent fortement du diesel pour produire l’électricité qui leur estnécessaire, pourraient également profiter de cette technologie. »

Question de cuivrePar Anna Reitman

Avec des projets cuprifères mis en branle dans un contexte d’excé-dents de stocks, des investisseurs pessimistes et une baisse de prix,2014 devrait être une année cruciale pour le marché du cuivre.

La société de recherche IntierraRMG (Royaume-Uni) prévoitque le prix moyen sera de 2,83 US $/livre en 2014. Ce qui fait

dire à Paul Dewison, directeur de la section métaux communsde la société, que les productions les plus onéreuses rencon-treront des difficultés, même si la plupart des sociétés réa-liseront encore des profits.

L’excédent de l’année prochaine devrait atteindre les350 000 tonnes en raison d’une plus grande productionet d’une accumulation des concentrés en Chine, tempéréspar des signes de disponibilité réduite des déchets. « Il y

aura peu d’incitatifs pour lancer de nouveaux projets »,ajoute-t-il. M. Dewison attire l’attention sur plusieurs pro-

jets canadiens (tous en Colombie-Britannique) à surveillerl’année prochaine, dont les projets Ajax de KGHM et Red Chris



including KGHM’s Ajax and Imperial Metals’ Red Chris pro-jects. He cautions that delays could be on the horizon forsome. Yet, if prices stay at a level that moves projects for-ward, the long-term prospects for copper prices will be“substantially diminished.”

Though Imperial Metals would have no trouble on theequity markets, according to Steve Robertson, vice-presi-dent of corporate affairs, the company is using debt finan-cing to fund Red Chris in order to avoid shareholderdilution. Red Chris is scheduled to be commissioned in Mayand expected to ramp up to 30,000 tonnes per day by theend of 2014. Robertson says that with a feasibility studyshowing “robust economics” with copper at US$2.20/lb,market prices are not a top concern.

Elections making impactsBy Pierrick Blin and Antoine Dion-Ortega

Elections have the power to shake up the mining indus-try, and 2014 will have its share. The Indonesian and Brazi-lian polls could prove especially crucial.

The Indonesian parliamentary and presidential electionsare set for April and mid-June, respectively. The reformistcandidate, Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, currently the governorof Jakarta, is likely to take over the reins from PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono of the Democratic Party, whois currently completing his final term. Widodo representsthe Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle(PDI-P), whose economic policies tendtoward protectionism and nationalism. Hewill be forced to face the economic rea-lities of the country, which is growingat the slowest rate in four years, andmay choose a new direction formineral policy.

Yudhoyono’s mining law, passedin 2009, imposed strict restrictionsin order to promote production ofvalue-added products. Theseconstraints included a ban onexports of raw minerals and limits onforeign involvement in Indonesianmining companies, but few concreteresults have been observed to date. Indone-sian governments have a history of pulling backon promises once in office. In fact, the current directorof the of the Mineral and Coal Department, Thamrin Sihite,announced in the fall that he was investigating the possibi-lity of temporarily exempting certain mining companiesfrom the ban on exports of raw minerals. It remains to beseen whether Widodo, once elected, will enforce the law orgive in to the pressure to abandon it.

And in Brazil, soccer appears to be taking precedenceover the mining sector. Heavy protests took place in Juneover public funds being spent on preparation and organiza-tion for the 2014 World Cup. Consequently, PresidentDilma Rousseff and her government have postponed certain

d’Imperial Metals. Il prévient que certains pourraient connaître desretards. Pourtant, si les prix restent à un niveau qui permet de faireavancer les projets, les perspectives à long terme des prix du cuivreseront « sensiblement diminuées », ajoute M. Dewison.

D’après Steve Robertson, vice-président des affaires des entreprises,la société Imperial Metals ne rencontrera sans doute aucun problèmesur les marchés boursiers, mais la société se garde de recourir au finan-cement par emprunt pour financer le projet Red Chris afin d’éviter ladilution des actionnaires. Red Chris devrait entrer en service en mai etatteindre une capacité de 30 000 tonnes par jour d’ici la fin de l’an-née 2014. M. Robertson explique qu’avec une étude de faisabilité mon-trant une « économie politique solide » où le prix du cuivre atteint2,20 US $/livre, les prix du marché ne constituent pas la principalepréoccupation.

Élections : les joutes à surveillerPar Pierrick Blin et Antoine Dion-Ortega

De tout temps, les élections ont eu une influence certaine sur l’in-dustrie minière, et celles de 2014 ne feront pas exception. Les votesindonésiens et brésiliens pourraient s’avérer particulièrement cruciaux.

Les élections législatives et présidentielles indonésiennes se dérou-leront respectivement en avril et à la mi-juin. Le candidat réformateuret actuel gouverneur de Jakarta, Joko « Jokowi » Widodo, semble êtrele favori pour succéder à l’actuel président Susilo Bambang Yudhoyonodu Parti Démocratique, qui mène son dernier mandat. M. Widodo

représente l’Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), quiprône une politique économique plus protectionniste et

nationaliste. Il risque cependant de devoir faire faceà la réalité économique du pays, laquelle affiche

le taux de croissance le plus faible de cesquatre dernières années, et pourrait devoir

changer l’orientation de la politique surles mines.

La loi minière du gouvernementYudhoyono, adoptée en 2009, prévoitdes restrictions strictes afin d’encoura-ger la production de produits à valeurajoutée. Malgré ces contraintes compre-

nant un embargo sur les exportations dematières minérales brutes et des limita-

tions à la participation étrangère dans lessociétés minières indonésiennes, peu de résul-

tats concrets ont été observés à ce jour. L’histoirerécente du pays démontre que le gouvernement en

place a tendance à éviter d’aborder la question une fois élu.Ainsi, l’actuel directeur du département des minéraux et du charbon,Thamrin Sihite, a annoncé cet automne qu’il étudiait la possibilitéd’exempter temporairement quelques compagnies minières de cetembargo sur l’exportation de minerai brut. La question est de savoir siM. Widodo, s’il est élu, appliquera la loi ou cèdera face aux pressionscomme l’on fait ses prédécesseurs.

Au Brésil, le football semble être prioritaire par rapport au secteurminier. D’importantes manifestations ont eu lieu en juin dernier contrela gestion des investissements publics dans le cadre de l’organisationde la coupe du monde de football de 2014. Par conséquent, la prési-dente Dilma Rousseff et son gouvernement ont dû revoir leur pro-


bills, including a new mining code, which are considered tobe of lower priority, in order to review their political agenda.Rousseff’s party needs to uphold its standing for the generalelections on October 5, 2014. According to a report issuedby IHS, the new mining code, originally planned for com-pletion by the end of 2013, could be approved by mid-2014in a best-case scenario, thereby placing US$20 billion of pri-vate investment on hold in the interim.

Two giant leaps for mining?By Graham Chandler

Sci-fi no more, Toronto-basedNautilus Minerals and U.S.-based Planetary Resources are forging into the mining frontiers of sea and space, respectively.

Nautilus, with its revolu-tionary project to mine theseafloor in waters off PapuaNew Guinea, is more likely tobegin mining this coming year.The company already has a per-mit for its Solwara 1 project torobotically exploit polymetallic sul-phides. Perhaps inspired by Nautilus’achievements, two Norwegian companies, Nor-dic Mining and Statoil, as well as a national university arecollaborating to map mineral resources of the Mid-AtlanticRidge.

But Planetary is not far away from its goal of sending low-cost spacecraft out to explore asteroids for mineralogy, size,density, and spin rates. That could happen as early as 2016or 2017, says Planetary’s president and chief engineer, ChrisLewicki. Planetary plans its first launch in 2014.

“This summer we will be launching our first payloadfrom the International Space Station,” says Lewicki. “It willstay in the Earth’s orbit. We won’t be going to the asteroidsjust yet. We want to bring down the billion-dollar NASA-like costs of sending spacecraft to do extraterrestrial miningfirst.”

Tradespeople more critical than everBy Alexandra Lopez-Pacheco

The mining industry will likely be able to hold on to itsshare of knowledge workers like engineers and geoscientistsin the coming years, says Martha Roberts, director ofresearch, Mining Industry Human Resources Council. Com-panies, however, cannot sit on their recruiting laurels in thecoming decade of baby boomer retirements, as the demandfor workers to fill all 66 core mining occupations escalates.

With the majority of the trades occupations, the industryfaces a more challenging outlook and will be competing fiercelywith sectors like forestry, manufacturing and construction. The

gramme politique et repousser les projets de loi perçus comme étantmoins prioritaires, dont un nouveau code minier. Le parti deMme Rousseff doit ainsi calmer les tensions afin de maintenir sa posi-tion en vue des élections générales qui se tiendront le 5 octobre 2014.Selon une analyse de l’IHS, le nouveau code minier, qui devait initia-lement être prêt pour la fin 2013, pourrait être approuvé dans le meil-leur des cas à la mi-2014, mettant ainsi en attente 20 milliards US $d’investissements privés.

Deux pas de géant pour l’exploitationminière ?

Par Graham Chandler

Finie la science-fiction. La sociétéNautilus Minerals basée à Toronto et la sociétéaméricaine Planetary Resources explorent res-pectivement les frontières de l’exploitationminière en mer et dans l’espace.

Nautilus devrait entreprendre dès l’annéeprochaine son projet révolutionnaire d’explo-ration des fonds marins au large de la Papoua-

sie-Nouvelle-Guinée. La société a déjà obtenuun permis pour son projet Solwara 1 d’exploita-

tion robotisée des sulfures polymétalliques. Sansdoute inspirées par les exploits de Nautilus, deux

sociétés norvégiennes, Nordic Mining et Statoil, et uneuniversité nationale collaborent en vue de cartographier les

ressources minérales de la dorsale médio-atlantique.Quant à Planetary, elle n’est pas loin d’atteindre son but : envoyer

dans l’espace un astronef peu coûteux pour explorer les astéroïdes afind’en déterminer la minéralogie, la taille, la densité et les vitesses derotation. Chris Lewicki, président et ingénieur en chef de Planetary,explique que cette expédition pourrait avoir lieu d’ici 2016 ou 2017.Le premier lancement est prévu pour 2014.

« Cet été, nous lancerons notre première charge utile de la Stationspatiale internationale », déclare M. Lewicki. « Elle restera dans l’orbitede la Terre. Nous n’irons pas encore explorer les astéroïdes, car noussouhaitons avant tout réduire les coûts faramineux dignes de la NASAliés au lancement d’un engin spatial à des fins d’exploration minièreextraterrestre. »

Les gens de métiers, plus en demande que jamaisPar Alexandra Lopez-Pacheco

L’industrie minière sera sans doute en mesure de conserver sa partde travailleurs du savoir tels que les ingénieurs et les géoscientifiquesdans les années à venir, déclare Martha Roberts, directrice de larecherche au Conseil des ressources humaines de l’industrie minière(RHiM). Les sociétés ne pourront cependant pas trop s’assoir sur leurslauriers dans les décennies à venir, étant donné que les babyboomerspartiront à la retraite et que la demande en travailleurs dans les 66 prin-cipales activités minières ne cessera d’augmenter.

Pour la majorité des métiers, les perspectives de l’industrie sontloin d’être brillantes et elle devra faire concurrence à des secteurs telsque la sylviculture, la fabrication et la construction. La question la plus


most dire from the perspective of employers – and most pro-mising for people seeking work – will be mining-specificoccupations. “This means underground miners and supportworkers, and machine and process operators for mineral andmetal processing,” says Roberts, who worked on the council’srecent report, Canadian Mining Industry Employment, HiringRequirements and Available Talent 10-year Outlook. “The labourpool in this case is not going to be enough to meet mining’sneeds.”

Supervisory and line management roles such as processcontrol operators will also be in demand. Roberts says thetotal talent pool must grow: “Industry employers will needto be working with all levels of government, education andtraining providers, and any interested associations anddiversity groups to attract and train more people.”

Securities regulators to be meldedBy Anna Reitman

By the end of 2014, British Columbia and Ontario willenact new uniform provincial securities legislation and thefederal government will enact complementary laws to createa national securities regulator. The new capital marketsregulator is expected to commence operations followingenactment of required legislation by all participating juris-dictions by July 2015.

Mining and investment industry groups have expressedsupport, saying they are hopeful that a common capital mar-kets regime will provide financing efficiencies. In a pressstatement, PDAC called the scheme encouraging.

An invitation to participate in the cooperative frame-work, which could replace the current

passport system, has been exten-ded by B.C., Ontario, and the

federal government to allprovinces and territories.

The finance ministriesof Alberta and Quebecreleased statements ofopposition but otherprovinces have beenmore measured.Alberta’s concernsfocus on protecting its

oil industry, while Que-bec’s are centred on

maintaining constitutionaldivisions of fields of jurisdic-

tion.

critique tant pour lesemployeurs que leschercheurs d’em-ploi concerne lesmétiers spéci-fiques aux exploi-tations minières.« On parle desmineurs de fond etdes travailleurs desoutien et les opéra-teurs de machine et d’ap-pareils de traitement desminerais et des métaux », expliqueM. Roberts, qui a contribué au récent rapportdu Conseil intitulé « Industrie minière canadienne : emploi, besoins enmatière d’embauche et personnes compétentes disponibles – aperçu pour laprochaine décennie ». « La réserve de travailleurs ne sera dans ce cas passuffisante pour répondre aux besoins de l’exploitation minière. »

Les postes de supervision et de gestion hiérarchique tels que desopérateurs au contrôle de procédés seront également très en demande.M. Roberts explique que le bassin total de compétences doit s’accroître.« Les employeurs du secteur devront travailler avec tous les échelonsdu gouvernement, de l’éducation et des prestataires de formation, etavec les groupes et les associations afin d’attirer et former plus de gens. »

Harmonisation des commissionsde valeurs mobilièresPar Anna Reitman

D’ici la fin 2014, la Colombie-Britannique et l’Ontario feront passerune nouvelle législation en matière de valeurs mobilières provincialesuniformes et le gouvernement fédéral édictera une loi fédérale com-plémentaire afin de créer une commission nationale des valeurs mobi-lières. Le nouvel organisme de réglementation des marchés devraitcommencer ses activités après la promulgation de la législation partous les gouvernements participants d’ici juillet 2015.

Les groupes de l’industrie minière et de l’investissement se sontdéclarés en faveur de cette action et ont ajouté être confiants qu’unrégime commun des marchés financiers sera favorable aux opérationsde financement. Dans une déclaration à la presse, la PDAC a qualifiéce régime d’encourageant.

Une invitation à participer à ce cadre coopératif, qui pourrait rem-placer le régime actuel de passeport, a été lancée à tous les territoireset provinces par la Colombie-Britannique, l’Ontario et le gouvernementfédéral. Les ministères des finances d’Alberta et du Québec ont publiédes déclarations d’opposition, mais les autres provinces se sont mon-trées plus modérées. La préoccupation de l’Alberta est de protéger sonindustrie du pétrole, alors que le Québec est davantage soucieux demaintenir la division constitutionnelle des champs de compétences.

Mais les provinces maritimes ont peur de perdre des recettes tiréesdes redevances au profit d’un organisme de réglementation national,déclare Ian Russell, président et directeur général de l’Association cana-dienne du commerce des valeurs mobilières (ACCVM). Pour faire faceà la situation, l’Ottawa offre une compensation et M. Russell pense quela Nouvelle-Écosse, le Nouveau-Brunswick, l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard(IPE) et Terre-Neuve pourraient faire partie des premiers à l’adopter.

“If you have other provinces showingit works, Alberta will join.”

- Gordon Keep


But Maritime provinces are worried about losing fee reve-nues to a national regulator, according to Ian Russell, presi-dent and CEO of the Investment Industry Association ofCanada. To address this, Ottawa is offering compensation,and Russell anticipates that Nova Scotia, New Brunswick,P.E.I., and Newfoundland could be among the first on-board.

In the Prairies, he notes, Saskatchewan is likely to joinbecause its commodities sector will derive “tremendous bene-fit” from a cooperative national regulator that will have signi-ficant international influence and, if Manitoba comes in, theproject will likely have enough momentum to be accepted.

“If you have other provinces showing it works, Albertawill join,” said Gordon Keep, CEO at Fiore Management andAdvisory Corp. and a member of the working group thatadvised British Columbia’s Finance Ministry during negotia-tions. “Ultimately, I see Quebec folding into a logical systemonce it is shown to work but I expect them to be last.”

Constitutional challenges from Alberta and Quebec haveprevented establishment of a national securities regulator inthe past. However, Russell notes that a constitutional chal-lenge would be difficult since the cooperative model res-pects provincial jurisdiction over securities regulation.

Sturgeon goes against the currentBy Graham Chandler

The North West Redwater Partnership’s Sturgeon refinerynear Edmonton will be a world first: the only bitumen refin-ery combining gasification technology integrated with car-bon capture and storage via enhanced oil recovery.

“We are going right from bitumen feedstock to fully fin-ished product,” says Doug Bertsch, the Partnership’s vice-president of regulatory and stakeholder affairs. “Mostupgraders produce a synthetic crude oil, which is then feed-stock for a refinery. We feed bitumen into one process in asingle stage.” That process includes gasification, andoutput is ultra-low sulphur diesel, diluents,and other liquids. The majority of thefeedstock will be Alberta’s bitumenroyalty-in-kind. The high-puritycarbon dioxide produced by theprocess will aid in recoveringadditional conventional oilbefore being sequestered.

Site preparation is wellunder way, and 2014 shouldsee that initial work com-pleted. With construction con-tracts awarded by the end of2013, the partnership will then“install foundations and completethe engineering and construction ofmodules,” says Bertsch. Fluor Corpo-ration, which is involved with a significantportion of the construction, is seeking to modu-larize the process to the fullest extent possible, and modular

En ce qui concerne la Saskatchewan, elle devrait se joindre à cettealliance car son secteur des marchandises tirerait un « immense profit »d’une commission nationale, qui aurait une influence internationalecertaine. Par ailleurs, si le Manitoba se joint aux autres provinces, leprojet aura suffisamment de poids pour être accepté.

« Si d’autres provinces montrent que ce processus fonctionne, l’Al-berta viendra se joindre au mouvement », explique Gordon Keep,directeur général de Fiore Management and Advisory Corp. et membredu groupe de travail qui a conseillé le ministre des finances de laColombie-Britannique pendant les négociations. « À terme, je penseque Québec s’intégrera à un système logique une fois qu’il aura fait sespreuves, mais je pense qu’elle sera la dernière province sur la liste. »

Les enjeux constitutionnels d’Alberta et du Québec ont empêchédans le passé la création d’une telle commission. Cependant, M. Russellfait remarquer qu’une contestation constitutionnelle serait difficile carle modèle coopératif respecte davantage les compétences provincialesque la réglementation des valeurs mobilières.

La raffinerie Sturgeon à contre-courantPar Graham Chandler

La raffinerie de Sturgeon de la coentreprise North West Redwaterprès d’Edmonton constitue une grande première : il s’agira de la seuleraffinerie de bitume associant la technologie de gazéification intégréeà la méthode de captage et stockage du CO

2via une meilleure récupé-

ration du pétrole.« Nous passons directement de la matière de base - le bitume - à

un produit totalement fini », déclare Doug Bertsch, vice-président desaffaires réglementaires et des intervenants pour le partenariat. « La plu-part des usines de traitement produisent du pétrole brut synthétiquequi sert ensuite de matière première pour une raffinerie. Nous traitonsle bitume en un seul procédé, en une seule étape. » Ce procédé inclutla gazéification et génère du diesel à très faible teneur en soufre, desdiluants et d’autres liquides. La majorité de la matière première seradu bitume albertain, rapportant des redevances à la province. Ledioxyde de carbone (CO

2) très pur généré par le procédé servira à récu-

pérer du pétrole conventionnel supplémentaire avant qu’il ne soitséquestré.

La préparation du site progresse bien et la fin des pre-miers travaux est prévue pour 2014. Des contrats de

construction seront accordés à la fin de l’an-née 2013, et le partenariat pourra alors « instal-

ler ses fondations et terminer l’ingénierie et laconstruction des modules », expliqueM. Bertsch. La société Fluor Corporation, quiest impliquée dans une portion significativedes travaux, souhaite que le procédé soitdivisé sous forme de modules autant quepossible, qui devraient être livrés d’ici

fin 2014. M. Bertsch déclare que les plusgrandes difficultés concerneront la gestion des

coûts, étant donné les pressions exercées sur lemarché du travail albertain et les capacités de fabri-

cation surchargées. Si tout se passe comme prévu, la première phase, estimée

à 5,7 milliards $ et visant une capacité de 50 000 barils par jour,commencera en 2016.

components should be delivered to the site in late-2014.Bertsch says the toughest challenges the partnership willface will pertain to cost management, considering Alberta’slabour pressures and overloaded manufacturing capabilities.

If all goes according to plan, the $5.7-billion Phase 1,which targets a 50,000-barrel-per-day capacity, will begincommissioning in 2016.

High-tech, higher standards remaking themarket for specialty mineralsBy Alexandra Lopez-Pacheco

Smart phones and tablets might be small and light, butat an estimated US$350 billion in global revenues in 2013,this market sucks up more dollars than all the other consu-mer electronics products combined. Given that these gad-gets still represent a relatively new sector, thecontinued growth potential is enor-mous. And where there is a smartphone or tablet being made, thereis also a need for tantalum,gold, tin and tungsten –conflict minerals, so namedfor to their role in wars inthe Democratic Republic ofCongo. “Increasing globalawareness about the issuesassociated with the purchaseof such conflict minerals hasled to an increasing numberof multi-billion-dollar compa-nies like Intel Corp., Dell Inc.,and Hewlett-Packard DevelopmentCo. L.P adopting a ‘conflict-free mine-ral’ stance,” says one senior analyst fromTechNavio, a firm that specializes in technology sectormarket research and analysis. “Thus, other leading produ-cers of tantalum such as Brazil and Australia have comeinto focus.”

Because of the fast-paced innovation with these gadgets,new mineral needs could soon surface. For now, says Tech-Navio’s analyst, if research by corporations like Samsunginto the possible use of graphene to develop flexible elec-tronic devices is successful, the demand for graphite by theelectronics industry could double in the next decade.

Éléonore mine set to boost Canadian gold output By Graham Chandler

In the face of declining prices for gold, one of the brightspots for Canada’s gold mining sector is Goldcorp’s Éléonoreproject in northern Quebec.

“The mine is still under construction, but we expect thefirst gold production to occur in late 2014,” says Jeff Wilhoit,vice-president of investor relations. “It will be the largest

Des normes de haute technologie plusélevées rétablissent le marché desminerais spéciauxPar Alexandra Lopez-Pacheco

Les téléphones intelligents et les tablettes ont beau être petits etlégers, ils génèrent à l’échelle mondiale des revenus estimés à 350 mil-liards US $, soit plus que tous les produits électroniques grand publicréunis. Ces gadgets étant relativement nouveaux, leur potentiel decroissance est énorme. Or, la fabrication de tablettes ou de téléphones

intelligents fait grimper la demande en tantale, en or, en étainet en tungstène, des minerais qui ont eu leur rôle dans

les guerres de la République Démocratique duCongo. « La sensibilisation croissante à l’échelle

mondiale entourant l’achat de ce genre de miné-rais a incité des sociétés générant plusieurs mil-liards de dollars telles qu’Intel Corp., Dell Inc.,et Hewlett-Packard Development Co. L.P à lesrejeter », explique un analyste principal deTechNavio, une société spécialisée dans l’ana-lyse et l’étude de marché du secteur de la tech-

nologie. « Ainsi, d’autres grands producteursde tantale tels que le Brésil et l’Australie ont sus-

cité un certain intérêt. » En raison du rythme effréné des innovations

dans la fabrication de ces gadgets, de nouveaux besoinsen minerais pourraient bientôt surgir. Pour le moment,

explique l’analyste de TechNavio, si la recherche menée par desentreprises telles que Samsung démontre que l’on peut bel et bien uti-liser du graphène pour développer des appareils électroniques flexibles,la demande en graphite par le secteur de l’électronique pourrait dou-bler au cours de la prochaine décennie.

La mine Éléonore devrait relancer la production d’or du Canada Par Graham Chandler

Vu le déclin du cours de l’or, le projet Éléonore de Goldcorp dansle nord du Québec constitue une lueur d’espoir pour le secteur cana-dien de l’exploitation aurifère.

« La mine est encore en cours de construction, mais notre premièreproduction d’or devrait voir le jour d’ici la fin de l’année 2014 »,explique Jeff Wilhoit, vice-président des relations avec les investisseurs.« Une fois terminée, il s’agira de la plus grande mine d’or souterraineau Canada. »

Ce projet n’a cependant pas été sans difficultés. « Les ouvriers enconstruction ont fait grève l’été dernier et la région a été victime dequelques feux de forêt, ce qui a retardé la construction, mais le projetest à nouveau sur les rails », déclare M. Wilhoit.


« D’autres grands producteurs detantale tels que le Brésil et l’Australie

ont suscité un certain intérêt » - TechNavio


underground gold mine in Canada when it is com-plete.”

The project has not been without its chal-lenges. “We had a construction workers’strike last summer, and there have been afew forest fires in the area,” says Wilhoit.“Both delayed construction, but it’s back ontrack now.”

Goldcorp touts Éléonore as one of themost significant projects in its next gene-ration of mines. It is expected to be a low-cost producer that will reap 350,000 ouncesof gold in its first year of operation andquickly increase to 600,000 ounces by the thirdyear’s end.

That’s major production, says John Gravelle, PwC’sglobal and Canadian mining leader: “According to theWorld Gold Council, Canada produced 108 tonnes of goldin 2012. That is approximately 3.5 million ounces. A600,000-ounce annual increase would be a 17 per centincrease.”

Éléonore constitue pour la sociétéGoldcorp l’un des plus importants

projets de sa prochaine généra-tion de mines. Il s’agira d’uneproduction à faible coût quipermettra l’extraction de350 000 onces d’or au coursde sa première année d’ex-ploitation, laquelle augmen-tera rapidement pour

atteindre 600 000 onces d’icila fin de la troisième année.

Cette production est considé-rable, déclare John Gravelle, chef de

file de l’exploitation minière cana-dienne et mondiale à PwC. « D’après le

World Gold Council (le Conseil mondial de l’or), leCanada a produit 108 tonnes d’or en 2012. Ceci représente environ3,5 millions d’onces. Une augmentation annuelle de 600 000 oncesconstitue donc une hausse de 17 % de la production. »

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as well as the life of the mine. Previous estimates had theexpansion project adding six years of mine life, but SilverCrestnow suggests this will be extended to at least eight. And oppor-tunities for further discoveries remain high.

The expansion project itself is transitioning Santa Elenafrom an open-pit heap leach to an underground and mill oper-ation, which includes a 3,000-tonne-per-day conventionalcountercurrent decantation processing facility. “We alwaysplanned to expand, always planned to have a mill,” says Fier.

SilverCrest has named its newest vein deposits Tortuga,Cholugo and Cholugo Dos. “A cholugo is kind of like aMexican raccoon,” explains Eric Fier, SilverCrest presi-

dent and COO. When a group of bankers first visited SantaElena in 2008, they saw several cholugos roaming the site, andthe name stuck. “It’s our mascot now,” he jokes.

Fier has every reason to be jovial. Not only is SilverCrest’sSanta Elena expansion project nearly completed, but early testssuggest the new veins have greatly increased the deposit size,


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THE SECRET TO LONGEVITYIn early 2011, Vancouver-based SilverCrest Mines announced a three-year expansionproject to its flagship Santa Elena silver and gold mine in northern Mexico. Now asthe expansion nears completion, the discovery of three additional vein systems haveadded more value and potentially more years to the mine.

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Recent work at the Santa Elena minepromises to increase the output and minelife of the silver and gold operation innorthern Mexico.

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The transition from heap leach to mill made good eco-nomic sense. When SilverCrest was funding the project forconstruction in 2009, both silver and gold prices were lowerthan what they are today. An open-pit with a mill would havecost an estimated US$80 million to finance, so a heap leachapproach, at US$20 million, was the obvious choice. “Thephased approach worked out to be a very good businessmodel,” says Fier. “We’ve been able to generate cash flow androll it back into the mine without going back to the market todo the financing and share dilution, which is good for our cur-rent shareholders.

“Recovery rates for the 300-day leach cycle on the pad arearound 67 per cent gold and 35 to 40 per cent silver,” saysFier, “leaving a lot of metal in inventory on the leach pad. Attoday’s metal prices there’s over $100 million worth of recov-erable gross value on the pad, which we plan to reprocessthrough the new mill. The leach pad itself will pretty muchpay for the mill construction.”

“Room to make money”Fier expects the transition from open pit heap leaching to

mill processing to occur in the first half of 2014, with under-ground production starting up in the last six months of theyear. The mill should be processing a blend from the under-ground mine and the leach pad by December.

“Our operating costs are anticipated to be below US$8 persilver equivalent ounce for this year, beating our market guid-ance of $8.50. All-in costs are around US$13. So with silver ataround US$22, we have a lot of room to make money,” he adds.

The expansion project will have total capital costs of aroundUS$82 million and total operating costs of US$282.2 million,averaging US$11/ounce of silver equivalent over the next eightyears.

Production for 2013 is expected to be around 2.4 millionounces silver equivalent, rising to 3.5 million ounces in2014 as SilverCrest ramps up. In total, the expansion willproduce 12.12 million ounces of silver and 262,739 ouncesof gold.

SilverCrest secured a $40-million line of credit with Scotia-bank in the summer with the end of the expansion project inmind. “It’s a safety net, depending on what happens to themarkets,” says Fier, adding that the connection to the bankprovides the project with added credibility. “We put it in placein case we needed money by the end of this year, and it’s notlooking like we’re going to need it.”

The already favourable resource estimates are now set to beupdated as the newly discovered vein systems are analyzed.The new deposits – all discovered since SilverCrest released itsexpansion prefeasibility study in July 2013 – are connected tothe main deposit.

The geology of the site is ideal, says Fier. “At the Santa Elenamain mineralized zone, the deposit itself is quite continuous.We’re definitely blessed with the widths. At the surface, it’s 25to 30 metres wide, and underground is averaging 13 metreswide. This is a low-cost bulk mineable deposit.”

“It was just the timing and the financing that was required.We’ve actually been in expansion mode since the day westarted the open-pit heap leach.”

Mining within its meansSilverCrest first became interested in the site in 2005 and

obtained full ownership in August 2009. In 2010, the com-pany developed the open-pit mine, as well as mine facilitiesand infrastructure including a leach pad and a crusher. By theend of 2010, SilverCrest had mined its first 335,880 tonnes ofSanta Elena and the mine was in full commercial productionby July 2011. Once the project began generating cash flow inlate 2010, the company began looking at expansion plans.


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SilverCrest Mines president and COO Eric Fier (right) with Salvador Aguayo, the vice-president of development for Mexico, and Fier's daughter, Stephany, who is thecompany's exploration manager.

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into Mexico. “I don’t mind paying a bit more in taxes if youget the support and services from the government,” he says.“And I’m all for taking some of that money and rolling itback into the communities. We’re already assisting localcommunities at a cost, so I’m all for that. The worry I haveis that they establish a tax and it goes into a general fund andno one sees any services or any community development outof it.

“There are several communities within 60 kilometres ofthe site, and we’re the largest employer in that area,” Fieradds. Although around 100 to 150 positions for the expan-sion project are being contracted out, a further 200 positionsmake up a more permanent workforce. “We currently hireover 80 per cent of our employees from within about 20 kilo-metres of the mine site, and 99 per cent are hired within thestate of Sonora.

“It’s an agricultural area, so these guys know machinery,they know irrigation, they know piping, and wiring,” he pointsout. “It’s not a stretch to bring in local people and train themto run the mine.” CIM

By November, the company had advanced the under-ground ramp more than 1,800 metres. The underground mineschedule described in the July prefeasibility study would beginwith the mining of long hole stopes and move to cut and fillstopes later in the life of the mine. Stope width would average13.4 metres.

Policy changeIn September, Mexican President Peña Nieto unveiled plans

for major tax reform, including a proposed mining tax of 7.5percent, plus an annual royalty of 0.5 per cent for sales of gold,silver and platinum. Fier explains that the legislation is stillbeing debated and, whatever its final form, likely would notcome into place until sometime in 2014. “We’re going to seewhere that all falls,” he says. “We’re still trying to understandwhat can and what can’t be deducted. We’re in holding patternright now.

“It will of course impact our bottom line. But signifi-cantly? We’ll wait and see,” he notes. The real risk, he says,is the impact the tax reform could have on future investment

PROJECT SPECS

DILUTED AND RECOVERABLE RESERVESPROBABLE 3,920,510 tonnes

Gold 1.57 grams per tonne198,170 ounces

Silver 108.1 grams per tonne13.6 million ounces

RESOURCESINDICATED 2,142,820 tonnes

Gold 1.69 gpt116,000 ounces

Silver 114.9 gpt7.9 million ounces

INFERRED 1,489,750Gold 1.50 gpt

72,000 ouncesSilver 155.6 gpt

7.4 million ounces

*as of April 30, 2013

SANTA ELENA UNDERGROUND RESOURCES AND RESERVES*

The expansion project will have totalcapital costs of around US$82 million.

The expansion includes the construction of a 3,000-tonne-per-day conventionalcountercurrent decantation processing facility.

By the end of 2014, the mill should be processing a blend ore from the undergroundmine and the leach pad.

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Les travaux de cette année vont augmenter la production et la durée de vie de la mine d'argent et d'or Santa Elena au nord du Mexique.

SilverCrest indique maintenant que la vie de la mine sera pro-longée d’au moins huit ans. En outre, les possibilités de fairede nouvelles découvertes demeurent élevées.

Le projet d’expansion lui-même fait passer Santa Elena dela lixiviation en tas à ciel ouvert à une exploitation souterraineet de concentration, laquelle comprend une usine de traite-ment à décantation à contre-courant classique de 3 000 tonnespar jour. « L’expansion et l’usine de concentration ont toujoursfait partie de nos plans », affirme M. Fier. « Ce n’était qu’unequestion de temps et de financement. En fait, nous sommes enmode expansion depuis le jour où nous avons commencé lalixiviation en tas à ciel ouvert. »

Extraire selon ses moyensSilverCrest s’est d’abord intéressée au site en 2005, avant

d’en obtenir la pleine propriété en août 2009. En 2010, l’en-treprise a mis en œuvre la mine à ciel ouvert, ainsi que lesinstallations et l’infrastructure de la mine, y compris un rem-blai de lixiviation et un broyeur. Avant la fin de 2010, Silver-Crest avait extrait ses premières 335 880 tonnes de Santa Elenaet avant le mois de juillet 2011, la mine était en phase de pro-duction commerciale à plein régime. Vers la fin de 2010,

A u début de l’année 2011, la société SilverCrest Minesde Vancouver a annoncé un projet d’expansion detrois ans à sa principale mine d’or et d’argent de

Santa Elena, située dans le nord du Mexique. Aujourd’hui,au moment où l’expansion est sur le point de se terminer,la découverte de trois réseaux filoniens supplémentairesapporte une valeur ajoutée à la mine et pourrait prolongersa durée de vie.

L’entreprise SilverCrest a donné les noms de Tortuga,Cholugo et Cholugo Dos à ses plus récents gisements filoniens« Le cholugo est un peu comme un raton laveur mexicain »,explique Eric Fier, président et directeur de l’exploitation deSilverCrest. En 2008, lorsqu’un groupe de banquiers a visitéSanta Elena pour la première fois, ils ont aperçu plusieurscholugos sur le site et le nom est resté. « C’est notre mascottemaintenant », lance-t-il à la blague.

M. Fier a toutes les raisons de se réjouir. Non seulement leprojet d’expansion de Santa Elena de SilverCrest est-il sur lepoint de se terminer, mais les premiers essais indiquent que lesnouveaux filons ont considérablement accru la taille du gise-ment, ainsi que la durée de vie de la mine. Si les estimationsantérieures faisaient état d’un projet d’expansion de six ans,

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Les estimations de ressources déjà favorables feront l’objetd’une mise à jour lors de l’analyse des réseaux filoniens nou-vellement découverts. Les nouveaux gisements – tous décou-verts depuis que SilverCrest a publié son étude depréfaisabilité de l’expansion en juillet 2013 – sont liés au gise-ment principal.

Selon M. Fier, la géologie du site est idéale. « Dans la zoneminéralisée principale de Santa Elena, le gisement lui-mêmeest très continu. Nous avons la chance d’avoir de bonneslargeurs. La largeur est de 25 à 30 mètres en surface et d’envi-ron 13 mètres au niveau souterrain. Il s’agit d’un gisementexploitable en masse à faible coût. »

En novembre, l’entreprise avait procédé à la construction deplus de 1 800 mètres de rampe souterraine. Le calendrier de lamine souterraine décrit dans l’étude de préfaisabilité de juillets’amorce avec l’abattage par longs trous, avant de passer à l’a-battage par chambre remblayée plus tard au cours du cycle devie de la mine. La largeur d’abattage moyenne devrait être de13,4 mètres.

Changement de politiqueEn septembre dernier, le président du Mexique, Peña Nieto,

a dévoilé ses plans de vaste réforme fiscale, y compris unimpôt minier proposé de 7,5 pour cent, ainsi qu’une rede-vance annuelle de 0,5 pour cent sur les ventes d’or, d’argent etde platine. M. Fier explique que la loi est toujours à l’étude etque peu importe sa forme définitive, elle n’entrera probable-ment pas en vigueur avant 2014. « Il faudra attendre les résul-tats », dit-il. « Nous tentons encore de comprendre ce qui peutêtre déduit et ce qui ne peut pas l’être. Nous sommes actuelle-ment en attente. »

« Il est certain que cela aura une incidence sur notre marge deprofit. Mais de manière considérable ? Il nous faudra attendre devoir. » Selon lui, le vrai risque est l’incidence que pourrait avoirla réforme fiscale sur les investissements futurs au Mexique.

« Je n’ai aucun problème à payer un peu plus d’impôt si jebénéficie du soutien et des services du gouvernement », men-tionne-t-il. « Et je suis tout à fait d’accord avec l’idée de pren-dre une partie de cet argent et le réinvestir dans lescollectivités. Nous soutenons déjà les collectivités locales à uncertain coût, alors je suis tout à fait d’accord. Mon inquiétudetient au fait qu’ils établissent un impôt qui ira dans un fondsgénéral et que personne n’en verra les fruits sur le plan dudéveloppement des services ou de la collectivité. »

« Il y a de nombreuses collectivités à moins de 60 kilo-mètres du site et nous sommes le plus important employeur dela région », ajoute M. Fier. Bien qu’on fasse appel à des sous-traitants pour environ 100 à 150 postes du projet d’expansion,la main d’œuvre permanente représente 200 postes. « Àl’heure actuelle, plus de 80 pour cent de nos employés provi-ennent d’endroits situés à environ 20 kilomètres du site minier,et 99 pour cent proviennent de l’État de Sonora. »

« Puisqu’il s’agit d’une zone agricole, les gens comprennentla machinerie, l’irrigation, la tuyauterie et le câblage. Il n’estpas difficile de faire appel aux habitants de la région et de lesformer pour exploiter la mine. » ICM

lorsque le projet a commencé à générer des liquidités, l’entre-prise a entrepris son étude des plans d’expansion.

La transition entre la lixiviation et la concentration semblaitlogique d’un point de vue économique. Au moment où Silver-Crest finançait la phase de construction du projet en 2009, lesprix de l’argent et de l’or étaient inférieurs à ceux d’aujour-d’hui. Puisqu’on estimait le coût du financement requis pourune mine à ciel ouvert et une usine de concentration à 80 mil-lions de dollars américains, le choix de la lixiviation en tas, à20 millions de dollars américains, allait de soi. « L’approcheprogressive s’est avérée un excellent modèle d’affaires »,indique M. Fier. « Nous avons été en mesure de générer desliquidités et de les réinvestir dans la mine sans avoir recours aumarché pour le financement et la dilution des actions, ce quiest bon pour nos actionnaires actuels.

Pour le cycle de lixiviation de 300 jours, les taux derécupération sur le remblai sont d’environ 67 pour cent pourl’or et de 35 à 40 pour cent pour l’argent, laissant beaucoup demétaux en stock sur le remblai de lixiviation. Compte tenu duprix actuel des métaux, la valeur brute recouvrable sur le rem-blai représente plus de 100 millions de dollars, que nousenvisageons de retraiter au moyen de la nouvelle usine de con-centration. Le remblai de lixiviation lui-même servira plus oumoins à payer la construction de l’usine de concentration. »

Une marge de manœuvre propice aux profits

M. Fier prévoit que la transition entre la lixiviation en tas àciel ouvert et la concentration en usine aura lieu dans la pre-mière moitié de 2014, tandis que la production souterrainecommencera dans la deuxième moitié de 2014. Avant la fin del’année, l’usine devrait traiter un mélange provenant de la minesouterraine et du remblai de lixiviation.

« Nos coûts d’exploitation de l’année en cours devraient sesituer sous la barre des 8 $ US par once équivalent argent,dépassant ainsi notre objectif de 8,50 $ communiqué aumarché. Les coûts tout compris sont d’environ 13 $ US. Puisquel’argent est à environ 22 $ US, nous avons une excellente margede manœuvre pour réaliser des profits », affirme M. Fier.

Le projet d’expansion aura des coûts en capital totaux d’en-viron 82 millions de dollars américains et des coûts d’exploita-tion totaux de 282,2 millions de dollars américains, ce quireprésente une moyenne de 11 $ US par once équivalentargent au cours des huit prochaines années.

La production de l’année 2013 devrait se situer autour de2,4 millions d’onces équivalent argent et augmenter à 3,5 mil-lions d’onces en 2014, lorsque SilverCrest atteindra sa pleinecapacité. Au total, l’expansion permettra de produire12,12 millions d’onces d’argent et 262 739 onces d’or.

Cet été, SilverCrest a obtenu une ligne de crédit de 40 mil-lions de dollars auprès de la Banque Scotia en vue du projetd’expansion. « C’est un filet de sécurité, en fonction de l’évo-lution des marchés », explique M. Fier, ajoutant que le lienavec la banque permet d’accroître la crédibilité du projet.« Nous l’avons mis en place au cas où nous aurions besoind’argent, et il ne semble pas que nous en aurons besoin. »


Geologists and engineers gather as muchstructural information as possible on rock masswhen considering a mine’s design long before anydrilling or blasting ever begins, but there willalways be unknowns inherent to how any givenrock mass will behave. Excavation, blasting anddrilling can result in rock mass shifting to redis-tribute stress, triggering instability. Innovation inground support solutions and the evolution ofmicro-seismic monitoring technology offer thepotential to help operations run with fewer inter-ruptions and improve the protection of both per-sonnel and equipment.

Flexible roof supportFor years the primary ground support tools

used underground to protect against rockfallhave been shotcrete – essentially cement sprayedon the rock – and screen made from steel mesh.For all their advantages, screens can be difficult

to fasten to the rock and shotcrete is brittle.“Dry shotcrete can’t move, can’t flex,” says James Bradley, mining technical

leader with 3M Canada. ”What happens in underground mining is the rock tendsto want to move and, when that happens, the rock is always going to be strongerthan the shotcrete. When it does [move], even three millimetres, the shotcretecracks and loses its strength.”

In 2009, Xstrata Nickel approached 3M Canada and asked the company tohelp develop a substitute for shotcrete. Working with a mining consortium andXstrata, 3M Canada developed its polymeric composite membrane (PCM). Shot-crete can take four to eight hours to dry and up to 20 days to cure after spraying,but PCM takes seconds to dry and three days to cure after it is sprayed on.

PCM can be used on its own or in combination with shotcrete for added sta-bility. “Concrete is good at compression but bad in tension; PCM has excellenttension,” says Bradley. “When shotcrete starts to move and crack, the liner takesthe load – it’s almost like a skin overtop of shotcrete that keeps it from movingand cracking further, taking the load away from the rock. If a mine has pre-exist-ing issues, operators can spray PCM over shotcrete, giving it second life. Or if amine wants to be proactive, the mine can spray before the shotcrete cracks. In ourtesting, we’ve found that spraying PCM over concrete increases the peak load –the point where the shotcrete cracks for the first time – by 50 per cent.” 3M sug-gests PCM can increase the overall toughness of shotcrete by 400 percent.

TECHNOLOGY >> Rock Mechanics

Advances in ground controlBy Alexandra Lopez-Pacheco

Miners are reaching deeper and deeper into the earth, and the need to monitor andmitigate dynamic ground conditions continues to drive the development of ground controltechnology.

Unlike traditional shotcrete,the polymeric compositemembrane by 3M is flexibleand not prone to crackingdue to ground movement.

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upon, and this includesnot skimping on the sen-sors so as to provide accu-rate information thatzeroes in on the exact areaproducing the seismicactivity. As well, moreexperts are seeing theimportant role of micro-seismic monitoring in themine design stage, ratherthan simply using it tomonitor risk in ongoingoperations. It provides theopportunity to collectbackground-level data onthe normal seismicity inthe mine, making it easierby comparison to recog-nize new issues.

The micro-seismic monitoring tech-nology sector is dominated by two

players: ESG Solutions, head-quartered in Kingston, Ontario, and the

Australia-based Institute ofMine Seismology (IMS), whichwill open an office in Ontario,in early 2014. In 2012, bothESG and IMS released new iter-ations of their monitoring tech-nology. In addition to increased

sensitivity, both systems addressthe issue of availability with built-in

self-testing capabilities designed to freeup the time and labour often tied up with

system maintenance. Alexander Mataseje,

PCM can also be used on itsown. “The point of this inventionwas to decrease the cycle time andto increase productivity of themine reaching ore bodies,” saysAlex Isings, 3M Canada’s miningand oil and gas leader. “Since PCMcures quickly, cycle times on minesites can be decreased. PCM alsouses much less material than shot-crete, requiring fewer drums to betransported underground. It’s alsoorange in colour, which makes iteasier to identify which areas havebeen reinforced and helps toreflect light in an otherwise dark environment.”

The biggest hurdle to implementing the new technology,says Isings, will be changing mindsets. “The mining industryknows concrete and steel, but it doesn’t know polymers yet,”he adds.

Ears to the groundOver time, micro-seismic monitoring has matured as a crit-

ical risk-mitigating tool. In simple terms, micro-seismic moni-toring consists of sensors installed in the mine, a junction boxwhere the key communications equipment is stored and seis-mic data from the sensors collected, and computers to storeand process the data and create 3D images from it. “The tech-nology emerged with computing power, so as computers gotbigger, better and faster, so did and does the technology,” saysBrad Simser, a Sudbury-based ground control engineer withGlencore Canada.

“If you go back to some of the older mines, typically youhad copper wire going from surface down to underground andit would branch out like a tree root system to connect with thesensors,” says Simser. “To accomplish the copper wire infra-structure was an enormous task.”

With the advent of wireless technology, the logisticsof getting the system’s backbone into a mine fora new operation has become much eas-ier. Today, the technology can farmore effectively differentiatebetween real seismic eventsin the mine and vibrationscaused by drilling, haulagetrucks or rock rumblingdown the ore pass, Simsernotes. Best practices are alsoconstantly being improved

Microseismic events reveal how therock mass is fracturing and responding

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project manager and business devel-opment specialist at ESG, explains: “Inthe past, troubleshooting instrumentsrequired travelling underground intothe mine to visually inspect the equip-ment, to look for cut wires or damage

and take a physical reading to determine the cause of any fail-ures. The new Paladin IV 32-bit seismic recorder has built-indiagnostic tests that allow users to diagnose any issues directlyfrom the seismic terminal on the surface.”

To make the IMS system more flexible, managing directorRichard Lynch says the company’s new system is modular indesign. “The seismic station traditionally consists of a digitizerand a CPU, which were packaged together. We’ve split theseinto two separate units now, making it cheaper for some appli-cations. For example, if a customer wants to monitor four sen-sors in the same borehole, they used to have to buy twocomplete stations. Now they buy two digitizer units and justone CPU unit.”

New filtering technologies and more powerful CPUs havealso improved the quantity and quality of seismic events beingdetected. Mataseje reports one mine using the latest system inOntario experienced a 36 per cent increase in event detection.“In distinguishing normal seismic events from abnormalbehaviour, even the most subtle trends provide valuable feed-

back for ground control. By detecting even more of the small-est seismic events, over time we are able to generate a compre-hensive record of seismic activity, and use that for moremeaningful interpretations,” he says.

For all the advances made in the technology, the ultimategoal of being able to forecast major seismic events based ondata collected and identified trends remains a challenge.

“This technology provides a set of eyes to see how therock responds to putting in tunnels and making big holesunderground but it is still not a great forecasting tool to saywhat will happen,” says Simser. “It’s a good risk identifier:you can see a higher risk area or a lower risk area. But toknow tomorrow at noon we can expect the big one, no onehas been able to do that yet.” In the past, Simser has ana-lyzed relatively large seismic events at a mine and found thatless than half showed a clear connection between miningactivities and subsequent seismic events and, for nearly athird, “there was perfect silence, nothing, and then out ofthe blue, a big event.” In theory, the potential exists to pre-dict a significant number of major seismic events by analyz-ing the enormous amount of seismic monitoring datacollected. “Very small seismic events won’t do observabledamage but the truth is there is some damage to the rock sothe cumulative effect is significant,” says Simser. “From anindividual events basis, since there’s no observed damage,mines often tend to ignore it and only look at the biggerones. Most operations I’ve seen do the barebones basics withthe information: maybe dig a tiny bit into it. Not that manypeople have enough training and experience to dig deeperinto the data, so there’s a gap there.”

Lynch notes that, “In some mines – the deep gold mines inSouth Africa being good examples – seismic hazard forecastsare made three times each day for every working area. It’s a dif-ficult task, but the success rates are good enough to allow themine to manage its seismic risk.”

A software solution to more complex seismogram analysisis still some way off, says Lynch. “Automatic algorithms, unfor-tunately, are still not as reliable as experienced human proces-sors, despite two decades of research. Progress is being made,but we measure that humans are still better about 65 per centof the time.” In response, IMS provides outsourced data pro-cessing and filtering services.

ESG has addressed the gap in analysis and training byrecently launching a mining and geotechnical consulting serv-ices group. “Many mines prefer to have direct access to theirseismic data. By offering additional training to clients, givingthem more guidance on what to look for and how to reconcilecurrent seismic activity with historical data, they are better ableto make sense of what they’re recording,” says Mataseje. “Interms of newer advanced analysis, our consulting group offersa number of methods that go beyond just locating seismicevents, but that help clients understand how and why rocksare failing,” says Mataseje. “Where I see the industry moving isin the analysis and interpretation of the data collected usingadvanced techniques, to help mines get the most value out oftheir seismic data.” CIM


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Claudia Macedo wantedto do it all and she got anawful lot done in her 23years. The finishing-yearmaterials engineering stu-dent at McGill Universityleft her colleagues inspiredand her family proud afterher untimely death on Sep-tember 28. Macedo waskilled when struck by a carwhile cycling on BaieJames road in Matagami,Quebec. At the time, shewas beginning her finalinternship at Glencore’sMatagami mine.

Her father, Julio, said hisdaughter chose to work atthe remote Matagami mineto accomplish two of her goals: to pro-mote women in materials and metallurgi-cal engineering and to support thedevelopment of Quebec’s resource poten-tial. “She led by example,” he said. “Irespect her courage, because many peo-ple say we need to develop northern Que-bec but look for jobs close to their homesin Montreal. Claudia was willing to makesacrifices to implement her ideas.”

Though Claudia Macedo was not atMatagami mine for long, she left a last-ing impression. “Her great potential wasrapidly observed by everyone, and itbecame evident that she had a brightfuture in the field,” said Mark Furlotte,chief metallurgist at the mine.

In 2012, she successfully completedan internship with Rio Tinto’s QuebecMetal Powders’ product developmentdepartment in Sorel, Quebec, where sheexamined the effects of additives onmetal powders. She did this whileremaining involved in McGill’s studentlife, acting as president of the CIM Met-allurgy and Materials Society (MetSoc)Student Chapter, volunteering with var-ious groups that promote women in sci-

Aspiring engineer’s legacy lives onClaudia Macedo an inspiration for women in metallurgy

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ence, and leading workshops at MiningFor Society (M4S), CIM’s interactive andeducational show on mining, minerals,metals and materials.

“She was always working on a proj-ect, doing schoolwork and trying to getpeople involved in the chapter,” saidAdrian Bill, a materials engineering stu-dent at McGill and an executive mem-ber of MetSoc’s student chapter. “All ofthe professors in the department knewher and loved her, because she wasalways willing to help.”

Under her leadership, McGill’s Met-Soc chapter thrived, receiving the Out-standing CIM-MetSoc Chapter Award in2011, and providing students withopportunities to connect with industryprofessionals through field trips, guestspeaker presentations and other educa-tional activities. Macedo also encour-aged female students to take an activerole in both the department and indus-try. “She encouraged involvement fromgirls in the department, especially thosewho wouldn’t have made the first moveon their own,” said Andrew Walker, aMcGill CIM-MetSoc Student Chapter

executive member who wasalso a close friend. “Becauseof her, a lot more peoplegot involved.”

“She really brought a lotof interest in mineral pro-cessing into the depart-ment,” said Bill. “She wasalways making sure thatyounger students wereinvolved in the [MetSoc]chapter, and she showedthem how the society couldhelp them get professionalcontacts and exposure tothe industry.”

According to her father,Macedo’s biggest contribu-tion was her promotion ofwomen in metallurgical

engineering and her enthusiastic sup-port of departmental and MetSoc initia-tives. Since her passing, the idea tocreate a scholarship for women enteringthe field and looking to pursue aninternship in northern Quebec in hermemory has been considered.

“It is our hope that a scholarship forwomen pursuing studies in engineeringat McGill University can be created inClaudia’s honour,” said GenevieveSnider, manager of the materials engi-neering co-op program at McGill. Theuniversity is in the process of identifyinga corporate donor for the fund.

Close to 300 of Macedo’s family, pro-fessors, colleagues and friends attendedher funeral at Mount Royal Cemetery inMontreal. “We have lost a visionarywoman who could have contributed alot to society as an engineer or as a sci-entist,” said her father, Julio. “But, inspite of that, we are proud. She lost herlife completing an internship and pro-moting a cause that she wanted to pro-mote. Her courage and perseverancewill be landmarks for aspiring womenengineers in metallurgy.” CIM

From left, Kevin Han, Claudia Macedo, Andrew Walker and Adrian Bill at a CIM-MetSocStudent Chapter meeting.

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For Tom Rannelli, mining was morethan a day job. The third-generationminer, who succumbed to brain cancerOctober 23 at the age of 55, devotedmuch of his time to supporting theindustry through his work with CIM,and by mentoring young professionals.

CIM was very close to Rannelli’sheart, says his wife Linda: “One of thethings Tom and I enjoyed was coffee inour front room every weekend. A lot ofthe conversation those mornings wasaround CIM and his passion for it.”

Rannelli co-chaired both the 2009and 2013 CIM Conventions in Toronto,and his work at last year’s event helpedmake it an unprecedented success.“Tom brought a really high standard toCIM programming,” says Jean Vavrek,executive director of CIM. “He wasrelentless in ensuring that the content ofthe technical program was relevant andvaluable to our audience.”

“He brought everything he had tothat conference,” says his son, Thomas,a mining engineer with CementationCanada. “He always said mining hadbeen good to our family, and the con-vention gave him an opportunity to giveback by using his vast experience toselect the best papers and handpick theplenary speakers.”

One of Rannelli’s proud contributionsto the industry was the creation of Man-agement and Finance Day during hischairing of the 2009 CIM Convention inToronto. The day-long workshop, whichhas become one of the convention’s mostpopular events, was put together byCIM’s Management and Economics Soci-ety. According to Marty Dregischan,vice-chair of the CIM Toronto Branch,the workshop helps bridge a gap in theindustry: “Because of his experienceworking at BMO Capital Markets, hewas able to help foster the creation across-disciplinary event that bringstogether mining and finance people.”

TorchbearerTom Rannelli will be remembered for his mentorship, friendship and hard work

by Dinah Zeldin

Coaching young professionals wasalso high on Rannelli’s list of prioritiesand his contributions to the industrywill continue to inspire the next genera-tion. “He had a strong belief in mentor-ship,” says Thomas, who followed hisfather into the mining sector. “He wasall about trying to give people the expe-rience and the chance to excel. He men-tored many people and set them on thepath to successful careers.”

During the two years that Rannelliwas chair of the CIM Toronto Branch,he took Dregischan under his wing. “Hewas my mentor and became a greatfriend,” he says. “Tom saw the genera-tion gap in the industry as a challenge,and was very active in supportingknowledge transfer from his generationto the next.”

Professionally, Rannelli wasrespected and well-loved by colleagues.According to Stephen Kelly, whoworked alongside Rannelli at BMO Cap-ital Markets for five years, he did his jobvery well because he had a wealth ofexperience, strong technical skills andwas a great communicator. Rannelli was

part of a team responsible for assessingrisks associated with projects seekingfinancing from the bank; he managedthe technical side, while Kelly and oth-ers took care of the numbers.

“What he was doing was not just amining job,” Kelly says. “Tom had toconnect with technical people andtranslate the information into a shortmemo that a layperson could under-stand. That is not something most peo-ple can do.” Kelly adds that Rannelli’ssense of humour helped him buildstrong working relationships: “He wasalways the first one to come out with ajoke when there was tension and the sit-uation required it.”

Vavrek, who worked closely withRannelli on many CIM projects, agreesthat personality played a big role inthe man’s success. “Few people couldput aside business and fall right into avery strong friendship like Tomcould,” he says. CIM

ObituariesRowland W. Leigh became amember of CIM in 1973 and aretired member in 1996. He died inAugust 2012.

Michael P. Ranallo became a mem-ber in 2001. He died in August2013.

Douglas R. Beaumont became amember in 1970 and a life memberin 2002. He died on June 30, 2013.

Jack McOuat became a juniormember in 1957, a member in1967 and a life member in 1996.He died on July 30, 2013.

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Woven into the latest Materials Sci-ence and Technology (MS&T) Confer-ence, this year’s Conference ofMetallurgists contributed to a vast tech-nical program that drew more than3,400 attendees to the Palais des Con-grès de Montréal in October. The event,which included contributions fromCIM’s Metallurgy and Materials Society,the American Ceramics Society, theAssociation for Iron and Steel Technol-ogy, ASM International, the Minerals,Metals and Materials Society (TMS) andthe National Association of CorrosionEngineers International, marked thefirst time that MetSoc participated inthe MS&T Conference, and the firsttime the annual forum has come toCanada.

“It was a pretty large success,” saidPriti Wanjara, MetSoc’s representativeon the MS&T organizing committee,who credited the new setting and multi-ple disciplines for bringing a differentdynamic to the event. A long-timemember of MetSoc and ASM Interna-tional, Wanjara observed a more inter-national crowd than past MS&Tconferences, which have been heldexclusively in the United States. “I think

Material impactConference of Metallurgists opens up to a wider audience

by Ryan Bergen and Herb Mathisen

we attracted more people from industry,which I attribute to the influence ofMetSoc, which has more of an industryorientation,” she said.

The technical program includedmany symposia that looked at advancedmaterials in manufacturing for extremeenvironments. The breadth of the mate-rial was daunting, but Judy Schneider, aTMS representative on the coordinatingcommittee, said hosting so many dis-cussions in one place was important tothe success of the event. “Many of thematerials societies present are incorpo-rating similar advanced technologies,especially in the processing area,” shesaid. “While this posed a challenge toensure we brought everyone together onsimilar topics, it was very rewarding towork with the individual organizers toreach this objective.”

The COM program featured 10 sym-posia, including a new one that delvedinto advances in hydroelectric turbinemanufacturing and repair, along withrecurring themes like last year’s success-ful rare earth elements sessions.

More than 120 attendees were onhand for the rare earth elementskeynote session, with Alex King, direc-

tor of the U.S. Department of Energy’sCritical Materials Institute, and MarianCampbell Jarvis, assistant deputy minis-ter of minerals and metals with NaturalResources Canada, explaining eachorganization’s efforts to help NorthAmerican rare earth miners move proj-ects forward to increase domestic secu-rity of supply.

King’s presentation buoyed thehopes of rare earth miners, who haveseen prices for various rare earth ele-ments fall steadily since 2011. Kingsaid pending shortages of certain min-erals has caused the American govern-ment to delay some energy efficiencyinitiatives. For instance, a move fromT8 fluorescent tubes in lights to thetwice-as-efficient T5 lamps was delayed48 months due to shortages ofeuropium and terbium, he explained.King also noted that of the more than33,000 wind turbines in the UnitedStates, all but 233 were designed withgear boxes. Such turbines are morelikely to fail, which causes them to stopproducing clean energy while awaitingrepairs. But gearless direct-drive tur-bines, containing up to 700 pounds ofneodymium, have not taken over the

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market due to concerns about futureneodymium supply. King and Jarvisagreed that, in the long term, the heavyrare earths market looked strong. Eachof them outlined research their organi-zations were conducting to help makeextracting, processing, separating andmanaging waste more efficient.

Another session focused on mininginnovation and cross-pollination. CarlWeatherell, CEO of the Canadian Min-ing Innovation Council (CMIC), set thetone with his keynote address, statingthat companies should be more willingto collaborate and worry less aboutintellectual property rights. He notedthat mining companies were clearlybecoming more willing to sign his orga-nization’s open intellectual propertyagreement.

“Cross-pollination is highly usefulfor technological development,” saidNils Voermann, global managing direc-tor of technologies at Hatch. “It’s asource of ideas new to one industry butalready proven in another.” He cited anexample where Hatch successfully col-laborated with Outotec to develop fur-nace technology, used in thecementation industry, for nickel miningpurposes. He noted that while govern-ment funding can act as a catalyst tohelp turn an idea into reality, it “doesnot turn a bad technology into a goodone.” Speakers expressed the need formore partnerships between academia,government and industry.

Companies providing equipmentand supplies for material testing,analysis and characterization filledmany of the 146 booths of the two-daytrade show. The showroom also fea-tured an eight-company career pavil-ion and about 150 posters related tothe symposia.

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Early on in our planning for the2014 CIM Convention in Vancouver,the organizing committee agreed thatwe needed to move away from just aWomen in Mining (WiM) forum andhave an entire track in the technical pro-gram devoted to diversity – in all itsforms. I cannot tell you how many peo-ple, particularly from the WiM group,have said to me what a great idea thatwas. After all, having a diverse work-force – and a work space that supportsthis workforce – is just good business.Every industry is screaming for moreskilled workers as the baby boomersretire. Engaging a broader workforce ina welcoming environment will help fillthat void and lead to a stronger bottomline. We should not have to single outany one group, like women, within thatworkforce. In fact, there are manywomen who do not want to be singledout in this way. They have worked hardto garner and be recognized for theskills they have – not because they arewomen with those skills.

Having more women in the miningworkforce is an important goal. Andefforts like the Gender Inclusivity initia-tive, led by former Xstrata Nickel CEOIan Pearce, are essential for achievingthat. But for the mining industry, it isonly one part of the larger challenge toattract people from a broader range ofbackgrounds and experiences. After Ianpresented his initiative to the CIMCouncil, we agreed to form a DiversityAdvisory Committee to see how CIMcould support this work. Consideringthe work we had already begun to dofor the technical program, it seemed agood fit, so I took the lead.

The committee has a renewable, one-year mandate that is broad by nature ofthe topic. We will look at case studiesfrom within and outside our industry tomake informed recommendations to theCIM Council on what we can do to fur-ther support diversity in our industry. Thecommittee will also be tasked with

reviewing and commenting on diversity-related proposals made to CIM from suchbodies as the Aboriginal HR Council.

One of my early discussions aboutthis committee was with our esteemedpast-president Jim Popowich, whopointed out that diversity has alwaysbeen a guiding principle of CIM. Ibelieve him because I do not know any-one who knows the CIM guidelines aswell as he. But still, how has this guidedCIM? Certainly we have a diverse mem-bership. But what association does not,particularly in this globalized age?What, specifically, has CIM done to pro-mote and support diversity, short of theaforementioned Women in Miningforum and its efforts to work closelywith WiM groups across the country? Ido not mean to raise the ire of the illus-trious CIM leaders we have had over theyears, nor of our dedicated staff at CIMNational. They are very responsive toindustry trends and requests and haveput their support behind this commit-tee. But we can certainly do more.

The Diversity Advisory Committee isin its infancy. While we have had a fewinformal meetings to date, we only justbecame official at last September’sCouncil meeting. In the comingmonths, at events like CIM Convention2014, aptly titled “Mining 4 Everyone,”we will look at where we believe we asan industry are, where we want to be inthe future, and who we want to be therewith. Ultimately, we will be looking athow we can use the power of CIM tohelp realize the promise of a morediverse industry. Let us be honest:While some companies have doneadmirable work in this area, it is clearthat we still have a long way to go. Wewelcome your input on this topic andencourage you to share your successstories and horror stories with us. CIM

Patty Moore is the general chair of CIM 2014 inVancouver and the chair of CIM’s Diversity AdvisoryCommittee. She is also director of businessdevelopment with Tetra Tech.

CIM community

In search of new approaches to diversity

By Patty Moore

We are pleased to present this year’s CIM Corporate MemberDirectory – an important source for answers to your questionsabout CIM and our members and volunteers.

CIM membership is the entry point to a global community ofleading industry expertise – a dynamic community of peers,partners and experts who can help you grow your career andbusiness.

We help our members at every level of their career path – fromstudents to young professionals just entering the industry tosenior executives leading their organizations.

The continuous improvement of the quality of our servicesremains one of our top priorities. An improved version of ouronline membership directory equipped with a new search toolallows you to find the business contacts you need – faster andeasier. As a result, we decided to no longer print our annualmembership directory. We encourage our members to sign in tothe CIM website and use the online version for the mostrelevant and up-to-date information. As a CIM member, yourname is listed here too, so that others can find you.

Be sure to optimize your membership profile in the section MY CIM Account by updating your contact information, addingyour photo and bio, and selecting your preferred CIM society sothat you can take complete advantage of this membership tool.

We hope that you will read this guide and familiarize yourselfwith the many opportunities your membership holds.

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Il nous fait plaisir de vous présenter l’édition annuelle duRépertoire des membres corporatifs de l’ICM – une sourceimportante de réponses à vos questions sur l’ICM, nosmembres et nos bénévoles. Être membre de l’ICM s’est ouvrirla porte vers une communauté internationale pour uneexpertise de premier plan – une communauté dynamique depairs, de partenaires et d’experts qui peuvent vous aider àdévelopper votre carrière et votre entreprise. Nousaccompagnons nos membres à chaque niveau dans leurcheminement de carrières, en commençant par les étudiants,puis les jeunes professionnels qui font leur entrée dansl’industrie jusqu’aux cadres supérieurs qui guident leursorganisations.

L’amélioration continue de la qualité de nos services demeureune priorité. Une version en ligne améliorée de notrerépertoire des membres, dotée d’un nouvel outil de recherche,vous permet de trouver rapidement les contacts utiles. Parconséquent, nous avons décidé de ne plus imprimer leRépertoire des membres annuel. Nous encourageons nosmembres à visiter le site web de l’ICM et à utiliser la versionen ligne pour une information pertinente et à jour. En tant quemembre de l’ICM, vous figurez dans le répertoire, vousdevenez donc accessible à vos contacts dans l’industrie.

Assurez-vous d’optimiser votre profil de membre dans l’ongletMon compte ICM en mettant à jour vos coordonnées, en yajoutant une photo et une biographie et en sélectionnant votresociété technique de préférence en vue de profiter pleinementdes avantages de votre adhésion.

Nous vous invitons à vous familiariser avec les opportunitésque vous offre votre adhésion à l’ICM en consultant ce guide.


2014CIM CORPORATE MEMBER DIRECTORYRÉPERTOIRE DES MEMBRES

CORPORATIFS DE L’ICM

2014 CIM CORPORATE MEMBER DIRECTORYRÉPERTOIRE DES MEMBRES CORPORATIFS DE L’ICM


LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT: PORTALS INTO CIM

Select one or more ways to engage in CIM to helpyou meet your business needs and professionalgoals.

CIM Branch Membership – Join one or more of CIM’s 39local branches and strengthen your local business network.• Receive the December/January Outlook issue of

CIM Magazine• Access more than 14,500 professionals through the online

CIM Membership Directory• Benefit from special rates on technical publications in

the CIM Online Library

CIM Individual Membership – A full membership to CIM isthe ideal option for industry professionals seeking to enhancetheir knowledge, build their career and make industry contacts.• Receive nine issues of CIM Magazine and the Insitute’s

quarterly technical publication, CIM Journal• Access more than 14,500 professionals through the online

CIM Membership Directory• Benefit from free downloads from the CIM Online Library

and special rates on CIM publications• Join one or more of CIM’s technical societies • Benefit from special member rates on CIM conferences

and events• Gain recognition through the CIM Awards program• Help shape the future of the Institute through your voting

rights

Cyber membership – For professionals residing outside ofNorth America who are seeking direct access to global miningexpertise, a CIM cyber membership will work for you. • Online access to CIM Magazine and CIM Journal• Access more than 14,500 professionals through the online

CIM Membership Directory

Student membership – Are you a student working towards acareer in the mining, minerals or materials industries? CIM canput you in direct contact with industry leaders through branch,society and national events and conferences.

DES NIVEAUX D’ENGAGEMENT : DES PORTAILS VERS L’ICM

Sélectionnez un ou plusieurs niveauxd’engagement qui répondent à vos besoinsd’affaires et objectifs professionnels.

Adhésion aux sections de l’ICM – Devenez membre del’une des 39 sections locales de l’ICM afin de renforcer votreréseau professionnel. • Recevez le numéro de Décembre/Janvier (Perspectives) de

CIM Magazine• Accédez à plus de 14 500 professionnels à travers le

répertoire des membres en ligne • Profitez des prix préférentiels sur nos publications

techniques disponibles dans nos archives virtuelles

Adhésion individuelle à l’ICM – Cette option est idéale pourdes professionnels qui désirent parfaire leurs connaissances,développer leur carrière et établir le contact avec l’industrie. • Recevez neuf éditions de CIM Magazine ainsi que le CIM

Journal, notre publication technique trimestrielle• Accédez à plus de 14 500 professionnels à travers le

répertoire des membres en ligne • Profitez de téléchargements gratuits de nos archives

virtuelles ainsi que des rabais sur nos publications • Choisissez une ou plusieurs sociétés techniques de l’ICM• Profitez de prix préférentiels sur nos événements et congrès• Soyez reconnus pour vos accomplissements par notre

programme des Prix d’excellence de l’ICM• Contribuer au futur de l’Institut en utilisant votre droit de

vote

Cyber adhésion – Pour les professionnels de l’industrie nerésidant pas en Amérique du Nord qui souhaitent obtenir unaccès à l’expertise minière à l’échelle mondiale, cette option estparfaite pour vous. Accédez en ligne aux CIM Magazine et CIMJournal ; rejoignez plus de 14 500 professionnels à travers lerépertoire des membres en ligne.

Adhésion étudiante – Pour les étudiants qui optent pour unecarrière dans les secteurs de l’exploitation minière, desminéraux ou des matériaux, l’ICM peut vous mettre en



Sociétés de l’ICM – Choisissez l’une des 10 sociétés techniquesde l’ICM pour demeurer au fait des dernières nouvelles dansvotre secteur, rester en contact avec vos pairs et investir dansvotre carrière.

Connectez-vous au site Web de l’ICM dès aujourd’hui :

www.cim.org

• Online access to all issues of CIM Magazine and CIMJournal

• Access more than 14,500 professionals through the onlineCIM Membership Directory

• Benefit from free downloads from the CIM Online Libraryand special rates on CIM publications

• Benefit from special member rates on CIM conferencesand events

CIM Corporate Membership – Join forces with industryleaders. Appoint a corporate representative to enjoy all thebenefits of CIM Individual Membership; showcase yourproducts and services in our Corporate Member Directory;benefit from priority booth placement at the annual CIMConvention through our Bonus Priority Point Program; andtake advantage of employee access to professionaldevelopment opportunities.

Discover more at www.cim.org

communication avec les chefs de file de l’industrie . • Accédez en ligne à toutes les éditions de CIM Magazine et

CIM Journal• Rejoignez plus de 14 500 professionnels à travers le

répertoire des membres en ligne • Profitez de téléchargements gratuits de nos archives

virtuelles ainsi que des rabais sur nos publications• Bénéficiez de prix préférentiels à nos événements et

congrès

Adhésion corporative – Joignez-vous aux chefs de file del’industrie. Désignez un représentant de votre entreprise pourbénéficier de tous les avantages liés à l’adhésion individuelle ;présentez vos produits et services dans notre répertoire desmembres corporatifs ; obtenez des espaces d’expositionprivilégiés lors du Congrès de l’ICM grâce à notre programmede points de prioritaires ; donnez accès à vos employés à desoptions de développement professionnel.

Découvrez-en plus au www.cim.org


HOW TO MAKE YOUR MY CIMACCOUNT PROFILE WORK FOR YOU

As a CIM member, your enhanced My CIM Account can helpyou make connections, gain knowledge and get noticed.

Update your contact information – Don’t miss youropportunity. Be accessible and visible at any time.

Add your photo – a picture is worth a thousand words!

Tell your story – It will only take a few seconds to upload yourbiography or C.V. You can also amplify this section by listingyour accomplishments or specific responsibilities.

Join a CIM Society – Select one or more CIM 10 technicalsocieties to stay current in your chosen field, keep in touch withpeers and invest in your career.

Log on to the CIM website today: www.cim.org

COMMENT OPTIMISER VOTRE PROFILMON COMPTE ICM

En tant que membre de l’ICM, votre compte ICM peut vousaider à créer des liens, acquérir des connaissances et à vousfaire remarquer.

Mettez à jour vos coordonnées – Ne manquez pas desopportunités d’affaires. Soyez accessible et visible en touttemps.

Ajoutez votre photo – une image vaut mille mots !

Racontez votre histoire – Télécharger votre biographie ou C.V.ne prend que quelques secondes. Vous pouvez aussi bonifiercette section en énonçant vos accomplissements ouresponsabilités spécifiques.



CIM STRUCTURE

In May 2013, CIM reconfigured its six-district structure to threedistricts within its Canadian borders. The decision was made tofoster collaboration among branches and to encouragecommunication between local branches and the CIM NationalOffice. The governance structure also changed from having onevice-president per district to having two vice- presidents and oneor more CIM ambassadors – a post created to support the vice-presidents.

STRUCTURE DE L’ICM

En mai 2013, l’ICM a finalisé la restructuration en regroupantses six districts en trois nouveaux districts, afin de favoriser lacollaboration entre les sections locales et encourager lacommunication avec le bureau national. La structure degouvernance est passée d’un vice-président par district à deuxvice-présidents et compte maintenant un ou plusieursambassadeurs de l’ICM, poste qui a été créé pour appuyer lesvice-présidents.

Your MY CIM ACCOUNTcan help you make connections, gain knowledge and get noticed. Update your profile to take advantage of these great membership features.www.cim.org

Votre COMPTE ICMpeut vous aider à créer des liens,acquérir des connaissances et vous faire remarquer. Mettez votre profil à jour pour bénéficier de cesoptions exclusives aux membres de l’ICM.www.cim.org

EASTERN DISTRICT |DISTRICT DE L’EST

CENTRAL DISTRICT | DISTRICT DU CENTRE

WESTERN DISTRICT |DISTRICT DE L’OUEST




CIM SOCIETY AND BRANCH EVENTS

Learn, share and be inspired. Participate in CIMsociety and local branch activities that help ourmembers in real career-building ways.

CIM Society Events

Technically driven, CIM societies organize specializedconferences that tackle the issues that impact their respectivefields. They offer unmatched opportunity for expert perspective,peer-to-peer learning and cutting-edge research anddevelopments.

CIM Branch Events

Organized geographically, CIM branches organize meetings thatenable members to network and explore their interests as a localcommunity. CIM branch meetings help our members developbusiness relationships in a more intimate setting.

For a complete CIM event listing, consult the CIM Calendar ofEvents included in this guide or go online: www.cim.org

ÉVÉNEMENTS DES SOCIÉTÉS ET SECTIONS LOCALES DE L’ICM

Apprendre, partager, inspirer. Les activités dessections locales et des sociétés techniquescontribuent au développement professionnel denos membres.

Sociétés de l’ICM

Les sociétés de l’ICM organisent des congrès spécialisés ettraitent des sujets pertinents à leurs domaines. Elles offrentdifférentes perspectives de la part d’experts, et contribuent auxéchanges entre pairs tout en partageant les dernièresdécouvertes techniques.

Sections locales de l’ICM

Organisées géographiquement, les sections locales de l’ICMorganisent des réunions qui permettent aux membres deréseauter et d’explorer leurs intérêts en tant que communautélocale. Les réunions permettent à nos membres à développerdes relations d’affaires dans un cadre plus intime.

Pour une liste complètes de nos événements, veuillez consulterle calendrier des événements inclus dans ce guide ou visiteznotre site web : www.cim.org

CIM AWARDS CIM offers a variety of opportunities forindividuals and companies to be nationallyrecognized for their achievements.

CIM Awards celebrate best practices andoutstanding contributions that advance theindustry. Winners are recognized at the annualCIM Awards Gala during the CIM Convention &Expo!

Learn about this year’s winners:www.cim.org

PRIXD’EXCELLENCE DE L’ICML’ICM offre plusieurs opportunitéspour reconnaitre les accomplissementsdes individus et entreprises au niveaunational et mettre en lumière lesmeilleures pratiques et contributionsremarquables qui font progresserl’industrie.

Les gagnants sont reconnus au Gala de remisedes prix de l’ICM tenu durant le Congrès annuelde l’ICM.

Pour en savoir plus sur nos gagnants :www.cim.org



FEATURE |ÉDITORIAL

UPFRONT |À LA UNE

TECHNOLOGY |TECHNOLOGIE

TRAVEL |VOYAGE

FEBRUARY |FÉVRIER

Exploration Construction Communications Belo Horizonte (Brazil | Brésil)

SUPPLEMENT | SUPPLÉMENT CIM Convention Preliminary Program | Program préliminaire du congrès de l’ICM

MARCH/APRIL |MARS/AVRIL

Energy | Énergie Comminution Tunnelling |Creusement

Saskatoon (Canada)

SPECIAL REPORT | RAPPORT SPÉCIAL Saskatchewan | Le Saskatchewan

SUPPLEMENT | SUPPLÉMENT Preliminary CIM Expo! Guide | Guide préliminaire de l’Expo ! l’ICM

MAY | MAIHR & community

engagement |Engagement des RH & de la communauté

Uranium Conveying |Transport

Stepnogorsk (Kazakhstan)

JUNE/JULY |JUIN/JUILLET

Coal |Charbon

Safety |Sécurité

Emissions control |Contrôle des émissions

Karratha (Australia | Australie)

AUGUST |AOÛT

Names to know 2014 |Les noms à connaître

en 2014

Surface Mining |Exploitation à ciel ouvert

Heavy equipment |Équipement lourd

Antofagasta (Chile)

SEPTEMBER |SEPTEMBRE

Oil sands |Sables bitumineux

Environmental monitoring & closure |

Surveillance del’environnement

& fermeture des mines

Equipment monitoring |Contrôle de l’équipement

Fort McMurray (Canada)

OCTOBER |OCTOBRE

Processing |Traitement

Copper |Cuivre

Drive systems |Systèmes d’entraînement

Lincang (China)

SPECIAL REPORT | RAPPORT SPÉCIAL China | La Chine

NOVEMBER |NOVEMBRE

Water |L’eau

Underground development |Développement souterrain

Wear parts |Pièces d’usure

Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)

DECEMBER/JANUARY |DÉCEMBRE/JANVIER

Outlook 2015 |Perspectives 2015

Metallurgy |Métallurgie

Lubricants |Lubrifiants

Polkowice (Poland | Pologne)

SUPPLEMENT | SUPPLÉMENT CIM Corporate Member Directory | Répertoire des membres corporatifs de l’ICM

CIM PUBLICATIONS | LES PUBLICATIONS DE L’ICM

CIM Magazine

CIM Magazine, like the industry it covers, is Canada-based and globally focused. Each issue delivers:• Latest industry news• Sharp insight and timely features• Focused coverage on leading practices, important trends, and influential and outspoken people• Innovations across the mining sector

CIM Magazine, tout comme l’industrie dont il traite, est basé au Canada et a une portéeinternationale. Chaque édition propose : • Les dernières actualités• Un aperçu clair• La priorité accordée aux meilleures pratiques ; les tendances importantes ; des personnes

influentes et franches• Les innovations dans le secteur minier

Our 2014 Editorial CalendarNotre calendrier rédactionnel de 2014



Exploration and Mining Geology Journal

The Geological Society of CIM’s Exploration and Mining Geology containsCanadian and international papers on applied aspects of mineralexploration and exploitation, including mineral deposit geology andgeochemistry, and geophysics, mining geology, mineral resource appraisaland estimation methods, environmental geology and case histories.

Submit your paper to [email protected] or [email protected].

Le journal Exploration and Mining Geology dela Société de la géologie de l’ICM contient desarticles canadiens et internationaux sur desdomaines appliqués de la prospection et del’exploitation des minéraux, dont la géologiedes gisements, la géochimie, la géophysique,la géologie minière, l’évaluation desressources minérales et les méthodesd’estimation, la géologie environnementale etles études de cas. Envoyez votre article à[email protected] ou à[email protected].

CIM Journal

CIM Journal contains high-qualitypeer-reviewed papers covering allfacets of the mining, minerals andmaterials industries. Topics includebut are not limited to: geology,mining, processing, maintenance,environmental protection andreclamation, mineral economics,project management, health andsafety, risk management, researchand development, operations, andregulatory practices and issues.

CIM Journal is the mining industry’s technical publication ofchoice:• Original papers in English and French are welcome.• Papers undergo a double-blind peer-review process.• Audience and authors are international in scope.

Submit your paper for review, volunteer to become a revieweror to purchase the latest issue or individual papers atwww.cim.org.

Le CIM Journal contient des articles de grande qualité évaluéspar les pairs qui touchent tous les aspects de l’industrieminière, minéralogique et des matériaux. Ces sujets incluentnotamment la géologie, l’extraction minière, le traitement, lamaintenance, la protection de l’environnement et sa remise enétat, l’économie liée aux minéraux, la gestion de projets, lasanté et la sécurité, la gestion des risques, la recherche et ledéveloppement, l’exploitation, sans oublier les pratiques et lesquestions réglementaires

Le CIM Journal est la publication technique de choix del’industrie minière :• Les articles rédigés en anglais et en français sont les

bienvenus.• Ils font l’objet d’une évaluation par les pairs en double

aveugle.• Le lectorat comme les auteurs sont de calibre international.

Pour soumettre un article pour publication, vous portervolontaire pour évaluer un article ou acheter le dernier numéroou certains articles, rendez-vous à www.cim.org.

CIM Online Library

After undergoing an extensive digitization project, thenew CIM Online Library (formerly known as theTechnical Paper Library) is stocked with more than9,000 technical papers, proceedings and books(special volumes) published by CIM. And, backed by apowerful new search engine, finding what you needhas never been easier: www.cim.org/onlinelibrary

Archives en ligne de l’ICMAprès avoir fait l’objet d’un projet de numérisationexhaustif, la nouvelle bibliothèque en ligne de l’ICM(anciennement connue sous le nom d’Archivesvirtuelles de documents techniques) contient plusde 9 000 articles spécialisés, comptes rendus etlivres (volumes spéciaux) publiés parl’ICM. En outre, grâce à sonnouveau moteur de recherchepuissant, vous trouverez ce quevous cherchez plus facilement quejamais : www.cim.org/onlinelibrary.

Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly

A publication of the Metallurgy and Materials Society of CIM, Canadian MetallurgicalQuarterly publishes original contributions on all aspects of metallurgy and materials science. Keyareas include: mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, materials processing andphysical metallurgy.

Submit your paper today: www.maney.co.uk/journals/cmq

Publication de la Société de la métallurgie et des matériaux de l’ICM, Canadian MetallurgicalQuarterly fait paraître des contributions originales sur tous les aspects de la métallurgie et dessciences des matériaux. Ses principaux domaines d’intérêt sont le traitement du minerai,l’hydrométallurgie, la pyrométallurgie, le traitement des matériaux et la métallurgie physique.

Envoyez votre article dès aujourd’hui à www.maney.co.uk/journals/cmq



M4S Vancouver 2014in conjunction with the CIM Convention & Expo!

May 11-13, Vancouver, BCwww.cim.org/m4s

M4S Sept-îles 2014en même temps que le congrès MEMO de l’ICM

12 septembre, Sept-Îles, QCwww.cim.org/m4s

M4S Québec 2014en même temps que Québec Mines pour tous

17 au 20 novembre, Québec, QCwww.cim.org/m4s

M4S |

46TH ANNUAL CANADIAN MINERAL PROCESSORS CONFERENCE | 46e CONGRÈS ANNUEL DES MINÉRALLURGISTES DU CANADA (CMP 2014)

January 21-23, Ottawa, ON, www.cmpsoc.ca

2014 CIM CONVENTION & EXPO! | CONGRÈS ET EXPO! DE L’ICM 2014

May 11-14, Vancouver, BC, vancouver2014.cim.org

MINING SOCIETY OF NOVA SCOTIA’S 127TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

June (TBD), Nova Scotia, www.miningsocietyns.ca

HYDRO 2014 – HYDROMETALLURGY CONFERENCESEVENTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

June 22-25, Victoria, BC, www.metsoc.org

MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING | MINE OPERATOR’S CONFERENCE 2014 (MEMO 2014)

September 10-13, Sept-Îles, QC, memo2014.cim.org

53RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF METALLURGISTS 53e CONGRÈS ANNUEL DES MÉTALLURGISTES (COM 2014)

September 28-October 1, Vancouver, BC, www.metsoc.org

CONFERENCES | CONGRÈS


2014CIM CALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDRIER DES ÉVÉNEMENTS DE L’ICM

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MARITIMES, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, QUEBECLES MARITIMES, TERRE-NEUVE ET LABRADOR, QUÉBEC

AMOSCONTACT: ROBERT CLOUTIER ([email protected])

Activités en cours de planification

CHAPAIS-CHIBOUGAMAU(CHIBOUGAMAU, QC)CONTACT: PATRICK HOULE ([email protected])

Fin avril Semaine minière, lieu à déterminer

HARRICANA(VAL-D’OR, QC)CONTACT: FRANCINE FONTAINE ([email protected])

22 janvier Conférence de Marc Moffette de Mine Goldex,Hôtel Forestel

12 février Conférence (sujet à déterminer), Hôtel Forestel 14 mars Vins et fromages, Hôtel Forestel23 ou 30 avril Conférence de Clifton (présentateur à

déterminer), Hôtel Forestel 14 mai Conférence (sujet à déterminer), Hôtel Forestel 7 juin Tournoi de golf annuel, Club de golf Belvédère

LABRADORCONTACT: MARK BLAKE ([email protected])

Events still in planning stage

MONTRÉALCONTACT: LISE CHARTRAND ([email protected])

Février Conférence avec Patrick Moryoussef, vice-président, opérations minières, Semafo, lieu àconfirmer

Fin novembre/ Cocktail et encan, lieu à confirmerDébut décembre

NEW BRUNSWICK (BATHURST, NB)CONTACT: SEAN MCCLENAGHAN ([email protected])


NEWFOUNDLAND CONTACT: LEN MANDVILLE ([email protected])

February Distinguished Lecturer Presentation andSocial, hosted by Alexander Murray GeologicalClub, Memorial University

Spring Geological Association of Canada Lobster BoilNovember 6-8 Mineral Resources Review 2014, Delta St.

John’s Hotel & Conference Centre

QUÉBECCONTACT: LOUIS MARCOUX ([email protected] )

20 janvier Conférence de Denis Miville-Deschenes,Université Laval

17 février AGA et conférence de Philippe Gagnon sur larecherche chez COREM, Université Laval

13 mars Soirée étudiante et remise du prix COREM,Université Laval

14 avril Événement à déterminer Hiver Tournoi de curling, activité grand public de

géocaching

QUÉBEC NORD-EST(SEPT-ÎLES, QC) CONTACT: PATRICE TREMBLAY ([email protected])

10-13 septembre MEMO 2014, Centre des congrès Présentations techniques, Centre des congrès 20 janvier, 17 mars, 14 avril, 12 mai

ROUYN-NORANDACONTACT: SYLVAIN LÉPINE ([email protected])

Janvier Funspiel de curling, Club de curling de Rouyn-Noranda

29 janvier Le Projet Kwyjibo de SOQUEM présenté parSerge Perreault, UQAT

Novembre Souper d’huîtres annuel, lieu à confirmer

SAGUENAY(CHICOUTIMI, QC) CONTACT: STEVE THIVIERGE ([email protected])

Janvier Éminent conférencier de l’ICM (présentateur àdéterminer), UQAC

Février 5 à 7 et l’Assemblée annuelle avec conférencelocale, UQAC

Février Éminent conférencier de l’ICM (présentateur àdéterminer), UQAC

Avril Forum régional de discussion « Bar des mines »Avril Visite de la carrière Granite Moreau, Lac St-

JeanAvril Vins et fromages ICM/CONSOREMAvril Party de crabesOctobre OktoberfestNovembre Party d’huîtres

THETFORD MINESCONTACT: NORMAND BOUTET ([email protected])

Janvier Tournoi de curling, AGA et remise de boursesétudiantes, Thetford Mines

Août Tournoi de golfConférencesFévrier, mars, avril, septembre, octobre, novembre

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PORCUPINE(TIMMINS, ON) CONTACT: SHANNON CAMPBELL ([email protected])

February 2 Annual CIM Porcupine Bonspiel, McIntyreCurling Rink

February 17 Branch Speaker’s Night: Gord Winkel, CIMDistinguished Lecturer, St. Dominique’s Hall

March 21-23 The Great Northern Mining Hockey Classic,McIntyre Arena and Timmins Sportsplex

April Geocaching Event, Timmins and PorcupineMining Camp

May Branch Speaker’s Night, St. Dominique’s Hall August Annual CIM Porcupine Golf Tournament,

Hollinger Golf CourseNovember Annual Steak and Lobster Night, St.

Dominique’s HallDecember AGM and Election of Officers, TBD

RED LAKE CONTACT: JANICE WALLGREN ([email protected])

June Exploration Roundup, Cochenour HallJuly Golf Tournament, Red Lake GolfAugust/ Wine & Cheese Social, Campbell CurlingSeptember LoungeOctober AGM/Seafood Night, Campbell Curling LoungeNovember Annual Lobsterspiel, Campbell Curling Rink

SUDBURYCONTACT: GRACE SO ([email protected])

January 16 General Membership Meeting, Dynamic Earth February Winterlude Dinner & Social, Dynamic EarthMarch 20 General Membership Meeting, Dynamic EarthApril 17 CIM Distinguished Lecturer, Dynamic EarthJune Lobster Dinner and Dance August Rudolph Kneer Memorial Golf TournamentSeptember General Membership Meeting

SUDBURY GEOSECTIONCONTACT: RUTH DEBICKI L ([email protected])

January 10 Presentation by Richard Ernst from CarletonUniversity on “Large Igneous Provinces,”Howards Johnson Plaza Hotel

THOMPSONCONTACT: INGE ROBINSON ([email protected])


THUNDER BAYCONTACT: MARK SMYK ([email protected])

January Mineral Resource Investment Showcase,Valhalla Inn

February Short Course (topic TBD), Masonic Lodge March Curling Funspiel, Fort William Curling ClubApril Annual Student Paper Night, Airlane Hotel and

Conference CentreSeptember Mineral Resource Investment Showcase, & November Valhalla InnDecember Annual Christmas Cocktail Party, Tony and

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CENTRAL DISTRICT | DISTRICT DU CENTRE

MANITOBA & ONTARIOMANITOBA ET ONTARIO

COBALT(HAILEYBURY, ON)CONTACT: TODD A. STEIS ([email protected])


GREATER TORONTO AREA WEST(MISSISSAUGA, ON)CONTACT: SONYA KOPECKY-DUFF ([email protected])

February 12 Reception: Membership Drive Cocktail, GolderAssociates offices, Mississauga

June 26 Second Annual CIM GTA West GolfTournament, Millcroft Golf Club, Burlington

September 4 Canada Southern Africa Chamber ofBusiness/CIM GTA West – Cheese and WineCocktail at Hatch, Oakville

Luncheon meetings, Otello’s Banquet & Conference Centre,OakvilleMarch 19, April 23, May 28, September 18, October 22,November 26

HAMILTONCONTACT: SHANNON CLARK ([email protected])


NORTHERN GATEWAY(NORTH BAY, ON)CONTACT: ANNEMARIE RHINDRESS([email protected])

February 20 Seafood Gala, Clarion Pinewood, North BaySeptember 12 Annual Golf Tournament, Highview Golf

Course, PowassanGeneral Membership Luncheon/Speaker Meeting, Davedi Club,North Bay Various dates in 2014

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February 6 AGM, PDAC Office February 20 Student-Industry Luncheon, Royal York HotelMarch 2-5 PDAC, Metro Toronto Convention CentreAugust 27 Frank Grieco Memorial Golf Tournament, Glen

AbbeyOctober 16 Taste of Toronto Networking Event, National

ClubLuncheons, National ClubJanuary 23, April 17, May 22, June 19, September 18, November20, December 11

WINNIPEGCONTACT: ED HUEBERT ([email protected])


ALBERTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, SASKATCHEWAN & YUKON | ALBERTA, COLOMBIE-BRITANNIQUE,TERRITOIRES DU NORD-OUEST, SASKATCHEWAN ET YUKON

CALGARYCONTACT: ERIN GOLKO ([email protected])

Luncheons, Fairmont Palliser, Turner Valley RoomJanuary 15, February 12, March 12, April 16, May 21

CROWSNESTCONTACT: JEFF COLDEN ([email protected])

June Annual Golf Tournament, Fernie

EDMONTONCONTACT: LAURA JOSEPH ([email protected])

January 13 CIM Student Awards Presentation and AwardsNight: CIM President Robert Schafer,Presenter, University of Alberta Faculty Club

February 3 TBA, University of Alberta Faculty ClubMarch 3 Automation in Mining, Greg Baiden, University

of Alberta Faculty ClubApril 7 CIM Monthly Dinner: Michael Cinnamond,

Guest Speaker, University of Alberta FacultyClub

May 24 STARS Charity Race Car Event, ChuckEdwards, University of Alberta Faculty Club

WESTERN DISTRICT | DISTRICT DE L’OUEST

NORTH CENTRAL BCCONTACT: JÉRÔME LAMARRE ([email protected])

February 15 Lecture: Christy Smith, Taseko, Williams LakeJune 18-19 Lecture: John McManus, Taseko, Prince George

OIL SANDS(FORT MCMURRAY, AB)CONTACT: DEVON HULSMAN ([email protected])

June 13 Annual Golf Tournament, Fort McMurray Club

SASKATOONCONTACT: TARA STRATTON ([email protected])

January 16 Environmental (Safety) Night, The SheratonCavalier Hotel, Saskatoon

February 20 CIM Saskatoon Uranium Night, The SheratonCavalier Hotel, Saskatoon

March 20 CIM Industry Collaboration Night, TheSheraton Cavalier Hotel, Saskatoon

April 10 CIM Saskatoon Spring Social, The SheratonCavalier Hotel, Saskatoon

July 11 CIM Saskatoon Annual Golf Tournament,Willows Golf & Country Club, Saskatoon

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LOS ANDES – CHILECONTACT: PAULA QUIJADA ([email protected])


LIMA – PERUCONTACT: JOE PEZO ([email protected])


DAKAR – SENEGALCONTACT: KHALED ABOU EL HOUDA ([email protected])


SOUTH CENTRAL BC(KAMLOOPS, BC) CONTACT: SHAMUS TUOHEY ([email protected])

Spring CIM Distinguished Lecturer, TBAMay Kamloops Mining Day, TBASept. 17-19 South Central Branch AGM, Kamloops

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TRAILCONTACT: MARVIN NEUFELD ([email protected])


VANCOUVERCONTACT: KEN ROBERTS ([email protected])

February 20 Luncheon, Hyatt HotelNovember 13 Student Night, location TBD Luncheons, Hyatt HotelMarch 20, April 17 or 24, May 22, June 19, Sept. 25, Oct. 16

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CIM EXECUTIVE COUNCIL | CONSEIL EXÉCUTIF DE L’ICMPresident | Président Robert Schafer, Hunter Dickinson Inc. [email protected]

President-elect | Président élu Sean Waller, Candente Copper Corp. [email protected]

Incoming president-elect | Garth D. Kirkham, Kirkham Geosystems Ltd. [email protected]ésident élu entrant

Immediate past-president | Terence F. Bowles, St. Lawrence Seaway [email protected]ésident sortant Management Corporation

Finance chair | Directeur des finances Michael Cinnamond, B2Gold Corp. [email protected]

Directors | Administrateurs James L. Popowich, The Mosaic Company [email protected] Twigge-Molecey, Hatch [email protected]

DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENTS • VICE-PRÉSIDENTS DE DISTRICTEastern District | District de l’est Daniel Gagnon, Met-Chem Canada Inc. [email protected]

Central District | District du centre Adam Tonnos, Toromont [email protected]

Western District | District de l’ouest Patty Moore, Tetra Tech [email protected]

International District | District international Nathan Stubina, Byron Capital Markets [email protected]

CIM SOCIETIES | SOCIÉTÉS DE L’ICM

CIM’s 10 societies are technically driven communities that provide breakthrough discoveries and knowledgesharing opportunities in various fields. Participate in society events and initiatives: www.cim.org

Les dix sociétés techniques de l’ICM sont des communautés qui fournissent des découvertes innovatrices etdes occasions de partage de connaissance sur des sujets variés. Participez aux événements et initiatives denos sociétés : www.cim.org

Canadian Mineral Processors Society | Janice Zinck, CANMET – Mining [email protected]été du traitement de minérai and Mineral Sciences Laboratories

Environmental and Social Responsibility Janice Zinck, CANMET – Mining [email protected] | Société de l’environnement and Mineral Sciences Laboratorieset de la responsabilité sociale

Geological Society | Jason King Dunning, Alamos Gold Inc. [email protected]été de la géologie

Maintenance, Engineering and Jo-Anne Boucher, Bestech [email protected] Society | Société de l’ingénierie et de l’entretien

Management & Economics Society | Richard Jundis, Independent Director [email protected]été de la gestion et de l’économie minérale

Metallurgy and Materials Society | Vladimiros Papangelakis, [email protected]été de la métallurgie et des minéraux University of Toronto

Mining Society of Nova Scotia | Société Matt Ferguson, Atlantic Cat [email protected]ère de la Nouvelle-Écosse

Society for Rock Engineering | Denis Thibodeau, Stantec [email protected]été de la mécanique des roches

Surface Mining Society | Société de Tom Broddy, Taseko Mines Limited [email protected]’exploitation minière à ciel ouvert

Underground Mining Society | Société de Robert Carey, RJC Industrial Design Ltd. [email protected]’exploitation minière souterraine

CIM CONTACTS | REPRÉSENTANTS DE L’ICM

The collective power of our dedicated volunteers is the root of CIM’s evolution and success. We are thankful for their invaluable contribution towards CIM’s mission and objectives.

La puissance collective de nos bénévoles constitue la base de l’évolution et de la réussite de l’ICM. Nous sommes reconnaissants de leur précieuse contribution envers la mission et objectifs de l’ICM.




CIM BRANCHES | SECTIONS LOCALES DE L’ICM

CIM branches are organized geographically and address the needs of members, focusing on local issues andprogramming opportunities while recruiting and supporting local members. To get involved and participate,go to www.cim.orgLes sections locales de l’ICM sont réparties géographiquement afin de répondre aux besoins des membres etse concentrent sur les sujets régionaux et les occasions de réseautage tout en recrutant et supportant lesmembres locaux. Participez aux activités de nos sections, visitez : www.cim.org

CENTRAL DISTRICT • DISTRICT CENTRALDISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENTS | VICE-PRÉSIDENTS DE DISTRICTSFirst Year | Première année Rick Hutson [email protected] Year | Deuxième année Adam Tonnos [email protected]

AMBASSADORS | AMBASSADEURS Northern Ontario Charlie Graham [email protected] Ontario Chris Twigge-Molecey [email protected] West Peter Salmon [email protected] Ontario and MB Eric Hinton [email protected]

CHAIRS | PRÉSIDENT(E)SCobalt Todd Steis [email protected] West David Chinloy [email protected] Shannon Clark [email protected] Gateway Tom Palangio [email protected] Jean-François Fiset [email protected] Shannon Campbell [email protected] Lake Janice Wallgren [email protected] George Darling [email protected] Geosection Phil Thurston [email protected] Inge Robinson [email protected] Bay Mark Smyk [email protected] TBDWinnipeg Ed Huebert [email protected]

EASTERN DISTRICT • DISTRICT DE L’ESTDISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT | VICE-PRÉSIDENT DE DISTRICTFirst Year | Première année Marcel Jolicoeur [email protected] Year | Deuxième année Daniel Gagnon [email protected]

CHAIRS | PRÉSIDENT(E)SAmos Robert Cloutier [email protected] Patrick Houle [email protected] Marcel Jolicoeur [email protected] Mark Blake [email protected]éal Hani Mitri [email protected] Heather Bruce-Veitch [email protected] New Brunswick Sean McClenaghan [email protected]ébec Louis Marcoux [email protected]ébec Nord-Est Patrice Tremblay [email protected] Sylvain Lépine [email protected] Steve Thivierge [email protected] Thetford Mines Normand Boutet [email protected]



WESTERN DISTRICT • DISTRICT DE L’OUEST VICE-PRESIDENTS | VICE-PRÉSIDENT(E)SFirst Year | Première année Dan Clark [email protected] Year | Deuxième année Patty Moore [email protected]

AMBASSADORS | AMBASSADEURSBritish Colombia Jim Popowich [email protected] Tim Joseph [email protected] Chuck Edwards [email protected]

CHAIRS | PRÉSIDENT(E)SCalgary Theresa Lavender [email protected] Jeff Colden [email protected] Tim Joseph [email protected] Central BC Jérôme LaMarre [email protected] Sands Devon Hulsman [email protected] Michelle Sturby [email protected] GeoSoc Cory Kos [email protected] Central BC Shamus Tuohey [email protected] Marvin Neufeld [email protected] Ken Roberts [email protected] David Watson [email protected] Paul Christman [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT • DISTRICT INTERNATIONALVICE-PRESIDENT | VICE-PRÉSIDENTNathan Stubina [email protected]

CHAIRS | PRÉSIDENT(E)SDakar, Senegal Oumar Toguyeni [email protected], Peru Bertrand De Windt [email protected] Andes, Chile TBD

CIM STUDENT CHAPTERS | CHAPITRES ÉTUDIANTS DE L’ICM

CIM student chapters take education beyond the classroom. They provide an opportunity for students tocultivate their networking skills while developing their critical knowledge. Volunteer and participate today:www.cim.orgLes chapitres étudiants de l’ICM permettent d’étendre l’expérience éducative au-delà des salles de cours.Ils donnent l’occasion aux étudiants à développer leurs abilités à réseauter et à parfaire leursconnaissances. Participez aujourd’hui : www.cim.org

Dalhousie University John Kushneryk [email protected] École Polytechnique de Montréal Pierre-Luc Sévigny [email protected] McGill University Jonathan Aubertin [email protected]’s University Alexander Alousis [email protected] of British Columbia Andrew Crook [email protected] of Saskatchewan Kai Li [email protected] University of Toronto Andreas Steckenborn [email protected]

METSOC STUDENT CHAPTERS • CHAPITRES ÉTUDIANTS DE LA METSOCLaurentian University Patrick Campeau [email protected] McGill University Daniel Marchand [email protected] Memorial University John Halfyard [email protected] of British-Columbia Victor Cheung/Lina Grajales [email protected] Université Laval Marc-André Morneau [email protected] of Windsor Sanjib Deys [email protected]




CIM NATIONAL OFFICE | BUREAU NATIONAL DE L’ICM | 514.939.2710

Our staff of almost 40 dedicated individuals provides essential support services to a vast legion of volunteerswho contribute to CIM’s evolution and success.Notre personnel, près de 40 personnes dévouées, fournit des services d’aide essentiels aux nombreuxbénévoles qui contribuent à l’évolution et le succès de l’ICM.

EXECUTIVE • EXÉCUTIFJean Vavrek Executive Director | Directeur exécutive 1301 [email protected] Major Director, Finance and Administration | 1318 [email protected]

Directeur des finances et de l’administrationLise Bujold Director, Conferences and Trade Shows 1308 [email protected]

Directrice des congrès et salons commerciauxMarjolaine Dugas Director, Membership Services | Directrice, services aux membres 1302 [email protected]érard Hamel Director, Information Systems and Technology | 1325 [email protected]

Directeur des technologies d’informationAngela Hamlyn Director, Communications, Publications and Media | 1303 [email protected]

Directrice de la communication, des publications et des médiasMireille Goulet Executive Coordinator | CSR Project Leader 1321 [email protected]

Coordonnatrice exécutive | Chargée de projets RSE

ADMINISTRATIONCarole Boyer Administrative Assistant (on maternity leave) 1337 [email protected]

Assistante administrative (en congé de maternité)Julie Mercure-Latour Administrative Assistant (maternity leave replacement) 1300 [email protected]

Assistante administrative (remplacement de congé de maternité)

CONVENTIONS AND TRADE SHOWS • CONGRÈS ET SALONS COMMERCIAUXNadia Bakka Convention Coordinator | Coordonnatrice des congrès 1333 [email protected] Bell Exhibition Sales Manager |

Directeur des ventes et salons commerciaux 1311 [email protected] Murphy Convention Coordinator | Coordonnatrice des congrès 1309 [email protected] Vincent M4S Public Outreach Coordinator | Coordonnatrice des projets M4S 1332 [email protected] Lee Registration and Customer Care Coordinator 1343 [email protected]

Coordonnatrice des inscriptions et du service aux congressistes

FINANCE • FINANCESAnne Brosseau Accounts Payable and Special Volumes | 1313 [email protected]

Comptes à payer et ventes de publicationAlexandra Cyr Cash Receipts | Encaissements 1328 [email protected] Kinsella Invoicing and Accounts Receivable | 1312 [email protected]

Facturation et comptes à recevoir

COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA • COMMUNICATION, PUBLICATIONS ET MÉDIASRyan Bergen Editor-in-Chief | Éditeur en chef 1324 [email protected] Braul Section Editor | Chef de rubrique 1336 [email protected]ë Koulouris Copy Editor and Communications Coordinator | 1339 [email protected]

Réviseure et coordonnatrice des communicationsAndrea Nichiporuk Managing Editor | Directrice-rédatrice en chef 1331 [email protected] Mathisen Section Editor | Chef de rubrique 1340 [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES • SERVICES AUX MEMBRESCorina Tanasie Programs Coordinator | Coordonnatrice de programmes 1304 [email protected] Foley Retention Agent | Agent de rétention 1307 [email protected] Pillo Communications and Program Coordinator | 1316 [email protected]

Coordonnatrice de programmes et communicationsLamiche Tremblay Service Coordinator | Coordonnatrice des services 1338 [email protected] Vongkoth Branch Services Coordinator | 1310 [email protected]

Coordonnatrice des services aux sections locales Jo-Anne Watier Membership Manager | Gestionnaire des services aux membres 1315 [email protected]



METALLURGY AND MATERIALS SOCIETY OF CIM • SOCIÉTÉ DE LA MÉTALLURGIE ET DE MATÉRIAUXBrigitte Farah Manager, Administration and Conferences | 1329 [email protected]

Gérante, administration et conférencesRonona Saunders Media Coordinator/Web Editor 1327 [email protected]

Coordonnatrice des médias/Éditeur webCatherine Thibault Meeting Coordinator | Coordonnatrice des réunions 1317 [email protected]

INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY • TECHNOLOGIES ET SYSTÈMES D’INFORMATIONLorent Dione Web Programmer | Programmeur web 1326 [email protected] Doré Web Programmer | Programmeur web 1322 [email protected] Garcia Senior Technical and Applications Specialist 1335 [email protected]

Technicien sénior en informatique et applicationsMaria Olaguera Web Support | Support à l’édition web 1342 [email protected]

CANADIAN MINING METALLURGICAL FOUNDATION • FONDATION CANADIENNE DES MINES ET DE LA MÉTALLURGIEDeborah Sauvé Manager | Directrice 1334 [email protected]

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE CANADA • AFFAIRES ÉTRANGÈRES ET COMMERCE INTERNATIONAL CANADA (GOVERNMENT OF CANADA)Carmen Altamirano Trade Commissioner and Global Practice Lead 1314 carmen.altamirano@

Déléguée commerciale et Chef de pratique mondiale, international.gc.caéquipements et services miniers

ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVES • REPRÉSENTANTS DES VENTES PUBLICITAIRESDovetail Communications Inc. (905) 886-6641Janet Jeffery Senior Account Executive | Responsable principal des publicités 329 [email protected] Kukkonen Sales Manager | Directrice des ventes 306 [email protected] Young Senior Account Executive | Responsable principal des publicités 325 [email protected]



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A&B MYLEC Pty Ltd.Abresist Kalenborn Inc.AccentureAcier St-Michel Inc.Aciers SSAB Suédois LtéeACP Applied Products Ltd.Adrok Ltd.Aecon MiningAIL MiningAkzoNobel Chemicals Ltd.Alexander ProudfootAMEC Americas LimitedArcelorMittal Canada MinesArchway StabilisationAtlantic Industries Ltd.Atlas Copco Mining and RockExcavation TechniqueAusenco Minerals CanadaAxter Coletanche Inc.

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Barrick Gold CorporationBASF Corporation BAT Construction Ltd.BHP Billiton Canada Inc.Biodisk Corp.BKT Tires Canada Inc.BlackRock Metals Inc.Boart Longyear Boréal – InformationsStratégiques Inc. (Boréalis)BradkenBrault Maxtech Inc.

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Caledonia Mining CorporationCanadian Pump & CompressorCandente Copper CorporationCBleue Inc.CEMI – Centre for Excellence inMining InnovationCG Industrial Specialties Ltd.CK LogisticsCliffs Wabush MinesColossus Minerals Inc.Copper Development AssociationInc.COREMCrevier LubricantsCullen Diesel Power Ltd.CWA Engineers Inc.Cypher Environmental Ltd.

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DassaultSystems GEOVIA Inc.Davidson Drilling LimitedDe Beers Canada Domik Exploration Ltd.Dominion Diamond Corp.Downer EDI Mining - MineralTechnologiesDyno Nobel Inc.

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Earthworks Equipment Corp.Eco Waste SolutionsElement Mining Ltd.

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Falco Technologies Inc.FestoFLSmidthFLSmidth KnelsonFormation Mirabel Inc.Fountain Tire Mine Service Ltd.Frontline Integrated Services Ltd.Fusionex, une compagnie deWolseley

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GEA Westfalia Separator CanadaInc.Gen-X CapitalHumain/Ressources MenitikGeohart Consultants Pty Ltd.Global Inspections-NDT Inc.Global Partner Solutions Mining& IndustriesGoldcorp Inc.Golder Associates Ltd.Graham Group Ltd.Groupe CLR

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Hatch Ltd.Hella Inc.Herrenknecht TunnellingSystems Canada Inc.Hewitt Equipment Limited HLS Hard-Line Solutions Inc.Honeywell Process Solutions Inc.HumEng International Inc.

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IBK Capital Corp. IDS North AmericaIMAFS Inc.Intergraph Canada Ltd.IQ – Investissement QuébecIron Ore Company of Canada

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J.F. Comer Inc.Jennmar of Canada Inc.Joy Global CanadaJPi mine equipment

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Kal TireKey Maintenance TechnologiesKinross Gold Corp.Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd.KPI Industrial Controls Inc.

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Lafarge Canada Inc.Laforest Nova AquaLaird ConstructorsLaird Technologies Inc.Laurel Steel, Division of HarrisSteelLe Groupe MISA

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MaptekMcCarthy Tétrault S.E.N.C.R.L.,s.r.l.McCue EnvrionemntalContracting Inc.Micromine Ltd.Mine Cable Services CorporationMine Site Technologies Canada Inc.MinePros Personnel Inc.Mining Publications InternationalMISTRAS MétaltecMosaic Company, theMullen Trucking LP

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Newalta CorporationNewedge Canada Inc.New Millennium Iron Corp.Norseman Structures Inc.North Fringe IndustrialTechnologies Inc.NTN Bearing Corporation ofCanada Ltd.Nuna Group of Companies

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Oboni Riskope Associates Inc.Outotec (Canada) Ltd.

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P.R. Engineering Ltd.Pacific Bit of Canada Inc.Paul F. Wilkinson & AssociatesInc.PhotoSat Information Ltd.PioneraPneuma-Tool Inc.Polar Mobility Research Ltd.Potash Corporation ofSaskatchewanPraetorian ConstructionManagementPROVIX Inc.Purves Redmond Ltd.PVA Consulting GroupPyott Boone Electrics CanadaLimited (PBE Group)

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QinetiQ Ltd.

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RAX Enterprises Inc.Raymac Environmental ServicesInc.RedpathREM Resource Engineering &MaintenanceRichwoodRio Tinto Iron and Titanium Inc.Rockhound Ltd.Rockwell AutomationRunge PincockMinarco

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Schlumberger Water ServicesSentry® Equipment Corp.Service aux entreprisesHarricanaSiemens Canada Ltd.Sinergeo Lda.SKF Canada Ltd.SM Construction Inc.SMS Equipment Inc.SNL Metals Economics Group Spicer Solution Providers Inc.SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.Stellar RecruitmentSTM AssociatesStonehouse Mining Corp.Suncor Energy Synthesarc Inc.

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Team Power SolutionsTeck Resources LimitedTega Industries CanadaTENAQUIP LimitedTerraSource GlobalTetra TechThibault & Associates Inc.Thyssen Mining Construction ofCanada Ltd.Timken Canada LP

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Ultra Seat Corporation

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Vale Newfoundland & LabradorLimitedVals Drilling LimitedVeyance Technologies CanadaInc.Victaulic Company of Canada Ltd.

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Wajax EquipmentWajax Power SystemsWatts, Griffis and McOuat LimitedWenco International MiningSystems Ltd.WesTech Engineering, Inc.Western Potash Corp.Wilkinson Steel & Metals Ltd.Wire Rope Industries Ltd.Women in ResourceDevelopment CorporationW.S. Tyler Wugang Canada ResourcesInvestment Ltd.

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48e Nord InternationalClaude Thibault

70 ave. du Lac, PO Box 44Rouyn-Noranda, QC J9X 5C1% (819) 762-4923www.48inter.com

48e Nord International is a non-profitorganization, whose mission it is to act as acatalyst for the growth of internationaltrading activity in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.48e Nord International works closely withregional economic players and governmentpartners to help regional companiesbecome export-ready. The organizationalso represents Quebec companies thatoffer products and services to the mineralsindustry around the world.

48e Nord international est un organisme àbut non lucratif qui a pour mission d’êtrele catalyseur de la croissance des activitésde commerce extérieur en Abitibi-Témis-camingue. 48e Nord international travaillede façon étroite avec les intervenantséconomiques de la région et les parte-naires gouvernementaux dans le but d’of-frir aux entreprises de la région uneexpertise les préparant à l’exportation.L’organisme représente également lesentreprises québécoises offrant des pro-duits et services à l’industrie minérale etce, à l’échelle internationale.

A&B MYLEC Pty Ltd.Andy Meyers

PO Box 688 Rockhampton, QLD, Australia 4700% 61-7-4927-9188www.abmylec.com

A&B MYLEC Pty Ltd. offers services to theinternational coal industry includingborecore treatment procedure design/pro-gram management; resource evaluation/product characterization; plant design;contract performance – guarantees; per-formance troubleshooting; commissioning;sampling plant certification; and utilizationtechnology services. Our suite of servicesspans all stages of mine site development,from project investigation and feasibility todetailed process design, implementationand market definition. A&B MYLEC is

always ready to assist you with your prob-lem-solving needs.

Abresist Kalenborn Inc.Sebastien Allard

602-755 boul. Saint-Jean Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 5M9% (514) [email protected]

Abresist Kalenborn Inc., formerly CanadaKalprotect, is a leading global provider ofwear protection and slide promotion solu-tions for more than 80 years. With theknowledge that one product cannot solveall wear problems, AKI designs, manufac-tures and combines ceramics, metallicsand synthetics (rubber, epoxies, plastics)to meet the customer’s specific abrasion,impact and corrosion problems. We keepthe solution simple but effective, and wedeliver the complete package includingfield measuring, drafting, manufacturingand installation.

Abresist Kalenborn Inc. est un fournisseurhors pair de revêtements antiusure etglissement depuis plus de 80 ans. Sachantqu’un produit ne peut résoudre tous lesproblèmes, AKI produit des céramiques,métaux et des matériaux synthétiques(caoutchouc, époxy, plastique) afin derépondre aux besoins précis du client. Lessolutions sont simples, mais efficaces, carnous participons de la conception à l’in-stallation.

AccentureHolly Neil

1401-145 King St. W.Toronto, ON M5H 1J8% (416) 641-5220(416) 641-7429 (rep)[email protected]/mining

Accenture works with mining companiesaround the globe to help them becomehigh-performance businesses that candeliver sustained, long-term results. Ourmining group includes around 4,000 indus-try practitioners in all major mining

regions, including North and South Amer-ica, Europe, CIS, Australia and Asia, whichare deeply experienced in capital projectsmanagement, operating models, finance,supply chain, human capital and talentmanagement, automation and industrialIT, enterprise systems (SAP) and sharedservices.

Accenture collabore avec des sociétésminières dans le monde entier pour lesaider à devenir des entreprises de hauteperformance qui peuvent générer desrésultats durables et de long terme. 4 000praticiens de l’industrie, présents danstoutes les grandes régions minières,notamment en Amérique du Nord et duSud, en Europe, dans la CEI, en Australieet en Asie, composent notre groupe minieret apportent une profonde expérience engestion de projets de construction, mod-èles d’exploitation, finance, chaîne d’ap-provisionnement, capital humain etgestion des talents, automatisation etinformatique industrielle, ou encore ensystèmes d’entreprise (SAP) et en servicespartagés. Pour plus d’informations, visitezle site www.accenture.com/mining.

Acier St-Michel Inc.Bernard Richard

1155 ave. Laplace Laval, QC H7C 2N6% (514) [email protected]@acierst-michel.comwww.acierstmichel.com

Acier St-Michel Inc. is recognized for itsexperience and professional work, whichhas generated a solid reputation for qualityand reliability since it was established in1984. The satisfaction of our customers isour priority. We design, fabricate and/orinstall storage tanks, pressure vessels,chimneys, hoppers, silos, and repair andprovide maintenance for rotary furnaces,evaporators and/or on-site installation ofequipment, such as agitators, pumps, etcetera.

Étendant son champ d’action du GrandNord à l’Est canadien en passant par leQuébec et l’Ontario, Acier St-Michel estune entreprise d’expérience, jeune etdynamique, qui s’est forgé une solide répu-tation dans le domaine des travaux d’acier.Pour tous travaux d’acier : les ouvrages deplaques, les réservoirs, cheminées,trémies, silos, réparation et entretien de

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fours rotatifs, de réservoirs, d’évapora-teurs et jusqu’à l’installation en chantierd’équipements tels que les agitateurs, lespompes, et cetera., il n’y a qu’une entre-prise à contacter : Acier St-Michel.

Aciers Suédois SSAB LtéePatrick Leclerc

220 rue Industrielle Delson, QC J5B 1W4% (514) [email protected]

SSAB is a global leader in value-addedhigh-strength steel. SSAB offers productsdeveloped in close cooperation with itscustomers to reach a stronger, lighter andmore sustainable world. Hardox® maxi-mizes the wear performance of your equip-ment and machines, reducing workshoplead times and increasing the overall pro-ductivity of your operations. Thanks to itsconsistent properties, Hardox’s perform-ance remains consistent across its life-time. That also makes its service life verypredictable, allowing you to rationalizeyour repair schedule.

SSAB est un leader mondial du secteur desaciers haute résistance à valeur ajoutée.SSAB offre des produits élaborés en étroitecollaboration avec ses clients pourrespecter les caractéristiques du monde quinous entoure et en préserver encore mieuxles précieuses ressources. Grâce à sagrande homogénéité, les performances deHardox restent inchangées sur toute ladurée de vie du matériau. Cela permetégalement de prédire sa durée de vie avecune grande précision, afin de pouvoir ratio-naliser le planning de réparation.

ACP Applied Products Ltd.Rahul Lakhote

201-5550 152nd St. Surrey, BC V3S 5J9% (604) [email protected]

The ACP team offers turnkey hydraulic andenvironmental solutions driven by our bitu-minous geomembrane. The bituminousgeo membrane, with its ability to remainwatertight over the long term and to per-form at sub-zero temperatures at harshchemical environments, is an optimal solu-

tion for hydraulic and environmental man-agement. Typical projects include ponds,diversion channels, landfill lining and cap-ping, dams and canals, just to name a few.Our solutions offer savings in bedding andcover materials, and help expand your con-struction horizon.

Adrok Ltd.Gordon Stove

49-1 W. Bowling Green St.Edinburgh, United Kingdom EH6 5NX% [email protected] www.adrokgroup.com

At Adrok, we are passionate about helpingmake the world a better place by improvingour clients’ understanding about what liesbeneath the earth. We develop and useadvanced technology to supply geophysicalservices for locating, identifying and map-ping subsurface natural resources (oil,gas, water, minerals). We provide ourclients with measurements of the subsur-face natural resources, rock types and rocksequences before drilling. We call ourtechnology Atomic Dielectric Resonance.We call our services Predrilling VirtualLogging®

Aecon MiningJohn Singleton

110 9th Avenue SW, Suite 300Calgary, AB T2P 0T1% (877) 232-2677www.aecon.com

As one of Canada’s leading constructionand infrastructure development compa-nies, Aecon provides turnkey solutions toour clients by handling virtually everyaspect of mining development – from sitepreparation to final equipment installation.Backed by 130 years of experience, Aeconhas significant resources, expertise andknowledge, often operating in some of themost hostile environments in the world.

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AIL MiningDon Michaluk

111 Springstead Ave.Stoney Creek, ON L8E 6E7% (905) [email protected]

AIL Mining is a leading innovator in thedesign and supply of infrastructure solu-tions. Structural plate products: haul roadarches; road/rail underpasses; streamcrossings; portals; 4-flange structural platefor mine shaft and tunnel reinforcement;stockpile/escape tunnels; protection struc-tures; conveyor tunnels; drainage retainingwall systems: crusher walls/ramps; retain-ing walls; bridge abutments; sound wallsystems; mine perimeters/fencing; equip-ment screens pipe systems: drainage/venti-lation systems; prefabricated bridges: road/stream crossings. AIL Mining has numeroussales offices, manufacturing plants and pro-fessional engineering teams to ensureglobal delivery of projects.

AkzoNobel Chemicals Ltd.division of AkzoNobel Surfactants LLC

Mark Podwysocki

323 Crystal Green Rise Okotoks, AB T1S 2N5% (403) [email protected]/en/mining/Pages/home.aspx

AkzoNobel provides high-quality reagentsfor mineral extraction and anti-cakingapplications with advanced colloid and sur-face chemistry. We have over 40 years ofglobal R&D experience in molecular andsurface chemistry, supported throughfeedback from the mining industry. Ourstrength is in customized solutions foreach individual ore, carbonates, feldspar,quartz and other minerals.

AkzoNobel fournit les réactifs de hautequalité pour l’extraction minière et lesapplications anti-agglomérant avecavancée colloïde et chimie de surface.Nous avons plus de 40 ans d’expérienceinternationale de recherche et développe-ment en chimie moléculaire et surface,prise en charge à travers les réactions del’industrie minière. Notre force résidedans des solutions personnalisées pourchaque minerai individuel, carbonates,feldspath, quartz et d’autres minéraux.

Alexander ProudfootCompanyJon Wylie

Canada Trust Tower, Brookfield Pl.PO Box 508161 Bay St, 27th FloorToronto, ON M5J 2S1% (416) [email protected]

Alexander Proudfoot is the pioneer inimplementing operational improvementprograms. For more than 65 years, we havepartnered with companies in the naturalresources industry to execute their busi-ness strategies by improving managementeffectiveness and by embedding the disci-plines required to ensure sustainablechange. We partner with mining companiesinternationally, of all types – from majordiversified miners to junior mining andmining contracting companies.

AMEC Americas LimitedRobert Stanlake

400-111 Dunsmuir St. Vancouver, BC V6B 5W3% (604) [email protected]/mining

AMEC develops some of the most chal-lenging mining projects in the world. Weare known for our comprehensive EPCMservices for new projects and existing mineoperations, as well as for complete miningand geology consulting, environmentalassessment, mine design and water treat-ment expertise. AMEC operates more than300 offices around the world including cen-tres of mining expertise on five continents.

ArcelorMittal Canada MinesSerge Miller

1400-1801 rue McGill College Montreal, QC H3A 2N4% (514) 285-1464www.arcelormittal.com/minescanada

Archway StabilisationPatrick Maillet

213 Sandstone LaneFort McMurray, ON, T9K [email protected] www.archwaystabilisation.com

Archway Stabilisation Group specializes inmine road construction using a soil stabi-lization process that maximizes the use ofclay bearing material. This processchanges the molecular structure of theclay causing it to permanently dehydrate,which allows for the reduction of requiredaggregate by up to 100 per cent. For moreinformation on our product and services,visit us at www.archwaystabilisation.com.We are currently looking for agent repre-sentation in all regions of Canada.

Atlas Copco Mining and RockExcavation TechniqueCanadaAnne Marie Grossi

1025 Tristar Dr.Mississauga, ON L5T 1W5% (289) [email protected]

Atlas Copco Mining and Rock ExcavationTechnique Canada is a sales and servicecompany within the Atlas Copco Group,serving construction and mining industriesthroughout Canada. We offer an extensiveproduct range for a variety of undergroundand surface mining, as well as constructionapplications covering the mining cycleentirely – from exploration all the waythrough to crushing. With regional hubsstrategically located across Canada and 23branch locations scattered nationally, ourincreased presence across Canada helpsenhance the proficiency of our customerservice and support throughout the country.

Le pôle Mining and Rock Excavation Tech-nique d’Atlas Copco Canada est une entre-prise de ventes et de services, à l’intérieurdu Groupe Atlas Copco, qui répond aux exi-gences des industries minière et de laconstruction à travers le Canada. Nousoffrons une vaste gamme de produits des-tinés à l’exploitation minière souterraineet de surface, de même que des applica-tions de construction conçues pour les

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principales étapes du cycle minier allantde l’exploration jusqu’au concassage.Grâce à ses centres régionauxstratégiquement situés partout au Canadaet à ses 23 filiales établies sur l’ensembledu pays, notre présence accrue au Canadanous permet d’améliorer l’efficacité denotre service à la clientèle ainsi que la sat-isfaction des clients partout au pays.

Ausenco Minerals CanadaAlicia Cornford

855 Homer St.Vancouver, BC V6B 2W2 % (604) [email protected]

Ausenco is a diversified engineering com-pany operating worldwide in the marine, bulkhandling, mining infrastructure, energy andindustrial sectors. Ausenco provides unbi-ased, independent engineering and manage-ment services for projects of all sizes. Frommines to pipelines, ports, bulk terminals andinfrastructure, we deliver ingenious solu-tions to optimize our clients’ resources.

Axter Coletanche Inc.Daniel Crevier

301-1030 Beaubien Est Montreal, QC H2S 1T4% (514) 903-1912www.coletanche.com

More than 12 million square metres ofCOLETANCHE® bituminous geomem-branes manufactured by Axter have beenlaid worldwide, thus making it a stellarwaterproofing product for civil engineer-ing. Its high performance and adaptabilityto all types of terrain mean that it can beused in numerous ways: for the protectionof the environment (the storage of solidand liquid waste, platforms for bottom ashstabilization or composting of greenwaste); water resource management(dams, reservoirs, containment basins,canals); and transportation (motorwayditches, protection of railway ballasts).

Avec plus de douze millions de mètres car-rés posés à travers le monde, la géomem-brane bitumineuse COLETANCHE®fabriquée par Axter est aujourd’hui un pro-duit d’étanchéité phare du Génie Civil. Seshautes performances et son adaptabilité à

tous les types de sol lui ont ouvert de multi-ples applications dans le domaine de la pro-tection de l’environnement (stockage dedéchets solides ou liquides, plateformes dematuration de mâchefers ou de compostagede déchets verts…), de l’hydraulique(étanchéité de barrages, de retenues d’eau,de bassins de confinement, de canaux), oudes transports (fossés autoroutiers, protec-tion du ballast des voies ferrées…).

Barrick Gold CorporationAndy Lloyd

3700-161 Bay St., Brookfield Place TD Canada Trust TowerToronto, ON M5J 2S1% (416) 891-9911www.barrick.com

Barrick is the world’s largest gold pro-ducer. We operate mines across four conti-nents, including some of the world’spremier gold assets. Our vision is to be thebest gold mining company by operating in asafe, profitable and responsible manner.

BASF Corporation Jim Lindsay

1720 NW Lovejoy St, SPC 124Portland, OR, USA 97209% (503) [email protected]

MEYCO Global Underground Construction,part of BASF Construction Chemicals, is aleading supplier of customized solutions,innovative product technology, specializedequipment and engineering knowledge.Tackling all your underground engineeringproblems safely and cost- and time-effec-tively, MEYCO has been instrumental inbringing new methods to the tunnellingand mining industry. MEYCO’s professional,technical and site supports for products,equipment and application are recognizedas the best service in the industry.

BAT Construction Ltd.Delores LaGreca

10230 Dallas Dr., PO Box 118Kamloops, BC V2C 5K3% (250) 573-1222www.batconstruction.com

BHP Billiton Canada Inc.300-130 3rd Avenue S.

Saskatoon, SK S7K 1L3% (306) 385-8557www.bhpbilliton.com

BHP Billiton is the world’s largest diversi-fied natural resources company. Our objec-tive is to create long-term shareholdervalue through the discovery, acquisition,development and marketing of naturalresources. We are among the world’slargest producers of major commodities,including aluminum, copper, energy coal,iron ore, manganese, metallurgical coal,nickel, silver and titanium minerals anduranium, along with substantial interestsin oil and gas. Our interests in Canada arein diamonds and in the development ofpotash projects in highly prospective explo-ration grounds within Saskatchewan.Potash is a globally traded commodity pri-marily used as a fertilizer.

Biodisk CorpNancy Liao

426 Royal York Rd. Toronto, ON M8Y 2R9% (416) 503-4100www.biodisk.ca

Biodisk Corporation provides packagesewage treatment plants for miningcamps, communities and remote areas.Biodisk units are designed by utilizing theprocess of Rotating Biological Contactors(RBC), which are engineered in 20-foot or40-foot containers. Effluent will meet allthe requirements of site conditions andenvironmental authorities. The packageunits have many advantages: low powerconsumption, small footprint, easy load-ing/off-loading, quick installation andstart-up. Nineteen different sizes can meetyour requirements for wastewater treat-ment solutions.


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BKT Tires Canada Inc.Keshan Das

401-55 York St.Toronto, ON, M5J 1R7% (780) [email protected]

BKT is a global specialty tire manufacturerproducing over 2,200 SKUs ranging fromlarge earthmover to industrial and agricul-ture tires. BKT services end-users, largetire distributors and OEMs in over 120countries. All tires are produced in our fourstate-of-the-art manufacturing plants inIndia. BKT has subsidiaries in Europe, theUnited States, and Canada, to service end-users and support its product developmentactivities.

BKT est un fabricant mondial de pneusspécialisés, produisant plus de 2 200 UGSallant de pneus pour gros engins de ter-rassement aux pneus industriels et agri-coles. BKT répond aux besoins del’utilisateur final, du grand distributeur depneus et de l’équipement d’origine dansplus de 120 pays. Tous nos pneus sont pro-duits dans nos quatre usines de fabrica-tion à la fine pointe de la technologiesituées partout en Inde. BKT a des filialesen Europe, aux États-Unis et au Canadapour répondre aux besoins de l’utilisateurfinal et soutenir ses activités dedéveloppement de produits.

BlackRock Metals Inc.1606-1080 Cote du Beaver Hall

Jean Rainville Montreal, QC H2Z 1S8% (514) 316-7281www.blackrockmetals.com

BlackRock Metals is a privately financedCanadian mining company with a 100-per-cent-owned world-class iron ore prop-erty in one of the most prolific miningregions in the world. Its high-performanceculture is guided by its core values of put-ting people first, operating on budget in asafe, environmentally sound manner andmaintaining a high standard of socialresponsibility and social acceptance of ourprojects.

Métaux BlackRock est une société minièrecanadienne à financement privé avec unepropriété de minerai de fer de classe mon-

diale dans l’une des régions minières lesplus prolifiques au monde. Sa culture dehaut rendement est guidée par ses valeursfondamentales : prioriser les gens, fonc-tionner de manière sûre et écologique-ment responsable, et maintenir un niveauélevé de responsabilité sociale et d’accep-tance sociale de nos projets.

Boart Longyear Terry Kirkey

2570 West 1700 SouthSalt Lake City, Utah, USA 84104% (801) [email protected]

Boart Longyear (ASX: BLY) is the onesource for drilling services, drilling equip-ment, and performance tooling for miningand drilling companies around the globe.The company also offers water exploration,environmental sampling, and energy andoil sands exploration services. BoartLongyear offers drilling services in morethan 40 countries and provides miningproducts in over 100 countries.

Boréal - InformationsStratégiques Inc. (Boréalis)Christelle Faivre

790, rue Principale OuestMagog, QC J1X 2B3% (514) 313-5951www.boreal-is.com

Founded in 2004, Boréalis is specialized incorporate social responsibility (CSR) forleaders in the mining and oil and gasindustries. The combination of data man-agement software and training and con-sulting services generates a uniqueexpertise. This enables better manage-ment of social and environmental impactsthroughout the duration of an extractiveproject. The solution offered contributes tothe fulfilment of commitments that compa-nies make to affected communities, allow-ing these organizations to meet theirbusiness objectives.

Fondée en 2004, Boréalis se spécialise enResponsabilité Sociale des Entreprises(RSE) pour les chefs de file des domainesminiers et gaziers et pétroliers. La combi-naison d’un logiciel de gestion d’informa-tion et de services-conseils génère une

expertise unique au monde, ce qui favoriseune meilleure gestion des impacts sociauxet environnementaux pour la durée desprojets extractifs. La solution offerte con-tribue au respect des engagements enversles communautés affectées, tout en per-mettant aux entreprises d’atteindre leursobjectifs d’affaires.

BradkenGabe Larose

400-90 Richmond St. E Toronto, ON M5C 1P1% (416) 975-8251www.bradken.com

Bradken’s mineral processing division is amarket leader in the design, manufactureand supply of differentiated high-qualitymill and crusher products and services forthe mining and quarrying industries. Ourbusiness focuses on providing customerswith innovative, cost-effective, completewear liner solutions for mills and crushers,designed to increase performance andreduce operating costs in grinding andcrushing operations.

La division du traitement de minerai deBradken est le chef de file mondial de laconception, la fabrication et l’approvision-nement de produits et services de qualitépour les broyeurs et concasseurs de l’in-dustrie des mines et des carrières. Notreentreprise a pour but principal de fournirdes solutions complètes, innovatrices etau meilleur prix pour les revêtements debroyeurs et de concasseurs. Ils sontconçus pour améliorer la performance etréduire les coûts des opérations de broy-age et de concassage.

Brault Maxtech Inc.Marcel Brault

400-6 boul. Desaulniers Saint-Lambert, QC J4P 1L3% (514) [email protected]

Brault Maxtech Inc. is the exclusive manu-facturer representative in the province ofQuebec for the following manufactuurers:Trojan Technologies, Parkson, Aerzen,Claro, Con-V-Air, Premier Tech, Lamor-Slickbar, Hydro International, NEFCO,Boerger Pumps, Schwing, GEA Westfalia,



Membrane Specialists, Stamford Scientificand Siemens.

Brault Maxtech Inc. est le représentantexclusif pour la province de Québec desmanufacturiers suivants : Trojan Tech-nologies, Parkson, Aerzen, Claro, Con-V-Air, Premier Tech, Slickbar, HydroInternational, NEFCO, Boerger Pumps,Schwing, GEA Westfalia, Membrane Spe-cialists, Stamford Scientific et Siemens.

Caledonia MiningCorporationMark Learmonth

1201-67 Yonge St. Toronto, ON M5E 1J8% (416) [email protected]

Caledonia is an African-focused miningand exploration company, which owns 49per cent of the Blanket Gold mine in Zim-babwe and a copper-cobalt explorationproject in Zambia. The Blanket Gold minecurrently produces in excess of 40,000ounces of gold per annum and is one ofAfrica’s lowest cost gold producers. TheBlanket Gold mine has received its Indige-nization Compliance Certificate. Caledoniais listed on the TSX (CAL) and AIM (CMCL)and its shares are traded in the UnitedStates on the OTCQX (CALVF).

Canadian Pump &Compressor Ltd.Owen Myhre

Bay 101, 5025 90 Ave. SECalgary, AB T2C 2S9% (403) [email protected]

Canadian Pump & Compressor is affiliatedwith National Pump & Compressor, whichwas founded in 2007 and is a leadingprovider of industrial pumps, light towers,generators, compressors, dryers, andrelated equipment. The industrial applica-tion areas in which we specialize are agri-culture, construction, disaster recovery,environmental, frac water transfer, marine,mining and quarry, municipal and bypass,oilfield, oil sands, pipe line, pulp and paper,refineries/petrochemical, river crossing,water and wastewater, and well pointing.

Candente CopperCorporationJoanne Freeze

1650-400 Burrard St. Vancouver, BC V6C 3A6% (604) 689-1957www.candente.com

Vancouver-based Candente Copper isdeveloping the large-scale CañariacoNorte copper deposit located in northernPeru. The deposit contains Measured andIndicated Resources totalling 752.4 milliontonnes grading 0.52 per cent Cu equivalent,containing 7.5 billion pounds of copper, 1.7million ounces of gold, and 45.2 millionounces of silver. A feasibility study is cur-rently underway, led by AMEC AmericasLtd. Its March 2011 prefeasibility studyprogress report concluded the project hasan after-tax NPV of US$912 million, IRR of17.2 per cent, and payback period of 4.4years at US$2.25/lb copper, and a discountrate of eight per cent.

CBleue Inc. Lorraine Simard

2001-1 Place Ville MarieMontreal, QC H3B 2C4% (514) [email protected]

CBleue is a corporate social responsibility(CSR) consulting firm with its main opera-tions located in Quebec, but is also active inEurope and Africa. Our clients are mainly inthe mining and metallurgical sectors. Weoffer tailor-made consulting and audit serv-ices for organizations that want to integratebest CSR management practices; risk andconformity management; improve theirsocial acceptability; develop or improvetheir stakeholder engagement strategy;and assure their environmental and man-agement frameworks compliance andreporting compliance with best practices.

CBleue offre du service-conseil person-nalisé en responsabilité sociétale et envi-ronnementale, au Québec surtout, avecdes interventions en France et en Afrique,principalement dans les secteurs minierset métallurgiques. CBleue conseille etaudite les entreprises dans leur processusd’intégration de bonnes pratiques de ges-tion de la responsabilité sociétale (RSE-

DD) ; leur gestion des risques et de confor-mité, leur acceptabilité sociale, leurstratégie d’engagement avec les partiesprenantes, la conformité de leurs sys-tèmes de gestion et environnementauxainsi que leur reddition de compte selonles meilleurs standards internationaux.

CEMI – Centre forExcellence in MiningInnovationShannon Katary

935 Ramsey Lake Rd. Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6% (705) [email protected]

The Centre for Excellence in Mining Innova-tion (CEMI) directs and coordinates step-change innovation in the areas ofexploration, deep mining, integrated mineengineering, the environment and sustain-ability for the metal mining industry. With aseasoned team of program directors, CEMIidentifies, assesses and manages industry-focused applied R&D projects that extendfrom geology and engineering to the natu-ral sciences. We recognize innovation is athree-phase process: research and devel-opment, and implementation (R&D, I). Withimplementation, we turn innovative ideasinto best practices.

CG Industrial SpecialtiesLtd.Ross Waters

8980 Oak St.Vancouver, BC V6P 4B7% (604) 263-1671www.cgis.ca

We represent “best in class” valve manu-facturers to ensure reduced maintenance,the lowest cost of ownership and the high-est reliability available. With over 30 yearsof experience, CGIS offers a dynamicknowledge base, ensuring our customersselect the best valve to suit their applica-tion. With an unmatched record of serviceand project success, it is no wonder theworld’s leading engineering, oil and gasand mining companies turn to CGIS to helpthem maximize production and minimizemaintenance costs.




CK LogisticsStéphane Lavallée

6750 ch. Saint-François Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 1B7% (514) [email protected]

Established in 1998, CK Logistics is a sub-sidiary of TransForce Inc. (TFI), a NorthAmerican leader in the transportation andlogistics industry. CK Logistics offers itsclients a vast and varied pool of equipmentto meet all their transportation needs.Regardless of your shipment’s point of ori-gin, destination or dimensions, CK Logis-tics offers reliable and effective solutionsdesigned to give you peace of mind, allow-ing you to focus on the success of youroperation. We are your total transportsolution!

Fondée en 1998, l’entreprise CK Logisticsest une division de TransForce (TFI), un chefde file nord-américain du transport et de lalogistique. CK Logistics offre à sa clientèleune flotte d’équipements de transport aussivaste que variée, pouvant répondre aux plusgrandes exigences en la matière. Depuisses débuts, l’équipe de CK Logistics a tou-jours fait preuve d’originalité, de per-sévérance, d’audace et de déterminationafin d’offrir les meilleures solutions d’af-faires en logistique et en transport.

Cliffs Wabush MinesLaird Brownlie

PO Box 3000, Wabush NL A0R 1B0% (709) 285-7100 x: [email protected]

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Cliffs(NYSE:CLF) (Paris:CLF) is a major globaliron ore producer and a significant pro-ducer of high- and low-volatile metallurgi-cal coal. Our strategy is to continuallyachieve greater scale and diversification inthe mining industry through a focus on serv-ing the world’s largest and fastest growingsteel markets. Driven by the core values ofsocial, environmental and capital steward-ship, Cliffs associates across the globeendeavour to provide all stakeholders oper-ating and financial transparency. The com-pany is organized through a globalcommercial group responsible for the salesand delivery of Cliffs products and a globaloperations group responsible for the pro-

duction of the minerals the company mar-kets. Cliffs operates iron ore and coal minesin North America and an iron ore miningcomplex in Western Australia. In addition,Cliffs has a major chromite project, in thefeasibility stage of development, located inOntario, Canada.

Colossus Minerals Inc.Ann Wilkinson

401-1 University Ave. Toronto, ON M5J 2P1% (416) 643-7655www.colossusminerals.com

Colossus is a Canadian-based explorationand development company. Our primaryfocus is to advance the Serra Pelada proj-ect, located in Para, Brazil, into production.Serra Pelada is host to one of the highestgrade gold and platinum group metalsdeposits in the world.

Copper DevelopmentAssociation Inc.Andrew G. Kireta Sr.

260 Madison Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY, USA 10016% (212) 251-7200

Copper Development Association Inc.(CDA) is a U.S.-based, not-for-profit asso-ciation of the global copper industry, influ-encing the use of copper and copper alloysthrough research, development and educa-tion, as well as technical and end-usersupport. CDA is committed to promotingthe proper use of copper materials in sus-tainable, efficient applications for busi-ness, industry and the home.

COREMClaire Lavallée

1180 rue de la Minéralogie Quebec, QC G1N 1X7% (418) [email protected] www.corem.qc.ca

COREM is the largest research centre inCanada totally devoted to mineral process-

ing. Recognized as a world-class researchorganization, COREM provides a widerange of services to companies thatexplore and develop ore bodies and trans-form or recycle mineral substances.COREM’s facilities are unique in Canada fortheir size and diversity of equipment. Witha versatile pilot plant of 5,300 squaremetres, an analytical services laboratorycertified ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and apyrometallurgical characterization labora-tory certified ISO 9001:2008, COREM iscapable of offering a complete range ofservices to the mineral industry for allmajor commodities. Its environmentalmanagement system is certified ISO14001:2004 and covers all COREM activities.

COREM est le plus grand centre derecherche au Canada totalement dédié autraitement de minerais. Égalementreconnu comme un centre de recherche decalibre international, COREM fournit unlarge éventail de services aux compagniesexplorant et développant de nouveauxgisements et transformant ou recyclantdes substances minérales. Les installa-tions de COREM sont uniques au Canadapar leur taille et par la diversité deséquipements. Avec une usine pilote poly-valente couvrant 5 300 m2, un laboratoirede services analytiques certifié ISO/CEI17025:2005 et un laboratoire de caractéri-sation pyrométallurgique certifié ISO9001:2008, COREM est en mesure d’offrirune gamme complète de services à l’in-dustrie minière, peu importe le type deminerai. Son système de managementenvironnemental est certifié ISO14001:2004 et couvre l’ensemble de sesactivités.

Crevier LubricantsDaniel Talbot

2320 rue de la MétropleLongueuil, QC J4G 1E6% (800) [email protected] www.crevierlubrifiants.ca

Crevier Lubricants is a wholly owned sub-sidiary of Groupe Crevier that covers thelubricant sector. Well-entrenched in theindustry, Crevier Lubricants is now one ofthe foremost independent lubricant enter-prises in the eastern part of Canada. Byestablishing partnerships with forefrontlubricants producers such as Chevron®and BioBlend®, the company can offer adiversified and complete line of lubricantsand ancillary products to meet the needs ofits clients. Crevier Lubricants is ISO9001:2008 certified for its lubricant design,


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Crevier Lubrifiants est une filiale à partentière du Groupe Crevier œuvrant dans lesecteur des lubrifiants. Solidementimplantée dans son industrie, CrevierLubrifiants est aujourd’hui une des entre-prises indépendantes dominantes dusecteur des lubrifiants dans l’est duCanada. En établissant des partenariatsavec les plus avant-gardistes producteursde lubrifiants, tels que Chevron® etBioBlend®, l’entreprise s’est assurée depouvoir offrir une gamme diversifiée etcomplète de lubrifiants qui répondent àtous les besoins de sa clientèle. CrevierLubrifiants détient la certification ISO9001:2008 pour la conception, fabricationet distribution de lubrifiants.

Cullen Diesel Power Ltd.Alan Spetch

9300 192nd St. Surrey, BC V4N 3R8% (604) [email protected]

Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. provides sales,parts and service for MTU, Detroit Dieseland Mercedes Benz engines, Allison Trans-missions, and MTU Onsite Energy PowerGeneration generator sets. Cullen alsoprovides parts and service for mine haultrucks. Our highly trained sales and techni-cians team provide our customers inBritish Columbia with reliable and eco-nomical products and services through ourMTU, Detroit Diesel and MTU OnsiteEnergy worldwide distributor network.

CWA Engineers Inc.Steven Yee

380-2925 Virtual Way Vancouver, BC V5M 4X5% (604) 637-2275www.cwaengineers.com

CWA is a multidisciplinary company provid-ing engineering, procurement and con-struction management (EPCM) services toindustry leading clients worldwide. CWAprofessionals have expertise in engineer-ing and design, plant operations, facilitymaintenance and construction. With signif-icant involvement within the mining sector,

CWA has experience with site infrastruc-ture development, coal handling and pro-cessing, concentrate handling andtransportation, mineral concentrate han-dling and processing, as well as ore han-dling, crushing and stockpiling. We offer acomprehensive set of services for everyproject life cycle stage including planning,feasibility studies, detailed design, projectmanagement, maintenance engineeringand inspections. CWA professionals com-bine technical knowledge with hands-onfield experience to deliver quality solu-tions. A successful project incorporatessafety, quality, environmental impact,effective operations and viable economics.Our commitment to excellence and cus-tomer service is the basis of our success.We build long-term relationships withclients by providing innovation to meet theneeds of an ever-changing global marketand landscape.

Cypher Environmental Ltd.Todd Burns

1149 St. Mathews Ave., 2nd Floor Winnipeg, MB R3G 0J8% (204) [email protected]

Cypher Environmental is a leading providerof 100-per-cent environmentally friendlyand cost-effective mine haul road solu-tions. EarthZyme is a unique soil stabilizerused to significantly increase the perform-ance of clay-based haul roads, reducingtheir maintenance requirements and costs,and eliminating the need for gravel. DustStop is extremely effective at eliminatingdust on haul roads and is also an effectivedust control and erosion control productfor tailings piles of any kind.

Dassault Systems GEOVIA Inc.Patricia Ceron

PO Box 125071100-1066 Hastings St. WVancouver, BC V6E 3X1% (604) 684-6550www.3ds.com/products-services/geovia

GEOVIA, known as Gemcom Software priorto its acquisition in 2012, is now a part ofDassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE

Company. Dassault Systèmes providesbusiness and people with virtual universesto imagine sustainable innovations. Withworld-leading solutions that transform theway people work, the group brings value toover 170,000 customers of all sizes, in allindustries, in more than 140 countries. Aspart of Dassault Systèmes, GEOVIA leadsthe way in delivering tomorrow’s innova-tions in modelling and simulation for min-ing and is home to world-renownedsolutions including Surpac, GEMS, Minex,Whittle, MineSched, PCBC, Hub and InSite. For more information,visit www.3ds.com/GEOVIA.

Davidson Drilling LimitedBill Davidson

147 North St. W Wingham, ON N0G 2W0% (519) 644-1424www.davidsondrilling.com

Founded in 1900, Davidson Well DrillingLimited is one of the largest privatelyowned drilling companies in Canada,drilling hundreds of wells each year. David-son provides complete well construction,drilling and environmental drilling serv-ices. Some of our projects and servicesinclude: • Monitoring wells • Deliveryholes and shafts for mines • Dewateringwells • Reverse circulation for mineralexploration • Water wells • Pressure testwells • Hydrogeological testing • Geophys-ical wireline logging.

De Beers Canada Tom Ormsby

900-250 Ferrand Dr. Toronto, ON M3C 3G8% (416) [email protected] www.debeersgroup.com/canada

De Beers has been active in Canada forover 50 years, growing from a small groupof geologists in the field to having multipleoffices and operations across the country.De Beers Canada has two producing mines– Snap Lake Mine in the Northwest Territo-ries, and Victor Mine in northern Ontario –the Gahcho Kué project, Canada’s nextgreat diamond mine, and a targeted explo-ration strategy within Canada.



Domik Exploration Ltd.Hideo Kudo

1845-701 Georgia St. WVancouver, BC V7Y 1C6% (604) 688-8228

Dominion Diamond CorporationKelley Stamm

PO Box 4569, Stn. A Toronto, ON M5W 4T9% (416) [email protected]

Dominion Diamond Corporation is a Cana-dian diamond mining company with owner-ship interests in two of the world’s mostvaluable diamond mines, both located inthe low political risk environment of theNorthwest Territories. The company is thefourth largest diamond producer by valueglobally and the largest diamond miningcompany by market capitalization, listed onthe Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

The company operates the Ekati diamondmine through its 80-per-cent ownership aswell as a 58.8 per cent ownership in thesurrounding areas containing prospectiveresources. It also sells diamonds from its40-per-cent ownership in the Diavik Dia-mond mine.

Downer EDI Mining -Mineral TechnologiesPeter Anthony Barker

501-24 Cathedral Pl. St. Augustine, FL, USA 32084% (904) 827-1694www.mineraltechnologies.com

Dyno Nobel Inc. / Nobel Inc.Susan J. Sekerka

500-2795 E. Cottonwood PKYSalt Lake City, UT, USA 84121% (801) 328-6477; (801) [email protected]

Customers in the mining, quarry, con-struction, pipeline and geophysical explo-ration industries choose Dyno Nobel forour quality products, reliable service and

technical expertise. Dyno Nobel is themarket leader in North America, withfacilities in Australia, Canada, the UnitedStates, Indonesia, Mexico, South America,and Papua New Guinea. Dyno Nobel isrenowned for its excellent safety perform-ance and being a provider of innovativeexplosive products and services which,together, deliver groundbreaking per-formance for its customers.

Les clients œuvrant dans le domaine desmines, des carrières, de la construction,des pipelines et de l’exploration géo-physique choisissent Dyno Nobel pour sesproduits de qualité, son service fiable etson expertise technique. Dyno Nobel est lechef de file du marché en Amérique duNord, avec des installations partout à tra-vers le monde. Dyno Nobel est reconnupour son rendement exceptionnel enmatière de sécurité ainsi qu’en tant quefournisseur de produits et services innova-teurs qui lui permettent d’offrir à sesclients un rendement hors pair.

Earthworks EquipmentCorp.Sherman Johnson

34 Capital Cir. Saskatoon, SK S7R 0H4% (306) 931-7880www.kubotaofsaskatoon.com/default.asp

Eco Waste SolutionsJean Lucas

14-5195 Harvester Rd. Burlington, ON L7L 6E9% (905) 634-7022www.ecosolutions.com

Eco Waste Solutions (EWS) custom engi-neers and manufactures advanced wasteincineration and waste-to-energy systems.Capabilities include a range of waste mate-rials: kitchen and domestic waste, medicalwaste, sewage sludge and waste oils.These innovative, easy-to-use systems arefield-proven in extreme mining locations,such as the Arctic, desert, tropics and highelevations. This track record, in addition tosuperior environmental performance andproduct durability, sets EWS apart fromother incinerator suppliers worldwide.

Element Mining Ltd. Devon Eastwood

967 Falconbridge Rd.Sudbury, ON P3A 5K8% (705) [email protected]

Element Mining limited is a mining com-pany based in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.The company is focused on providingmechanical services underground andexplosives accessories. Element MiningLtd. also specializes in various miningequipment for mine construction andmaintenance.

Falco Technologies Inc.Stéphane Audy

1245 Industrielle La Prairie, QC J5R 2E4% (450) [email protected]

Falco Technologies Inc. specializes in themanufacture of process equipment madeof stainless steel and superior alloys. Itsservice offering includes sanitary pipinginstallation and erecting industrial equip-ment on site.

Falco Technologies Inc. est spécialiséedans la fabrication d’équipements en acierinoxydable et alliages supérieurs. Sonoffre de service inclut l’installation detuyauterie sanitaire et l’érectiond’équipement industriel sur le site.

FestoJohn Lamb

5300 Explorer Dr.Mississauga, ON L4W 5G4% (877) GO [email protected]

Festo is a global player and independentfamily-run business based in Esslingen,Germany, which supplies pneumatic andelectric automation technology to 300,000factory and process automation customersin over 200 sectors. Festo applies its more




than 50 years’ experience in automationtechnology to process automation withinthe field of metal and mineral processing –with complete automation solutions thatare individually tailored to the require-ments of plant operators. To learn more,visit www.festo.ca/mining.

Festo est une entreprise familiale indépen-dante localisée à Esslingen en Allemagne.Elle fournit mondialement des technolo-gies d’automatisation électrique et pneu-matique à 300,000 usines et aux clients enautomatisation de procédés dans plus de200 secteurs. Festo a plus de 50 annéesd’expérience en technologie d’automatisa-tion pour l’automatisation des procédésdans le domaine de la transformation desmétaux et des minéraux – avec des solu-tions d’automatisation complètes qui sontadaptées individuellement selon lesbesoins des usines. Pour en apprendreplus, visitez www.festo.ca/fr/mining.

FLSmidthAndrew Cuthbert

7158 S. FLSmidth Dr. Midvale, UT, USA 84047% (801) 871-7000www.flsmidth.com

FLSmidth is your one source for theworld’s largest installed base of originalequipment including: crushing, grinding,classifying, flotation, thickening, clarifying,filtration, precious metals recovery, pyro-processing, slurry handling, material han-dling, automation, metallurgical testing,parts and services. We offer experience,proven reliability and enhanced perform-ance from leading minerals industrybrands including: DORR-OLIVER, EIMCO,FFE, KREBS, WEMCO, PNEUMAPRESS,MÖLLER, VECOR, ABON, RAHCO, CEntry,Raptor Crushers, Fuller-Traylor, CON-VEYOR ENGINEERING, KOCH-MVT, Daw-son, Summit Valley, Knelson and Ludowici.

FLSmidth KnelsonDoug Corsan

19855 98 Ave. Langley, BC V1M 2X5% (604) 888-4015www.knelson.com

FLSmidth Knelson, a division of FLSmidthLtd., is the world leader in centrifugal

gravity recovery equipment. Key productsinclude the Knelson batch concentrator,continuous variable discharge (CVD) con-centrator, gravity recovery modules, Con-sep Acacia and other complementaryequipment. We specialize in preciousmetal and high-density mineral recovery.FLSmidth Knelson uses a combination ofin-house laboratory test work, design andengineering expertise, alongside manufac-turing services to provide comprehensivesolutions to clients around the globe.

Formation Mirabel Inc. Pierre Yergeau

13944 Chemin St SimonMirabel, QC J7N 1P3% (450) [email protected]

Formation Mirabel Inc. is a heavy equip-ment training centre. We offer courses forhydraulic excavator, loader, backhoe, bull-dozer, grader and mining trucks, rigid andarticulated. Courses are given in Mirabeland Abitibi. Leaders in the industry, we arethe only ones to own a rigid 40-ton truck.We also offer class 1, and 3 tractor trailercourses as well as class 2 bus driving. Weoffer on-job-training, and we evaluate andimprove the operator’s skills.

Formation Mirabel est un centre de forma-tion en machinerie lourde. Nous offronsdes cours de pelle hydraulique, chargeursur roues, rétro-excavatrice, bouteur,niveleuse, camions miniers, articulé etrigide 40 tonnes à Mirabel ainsi qu’enAbitibi. Chef de file dans l’industrie, noussommes les seuls avec un camion rigide40 tonnes. Nous offrons également descours de camion classe 1, 3 et autobusclasse 2. Nous offrons de la formation enindustrie. Nous faisons l’évaluation, ainsique le perfectionnement des opérateurs.

Fountain Tire Mine Service Ltd.Dan parker

130 Lafarge Rd. Kamloops, BC V2C 6T5% (250) 573-5315; (888) [email protected]

Frontline IntegratedServices Ltd.Terry Barber

7708 48th St. SE Calgary, AB T2C 5H5% (403) 720-6011www.frontlineisl.com

Frontline Integrated Services Ltd. providesfully integrated services supporting theenergy, resource and civil constructionindustries. Frontline is committed to execut-ing projects with precedence on safety andthe environment. We deliver professional,innovative and quality results, meeting orexceeding our customers’ expectations inthe process. Our core service offeringsinclude: environmental construction such aslandfill, pond, water course crossing andcoffer dam; remediation and reclamation;decommissioning and demolition; pipelineintegrity; repair; abandonment; discontinua-tion; and HDD support.

Fusionex une compagnie de WolseleyJean-François Rioux

2855 rue Étienne-LenoirLaval, QC H7R 6J4% (450) [email protected]

FUSIONEX specializes in the distributionand fusion of HDPE pipes and fittings aswell as a multitude of related products.Fusion services on site are made by expe-rienced and certified technicians.FUSIONEX operates in many areas of activ-ity such as mining, municipal infrastruc-tures, industry, pulp and paper, theenvironment (leachate collection),telecommunication, electricity, naturalgas, irrigation, aquaculture, et cetera.

FUSIONEX se spécialise dans la distribu-tion et la fusion de tuyaux et raccords enPEHD ainsi qu’une multitude de produitsconnexes et un service de fusion par destechniciens experimentés et certifiés.FUSIONEX œuvre dans plusieurs secteursd’activités tels que : minières, infrastruc-tures minicipales, industrielles, pâtes etpapiers, environnementales (bio-gaz),télécommunications, électriques, gaz-ières, irrigations, aquacultures, acéricul-tures, et cetera.



GEA Westfalia SeparatorCanada Inc.Sean Eicher

835 Harrington Crt. Burlington, ON L7N 3P3% (201) [email protected]

GEA Westfalia Separator offers a full rangeof products in the dynamic filtration andseparation categories including high-performance separators and decanters.Our equipment is used for classification,thickening and dewatering of minerals, aswell as for crud treatment and solventrecovery. Of special interest is the GEAWestfalia Separator ecoforce decanter. Thisnew decanter has been designed formaximum separation, durability anddramatically reduced energy consumption,and it incorporates a four-stage high-torque drive.

GenX CapitalHumain/Ressources MenitikFrançois Collin

354 rue Notre-Dame OMontreal, QC H2Y 1T9% (866) 284-7444 x: 22; (514) 284-7444 x : 22www.genxhumancapital.com

GenX Capital Humain/Ressources Menitikwas founded in 1999 and has placed sev-eral hundred contractual employees withnumerous companies and contributed totheir success by providing them with themost important asset: their human capital.Human capital outsourcing services: forthe mining industries, we work very closelywith First Nation people and others to pro-vide outstanding resources that are up tothe task. Contact us to explore this innova-tive approach.

GenX Capital Humain/Ressources Menitikfondé en 1999, a placé des centainesd’employés contractuels, auprès demaintes compagnies et contribuésubstantiellement à leur succès en leurfournissant leur plus grande valeur active:Leur Capital Humain! Services d’impartitiondu capital humain : GenX CapitalHumain/Ressources Menitik a développéune formule gagnante pour le placement etencadrement de ressources autochtones et

autres spécifiquement pour l’industrieminière. Contactez-nous pour explorercette initiative innovatrice.

Geohart Consultants PtyLtd.Wouter Hartman

24-195 Wellington Rd.Building 4Clayton, VIC, Australia 3168% 61-3-9574-8377www.geohartconsultants.com.au

Geohart consultants is a mining consul-tancy that provides a range of services forthe mining industry with a focus on: geo-logical evaluation; interpretation and siteservices; mining geotechnical site investi-gations; rock mechanic and strata controlreviews; open cut mine slope stabilityassessments; tunnelling and shaft assess-ment/review; due diligence studies; slopestability; civil geotechnical foundationinvestigation; and project managementservices.

Global Inspections-NDT Inc.Tom Shumka

108-1950 Durnin Rd.Kelowna, BC V1X 7W6% (250) [email protected]

Specializing in condition-based monitoring(CBM) systems for the mining sector. CBMof critical components are inspections per-formed at regular intervals to look for signsof deterioration. CBM allows maintenancepersonnel to plan the necessary mainte-nance activities in a more organized man-ner, thereby increasing machinery uptimeand productivity. Specializing in: large girthgear inspections; gear failure analysis/rec-ommendations; dragline inspections; largediameter shaft inspections; and recom-mendations on client-specific integritytesting.

Global Partner SolutionsMining & Industries Inc.Robert Allard

1415 32nd Ave.Lachine, QC % (514) 636-5378 x: [email protected]

Global Partner Solutions Mining & Indus-tries (GPSM&I) provides project procure-ment management for your CAPEX-OPEX,sustainable capital and projects; fromprefeasibility to execution. GPSM&I willprotect owners’ interests and investmentsby strategically pulling on detail engineer-ing deliverables to meet construction-driven schedules. Utilizing GPSM&I’sexpertise during prefeasibility will providedownstream visibility for the owner.GPSM&I’s project procurement manage-ment tools will provide early-stage warn-ing and predictability on possible impact toconstruction schedules.

Globale Partenaires Solutions Mines &Industries est une entreprise de servicequi offre un soutien stratégique de typeclé-en-main pour la gestion de la chaîned’approvisionnement. Que ce soit un projetCAPEX-OPEX ou d’investissement durable,nous offrons un soutien de la phase depréfaisabilité à l’exécution du projet.GPSM&I protégera les intérêts et lesinvestissements du propriétaire par unegestion stratégique des livrables del’ingénierie afin de respecter l’échéancierde construction.

Goldcorp Inc.Christine Marks

3400-666 Burrard St. Vancouver, BC V6C 2X8% (604) 696-3000 [email protected]

Goldcorp is one of the world’s fastest grow-ing senior gold producers with operationsand development projects located in safejurisdictions throughout the Americas. ACanadian company headquartered in Van-couver, British Columbia, Goldcorpemploys more than 16,000 people world-wide. The company is committed toresponsible mining practices and is well-positioned to deliver sustained, industry-leading growth and performance.




Golder Associates Ltd. Catharine Shaw

910-141 Adelaide St. WToronto, ON M5H 3L5% (416) 366-6999www.golder.com

As a global, employee-owned organizationwith over 50 years of experience, GolderAssociates is driven by our purpose toengineer Earth’s development while pre-serving Earth’s integrity. With deep techni-cal understanding, Golder’s professionalteams collaborate to design and build sus-tainable mining projects around the globe.Golder clients rely on the strength of tech-nical and service excellence delivered by aglobal network of specialists ready to pro-vide strategic solutions for every stage oftheir mining projects.

Propriété de ses employés et forte d’uneexpérience de plus de 50 ans, GolderAssociés, une organisation d’enverguremondiale, a pour raison d’être de con-tribuer au développement de la Terre touten préservant son intégrité. De par lemonde, les équipes de professionnels deGolder mettent en commun leur hautniveau de connaissances techniques pourconcevoir et réaliser des projets miniersdurables. Les clients de Golder peuventcompter sur l’expertise technique et l’ex-cellence des services d’un réseau interna-tional de spécialistes prêts à apporter dessolutions stratégiques.

Graham Group Ltd.June Verhelst

875 57th St. ESaskatoon, SK S7K 5Z2% 306-934-6644www.graham.ca

Graham is an employee-owned construc-tion solutions partner with revenuesexceeding $2 billion annually. With over 50years of experience in accessing, buildingand upgrading a wide variety of mine sites– oil sands, potash, gold, diamonds, ura-nium and other commodities – we have theexperience, equipment and resources tosafely deliver projects of every scope, scaleand complexity. Through our aboriginalpartnerships, we hire, train and mentorAboriginal Peoples, and provide the neces-sary tools and supervision to ensure theysucceed.

Groupe CLRLouis Caron

7200 boul. Jean XXIII Quebec, QC G9A 5C9% (819) 377-2424www.groupeclr.com

Groupe CLR is always looking for the latestinnovations in wireless technologies. Wedeliver customized solutions for two-wayradio, MESH networking, satellite phoneand telemetry needs. Groupe CLR is anauthorized dealer for Kenwood, Motorola,Icom, Rajant and Iridium. For more than 30years, our skilled engineers and techni-cians have provided the best-quality serv-ice there is to our diverse customers. Frommajor urban centres to the Far North,Groupe CLR is a leader in providing wire-less communication to the mining industry.

À l’affût des plus récentes innovationstechnologiques, Groupe CLR offre dessolutions sur mesure en Radiocommuni-cation, communication sans-fil (réseauxMESH), téléphonie satellite ainsi qu’entélémétrie. Groupe CLR est distributeurautorisé des marques Motorola, Kenwood,Icom, Rajant et Iridium. Depuis plus de 30ans, les ingénieurs et techniciens spécial-isés de Groupe CLR mettent leur expertiseau service de leur clientèle grandementdiversifiée. Présent partout, des centresurbains jusqu’au Grand Nord, Groupe CLRs’impose comme l’un des plus importantsdéveloppeurs de systèmes de communica-tion sans-fil dans le domaine minier au pays.

Hatch Ltd.Ljiljana Radman

2800 Speakman Dr. Mississauga, ON L5K 2R7% (905) 855-7600; (905) 403-4181 (rep)[email protected] www.hatch.ca

Hatch is an employee-owned, multidiscipli-nary professional services firm that deliv-ers a comprehensive array of technical andstrategic services including consulting,information technology, engineering,process development, and project and con-struction management to the mining, met-allurgical, energy and infrastructuresectors. Hatch has served clients for morethan 80 years and has project experience inover 150 countries around the world. Withmore than 11,000 people in over 69 offices,

the firm has more than $35 billion in proj-ects currently under management.

Hatch est une entreprise multidisci-plinaire appartenant à ses employés, quioffre une gamme de services profession-nels destinés aux secteurs des mines, dela métallurgie, de l’énergie et des infra-structures dans un large éventail dedomaines techniques et stratégiques,notamment la consultation, les technolo-gies de l’information, l’ingénierie, ledéveloppement de procédés ainsi que lagestion de projets et de la construction.Hatch possède plus de 80 années d’expéri-ence dans des projets réalisés dans plusde 150 pays aux quatre coins du monde.Comptant sur un effectif de11 000 employés répartis dans plus de69 bureaux, l’entreprise gère actuellementdes projets représentant une valeur totalesupérieure à 35 G$.

Hella Inc.Siegfried Tigges

201 Kelly Dr. Peachtree City, GA, USA 30269% (770) 631-7500www.hellacanada.com

Hella Mining is oriented to support,develop and serve the mining industryworldwide. With divisions in Canada andthe United States, and a designated miningsales team, Hella Mining is capable of pro-viding technical and commercial expertiseon regional level with regard to lightingsolutions. Canada is divided inWestern/Eastern Canada, handled by twofocused mining associates. Hella Mininghas safety and durability in mind as well asconformity with governmental regulations.We are committed to only bringing themost relevant and technology-advancedproducts to the marketplace, both now andin the future.

Hella Mining est orienté à soutenir,développer et servir l’industrie minièremondiale. Avec une division au Canadaainsi qu’aux États-Unis et une équipe devente minière désignée, Hella Mining estcapable de fournir une expertise techniqueet commerciale au niveau régional en cequi concerne les solutions d’éclairage. LeCanada est divisé entre ouest et est cana-dien géré par deux associés miniersciblés. Hella Mining a la sécurité et ladurabilité à l’esprit ainsi que la conformitéaux réglementations gouvernementales.Nous nous engageons uniquement àapporter des produits pertinents et tech-nologiquement avancés au marché, main-tenant et dans l’avenir.



Herrenknecht TunnellingSystems Canada Inc.Jacques Bérubé

200-5353 Dundas St. W Toronto, ON M9B 6H8% (416) 231-2555www.herrenknecht.com

Herrenknecht is the market leader in thefield of mechanized tunnelling, deliveringhigh-tech tunnel boring machines withdiameters ranging from 0.10 metres to 19metres for all ground conditions. Our tai-lor-made tunnel boring machines producesystems for high-performance utility andtraffic tunnelling, as well as declinedramps and horizontal access tunnels formining applications. The company pro-duces a complete product platform of inno-vative technology for underground miningapplications including boxhole boringmachines, raise boring drills, shaft boringmachines and tunnel boring machines.

Herrenknecht est le leader mondial dansla conception et fabrication de tunneliersmécanisés de diamètres allant de 0,10 à19 mètres pour toutes conditionsgéologiques de forage dans le roc. L’entre-prise produit une gamme complete detechnologies automatisees, spécialiseesdans le forage de tunnels pour rail, routes,metro, systèmes de canalisations deseaux sanitaires, mirco-tunnels pour serv-ices de cables, lignes de gaz. Nous fab-riquons une gamme compléted’equipements destinés aux besoins del’industrie miniere concu pour le foragemecànise de rampes inclinees, tunnelsd’acces, puits principaux de +/- 12 metresde diametres et 2000 mètres de pró-fondeur pour les mines sousterraines,puits de ventilation, galleries horizontalset systemes de convoyeurs specifiquesadaptés à l’industrie miniere.

Hewitt Equipment Limited Jim Hewitt

5001 Trans-Canada HwyPointe-Claire, QC H9R 1B8% (514) 630-3211www.hewitt.ca

Hewitt Equipment Limited is the author-ized Cat dealer for Quebec and westernLabrador, and through its subsidiary,Atlantic Tractors & Equipment Ltd., is also

the Cat dealer for the Maritimes. Withheadquarters in Pointe-Claire, Quebec,and 45 branches, Hewitt sells, rents andservices the full-line of Caterpillar prod-ucts through five divisions: heavy equip-ment, material handling, energy, truck andagricultural; and other subsidiaries: HewittMaterial Handling Inc., Hewitt Rentals Inc.,Montréal Hydraulique 04 Inc. and SITECHAtlantic Ltd.

Hewitt Équipement Limitée est le conces-sionnaire autorisé Cat au Québec et àl’ouest du Labrador; et, via sa filialeAtlantic Tractors & Equipment Ltd., l’estaussi pour les Maritimes. Depuis son siègesocial à Pointe-Claire et ses 45 succur-sales, le Groupe Hewitt vend, loue etassure le service après-vente sous cinqdivisions : Équipement Lourd, Manuten-tion, Énergie, Camion et Agricole; et qua-tre autres filiales : Hewitt MaterialHandling Inc., Location Hewitt inc., Mon-tréal Hydraulique 04 inc. et SITECHAtlantic Ltd.

HLS Hard-Line Solutions Inc.Max Gray

53 Main St.Dowling, ON P0M 1R0% (705) 855-1310www.hard-line.com

Hard-Line provides remote control sys-tems that facilitate mining operations inhazardous areas via line of sight, extendedline of sight or teleop video operation,enhancing worker safety, continuous pro-duction and mine profitability. Applicationsinclude vehicles (LHDs) and equipment(rock breakers, with only one operator run-ning multiple breakers remotely), drillsand other equipment. Hard-Line recentlyintroduced the LP401 low-profile loaderand the CX4800 track-mounted compactexploratory vehicle, which brings pan-tilt-zoom video and laser measurement equip-ment to inspect vertical mine shafts andother hazardous areas via remote control.Other new products include PROX Proxim-ity Detection System for MuckmasterRemote Controls and Entry Alert, a warn-ing system that detects entry into a driftand shows when remote mucking is takingplace.

Honeywell ProcessSolutionsJean-Marc Demers

2100 52nd Ave.Lachine, QC H8T 2Y5% (514) [email protected]

Honeywell Process Solutions is a strategicbusiness group of Honeywell Internationaland a leading supplier to the mining andmetals market with a vast array ofadvanced solutions. From wireless instru-mentation and control systems to completeindustrial IT security, building monitoringand life safety, Honeywell’s portfolio farexceeds that of a typical total automationsupplier. Count on us to extract the maxi-mum value of your resources, to providereal-time maintenance and modular col-laboration solutions.

Honeywell Process Solutions est ungroupe stratégique de Honeywell Interna-tional et un fournisseur de premier plansur le marché des mines et métaux avecune vaste gamme de solutions de pointe.De nos systèmes d’instrumentation sansfil et système de contrôle jusqu’à nos solu-tions de sécurité informatique, de surveil-lance du bâtiment et de la sécurité despersonnes, le portfolio de Honeywelldépasse de loin celle d’un fournisseurd’automatisation totale typique. Vous pou-vez compter sur nous pour extraire lavaleur maximale de vos ressources, defournir des services d’entretien en tempsréel et de fournir des solutions de collabo-ration modulaires.

Humeng International Inc.Marc Labrie

3455 A Matte BoulevardBrossard, QC J4Y 2P4% (450) 651-5313 x [email protected]

HumEng est un leader dans la gestion et ledéveloppement des compétences. Depuisplus de 20 ans, HumEng accompagne sesclients dans la conception, le développe-ment et l’implantation de solutions de for-mation qui augmentent l’efficacitéopérationnelle et diminuent les coûts.Notre équipe est composée d’experts dansles domaines techniques, de la formation,




de l’apprentissage et de l’éducation auxadultes. Nous avons travaillé avec plus de150 moyennes et grandes entreprises dansplusieurs pays à travers le monde.

IBK Capital Corp. Michael F. White

640-130 King St. WToronto, ON M5X 1E4% (416) 360-4505www.ibkcapital.com

IBK Capital is an independent and privatelyowned investment banking firm that offersfinancial advisory services in the mining,renewable energy and technology sectors.Such services include private placementsof equity and debt, going public by way ofreverse takeover of a public shell corpora-tion, merger and acquisition, and divesti-ture advisory services, valuations, fairnessopinions and takeover defence planning.Since its inception in February 1989, IBKCapital has played a role in transactionswith a combined value of $4.5 billion.

IDS North AmericaAbed Helbawi

418 Sherbrooke St. EastMontreal, QC H2L 1J6% (514) 789.0082 x: 546www.idsna.com

IDS North America is an engineering sys-tems technology company, providingresearch and innovation in the field ofradar technology and offering a completerange of ground-penetrating, borehole andinterferometric radar products for use inmining and landslide monitoring applica-tions. The advanced IBIS-FM slope moni-toring radar system provides a uniquetechnological advantage over conventionalslope monitoring systems due to increasedworking distances and higher resolution.The IBIS-FM can detect bench scale fail-ures four kilometres away.

IMAFS Inc.Noémie Rouleau

937 BoissySaint-Lambert, QC J4R 1K1% (450) [email protected]

IMAFS Inc. offers a unique and scientificapproach to help businesses manage theirsupply chain while increasing productivityand insuring workers’ safety. It canincrease parts availability by 10 to 30 percent while reducing inventory by 20 to 50per cent with its automatic ABC classifica-tion and its automated Min-Max calcula-tion. Available in a Cloud application,IMAFS can be easily integrated to any sys-tem. Companies can take action rapidly toreduce shortages or surplus stock.

IMAFS Inc. offre une solution unique enmode Cloud pour les entreprises quidésirent gérer leurs inventaires par:• Augmentation de la productivité et la

sécurité des employés• Baisse de 80 pour cent du nombre de

ruptures de stock• Baisse d’inventaire de 20 à 50 pour cent

IMAFS calcule mensuellement desparamètres de gestion des stocks opti-misés (classes, stocks de sécurité, mini-mum, maximum, prévisions de lademande, délais de livraison). IMAFStraite les données de n’importe quel sys-tème transactionnel.

Intergraph Canada Ltd.Martin Desrosiers

925-100 Alexis NihonMontreal, QC H4M 2P5% (514) [email protected]

Intergraph Process, Power & Marine(PP&M) is the leading global provider ofengineering software for the design, con-struction and operation of plants, ships andoffshore facilities. Many of the world’slargest and most advanced industrial andmining facilities are designed by usingIntergraph’s enterprise engineering soft-ware, increasing efficiency in the designand construction of facilities and enablingmanagement of the engineering designbasis throughout the life cycle of an asset.

Intergraph Process, Power & Marine(PP&M) est le principal éditeur au mondede logiciels d’ingénierie dédiés à la con-ception, la construction et l’exploitationd’usines, de navires et de plates-formesau large des côtes. Nos clients s’en remet-tent à nos logiciels pour créer, gérer etmaintenir des données d’ingénierie cru-ciales afin d’accroître leur productivité etde garantir des opérations sûres et pré-cises. En tant que leader de l’industrie,nous vous faisons bénéficier dès aujour-d’hui des capacités d’ingénierie dedemain.

IQ - Investissement QuébecLuc Séguin

1500-600 rue de la Gauchetière O Montreal, QC H3B 4L8% (514) 876-9290www.investquebec.com/en/index.aspx?page=3087

Ressources Québec, a new InvestissementQuébec subsidiary, specializes in the min-ing and hydrocarbon industries. It will con-solidate and spur government investmentin projects carried out by mining compa-nies and the hydrocarbon sector. For moreinformation, contact Denis Williams, gen-eral manager of Ressources Québec, at(866) 870-0437.

Ressources Québec, une nouvelle filialed’Investissement Québec, est spécialiséedans les mines et les hydrocarbures. Cettefiliale permet de regrouper et dedynamiser la participation gouvernemen-tale dans les projets de sociétés minièreset du secteur des hydrocarbures. Pourjoindre le directeur général de cette filiale,Denis Williams, appeler au 1 866 870-0437.

Iron Ore Company of CanadaManon Beauchemin

1920-1000 Sherbrooke St. WMontreal, QC H3A 3G4% (514) 285-2011www.ironore.ca

The Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) is aleading Canadian producer of iron ore con-centrate and iron ore pellets serving cus-tomers worldwide. The company operatesa mine, concentrator and a pelletizingplant in Labrador City, Newfoundland and



Labrador, as well as port facilities locatedin Sept-Îles, Quebec, and operates a 418-kilometre railroad that links the mine tothe port. IOC’s major shareholder andoperator is the international mining groupRio Tinto, which has activities in more than40 countries worldwide.

La Compagnie minière IOC est l’un desprincipaux fournisseurs canadiens de con-centré de minerai de fer et de boulettespour des clients du monde entier. La Com-pagnie dirige une mine, un concentrateuret une usine de bouletage à Labrador City(Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) et des installa-tions portuaires situées à Sept-Îles(Québec). Elle exploite également unchemin de fer de 418 kilomètres qui reliela mine au port. Rio Tinto, société minièreinternationale qui exerce ses activitésdans plus de 40 pays, est le principalactionnaire et exploitant d’IOC.

J.F. Comer Inc.Ben Kubica

4-141 Reach St. Uxbridge, ON L9P 1L3% (905) [email protected]

J.F. Comer was established in 1935 andcontinues to supply quality equipment fromleading manufacturers. The main activity ofJ.F. Comer Inc. is the selection and sale ofdependable and durable equipment. Spe-cialized engineering principles are appliedin order to select the most efficient andeffective equipment for each client’s spe-cific requirements. J.F. Comer is a stockingmanufacturer’s representative serving themining and mineral processing industries.Products include mine hoists, slurrypumps, valves and metal detectors.

La compagnie de J.F Comer a été établieen 1935 et continue de fournir del’équipement de qualité des principauxfabricants. L’activité principale de notrecompagnie J.F Comer Inc., c’est la sélec-tion et la vente des équipements durableset fiables. Les principes spécialisés entechniques et ingénierie sont appliquésafin de sélectionner l’équipement le pluseffectif et efficace pour les besoins spéci-fiques de chaque client et entreprise. J.FComer est un représentatif des fabricantsde stockage au service des industries quitraitent les mines et les minéraux. Lesproduits incluent les plans de mines, lespompes pour liquides chargés, les vanneset les détecteurs de métaux.

Jennmar of Canada Inc.Rob Gagnon

15 Toulouse Cres. Sturgeon Falls, ON P2B 0A5% (705) 753-4872www.jennmar.com

Jennmar is a multinational, family-ownedcompany that is leading the way in groundcontrol technology for the mining, tun-nelling and civil industries. Jennmarknows it is important for our customers tohave their supplier nearby, so we put ourplants where you operate. JennmarCanada’s Bolt plant is proud to supply ourcoal, hard rock and civil engineering cus-tomers the industry’s finest, most techni-cally advanced line of ground support andground control products.

Joy Global CanadaMohammad Ashraf

10-2256 29th St. NE Calgary, AB T1Y 7G4% (403) [email protected]

Joy Global Canada is a leading supplier ofequipment and services for the Canadianmining industry. The company offersP&H® surface mining equipment, JOY®underground mining equipment, and otherequipment and life cycle services thatmake mining operations safer and moreproductive. Joy Global Canada employsclose to 400 employees at facilities inAlberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan,and Newfoundland.

JPi mine equipmentLaura Joseph

45 Kingswood Dr. St. Albert, AB T8N 5S2% (780) [email protected]

JPi mine equipment was originally foundedin 1986. Since then, location and focuschanges have reflected the vision of its

founder, president and principal miningengineer, Dr. Tim Joseph. Based in St.Albert, and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada,JPi is recognized as a world leader in min-ing equipment performance specializing inground equipment interactions. The tools,techniques and training that JPi provides tomining clients around the world continueto create and reinforce leaders in today’sglobal mining industry.

Kal Tire Mining Group1540 Kalamalka Lake Rd.Vernon, BC V1T 6V2% (250) [email protected]

The Kal Tire Mining Tire Group is a globalleader delivering best-in-class customizedsolutions that ensure maximum productiv-ity for all mining tire service, supply andsafety needs. The company provides serv-ice to more than 150 mine sites, on fivecontinents and in 19 countries. With morethan 1,500 team members operating glob-ally, Kal Tire Mining Tire Group has built areputation for innovation, reliability andoutstanding service.

Kal Tire Mining Tire Group est un leadermondial fournissant les meilleurs servicesde sa catégorie et des solutions surmesure en vue d’assurer une productivitéoptimale, tant pour le service que l’appro-visionnement des pneus, tout en respec-tant les besoins en terme de sécurité.Présente sur 150 sites miniers, situésdans 19 pays, lesquels sont répartis sur 5continents, l’entreprise emploie plus de1500 personnes dans le monde entier ets’est taillé une réputation enviée pour soninnovation, sa fiabilité et son offre de serv-ice exceptionnelle.

Key MaintenanceTechnologiesGreg Desrosiers

204 Carmichael Close NW Edmonton, AB T6R 2K6% (780) 437-7659; (866) [email protected]

Key Maintenance Technologies is proud tobe the Canadian master distributor for thecomplete lines of Spinner II Oil Cleaning




Centrifuges, Allen Purification Systems,DuraChem Industrial Chemistries and FastFunnel Disposable Funnels. We are thelargest Canadian distributor for AMSOILsynthetic lubricants, filtration systems andspecialty chemicals. We are leading ware-house distributors for PulseTech BatteryMaintenance Systems and Centri Air Pre-cleaners. One hundred per cent Canadiansince 1987. We offer customized, sophisti-cated maintenance solutions for the min-ing industry.

Key Maintenance Technologies est fierd’être le distributeur canadien principalpour les gammes de produits complètesde Spinner II Oil Cleaning Centrifuges,Allen Purification Systems, DuraChemIndustrial Chemistries et Fast Funnel Dis-posable Funnels. Nous sommes le plusimportant distributeur canadien des lubri-fiants synthétiques AMSOIL, ses systèmesde filtration et produits chimiques de spé-cialité. Nous sommes les principaux dis-tributeurs pour PulseTech BatteryMaintenance Systems et Centri Air Pre-cleaners. Cent pour cent canadien depuis1987. Nous offrons des solutions de main-tien personnalisées et sophistiquées pourl’industrie minière.

Kinross Gold Corp.David Eden

25 York St., 17th FloorToronto, ON M5J 2V5% (647) [email protected]

Kinross is a Canadian-based gold miningcompany with mines and projects in Brazil,Chile, Ghana, Mauritania, Russia, and theUnited States, employing around 9,000people worldwide. Kinross maintains list-ings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (sym-bol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange(symbol:KGC).

Kinross est une société canadienne d’ex-ploitation aurifère qui détient des mines etdes projets au Brésil, au Chili, au Ghana,en Mauritanie, en Russie, et aux États-Unis. Elle compte un effectif d’environ9 000 personnes dans le monde entier.Kinross est une société inscrite à laBourse de Toronto (sous le symbole K) et àla Bourse de New York (sous le symboleKGC).

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd.Len Murray

500-2955 Virtual WayVancouver, BC V5M 4X6% (604) [email protected]

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is aninternational engineering, geosciences andenvironmental consulting firm headquar-tered in Vancouver, and with key Canadianoffices in Toronto, Sudbury, Saskatoon,Calgary, and Edmonton. Our regionaloffices are in Peru, Brazil, England, andAustralia. We have a strong reputation forquality service and technical excellence ina range of sectors including mining, water,power, transportation and oil and gas.Formed in 1951, we have developed coreservices in water management, geotechni-cal and civil engineering, geochemistry andsocio-environmental consultation.

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd (KCB) est unesociété d’ingénierie internationale spécialisée dans la géoscience et de l’en-vironnement dont le siège principal est àVancouver et des bureaux canadiens àToronto, Sudbury, Saskatoon, Calgary, etEdmonton. Nos bureaux à l’étranger sontau Pérou, au Brésil, en Angleterre et enAustralie. Nous avons une solide réputa-tion pour la qualité de nos services et l’ex-cellence technique dans un éventail desecteurs, y compris l’exploitation minière,l’eau, l’énergie, les transports, le pétroleet le gaz. Formé en 1951, nous avonsdéveloppé des services de base en matièrede gestion de l’eau, de l’ingénieriegéotechnique et civile, la géochimie et deconsultation socio-environnementale.

KPI Industrial Controls Inc.Kyle Bradley

959 Elisabella St.Sudbury, ON P3A 5K1% (705) [email protected]

KPI Industrial Controls Inc. has been pro-viding solutions and industrial controlproducts to satisfied customers acrossNorth America since 2004. Some of ourproducts and services include fibre optic’s(repairs), FOA-certified, asset tracking,wireless communication systems, custom

built panels, mine power sub-stations,starters, MCCs, electrical components,electrical labour, et cetera. We also carryan inventory of used and re-built equip-ment, like mine power sub-stations, split-ter racks, S&C switches, et cetera. KPIIndustrial Controls is ISO 9001:2008 certified.

Lafarge Canada Inc.Andrea Boddy

6509 Airport Rd.Mississauga, ON L4V 1S7% (905) [email protected]

Lafarge North America is the largest diver-sified supplier of construction materials inthe United States and Canada. We produceand sell cement, ready-mixed concrete,gypsum wallboard, aggregates, asphalt,paving and construction, precast solutionsand pipe products. Lafarge delivers localmining solutions, no matter how remote,across Canada, coast to coast. With inti-mate in-house industry knowledge, weoffer products and services, safely andsupply-assured, for mine development andproduction, with innovative approaches tolocal community contributions and involve-ment. During your next mine evaluation,ask about our durable and fast-turnaroundconcrete solutions for mine shaft andinfrastructure construction, customcementitious blends and backfill design,backfill production services, portableaggregate and concrete production serv-ices, and the many other ways we can con-tribute to your project’s efficiencies andeconomies.

Laforest Nova AquaVincent Mlakar

4210 Seré St. Saint-Laurent, QC H4T 1A6% (514) 343-9490www.inaqua.com

Laforest Nova Aqua Inc. (LNA) relies on adynamic and multidisciplinary team to pro-vide professional services in the areas ofgroundwater supply, environment andgroundwater issues within the miningindustry. Our team is composed of civilengineers, geological engineers and



hydrogeologists specializing in geophysicalstudies, geological, hydrogeological andenvironmental sciences. Our servicesinclude tendering process, turnkey projectmanagement, navigation through govern-mental regulations and technical supportsubsequent to project completion. We pro-vide sustainable and equitable solutions.

Laird Constructors Inc.Denis Gareau

1-1988 KingswaySudbury, ON P3B 4J8% (705) 222-4848denis.gareau@lairdconstructors.comwww.lairdconstructors.com

Laird Constructors is a fully integratedconstruction company providing surfaceconstruction to the Canadian mining indus-try. Laird’s commitment is to offer projectsolutions on budget and on schedule, withthe highest degree of safety and environ-mental responsibility. Established in 1962,a member of the Churchill Corporation,Laird ensures effective managed projectsfrom concept to completion. Please visitour website or call us toll free at (877) 813-9392.

Laird Technologies Inc.Eric Brouillette

3850 GriffithSt-Laurent, QC H4T 1A7% (514) [email protected]

Laird Technologies’ wireless automationand control solutions provide safe and reli-able solutions for the mining industry. OurCattronControl family of remote controlsoffers flexibility, safety and streamlinedworkflows. Laird Technologies also offersSiamNet Communications, which providesa safe and more efficient mining environ-ment by combining conventional two-wayradio technology with high-speed datatransmission. Laird Technologies is also anindustry leader in the design and manufac-turing of EMI shielding, telematics, ther-mal management and antenna solutions.

Laurel Steel, Division ofHarris SteelSteven Fisher

5400 Harvester Rd., PO Box 5095 Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8% (519) [email protected]

Founded in 1967, Laurel Steel is a memberof the prestigious Harris Steel Group. It hasexperienced constant growth, includinglaunching its branded products: Cutter’sChoice, Cutter’s Choice Green, Miner’sChoice. In 2007 LEC Steel in Brantford wasadded to the family increasing wire and wiremesh capacity which are precisely designedto meet the needs of specific industries.The company occupies a 350,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility on a 22-acresite in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Itscommitment to quality has resulted in sev-eral landmark designations. It is the firstNorth American cold-finisher to receiveISO:9002 registration – an internationalstamp of approval. It is also among the firstto earn QS 9000 registration.

Le Groupe MISAAlain Beauséjour

10-94 ave. du LacRouyn-Noranda, QC J9X 4N4% (819) 279-7195www.legroupemisa.com

Groupe MISA is a network of expertise onmining innovation working actively, accord-ing with business logic, on the develop-ment of innovative equipment and servicesto ensure the sustainability and maximiza-tion of mining industry economic impacts.

Le Groupe MISA est un réseau d’experts quitravaille activement, sur une base d’affaires,à l’avancement d’équipements et de serv-ices innovateurs afin d’assurer la pérennitéet la maximisation des retombées de l’in-dustrie minière.

MaptekCherie LeDoux

165 S. Union Blvd., Suite 888 Lakewood, CO, USA 80228% (303) 763-4919www.maptek.com

Maptek is a leading provider of innovativesoftware, hardware and services for theglobal mining industry. Maptek productsare in use at more than 1,000 sites in over60 countries, supported by professionaland technical services in a worldwide net-work of 14 offices. Maptek productsinclude Vulcan, I-Site and BlastLogic.

McCarthy TétraultS.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l.Pierre Boivin

Le Complexe St-Amable1150 rue de Claire-Fontaine, 7e étage Québec, QC G1R 5G4% (418) 521-3000www.mccarthy.ca

McCarthy Tétrault is Canada’s premier lawfirm, with a significant presence in allmajor financial centres in Canada, and inLondon, United Kingdom. With an interna-tional client base across a broad range ofpractice groups, our firm provides a wealthof Canadian, crossborder and internationallegal services. With close to 600 lawyers,McCarthy Tétrault regularly advises onmany of the largest transactions and casesin Canada and around the world. McCarthyTétrault is recognized as a top law firm bythe leading international legal directories.

McCarthy Tétrault est le plus importantcabinet d’avocats du Canada. Il est bienétabli dans tous les principaux centres fin-anciers du pays de même qu’à Londres. Lecabinet fournit toute une gamme de serv-ices juridiques à une clientèle diversifiéedans le cadre de leurs opérations canadi-ennes, internationales et transfrontal-ières. McCarthy Tétrault compte près de600 avocats qui conseillent régulièrementles clients à l’égard de plusieurs destransactions et poursuites judiciaires lesplus importantes au Canada et à l’é-tranger. McCarthy Tétrault est reconnucomme un chef de file dans les principauxrépertoires juridiques internationaux.




McCue EnvironmentalContracting Inc.Lynda Smithard

3365 West 6th Ave.Vancouver, BC V6R 1T2% (604)[email protected]

McCue Environmental Contracting Inc. is aB.C. company established in 2000 and spe-cializing in the design, construction andoperation of industrial wastewater treat-ment and contaminated land remediationtechnologies in Canada and the UnitedStates. Project sites include mine explo-ration, oil and gas exploration, oil refining,oil terminal, fuel retail, chemical manufac-turing, and product spill sites. McCue isfully insured and committed to safe workpractices.

McCue Environmental Contracting Inc. avue le jour en Colombie-Britannique en2000. L’entreprise développe son expertisedans la conception, la construction etl’opération de systèmes de traitementd’eau usée industrielle et de décontamina-tion des sols. McCue a participé à des pro-jets canadiens et américains dans lesdomaines de l’exploration minière, gazièreet pétrolière, du raffinage et du stockagedu pétrole, de la vente au détail de carbu-rant, de l’industrie chimique, en plus departiciper à des projets de déversement deproduits nocifs. L’entreprise offre un serv-ice entièrement assuré et s’engage dansles pratiques de travail sécuritaire.

Micromine Ltd.Colin Smith

1920-400 Burrand St. Vancouver, BC V6C 3A6% (604) 646-8924www.micromine.com

Micromine develops mining software solu-tions spanning the entire mining process,from geological exploration and 3D minedesign to mine production management,mine production control and data manage-ment solutions. With over 12,000 clients inmore than 90 countries, and 22 officeslocated in the world’s major mineral pro-ducing capitals, Micromine is the leadingprovider of intuitive software solutions thatdeliver operational efficiencies through

every step of the mining and explorationprocess. Micromine provides you with localsupport and services in your language andyour time zone.

Mine Cable ServicesCorporationJohn Parkes

7731 16th Street NW Edmonton, AB T6P 1M1% (780) 439-1113; (800) 663-2889www.minecableservices.ca

Mine Cable Services Corporation manufac-tures and supplies high-voltage cable con-nection systems (5kV, 8kV, 15kV, 25kV), andhandling and safety accessories for mining,oil and gas, container port cranes, under-ground tunnelling and forestry crane oper-ations. We are 100 per centCanadian-owned and operated, and havemanufacturing and service facilities inAlberta and British Columbia. MCS alsoprovides for its customers worldwidethrough a network of established distribu-tors and our newly opened office in Santi-ago, Chile.

Mine Site Technologies(Canada) Inc.Kent Henschen

1085 Kelly Lake Rd. Sudbury, ON P3 5P5% (705) 675-7468www.minesite.ca

Mine Site Technologies is the global leaderin the design, manufacture, and deploy-ment of solutions for mine communica-tions, vehicle and personnel tracking,production optimization, automation andsafety. Serving Canada from offices in Mis-sissauga and Sudbury, Ontario, we trainour employees, design our products andsupport our customers to create a globalculture of safe productivity. Our networksolutions include; Digital Communications& Tracking (ImPact), Vehicle IntelligencePlatforms, Leaky Feeder, Mobile Mesh,MinePhone, ICCL, PED, and BlastPED. Visitwww.minesite.ca.

MinePros Personnel Inc.Brendan John Bell

34 King St E., 9th FloorToronto, ON M5C 2X8% (416) 368-4310www.minepros.com

MinePros Personnel is a boutique recruit-ment firm operating exclusively in the min-ing industry. Its main specialization lies withthe ability to fill highly skilled, technical andscientific roles including engineering, exec-utive and geosciences. Beyond offeringrecruitment services that are sector-specific, MinePros also offers a suite of HRsolutions and expertise to ensure itsclients receive consistent quality of serviceat every stage of the hiring process.

Mining PublicationsInternationalLewis Bonder

4965 Borden Ave., Suite 200Montreal, QC H4V 2S9% (514) [email protected]

Mining Publications International was estab-lished in 1997 to provide advertising andtrade show services to the Canadian Insti-tute of Mining. After eight successful years,we became the exclusive Canadian repre-sentative for the Society for Mining, Metal-lurgy & Exploration. Our publications include“Mineria & Construccion Pan-Americana,”leading Latin America mining & constructionpublications, plus “Mining & Exploration”and “The Prospector News.” “MINE” is ourfirst Digital publication. “eMining Blasts”and trade show and conference servicescalled “Hit Lists” compliment our business.

MISTRAS MétaltecPatrick Girard

765 rue de l’ÉgliseSaint-Romulad, QC G6W 5M6% (418) 837-4664; (800) 303-4664www.metaltec.net

A leader in the NDT testing services indus-try for over 40 years, MISTRAS-Métaltec



provides technology-enabled asset protec-tion solutions used to evaluate the struc-tural integrity of critical energy, mining andmetallurgical equipment. Mission criticalservices and engineering solutions aredelivered globally and offer customers theability to extend the useful life of theirassets, improve productivity and profitabil-ity, comply with government safety andenvironmental regulations, and enhancerisk management operational decisions.

Un chef de file dans l’industrie du NDT(CND) depuis plus de 40 ans, MISTRAS-Métaltec offre des solutions de protectiondes actifs en utilisant la technologie pourexaminer l’état des installations etéquipements. Nous offrons des solutionset services essentiels critiques à l’échellemondiale, octroyant ainsi à notre clientèlela possibilité d’allonger la durée de vie deleurs actifs, d’améliorer leurs productiv-ités et rentabilités, ainsi que de parfaireleurs compétences en prise de décisionsopérationnelles en gestion des risques.

Mosaic Company, TheJoc O’Rourke

E490-3033 Campus Dr.Minneapolis, MN, USA 55441% (763) 577-2816www.mosaicco.com

The Mosaic Company is the world’s leadingcombined producer and marketer of con-centrated potash and phosphate – two ofthe primary nutrients required to help theworld grow the food it needs. Mosaicengages in every phase of crop nutrition,from the mining of resources to the pro-duction of crop nutrients, feed and indus-trial products for customers around theglobe. Our customer base includes whole-salers, retail dealers and individual grow-ers in more than 40 countries.

Mullen Trucking LPEd Scherbinski

1 Maple Leaf Rd., PO Box 87 Aldersyde, AB T0L 0A0% (403) [email protected]

Mullen Trucking LP owns and operates oneof the most diverse fleets of equipment inthe transportation industry including vans,

decks, and specialty extendable and multi-axle trailers. Our specialized fleet is West-ern Canada’s largest and has the capabilityto move up to 100 tons throughout NorthAmerica. Our services include LTL, truck-load, over-dimensional, project manage-ment, logistics, storage and rail sidingservice.

Newalta CorporationFrank LaCaprara

1100 Burloak Dr. Burlington, ON L7L 6B2% (905) 315-2661 [email protected]

Newalta provides engineered environmen-tal solutions through our network of 85facilities and at our customers’ sites,including over 25 mining operations. Weseek opportunities to recover valuableproducts for direct reuse without the needfor transportation. Each year, we recoveraround $400 million of products fromindustrial waste. We offer tailings manage-ment, water management, mineral recov-ery, waste management and financialoptions.

Par le biais d’un réseau de 85 installationset sur les lieux mêmes des installations denos clients, y compris plus de 25 sitesd’exploitation minière, Newalta fournit dessolutions technologiques environnemen-tales. Nous recherchons des occasions devaloriser des produits pouvant être réutil-isés directement sur le site afin d’éviterleur transport. Chaque année, nousrécupérons des produits provenant desrésidus industriels d’une valeur d’environ400 millions de dollars. Nous offrons lesservices de gestion des résidus miniers,de gestion de l`eau, de récupération duminerai, de gestion des résidus industrielset des options de financement.

Newedge Canada Inc.Kim Bolton

580-130 King St. WToronto, ON M5X 1B1% (416) 682-5100www.newedge.com

New Millennium Iron Corp.Ernest Dempsey

1303 Greene Ave., 2nd floorMontreal, QC, H3Z 2A7% (514) [email protected]

New Millennium Iron Corp. (NML) is a pub-licly traded Canadian iron ore explorationand development company. NML controlsthe emerging 210–kilometre-long mag-netic iron ore (taconite) belt, the Millen-nium Iron Range located near Schefferville,Quebec. In the same area, NML (20 percent) and Tata Steel Ltd (80 per cent) aredeveloping a Direct Shipping Ore project,currently in production. Construction of itsprocessing facility is progressing rapidly.Tata Steel Ltd. owns about 26.3 per cent ofNML and is the company’s largest share-holder and strategic partner.

New Millennium Iron Corp. (NML) est unesociété canadienne cotée en bourse, spé-cialisée dans l’exploration et le développe-ment de gisements de minerai de fer. Ellecontrôle une ceinture de taconite magné-tique de 210 km, la Chaîne ferrifère Mil-lennium, située à proximité deSchefferville au Québec. Dans le mêmesecteur, NML (20 pour cent) et Tata SteelLtée (80 pour cent) développent le projetde minerai de fer à enfournement directactuellement en production. La construc-tion de l’installation de traitement pro-gresse rapidement. Tata Steel détientenviron 26,3 pour cent des parts de NML,et constitue son plus grand actionnaire etpartenaire stratégique.

Norseman Structures Gerri Masciangelo

3815 Wanuskewin Rd. Saskatoon, SK S7P 1A4% (855) [email protected]

From project concept to completion,Norseman Structures is committed to aquality product, excellent value and supe-rior service in the design, fabrication andinstallation of steel-framed, fabric-coveredbuildings. Norseman Structures operatesover 200,000 square feet of quality-con-trolled manufacturing space and, com-bined with an extensive distribution




network and corporate offices, is driven tobe an industry leader for innovative build-ing design and the standard for uncompro-mised safety and quality.

North Fringe Industrial Technologies Inc.Brett Cain

1251 Nipawin Rd. WNipawin, SK S0E 1E0% (306) 862-5900 [email protected]

North Fringe Industrial Technologies Inc. isa company focused on pump sales, pumpservice and pump rentals. North Fringehas offices and representatives acrossWestern Canada to help with any applica-tion or request you may have.

NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada Ltd.Al Rudaitis

305 Courtney Park Dr. W Mississauga, ON L5W 1Y4% (905) 564-2700www.ntnamericas.com/en

NTN Bearing Corporation is the world’sthird largest bearing manufacturer in theworld. Manufacturing and supplying arange of bearings and constant velocityjoints, NTN meets a variety of applications,across a variety of industries. Every miningoperation is an array of mining machines,from compact, continuous miners inunderground mining to larger draglinesfound in surface mining. NTN has bearingsfor each of these processes. With our expe-rience in mining, we have the products thatare capable of performing and exceedingreliability and life requirements.

Nuna Group of CompaniesGrant Pearson

340-666 Burrard St. Vancouver, BC V6C 2X8% (604) 682-4667grantp@nunalogistics.comwww.nunainnovations.comwww.nunalogistics.com

Nuna is 51-per-cent Inuit-owned and qual-ifies as a northern company, under theInuit Impact and Benefits Agreement.Nuna provides logistical, construction andmining services to Canada’s northern min-ing industry, utilizing the knowledge andexpertise of its management team andInuit partners, familiar with arctic opera-tions and challenges. Services offeredinclude: pre-strip and open pit mining; siteand exploration support; infrastructureplanning and development; dam, frozencore dam, dyke, airstrip and all-weatherroad construction; earthworks and crush-ing; ice road construction and mainte-nance; mine site reclamation, care andmaintenance; and heavy equipment simu-lator training.

Oboni Riskope AssociatesInc.Cesar Oboni

2302 W. 4th Ave., PO Box 19158Vancouver, BC V6K 4R8% (604) [email protected]

Oboni Riskope Associates (ORA) is a worldleader in developing custom-tailored quan-titative risk-based decision-making mod-els and methodologies evaluating naturaland man-made risks including criminaland terrorist activities. ORA identifies andbenchmarks risks and crises, allowinginformed and sensible mitigation plans tobe selected and implemented, leading toenhanced resiliency of any operation.Among ORA’s clients: Fortune 500 (top 10)companies,Teck, Codelco, GICHD, UNDP,2006 Winter Olympics, and MackenzieRiver Review Board (NWT).

Oboni Riskope Associés (ORA) est un chefde file dans le développement de modèleset méthodologies de prise de décisionsbasées sur les risques naturels ethumains, incluant les activités criminelleset terroristes. ORA identifie et quantifie les

risques et les crises, permettant la sélec-tion de plans d’atténuation de risques etleur implémentation, conduisant à unaccroissement de la résilience globale.Parmi les clients de ORA : des compagniesfigurant sur la liste des top 10 du For-tune500, Teck, Codelco, GICHD, UNDP,Jeux olympiques 2006, Mackenzie RiverReview Board (TNO).

Outotec (Canada) Ltd.Kevin Schraden

1551 Corporate Dr.Burlington, ON L7L 6M3% (905) [email protected]

Outotec develops technology solutions forthe sustainable use of Earth’s naturalresources. As the global leader in mineralsand metals processing technology, Outotechas developed several breakthrough tech-nologies over the decades. The companyalso offers innovative solutions for thechemical industry, industrial water treat-ment and utilization of alternative energysources. Outotec collaborates with its cus-tomers in order to optimize the utilizationof raw materials and energy efficiency aswell as minimizing environmental impactand operating costs.

P.R. Engineering Ltd.Linda Grieco

249 Toronto Ave.Oshawa, ON L1H 3C2% (905) [email protected]

Since 1965, P.R. Engineering Limited hasbeen committed to the crusher industry inall aspects of manufacturing, remanufac-turing, component repair, supplying partsand service. If your requirements call for anew or remanufactured crusher, find outwhy P.R. Engineering in Oshawa, Ontario,Canada, is a leader in the jaw crusherindustry.

We have the capabilities to fabricate,machine and assemble large customequipment for the following industries:steel, pulp & paper, material handling,power generation, defence and architec-tural/advertising.



Pacific Bit of Canada Inc.Hal Hinkkuri

204-9485 189th St.Surrey, BC V4N 5L8% (604) 513-4292; (877) 511-4292www.pacific-bit.com

Pacific Bit of Canada supplies rock drillingtools. Only proven, high-quality productsfrom companies such as Robit Rocktools,Winger Machine & Tool, Rock Hog DrillingProducts, CME and Canun Int’l. Based inBritish Columbia, with a branch in Ontario,Pacific Bit has one of the largest invento-ries in the country. From shanks, rods, bits,DTH hammers and bits to grinding equip-ment and hand-held rock drills … all isavailable. Pacific Bit prides itself on excep-tional service with same-day or next-daydeliveries. Quality products. Exceptionalservice. No compromises.

Paul F. Wilkinson &Associates Inc.Paul F. Wilkinson

105-2325 rue Centre Montreal, QC H3K 1J6% (514) [email protected]

PFWA specializes in environmental andsocial impact assessment and aboriginalaffairs. Over the past 35 years, it hasserved the private industry, governments,NGOs, international agencies and close to100 aboriginal organizations, thereby gain-ing a solid understanding of the variousperspectives at play. For the past decade, ithas specialized in mining projects, princi-pally in Canada. It has also worked in India,Africa, and South America.

La firme PFWA se spécialise en évalua-tions d’impacts environnementaux et soci-aux ainsi qu’en affaires aborigènes. Aucours des 35 dernières années, elle aœuvré pour le compte de firmes privées,de gouvernements, d’ONGs, d’institutionsinternationales et d’une centaine degroupes autochtones, profitant ainsi d’unebonne compréhension de perspectivesvariées sur le développement. Depuis unedizaine d’années, PFWA se spécialise dansles projets miniers, principalement auCanada. Son expérience s’étend aussi enInde, en Afrique et en Amérique du Sud.

PhotoSat Information Ltd.Megan Russell

580-1188 West Georgia St.Vancouver, BC V6E 4A2% (604) 681-9770www.photosat.ca

PhotoSat provides highly accurate stereosatellite elevation mapping for feasibilitystudies, project planning and mining con-struction projects around the world. Ourprincipal products are one-metre contours,elevation models and precision 1:1,000scale ortho photos. PhotoSat’s elevationmapping accuracies of better than 30 cen-timetres have been confirmed with tens ofthousands of GPS survey elevations. OtherPhotoSat products include satellite photosat various scales, satellite alterationimages, regional elevation and Mexicomining claims.

PioneraGuy Kluck

100 Grand Ave. Rothschild, WI, USA 54474% (715) 355-3619www.pionera.com

Pionera provides mineral processing addi-tives based on naturally derived andrenewable biopolymers. Pionera productsare used in flotation to depress pyrite,pyrrhotite, clay and talc, and to improvegrade and recovery in: leach circuits (pres-sure and atmospheric) to increase recoveryby improving leaching kinetics; in agglom-eration as a smelter pellet binder, and as ageneral viscosity reduction agent toincrease throughput and reduce waterneeds.

Pionera est un fournisseur d’additifs detraitement des minéraux à base debiopolymères. Les principaux domainesd’application des biopolymères sont : flot-tation (dépresseurs sélectifs pour desmatériaux divers que la pyrite, d’argile etd’autres), circuit de lixiviation (dispersantde soufre, d’argile et de gangue pouraméliorer la cinétique de la réaction enlixiviation atmoshèrique ou autoclave),réduction de viscosité en suspensionsminerales (en augmentant le débit, ouréduit les besoins en eau), agglomération(relier de boulettes de fonderie).

Pneuma-Tool Inc.Keith Klayh

1971 Bond St. North Bay, ON P1B 4V7% (705) [email protected]

Rock drill lubricants (RDOs) represent arelatively small cost to mine operators buthave a significant impact on mine produc-tivity, and on the health and safety of min-ers. Traditional RDOs create an oil mist,reduce visibility, form a slippery film onsurfaces, and pose a respiratory hazard.Pneuma-Tool eliminates oil mist, improvestool life and creates a healthier work envi-ronment. Various grades are available forextreme heat and cold, and for areas withlimited ventilation.

Les lubrifiants pneumatiques représententune dépense faible pour les exploitants demines, mais ils ont un impact significatifsur la productivité des mines et de la santéet la sécurité des miniers. Les huiles tradi-tionelles cause un brouillard d’huile, uneréduction de visibilité, la formation d’unefilme glissant sur les surfaces, et la créa-tion d’un danger respiratoire. Pneuma-Tool élimine le brouillard d’huile, améliorela durée de vie d’outil, et crée un environ-nement de travail plus sûr et sain.

Polar Mobility Research Ltd.Ian Duiven

7860 62nd St. SECalgary, AB T2C 5K2% (403) [email protected]

At Polar, we manufacture a diverse selec-tion of HVAC systems for use in the heavyconstruction, military and mining indus-tries. Wherever clean, conditioned air isrequired, you can find Polar Air. Check outour mining A/C systems on our website. AllPolar-manufactured products aredesigned to give the greatest operatorcomfort and reliability for your environ-ment – engineered for incredible perform-ance in extreme conditions and built tohandle vibration, corrosive atmospheres,dusty work areas and hazardous environ-ments. Do you require intrinsically safe orexplosion-proof systems? Polar can helpsolve issues. Our systems are suitable for




all equipment and uses including: shovels,dozers, drills, LHDs, cranes, refuge sta-tions, haul trucks, excavators, et cetera. Nomatter what your application, call Polar(800-309-8155)! Heavy-duty HVAC systemsfor extreme climates and hazardous environments.

Potash Corporation ofSaskatchewanP.R. Engineering Limited

William Doyle

500-122 1st Ave. S Saskatoon, SK S7K 7G3% (306) 933-8500; (800) 667-0403www.potashcorp.com

Praetorian ConstructionManagementGreg Topinka

201-10441 178 St. Edmonton, AB T5S 1R5% (780) [email protected]

Praetorian Construction Management pro-vides professional construction manage-ment services for the global miningindustry including open pit and under-ground operations. We serve as our clients’frontline interface for the development andconstruction of projects at both new andexisting facilities in the resource sector.Praetorian brings extensive experience inremote, arctic conditions and meets thechallenges created by extreme coldweather. We incorporate this experienceinto the planning, scheduling, con-structability and execution of a project. Wefocus on leadership, effective communica-tions and continuous improvement for themanagement of the construction and,more importantly, for the development of abehaviorally based safety culture.

PROVIX Inc.Dave Winfield

6436 Hwy 89 E Alliston, ON, L9R 1V2% (705) [email protected]

PROVIX Inc. manufactures and installs allaspects of wired and wireless remote videosystems and safety cameras for miningequipment, inspection and process moni-toring. PROVIX video systems are IndustryCanada and FCC approved and will provideremarkably clear video for more productiveremote operations. PROVIX camera systemsare installed in mines throughout the worldand can include integrated recording capa-bility and enhanced lighting for stope, brow,pass, bin, and drift inspection. The PROVIXDrill and Bolter camera systems offer 360°visibility and provides for increased produc-tivity during both remote and manned oper-ation. All systems can be customized tospecific mine site requirements.

PROVIX Inc. se charge de la fabrication etde l’installation sans fil et câblée de sys-tèmes vidéo à distance et des caméras desécurité nécessaires pour l’équipementd’exploitation des mines, les inspections etla surveillance des processus. Les sys-tèmes vidéo de PROVIX approuvés parIndustrie Canada et la FCC assurent unequalité vidéo incroyablement claire quiaméliore la productivité des opérations àdistance. Installés dans des mines à traversle monde, les systèmes de caméra PROVIXpossèdent des fonctions d’enregistrementintégré et un éclairage rehaussé pour l’in-spection des chantiers souterrains, descarreaux de mine, des cheminées, descases et des perceurs de galerie. Le sys-tème de caméra PROVIX Drill and Bolterpermet un visionnement à 360° et favorisel’accroissement de la productivité desopérations manuelles et à distance. Tousles systèmes peuvent être personnalisés enfonction des besoins du site minier.

Purves Redmond Ltd.Andrew Reid

1500-155 University Ave. Toronto, ON M5H 3B7% (416) 362-4246; (800) 465-1137 www.purvesredmond.com

Purves Redmond Limited is one ofCanada’s leading commercial insurance

and group benefits advisory and brokeragefirms. We have developed a progressivepractice, supported by our service teamthat consists of highly qualified and sea-soned insurance professionals with exten-sive risk management and insuranceplacement experience in underground andsurface mining operations. They are alsohighly familiar with the environmentalrisks and financial assurances obligationsoften associated with mining operations.

PVA Consulting GroupBernard Sargent

20865 Cote Nord Rd.Boisbriand, QC, J7E 4H5% (450) 970-1970; (877) [email protected]

PVA is a management consulting firm thathas been assisting clients for more than 20years to achieve significant productivityimprovements. Our approach leveragescurrent operating conditions and thereforerequires no additional capital investments.Our focus is on improving the effectivenessof front-line management, providing themwith tools and skills that will have a meas-urable impact on your organization’s per-formance. Our experience in the miningindustry has shown productivity improve-ments in the range of 30 per cent.

Pyott Boone ElectricsCanada Limited (PBE Group)Cindy Chesney

394 Hwy 47Goodwood, ON L0C 1A0% (905) 640-1839; (905) [email protected]@mineradio.comwww.pbegrp.com

PBE designs and builds reliable, high-techmine safety, monitoring and communica-tions systems. Our MineBoss™ systemmonitors and controls our products includ-ing tracking, conveyor monitoring and con-trols, wired and wireless gas monitoring,fire and dust suppression and paging tele-phone lines, with installations worldwide.With global sales and local service, PBE isyour one-stop-shop for mine safety andproductivity to support your mining opera-tions now and for years to come.



QinetiQ Ltd.Sue Allen

Cody Technology Park, Ively Rd.Farnborough, Hampshire, United KingdomGU14 [email protected]

QinetiQ employs more than 9,000 peopleworldwide and offers high-end technicalknowledge underpinned by world-classresearch and innovation. We supply advice,assurance, test and evaluation, engineer-ing solutions and training. QinetiQ’s Train-ing and Simulation Services division hasdeveloped a state-of-the-art virtual realitytraining simulation to provide mine safetytraining. This capability is currently used totrain more than 2,500 miners per year inhazard awareness, emergency response,mine rescue, and production/maintenanceefficiency.

RAX Enterprises Inc.Daniel Rachiele

451 Mahogany Terr. SE Calgary, AB T3M 0X4% (403) [email protected]

Open since 2001 and operating from Cal-gary, Alberta, RAX Exterprises Inc. isactively invoved in the sourcing of usedmining equipment, attachments and majorcomponents. RAX will source for all makesand types of mobile surface mining equip-ment, including electric cable shovels,draglines, hydraulic excavators, miningtrucks, wheel loaders, crawler tractors,motor graders, scrapers and rotary drills.RAX specializes in hard-to-find used andnew parts.

Raymac EnvironmentalServices Inc.Jon Clark

PO Box 719 6374 Metral Dr.Nanaimo, BC V9R 5M2% (250) 390-1032; (866) 753-6696 www.raymac.com

RedpathNathalie Bester

710 McKeown Ave.North Bay, ON P1B 7M2% (705) 474-2461www.redpathmining.com

Redpath has been providing full and com-prehensive expertise and experienced serv-ices to the global mining industry for morethan 50 years. Companies choose Redpathfor our international family of highly quali-fied personnel, unwavering commitment tomaintaining the highest safety standardsand ability to meet deadlines. Technical andoperational expertise contributes greatly toour reputation for practical and innovativeperformance, resulting in the successfulcompletion of complex, challenging minedevelopment and construction projects.Worldwide services include shaft sinking,mine development contract mining, raise-boring and raise drill manufacturing, raisemining, underground construction, engi-neering and technical services.

REM Resource Engineering& MaintenanceLeesa Nacht

222 Edward St. Aurora, ON L4G 1W6% (905) [email protected]

REM Resource Engineering & Maintenanceis a champion of world-class maintenanceactivities in Canada’s burgeoning resourcesectors. While other magazines focus onresource prospecting, financing or productnews, REM is Canada’s only magazine ded-icated to maintenance and reliability andphysical asset management in theresource sector. REM helps over 9,700 keyfacility and field/remote decision-makersimprove critical-path equipment mainte-nance and reliability performance, andreduce operational costs.

RichwoodJudd Roseberry

PO Box 1298Huntington, WV, USA 25714-1298% (304) 525-5436; (800) 237-6951www.richwood.com/

Rio Tinto Iron & TitaniumDidier Arseguel

1625 rte. Marie-Victorin Sorel-Tracy, QC J3R 1M6% (450) [email protected]

Rio Tinto is a leading international mininggroup. Its business is finding, mining andprocessing mineral resources. Major prod-ucts are aluminum, copper, diamonds,thermal and metallurgical coal, uranium,gold, industrial mineral (borax, titaniumdioxide and salt) and iron ore. Activitiesspan the world and are strongly repre-sented in Australia and North America withsignificant business in Asia, Europe, Africa,and South America.

Rio Tinto est un important groupe minierinternational. Il s’occupe de prospection,d’exploitation et de traitement deressources minérales. Il produit princi-palement de l’alluminium, du cuivre, desdiamants, du charbon métallurgique etthermique, de l’uranium, de l’or et desminéraux industriels (borax, dioxyde detitane et sel) et du minerai de fer. Bien queses activités soient d’envergure mondiale,Rio Tinto est solidement implanté en Aus-tralie et en Amérique du Nord et possèded’importantes entreprises en Asie, enEurope, en Afrique et en Amérique duNord.

Rockhound Ltd.Joseph Lau

Unit A, 12th FloorTimes Media Centre 133 Wanchai Rd. Hong Kong, China % (852) [email protected]

Rockhound is a Hong Kong-based privatecompany of highly qualified professionalsand business specialists set up in 2006 toserve the minerals industry in the region,both in exploration and mining. We providetechnical consultancy services as well asmineral asset management services tai-lored to the needs of our clients. We helpour clients maximize their minerals invest-ments through technical means andthrough our business network in theregion.




Rockwell AutomationAndrew Bagley

360 Holiday Inn Dr.Cambridge, ON N3C 3Z9% 519-244-5321 ca.rockwellautomation.com

At Rockwell Automation, helping manufac-turers succeed and grow is what we dobest, with industrial automation controland information solutions designed to giveyou a competitive advantage. From stand-alone industrial components to enterprise-wide integrated systems, our solutionshave proven themselves across a widerange of mining applications in some of themost demanding environments. RockwellAutomation offers open pit and under-ground mining operations a completeprocess automation solution plus plant-wide control, featuring advance processcontrol, process safety systems, and powerand energy management solutions.

RungePincockMinarcoDiane Kincaid

304-4014 Macleod TR SWCalgary, AB T2G 2R7% (403) [email protected] www.rpmglobal.com

RungePincockMinarco (RPM) is one of theworld’s largest independent groups of min-ing technical experts, with history stretch-ing back to 1968. RPM was formallyintroduced to the market in December2012 as three of mining’s most respectednames – Runge, Pincock Allen & Holt andMinarco-MineConsult – united. Togetherwe collectively offer solutions that span allcommodities and mining methods fromadvisory consulting to software technologyand professional development courses. Wehave local knowledge gained through ourwork in over 118 countries.

RungePincockMinarco (RPM) est un desplus grands groupes d’experts miniers auniveau mondial avec un historique quiremonte à 1968. RPM a été officiellementintroduit sur le marché en décembre 2012en tant que l’union de trois noms des plusrespectés de l’industrie minière – Runge,Pincock Allen & Holt et Minarco-MineCon-sult. Nous offrons à la fois des solutionsqui comprennent de multiples ressourcesminières ainsi que des méthodes d’extrac-

tion. Nos services incluent des solutions degénie-conseil, de technologie informatiqueet des cours de développement profession-nel. Notre travail assidu nous a permis degagner une reconnaissance dans plus de118 pays.

Schlumberger WaterServicesShane O’Neill

109-267 West Esplanade Ave.North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1A6% (604) [email protected]

Schlumberger is the world’s largest sub-surface technology company with annualrevenues of $39 billion and more than 80years of history. Most of the Schlumbergerhigh-value technology services are directlyapplicable for mine exploration and forincreasing mine production. Working withmajor mining companies and investingR&D funds, Schlumberger has been devel-oping fit-for-purpose mine solutionsrelated to heap leach dynamics, directionaldrilling for dewatering and exploration, in-situ mine exploration via wireline and site-wide monitoring solutions.

Sentry® Equipment Corp.Bill Werra

966 Blue Ribbon Cir. N Oconomowoc, WI, USA 53066% (262) [email protected]

Sentry® Equipment Corp. has been a keysupplier of sampling systems to the miningindustry for over 30 years. Whether stripmining oil sands, mining precious metals,alumina or aggregate, dealing with high-pressure slurries or bulk solids requiresexpertise in application and design for han-dling abrasive media. Sentry engineers,manufactures and services componentsfor collecting representative sampleswhich enable analytical and operationalprofessionals to gain samples safely andsimply, and with repeatable results.

Sentry® Equipment Corp. est un des prin-cipaux fournisseurs de systèmes d’échan-tillonnage dans l’industrie minière depuis

plus de 30 ans. Que ce soit l’exploitationminières des sables bitumineux, l’extrac-tion des métaux précieux, l’alumine ou l’a-grégat, le traitement de boues à hautepression ou solides en vrac requiert uneexpertise dans la conception et l’applica-tion pour la manipulation des produitsabrasifs. À Sentry on fait l’ingénierie, lamanifacture des composantes et four-nissons les services pour la collecte deséchantillons représentatifs qui permet auxprofessionnels analytiques et opéra-tionnels d’obtenir des échantillons simple-ment et sans risque, avec un résultatreproductible.

Service aux entreprisesHarricanaLuc Mercier

850 1re Rue E. Amos, QC J9T 2H8% (819) 732-6563www.csharricana.qc.ca

Le Service aux entreprises de la commis-sion scolaire Harricana dispense des serv-ices de formation continue dans dessecteurs de pointe, adaptés aux réalitésdes entreprises minières et forestières.Qu’il s’agisse de mécanique industrielle, deconduite de machinerie lourde et de voirieforestière appliquée aux mines et travauxde chantiers, le SAE peut répondre à vosexigences. D’importantes compagniesd’envergure internationale ont fait appel ànotre expertise : Osisko, Agnico Eagle, RioTinto (Madagascar), Domtar, Produitsforestiers Résolu et bien d’autres.

Siemens Canada Ltd.David Graham

811 Roulston BayRegina, SK S4N 7E6% (306) [email protected]

For more than 100 years, Siemens hashelped to make Canada a better place.Nationwide, more than 4,500 employees inCanada work together to provide answersthat last in the fields of industry, energy,health care, and infrastructure solutions.Since 1912, Siemens has stood for techni-cal achievements, innovation, quality and



reliability. Sales for Siemens in Canada infiscal 2012 were C$2.1 billion. The com-pany has 53 offices and 14 manufactur-ing/assembly facilities across Canada.www.siemens.ca

Les idées novatrices de Siemens con-tribuent à améliorer la vie au Canadadepuis les 100 dernières années. De l’At-lantique au Pacifique, plus de 4 400employés y travaillent ensemble pour pro-poser des réponses durables dans lesdomaines de l’industrie, de l’énergie et dela santé, et pour livrer des solutions d’in-frastructure pour le tissu urbain. Depuisqu’elle a obtenu sa charte fédérale enaoût 1912, Siemens est synonyme de réal-isations techniques, d’innovation, et defiabilité.

Sinergeo Lda.Bruno Pereira

Edificio Institudo Empresarial do Minho,Lugar de Casal, 4730-575 Soutelo Vila Verde, Portugal % 351-253-320-015; 351-963-728-470(rep)www.sinergeo.pt

Sinergeo is a junior company that providesgeological consultancy mainly for explo-ration. The company is equipped withresistivity and IP equipment (IRIS instru-ments), with down-hole video inspectioncamera (Laval Underground), GPR(ProEx),topographic equipment (GPS RTK). We areengaged in R&D projects concerning peg-matite exploration and its mineralization(www.prospeg.org). We also provide serv-ices to mineral exploration companies.Geophysics, together with image interpre-tation and remote sensing data, are thecornerstones of our company’s activities.

SKF Canada Ltd.Lars Ruuth

40 Executive Crt.Toronto, ON M1S 4N4% (416) 299-1220; (416) 299-2846 (rep)www.skf.ca

SKF Group is a leading global supplier ofbearings, seals, mechatronics, lubricationsystems and services, which include tech-nical support, maintenance and reliabilityservices, engineering consulting and train-ing. The SKF life cycle management

approach applies SKF’s expertise in a widerange of technical areas to help customers,both OEMs and the aftermarket, optimizemachine productivity and efficiency. Tech-nical development, quality and marketinghave been the focus at SKF since the verystart. The group’s efforts in R&D haveresulted in numerous innovations, formingbases for new standards, products andsolutions.

Le Groupe SKF est l’un des premiers four-nisseurs mondiaux de produits et de solu-tions sur les marchés des roulements, desservices, des solutions d’étanchéité, de lamécatronique et des systèmes de lubrifi-cation. Les services incluent l’assistancetechnique, la maintenance, la maintenanceconditionnelle et la formation. Depuis tou-jours, SKF privilégie la qualité, l’excellencetechnique et la satisfaction des clients. LeGroupe s’investit considérablement dans laRecherche et le Développement. De nom-breuses innovations sont à la base de nou-veaux produits, de nouvelles normes et desolutions dans le monde des roulements.

SM Construction Inc.Serge Tardif

15971 boul. de la CollineQuébec, QC G3G 3A7% (418) 849-7104www.sm-inc.com/sm-construction-en

SMS Equipment Inc.Bruce Knight

53113 Range Rd. 263A, Zone 1 Acheson, AB T7X 5A5% (780) [email protected]

SMS Equipment is one of Canada’s leadingproviders of equipment solutions and serv-ices for the construction, forestry, miningand utility industries. To help customersmeet their needs, SMS has establishedstrategic alliances with suppliers aroundthe world. SMS Equipment is a full-linedistributor of heavy industrial equipmentand also offers a variety of servicesthrough various locations throughoutCanada.

SNL Metals EconomicsGroupNadine Tanner

1718 Argyle St., Suite 300Halifax, NS B3J 3N6% (902) 429-2880www.snl.com

SNL Metals Economics Group (SNL MEG)is the most trusted source of global mininginformation and analysis with more thanthree decades of experience. From world-wide exploration, development, and pro-duction to strategic planning andacquisitions activity, our comprehensiveand unbiased research helps clients makeconfident decisions and, ultimately,improve results.

Spicer Solution ProvidersInc.Robert Spicer

5825 ch. Saint-François Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 1B6% (866) 735-9005www.2sp.ca

Pump, conveyor and abrasion-resistantcost-effective solutions. Experience andservice that makes the difference. Pumps:Centrifugal and submersible abrasion andcorrosion-resistant slurry transfer pumps;Pneumatic displacement abrasion and cor-rosion-resistant sump and solids transferpumps; Rubber and alloy replacementspare parts for most slurry pumps – greatfit and great price. Conveyors: Abrasionand oil-resistant, steel cable and fabricrubber conveyor belts, widths to threemetres; New technology alumina ceramicbelt scraper cleaners – superior perform-ance guaranteed. Abrasion resistant:Ceramic-lined flexible rubber hose;Ceramic-lined pipe and bends. Sales,rentals, spare parts, on-site service andprofessional training.




SRK Consulting (Canada)Inc. Mark Liskowich

205-2100 Airport Dr. Saskatoon, SK S7L 6M6% (306) [email protected]

SRK Consulting is an independent, interna-tional consulting practice serving mainlymining industry clients. Founded in 1974,SRK offers services from grassroots explo-ration to mine closure planning. SRKemploys more than 1,500 leading special-ists in science and engineering at over 50offices on six continents. Example servicesinclude due diligence, feasibility studies,permitting, mine waste management andmine closure. SRK clients include major-and medium-sized mining companies,exploration companies, banks and govern-mental departments.

Stellar RecruitmentTahlia Murdock

1350-1600 Stout St.Denver, CO, USA 80202% (720) [email protected]

Stellar Recruitment, founded in 2006, is anexpert agency, specializing in the mining,oil and gas and construction industries. Weoffer permanent recruitment, as well ascontract employment services. With officesin the United States, Australia, NewZealand, and soon in Canada, we boast aglobal scope with which we do business.Whether your company is small or a majorblue chip company, our high-caliber con-sultants can deliver quality results tailoredto your needs.

Stellar Recrutement, fondée en 2006, estune société de recrutement d’expert, spé-cialisée dans l’industrie minière, pétrolièreet gazière et de la construction. Nous offronsun recrutement de contrat permanent, ainsique de contrat à durée déterminée. Avec desbureaux aux États-Unis, en Australie, enNouvelle-Zélande et au Canada, nous nousvantons de faire affaire à l’échelle mondiale.Que votre entreprise soit petite ou unegrande multinational, nos consultants d’ex-perience peuvent produire des résultats dequalité adaptés à vos besoins.

STM AssociatesR. Roylance

320 South 400 EastSalt Lake City, UT, USA 84111% (801) 531-6500www.stmassociates.com

STM is an executive search firm that coversall functional areas within the naturalresources industry, with an emphasis inmining and minerals. The firm has beenserving well-known domestic and interna-tional corporations for over 40 years. Ourwork includes board, executive and mid-level searches in all functional areas. STMworks on a retained basis, as a partnerwith our client organizations.

Stonehouse Mining Corp.David Price

1010-1130 West Pender St.Vancouver BC V6E 4A4% (604) 398-5380 www.stonehouseint.com

Stonehouse specialises in the delivery ofconstruction projects across the globe.Current work locations are Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia), Astana (Kazakhstan), Accra(Ghana), and Vancouver (Canada). Stone-house provides the following integrated,multidiscipline services to our clients:strategic and project-specific planning,engineering and management services;engineering, procurement and construc-tion management (EPCM) asset operation(mines, power plants, processing plantsand associated infrastructure); andarranging or providing project finance.

Stonehouse se spécialise dans la livraisondes projets de construction à travers leglobe. Les emplacements de travail actuelsont Kuala Lumpur (Malaisie), Astana(Kazakhstan), Accra (Ghana) et Vancouver(Canada). Stonehouse fournit les servicesintégrés et pluridisciplinaires suivants ànos clients : services de planification,d’ingénierie et de gestion stratégique etprojet-spécifique ; ingénierie, fourniture, etgestion de construction ; opération de cap-itaux (mines, centrales, usines de traite-ment et infrastructure et associée) ; ets’chargeant ou fournissant des finances deprojet.

Suncor Energy Inc.Anne Marie Toutant

PO Box 2844, 150-6 Ave. SWCalgary, AB T2P 3E3% (403) 296-6060www.suncor.com

Suncor Energy is Canada’s leading inte-grated energy company. Suncor’s opera-tions include oil sands development andupgrading, conventional and offshore oiland gas production, petroleum refining,and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand. While working to responsi-bly develop petroleum resources, Suncor isalso developing a growing renewableenergy portfolio.

Suncor Énergie est la plus importantesociété énergétique du Canada. Les activ-ités de Suncor sont reliées notamment audéveloppement et à la valorisation dessables pétrolifères, à la productionpétrolière et gazière classique etextracôtière, au raffinage du pétrole et à lacommercialisation des produits sous lamarque Petro-Canada. Suncor exploite lesressources pétrolières de façon respons-able, ainsi qu’un portefeuille croissant desources d’énergie renouvelable.

Synthesarc Inc.Serge Dallaire

106-75 boul. de Mortagne Boucherville, QC J4B 6Y4% (450) [email protected] www.synthesarc.com

Synthesarc offers the minerals industryfacing wear problems special cored wiresthat produce arc-sprayed coatings andoverlays containing boride phases. Havinghigh hardness and excellent chemical sta-bility, these coatings and overlays possesssuperior abrasion, dry erosion (low andhigh temperature) and slurry erosionresistances. Synthesarc also develops tai-lored coatings for specific applications.

Synthesarc offre à l’industrie de transfor-mation des minéraux au prise avec desproblèmes d’usure, des fils fourrés spéci-aux qui produit des revêtements de projec-tion à l’arc et des soudures desrevêtements contenant des borures. Cesrevêtements qui ont une dureté élevée etune excellente stabilité chimique, possè-



dent une résistance élevée à l’érosionsèche (basse et haute températures),l’abrasion et l’érosion par boues. Synthe-sarc fait aussi la conception de revête-ments sur mesure adaptés à des besoinsspécifiques.

Team Power SolutionsTom Boehm

809 46th St. E Saskatoon, SK S7K 1X0% (306) [email protected]

Team Power Solutions has quickly becomea recognized industry leader in electricaland instrumentation engineering, manu-facturing, construction and maintenance.Our team provides an exceptional depth ofknowledge and experience gained fromyears in the field working on projects formajor owners, consultants, utilities, andprominent electrical manufacturers. Ourimpressive growth is a product of therecognition from our loyal clients whovalue our dedication to service throughinnovation, quality and safety.

La société Team Power Solutions est rapi-dement reconnue comme meneuse dansl’industrie éléctrique ainsi que pour l’instu-mentation, le génie, la fabrication, la con-struction et l’entretien. Le service de notreéquipe offre plusieurs années d’expériencedans le champ de travail, œuvrant pour descompagnies utilitaires, de consultants, deproprietaires majeurs et de fabriquantséléctriques majeurs. Notre croissance estle produit de la satisfaction complète desclients loyaux qui reconnaissent notreengagement au service innovateur et secu-ritaire de qualité.

Teck Resources Ltd.Ross Pritchard

3300-550 Burrard St. Vancouver, BC V6C 0B3% (604) [email protected]

Teck is a diversified resource companycommitted to responsible mining and min-eral development with major businessunits focused on copper, steelmaking coal,zinc and energy. Teck owns, or has an

interest in, 13 mines in Canada, the UnitedStates, Chile, and Peru, as well as onemetallurgical complex. Teck is activelyexploring for copper, zinc and gold in theAmericas, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Africa.

Teck est une entreprise diversifiée deressources, engagée à mener des activitéset des développements miniers de manièreresponsable. Ses principales unités opéra-tionnelles sont le cuivre, le charbon pour lafabrication de l’acier, le zinc et l’énergie.Teck est propriétaire ou possède un intérêtdans 13 mines au Canada, aux États-Unis,au Chili et au Pérou en plus d’un complexemétallurgique. Teck explore activement àla recherche de cuivre, de zinc et d’or dansles Amériques, en Asie-Pacifique, enEurope et en Afrique. Visitez teck.com pourplus d’informations.

Tega Industries CanadaVinay Grover

1305 Kelly Lake Rd., Unit 1 Sudbury, ON P3E 5P5% (705) [email protected]

Tega Industries Canada Inc. – total solutionprovider to your problems of wear andabrasion when separating ores. Tegaindustries Canada Inc., an ISO:9002 certi-fied company, specializes in designing,manufacturing and supplying solutions forwear and separation of ores in the mining,mineral processing industries. Tega is atotal solution provider for wear and abra-sion problems. The products include: rub-ber/PM mill linings for AG, SAG, primary,secondary, rod, ball and pebble grind mills;screen media made of rubber andpolyurethane; wear pads for chutes, bins,hoppers, spillage control systems for con-veyors; wear components for conveyorslike slider bars and beds, pulley lagging;and hydrocyclones for mineral separation.Its products are installed in over 60 coun-tries with sales offices in 12 of them.

TENAQUIP LimitedVanessa Nowak

20701 ch. Sainte-Marie Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 5X5% (800) 661-2400www.tenaquip.com

TENAQUIP is Canada’s premiere distribu-tor of industrial, material handling andoccupational health and safety products,giving you access to a huge selection of “instock” products from leading brand manu-facturers. Place your order before 4 p.m.any business day, for same day shippingand next business day delivery, to mostmajor cities across Canada. TENAQUIP is awinner of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Com-panies program six years in a row!

TENAQUIP est le premier distributeurcanadien de produits industriels, de manu-tention et de santé et sécurité au travail.TENAQUIP vous donne accès à une vastesélection de produits en stock provenantdes marques les plus populaires. Passezvotre commande avant 16h durant un jourouvrable pour profiter de l’envoi le jourmême et de la livraison le jour suivant versla plupart des grandes villes au Canada!TENAQUIP fait partie des 50 sociétés lesmieux gérées au Canada depuis les sixdernières années!

TerraSource GlobalArlene Willmann

1600-100 North BroadwaySt. Louis, MO USA 63102% (618) 641-6963www.terrasource.com

TerraSource™ Global is the ultimateresource for material processing and han-dling equipment, uniting three market-leading brands: Gundlach Crushers,Jeffrey Rader and Pennsylvania Crusher.With sales offices and a representative net-work that spans the globe, these brandsare installed and trusted worldwidethroughout the material reduction andfeeding spectrum. The firm’s product lineincludes size reduction equipment, Posi-metric® and vibratory feeders, materialhandling equipment, screening and pro-cessing equipment, storage and reclaimequipment and pneumatic conveyingequipment.




Tetra TechBrent Thompson

800-555 W. Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V6B 1M1% (604) 408-3788www.tetratech.com

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consult-ing, engineering, program management,construction management, and technicalservices. The company supports govern-ment and commercial clients by providinginnovative solutions focused on water,environment, energy, infrastructure andnatural resources. With more than 14,000employees worldwide, Tetra Tech’s capa-bilities span the entire project life cycle.

Thibault & Associates Inc.J. Dean Thibault

330 Alison Blvd. Fredericton, NB E3C 0A9% (506) 454-2359d.thibault@thibault-process-engineering.cawww.thibault-process-engineering.ca

Thibault & Associates Inc. provides processengineering services, specializing in thetailored design of metallurgical andhydrometallurgical flowsheets for produc-tion of concentrates and refined metals,with an experience base that includes proj-ects for recovery of base, transition, rareand precious metals. Our firm assures afully integrated approach to project execu-tion by offering in-house bench and pilot-scale test facilities, process and economicmodelling capabilities, process intensifica-tion studies, coordination of multidisciplineengineering design and after-care services.

Thyssen MiningConstruction of Canada Ltd.Rene Scheepers

2409 Albert St. N, PO Box 1997 Regina, SK S4P 3E1% (306) [email protected]

Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada is aleading mining contractor in Canada and

the United States, and also a world leaderin shaft sinking. Our expertise includesshaft sinking, mine development (level,ramp and raise), mine rehabilitation &dewatering, raise boring, road header oper-ation, civil and mine construction, groundfreezing, shotcreting, shaft boring, mineoperation (stoping, tramming, hauling),ground control, raise mining, civil tun-nelling, mechanical and electrical installa-tion, grouting and project management.

Timken Canada LPEvan Boere

100-5955 Airport Rd.Mississauga, ON L4V 1R9% (905) [email protected]

Timken Canada has a long history servicingthe mining industry. Our head officelocated in Mississauga and our sales pro-fessionals across the country work along-side our authorized distributors to supportmining customers in finding the best anti-friction solutions – a hallmark for over acentury. In addition, with our extensive lineof seals, roller housed units and now cou-plings and chain, Timken is in a uniqueposition to better meet the needs of minesin Canada.

Timken Canada a une longue histoire auservice de l’industrie minière. Notre bureauchef à Mississauga, nos professionnels dela vente à travers tout le pays ainsi qu’àl’aide de nos distributeurs autorisés répon-dent depuis plus d’une centaine d’annéesaux besoins des clients miniers en leuroffrant les meilleures solutions en produitsantifriction. Avec en plus notre largegamme de joints d’étanchéité, de palierssur roulements à rouleaux, et maintenantd’accouplements et de chaîne, Timken estdans une position unique pour desservir lesbesoins des mines au Canada.

Ultra Seat CorporationEric Krysa

18025 109 Ave. NW Edmonton, AB T5S 2R7% (780) 489-6133; (800) [email protected]

Ultra Seat Corporation has been specializ-ing in the development and manufacture of

innovative mining seating systems formore than 20 years. The company is head-quartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.Ultra Seat engineering uses 3D CAD designsoftware with simulation to improve prod-uct quality and transform new ideas intogreat products. Major manufacturers oftenuse Ultra Seat systems as their originalequipment due to Ultra Seat’s state-of-the-art technology and manufacturing tech-niques to achieve the highest standards.Aiming to be recognized worldwide as thepreferred source for industrial seating,Ultra Seat continuously looks for new prod-ucts and technologies to help it serve itscustomers better and offers the highestquality and reliability of seating systemsfor any possible mining need, along withexceptional customer service. Ultra Seathas distribution centres across NorthAmerica, and is expanding its distributornetwork around the globe.

Vale Newfoundland & Labrador LimitedSusan Tilley

PO Box 7001, Stn. C Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1C0% (709) 922-4523www.vale.com

Vale is a global mining pioneer that discov-ers and transforms the minerals that areessential ingredients in the products peo-ple use every day. Active in over 30 coun-tries, Vale is the world’s leading producerof iron ore, the second largest nickel pro-ducer, and a major producer of fertilizers,copper, coal, manganese and aluminum. Inaddition to its core mining business, Vale’scapabilities include research, logistics, dis-tribution, and energy operations.

Vals Drilling LimitedJonah Cimolini

RR 3, Site 17, Comp. 18 Airdrie, AB T4B 0P7% (403) [email protected]

Founded in 1990, Val’s Drilling Limited hasspecialized in the drilling industry for morethan 25 years. Through our experience andinnovation, the company has thrived, grow-



ing to include various drilling and supportequipment. With Balzac, Alberta, beinghome to head of operations, Val’s Drillinghas expanded throughout North America.Val’s Drilling will provide you with completedrilling solutions in any location the jobdemands!

Veyance TechnologiesCanada Inc.Brad Baber

383-3 11 Bellerose Dr. St. Albert, AB T8N 5C9% (780) 569-5057 [email protected]

Veyance Technologies Canada, Inc. is theexclusive manufacturer and marketer ofGoodyear Engineered Products, working toaccelerate business through good people,innovative technologies and smart solu-tions. Together, these strengths drive thedevelopment of Goodyear EngineeredProducts’ family of products and services:conveyor belts, industrial & hydraulic hoseand fittings, power transmission and otherrubber products. Benefit from market-dri-ven products designed to boost your effi-ciency by keeping operating costs low andincreasing high profit potential.

Victaulic Company of Canada Ltd.Tim Meadows

123 Newkirk Rd. Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3G5% (905) [email protected]

Since 1919, Victaulic has been the world’sleading producer of grooved mechanicalcouplings and pipe-joining systems. Vic-taulic is the single supplier with uniquesolutions and a comprehensive productline for mining’s most demanding services.Victaulic has developed a number of inno-vative pipe joining technologies designedfor reliable, worry-free service under themost severe conditions imaginable. Vic-taulic systems benefit owners, engineers,installers and maintenance personnelacross the globe.

Depuis 1919, Victaulic est le premier pro-ducteur mondial de raccords mécaniquesrainurés et de systèmes de raccordementde tuyaux. Victaulic est le seul fournisseuroffrant des solutions uniques et unegamme complète de produits pourles tâches les plus exigeantes de l’exploita-tion minière. Victaulic a mis au point uncertain nombre de technologies novatricesd’assemblage de tuyaux conçues pour unservice fiable et sans tracas, même dansles pires conditions. Les systèmes Victaulicprofitent aux propriétaires, aux entrepre-neurs, aux installateurs et au personneld’entretien sur la planète.

Wajax EquipmentJohn Fitzpatrick

30-26313 Twp Rd. 531 A. Acheson, AB T7X 5A3% (780) [email protected]

Wajax Equipment is a 150-year-old com-pany focused on the distribution of allaspects of mining mobile equipment,including underground surface and plantprocess sales and service, and representsHitachi, Velocity, Vulcan, Zaman, Fletcherand Furakawa Western Canada.

Wajax Power SystemsSteve DiLoreto

10025 51 Ave. Edmonton, AB T6E 0A8% (888) 717-7131www.wajaxpower.com

Wajax Power Systems is a leading Cana-dian distributor of power systems, dieseland natural gas engines, transmissionsand diesel, and natural gas generator sets.With over 150 years of experience, we pro-vide complete and custom power solutionsfor mines, mining OEMs and other indus-tries across Canada. Our branches extendfrom the Peace Region of B.C., to theshores of Atlantic Canada, so no matterhow remote your job site is, Wajax PowerSystems has the sales and service networkto provide you with efficient, reliable powersystems.

Wajax Systèmes de puissance est le plusimportant fournisseur canadien de sys-tèmes de puissance, moteurs diesel et au

gaz naturel, transmissions et groupesélectrogènes diesel et gaz. Possédant plusde 150 ans d’expérience, nous offrons dessolutions complètes ou sur mesure pourles mines, les fabricants d’équipement etplusieurs autres industries au Canada. Nossuccursales s’étendent depuis les champsde pétrole et de gaz naturel de l’OuestCanadien jusqu’au rivages des Provincesde l’Atlantique, alors peu importe si votrechantier se trouve dans une régionéloignée, nous avons le réseau de vente etde service pour vos fournir des systèmesde puissance efficaces et fiables.

Watts, Griffis and McOuat LimitedKurt Breede

400-8 King St. E Toronto, ON M5C 1B5% (416) [email protected] www.wgm.ca

Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited (WGM) isCanada’s longest running independentfirm of geological and mining consultants,providing value-added professional serv-ices of the highest standards to the globalmineral resource industry. Our client list isas vast as our experience. From small capjunior exploration companies to globallydiversified metal producers, private ven-ture capital firms to international invest-ment funds, and local stakeholders togovernments of every level – WGM has youcovered.

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd.Geoff Gauthier

100-10271 Shellbridge Way Richmond, BC V6X 2W8% (604) 270-8277www.wencomine.com

Advancing the efficiency and safety of theworld’s surface mining equipment throughour fleet management systems, Wenco hasbeen providing world-class productivitysoftware and operator safety solutions forthe world’s surface mine operations forover 20 years. We continually researchindustry needs and strive to provide themost comprehensive and all-encompass-ing solutions in positioning and machine



guidance programs, equipment health,state-of-the-art productivity reporting, andour trusted automatic dispatch systems atvery competitive pricing.

Nos systèmes de gestion de flottes rendentle matériel d’exploitation des mines à cielouvert plus efficace et plus sûr, Wenco aété le fournisseur de logiciels de productiv-ité de classe mondiale et des solutions desécurité de l’opérateur pour les opérationsde la mine à la surface de la planète pourplus de 20 ans.

WesTech Engineering, Inc.Jim Woods

3665 South West Temple Salt Lake City, UT, USA 84115% (801) [email protected]

WesTech designs and manufactures a fullrange of liquid/solids separation equipmentfor the minerals industry worldwide. Applica-tions include product concentration, tailingsdisposal, acid mine drainage, CCD circuitwashing and more. WesTech’s process-dri-ven approach to equipment design and sup-ply helps ensure the best equipmentselection for any application. We offer serv-ices for complete turnkey systems and fast-track projects. WesTech is employee-ownedand ISO 9001:2008 certified.

Western Potash Corp.Dean Pekeski

1818-701 W. Georgia St. Vancouver, BC V7Y 1C6% (604) [email protected]

Western Potash Corp. is a developmentstage potash company focused on buildinga solution mine on their Milestone propertylocated in southern Saskatchewan. Thecompany intends to develop this world-class Milestone potash deposit in an eco-logically sustainable, economicallyefficient and socially responsible manner.

In December 2012, along with AMEC ofAmericas, the company completed a feasi-bility study on the project.

The company has completed an environ-mental assessment on the Milestone prop-erty. The EA approval was granted by theSaskatchewan Ministry of Environment.The approval covers all components of themine facility including the use of City ofRegina treated effluent as the industrialwater source for the project.

Western Potash has raised in excess ofC$140 million from institutional and retailinvestors, including the IPO in May 2008.

Wilkinson Steel & Metals Ltd.Sid Fontoura

9525 60 Ave. NW Edmonton, AB T6E 0C3% (780) 434-8441; (800) 661-8214www.wilkinsonsteel.ca

One hundred years of service beginning in1910, Wilkinson Steel and Metals Inc. hasgrown into Western Canada’s premier steeland metal distributor. The company has 10locations that are strategically aligned tothe natural resource-based economies,providing a full range of steel and metalproducts, value-added processing serv-ices, and supply chain solutions thatenable our customers to reduce costs,increase production velocity, and gain acompetitive advantage in their markets.

Wire Rope Industries Ltd.Steve Wood

5501 Trans-Canada Hwy Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 1B7% (514) 426-6442www.wirerope.com

Wire Rope Industries is the most diversi-fied manufacturer of high-performanceropes in North America. For more than 125years, the company has been a leader in itsfield. With our knowledge and expertise,we have been able to refine the art of rope-making into a science. Open pit and under-ground mines are renowned for havingsome of the most difficult equipment oper-ating conditions found anywhere in theworld. Wire Rope Industries offers a fullline of high-performance wire ropesdesigned and manufactured to handle thediverse conditions in your mining applications.




Women in ResourceDevelopment CorporationJuanita Cutler

109-31 Peet St.St. John’s, NL A1B 3W8% (709) 738-3713; (800) 738-3713www.wrdc.nf.ca

W.S. TylerKaren Thompson

225 Ontario St.St. Catharines, ON L2R 7B6% (905) [email protected]

W.S. Tyler is a member of the wholly ownedGerman-based Haver & Tyler ProcessingTechnology Alliance, and a leading manu-facturer, systems provider and specialist inthe screening, washing and pelletizingindustry. Focused on all aspects of thescreening circle, from particle analysis andscreen media, to vibrating screens andprocessing technology, as well as screen-ing services, it’s the company’s mission tobring new approaches and technologies tothe marketplace.

Wugang Canada ResourcesInvestment Ltd.Xin Zhang

708-1155 University Montreal, QC H3B 3A7% (514) 509-8777

Wugang Canada (WISCO Canada) is a sub-sidiary of WISCO (top five steelmakers inthe world, Fortune 500). We have investedin five iron ore projects in northern Quebec– in control or in share participation. Wehave established a gradient developmentstrategy by carrying out a feasibility study,as well as production and explorationactivities in different projects. We are com-mitted to developing iron ore projects in anenvironment-friendly and locally appreci-ated manner. It will bring significant eco-nomic and social benefits to Canada.

XPS Consulting & TestworkServices Dominic Fragomeni

6 Edison Rd. Falconbridge, ON P0M 1S0% (705) 699-3400 [email protected]

XPS is a licensed metallurgical engineer-ing, technology and test services businessoffering industry leading expertise in orebody characterisation, flowsheet develop-ment, operational support, growth initia-tives and asset integrity management formost commodities including gold, nickel,copper, zinc, PGEs, rare earth and indus-trial minerals. Our services include plantsupport, improving operational efficiencyand greenfield/ brownfield project develop-ment. Many of the world’s exploration andmining companies have come to recognizeand rely on XPS and the comprehensivemix of services offered by its team of mul-tidisciplined engineering and technicalprofessionals.

Xylem Water SolutionsDaniel Rouillard

300 ave. LabrossePointe-Claire, QC H9R 4V5% (514) 428-4880www.xyleminc.com

Xylem is a leading global water technologyprovider with 13 sales and service locationsacross Canada. Our dewatering serviceoffers the complete Flygt line of pumps formunicipal, industrial, mining and con-struction applications. Xylem also offers afull service rentals program. Submersiblepumps, engine-driven suction pumps, gen-erators, piping and complementary acces-sories are available for either long- orshort-term rental.

Xylem est un leader mondial dans le secteurdes technologies de l’eau, avec 13 succur-sales au Canada. Le service de drainageoffre la gamme de pompes Flygt pour lesapplications municipales, industrielles,minières et pour le domaine de la construc-tion. Xylem offre également des servicescomplets de location. Il propose une gammeétendue de pompes submersibles, de pom-pes d’aspiration à entraînement parmoteur, de génératrices, de conduites etd’accessoires complémentaires.

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Insurability of unknown post-closure liabilitiesC. Kunze, AMEC Earth & Environmental UK Ltd., Mining Services Group, Ashford Kent, United Kingdom

Behaviour of oil sands fines-sand mixture tailingsA. R. Sorta, D. C. Sego, and G. W. Wilson, University of Alberta, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Markin/CNRL Natural ResourcesEngineering Facility, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

ABSTRACT The settling, shear strength, and index propertiesof oil sands fines-sand mixture tailings (FSMT) for a widerange of solids and fines content are investigated. Resultsindicate that the liquid limit of FSMT obeys a linear mixturelaw. The fines-water ratio (FWR) governs the permeability ofcomposite tailings (CT) and CT with comparable geotechni-cal behaviour can be produced from the same initial FWRmixtures. A phosphogypsum (PG) dosage > 900 mg/kg doesnot improve the dewatering behaviour of CT. The undrainedshear strength of FSMT at the liquid limit is approximately2.4 kPa, but is dependent on fines content at the plasticlimit.

RÉSUMÉ Le tassement, la résistance au cisaillement et les propriétéscaractéristiques des résidus composés de mélanges de particulesfines des sables bitumineux et de sable (FSMT) sont étudiées pourune grande plage de contenus en solides et en particules fines.Selon les résultats, la limite liquide des FSMT suit une règle linéairede mélanges. Le rapport fines-eau contrôle la perméabilité desrésidus composites et des résidus composites ayant un comporte-ment géotechnique similaire peuvent être produits des mêmesmélanges initiaux ayant le même rapport fines-eau. Une dose dephosphogypse (> 900 mg/kg) n’améliore pas le comportementd’exhaure des résidus composites. La résistance au cisaillement sansconsolidation des FSMT à la limite liquide est d’environ 2,4 kPa maiselle est fonction de la teneur en particules fines à la limite plastique.

ABSTRACT Although closure sureties cover works that arecarried out during the existence of a mining company, cer-tain liabilities are not known when the surety is establishedand become apparent only in a late stage of the closure phaseor even after the site has been relinquished. This paper sup-ports the concept that these financial risks lend themselvesto insurance solutions. Making insurance for unknown lia-bilities mandatory while defining unambiguous legalconditions could create a viable market for insurance prod-ucts, provide a sufficient statistical basis for the calculationof premiums, and reduce costs.

RÉSUMÉ Bien que les cautions de fermeture couvrent les ouvrageseffectués durant la vie d’une compagnie minière, certaines respon-sabilités ne sont pas connues lors de l’établissement de la caution etelles ne deviennent apparentes que durant une étape tardive de laphase de fermeture, voire même seulement lorsque le site a étéfermé définitivement et remis. Le présent article soutient le conceptque ces risques financiers se prêtent à des solutions d’assurances. Lefait de rendre obligatoire l’assurance pour de responsabilités incon-nues, tout en définissant des conditions légales non ambiguës,pourrait créer un marché viable pour des services liés aux assur-ances, fournir une base statistique pour le calcul des primes etréduire les coûts.

Methodology for quantifying uncertainty versus data spacing applied to the oil sandsB. J. Wilde and C. V. Deutsch, University of Alberta, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Markin/CNRL Natural ResourcesEngineering Facility, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

ABSTRACT The inevitable uncertainty in modelling spatialvariables decreases as more data become available. Thisreduction depends on the properties of the variable beingmodelled. Spatially continuous variables show less uncer-tainty for a given spacing than erratic variables. Ageostatistical simulation-based approach is developed toquantify the relationship between uncertainty and data spac-ing. Reference realizations are sampled to conditionadditional realizations and quantify uncertainty. The proce-dure is automated, making it straightforward to considersensitivity and different geological domains. A case study ofthe relationship between uncertainty and data spacing for netoil sands thickness data from northern Alberta is presented.

RÉSUMÉ L’inévitable incertitude dans la modélisation de variablesspatiales décroît à mesure que plus de données sont disponibles. Cetteréduction dépend des propriétés de la variable à modéliser. Les vari-ables continues dans l’espace montrent moins d’incertitude pour unespacement donné que les variables erratiques. Une approche baséesur la simulation géostatistique est développée pour quantifier la rela-tion entre l’incertitude et l’espacement des données. L’actualisationdes références est échantillonnée afin de conditionner les actualisa-tions additionnelles et de quantifier l’incertitude. La procédure estautomatisée, la rendant capable de considérer la sensibilité et les dif-férents domaines géologiques. Une étude de cas présente les relationsentre l’incertitude et l’espacement des données pour les donnéesnettes sur l’épaisseur des sables bitumineux du Nord de l’Alberta.


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Kinetic investigation of dissolution of CaWO4 in oxalic acid solutionA. O. Kalpakli, S. Ilhan, C. Kahruman, and I. Yusufoglu, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, IstanbulUniversity, Avcilar, Istanbul, Turkey

ABSTRACT In this study, the effects of stirring speed, tempera-ture, H2C2O4 concentration and particle size on thedissolution rate of CaWO4 in H2C2O4 solutions were investi-gated. CaWO4 was dissolved in H2C2O4 solutions as seriesparallel type reaction. In the first step which took placeaccording to Langmuir-Hinshelwood Mechanism, H2C2O4was adsorbed as a mobile adsorption layer on the surface ofCaWO4, reacted to form adsorbed calcium aqua oxalatotungstate (Ca[WO3(C2O4)H2O]) intermediate product andthe adsorbed Ca[WO3(C2O4)H2O] was desorbed into thesolution. In the second step, Ca[WO3(C2O4)H2O] hydrolysedand formed H2WO4 which reacted with H2C2O4 to formhydrogen aqua oxalato tungstate (H2[WO3(C2O4)H2O]) asend product together with solid CaC2O4H2O. Model kineticequations were derived which showed the relationships of thefractional conversion of CaWO4, the concentration of Ca[WO3(C2O4)H2O] and the concentration ofH2[WO3(C2O4)H2O] with time. The diagrams drawn accord-ing to the model kinetic equations were in good agreementwith the experimentally obtained diagrams (R2>0·99).

RÉSUMÉ Dans cette étude, on a examiné les effets de la vitessed’agitation, de la température, de la concentration d’H2C2O4 et de lataille de particule sur la vitesse de dissolution de CaWO4 dans dessolutions d’H2C2O4. On a dissous le CaWO4 dans des solutionsd’H2C2O4 en une réaction de type série-parallèle. Dans la premièreétape, qui avait lieu d’après le Mécanisme de Langmuir-Hinshel-wood, l’H2C2O4 était adsorbé en une couche mobile d’adsorption àla surface du CaWO4, réagissait pour former le produit intermédiaireadsorbé, aqua oxalato tungstate de calcium (Ca[WO3(C2O4)H2O]), etce Ca[WO3(C2O4)H2O] adsorbé était désorbé dans la solution. Dansla seconde étape, le Ca[WO3(C2O4)H2O] était hydrolysé et formaitl’H2WO4 qui réagissait avec l’H2C2O4 pour former de l’aqua oxalatotungstate d’hydrogène (H2[WO3(C2O4)H2O]) comme produit finalavec le CaC2O4H2O solide. On a dérivé les équations cinétiques dumodèle, lesquelles montraient les relations de la conversion frac-tionnelle du CaWO4, de la concentration de Ca[WO3(C2O4)H2O] etde la concentration d’H2[WO3(C2O4)H2O] en fonction du temps. Lesdiagrammes dessinés d’après les équations cinétiques du modèleétaient en bon accord avec les diagrammes obtenus expérimen-talement (R2>0·99).

Study on leaching of molybdenum and nickel from Ni Mo ore using sodium chlorateL. Zeng, L. S. Xiao, C. L. Xiao, and B. F. Gong, School of Metallurgical Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, China

ABSTRACT The leaching of molybdenum and nickel from aNi-Mo ore was investigated by acidic oxidative leaching withsodium chlorate followed by caustic leaching of the acidleach residue. The results indicated that the sulphides ofnickel and molybdenum in the Ni-Mo ore were oxidised anddissolved in the solution. The molybdenum remaining in theresidue was further recovered by direct caustic leaching. Theleaching of nickel and molybdenum reached 92 and 60%respectively, with sodium chlorate consumption of 60 g per100 g ore and hydrochloric acid consumption of 0·52 molper 100 g ore at a L/S ratio of 3:1 and 90°C for 2 h. Aftercaustic leaching of the acid leach residue with sodiumhydroxide consumption of 45 g per 100 g dried residue at aL/S ratio of 3:1 and 40°C for 15 min, the total leaching ofmolybdenum increased to 96%. A conceptual process flow-sheet for the leaching of the Ni-Mo ore has been developed.

RÉSUMÉ On a examiné le lessivage du molybdène et du nickel àpartir d’un minerai de Ni-Mo, par lessivage acide oxydant avec duchlorate de sodium suivi par lessivage caustique du résidu d’attaqueacide. Les résultats indiquaient que les sulfures de nickel et demolybdène du minerai de Ni-Mo étaient oxydés et dissous dans lasolution. Le molybdène du résidu était davantage récupéré par lessi-vage caustique direct. Le lessivage du nickel et du molybdèneatteignait 92 et 60%, respectivement, avec une consommation dechlorate de sodium de 60 g par 100 g de minerai et une consomma-tion d’acide chlorhydrique de 0·52 mol par 100 g de minerai avec unrapport de L/S de 3:1 à 90°C pendant 2 h. Après le lessivage caus-tique du résidu d’attaque acide avec une consommationd’hydroxyde de sodium de 45 g par 100 g de résidu séché avec unrapport de L/S de 3:1 à 40°C pendant 15 min, le lessivage total dumolybdène augmentait à 96%. On a développé un schéma deprocédé conceptuel pour le lessivage du minerai de Ni-Mo.

Role of Cr2O3 on formation of reaction sintered dense ZrO2 Al2O3 SiO2 based refractory materialsD. Chandra, OCL India Limited, Rajgangpur, Orissa, India; B. Mishra, Dalmia Institute of Scientific & Industrial Research, Rajgangpur, Orissa, India; G. C. Das, Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India; U. Sengupta, Refrateknik Steel, GMBH, Germany; and S. Maitra, Government College of Engineering and Ceramic Technology, Kolkata, India

ABSTRACT Extremely dense zirconia mullite compositeswere developed by reaction sintering of microcalcined finealumina powder and zircon flour taken in different ratioswith Cr2O3 as an additive. The powder mixes were isostati-cally pressed and sintered at 1550°C. The sintered compactswere characterised by different physicomechanical proper-ties, microstructure developed and phase compositions.Cr2O3 exhibited positive influence up to certain level ofaddition on the thermomechanical properties of reactionsintered zirconia mullite composites including corrosionresistance and microstructure.

RÉSUMÉ On a développé des composites extrêmement denses dezircone et mullite par frittage réactif de poudre fine d’alumine microcalcinée et de farine de zircone en différentes proportions, avec duCr2O3 comme adjuvant. On a pressé les mélanges de poudres aumoyen d’une presse isostatique et on les a frittés à 1550°C. On a car-actérisé les différentes propriétés physico mécaniques, lamicrostructure développée et la composition de phases des com-pacts frittés. Le Cr2O3 exhibait une influence positive jusqu’à uncertain niveau d’addition sur les propriétés thermomécaniques descomposites de zircone et mullite à frittage réactif, incluant la résis-tance à la corrosion et la microstructure.

Grain structure development and eutectic solidification of discontinuous magnesium borate whisker reinforcedAA2024 matrix compositeZ. J. Wang, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China; X. Z. Zhang, X. Y. Nie, and H. Hu,Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

ABSTRACT In the present research, the solidification behav-iour of MBO whisker reinforced 2024 aluminium alloymatrix composite (MBO/AA2024) was studied by employingcomputer based thermal analysis, scanning electronmicroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry. The resultsshow that the addition of MBO whiskers refines the grainstructure in the matrix of the MBO/AA2024 composite. Thenucleation of primary α-Al phase took place away from thewhisker surfaces and started within the interstice ofwhiskers. The whiskers had almost no significant influenceon the refinement of the eutectic phases.

RÉSUMÉ Dans cette recherche, on a étudié le comportement desolidification du composite (MBO/AA2024) à matrice d’alliage d’alu-minium 2024 renforcée par des barbes de MBO, au moyen del’analyse thermique automatisée, de la microscopie électronique àbalayage et de l’analyse calorimétrique à compensation de puis-sance. Les résultats montrent que l’addition de barbes de MBOaffine la structure de grain dans la matrice du compositeMBO/AA2024. La nucléation de la phase primaire α-A1 prenait placeà l’écart des surfaces de la barbe et commençait à l’intérieur de l’in-terstice des barbes. Les barbes n’avaient presque pas d’influence surl’affinement des phases de l’eutectique.

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Modelling of platinum extraction by Aliquat 336 utilising RSM techniqueH. Hassan Nejad, S. Shafiei Zadeh, and S. Alam, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s,Newfoundland, Canada

ABSTRACT Modelling of platinum extraction from syntheticsolution has been conducted using Aliquat 336 in keroseneconsidering the effects of four variables; contact time, extrac-tant and HCl concentration, as well as aqueous-to-organic(A/O) ratio. Using ‘Design Expert’ software, a mathematicalmodel has been developed with the Response SurfaceMethodology (RSM) technique and central composite design(CCD). Optimised conditions were also investigated. Ourresults show that there is huge potential to extract platinumup to 99% using Aliquat 336.

RÉSUMÉ On a effectué la modélisation de l’extraction du platine àpartir d’une solution synthétique en utilisant Aliquat 336 dans dukérosène tout en considérant les effets de quatre variables: la duréede contact, la concentration de l’agent d’extraction et du HCl, ainsique le rapport aqueux-à-organique (A/O). En utilisant le logiciel‘Design Expert’ on a développé un modèle mathématique au moyende la méthodologie de surface de réponse (RSM) et d’un plan com-posé central (CCD). On a également examiné les conditionsoptimisées. Nos résultats montrent qu’il y a un potentiel énorme per-mettant d’extraire jusqu’à 99% du platine en utilisant Aliquat 336.


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when that lone resource isexhausted? Often, whenthe town’s only employerdecides to move along,residents leave too,deserting their homes andproperties in the processand leaving a ghost town intheir wake. But that wasnot the case whenSherridon, a small town innorthern Manitoba, faceddwindling mineral reservesat its nearby copper minein the 1950s. The mine’sowner, Sherritt GordonMines Ltd., was shifting itsfocus northward to its new Lynn Lake nickel operation. Thefirm had every intention of maintaining close ties to both theregion and its local workforce, so when the new mine took onSherridon employees, these residents brought with them notonly a desire for work but their transplanted homes as well.

Sherridon was born from the gold rush of the early 1900s.Stories of finds sent thousands of prospectors to Manitoba, toseek their fortunes.

While most firms did not strike gold, rich stores of copperand nickel abounded. Phillip Sherlett, a Cree hunter andsometime-prospector who had helped spread the gold feverin Manitoba, made the initial Sherridon copper discovery in1922, and when his claims lapsed in 1924, they were pickedup by Carl Sherritt and Dick Madole, trappers who had pre-viously staked claims in the area. Bob Jowsey, who hadalready struck out looking for gold in the area a decade ear-lier, would return and, in 1927, take over the property, help-ing found the town with the newly incorporated SherrittGordon Mines Ltd. Production began in April 1931 andwould proceed with periodic suspensions until the mineclosed in 1952.

With the exhaustion of the ore body approaching in themid-1940s, Sherritt Gordon sent prospectors in every direc-tion to make new finds. To the good fortunes of the firm andits employees, they struck a large nickel deposit a mere 200kilometres to the north. They called it Lynn Lake, so namedfor Sherritt Gordon’s chief engineer Lynn Smith. The prob-lem, then: How best to handle the relocation of over onehundred full-time employees?


The solution was tophysically relocate thetown itself. The remotenorthern Lynn Lake sitelacked usable roads, sonew construction wouldhave required the con-veyance of manpower andequipment through awilderness route that wasnearly impassable by mostvehicles.

To sidestep this prob-lem, arrangements weremade to uproot the work-ers’ homes and cart themoff to Lynn Lake, across265 circuitous kilometresof treacherous terrain. AsSherritt Gordon president

Eldon Brown put it, “Sherridon won’t become a ghost town;we’ll take the ghost with us.”

The task was far from simple. It involved the use of theLinn Tractor, an all-terrain vehicle spawned from the mindof American dog and pony show impresario H.H. Linn.Aside from being a fascinating and successful showman, histractor proved to be his most lucrative and far-reachingachievement, having been used in the 1930s and 1940s byworkers in the construction of the Panama Canal. The LinnTractor was a gargantuan machine with an incredibly broadbase, thus allowing it to cover most any terrain. An optionalsnowplough attachment took two days to install. Despitethe advancements of diesel engines in the later years of itsuse – in particular during the period of the Lynn Lake relo-cation – the Linn Tractor had a top speed of 20 kilometresper hour.

Travelling only in winter to avoid flooded ravines, thetractor moved slowly but surely. Each one-way trip tooknearly 75 hours. Over three years, the company managed tocart 120 housing units from Sherridon to Lynn Lake. By1952, Sherridon was all but abandoned.

Naturally, more construction followed and the town isnow accessible by air, rail or over an all-season road. Whilethe Lynn Lake nickel mine closed in 1976, the residents havenot left. The town now claims to be the sport fishing capitalof Manitoba. And with a rich nickel resource left to be mined,it is far more likely that mine developers will be sinkingshafts than that the locals will be picking up and beating apath out of town. CIM

Lynn Lake: the transplanted townby Aaron Fitzpatrick

With its copper mining operation winding down in Sherridon, Manitoba, in the early 1950s,Sherritt Gordon Mines Ltd. began developing a new nickel mine 200 kilometres to thenorth. As part of this development, the company took the audacious step of picking up andmoving many of Sherridon’s buildings to the new site at Lynn Lake.

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