Proudly acknowledges the mining industry and its business partners in our area and throughout B.C.
M2
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
Mining Week Ǧ Ǥ ͙͖ ͖͔͕͘Ǥ ǯ ͖͔͘ǡ͔͔͔ Ǧ
ǯ Ǥ ͕͔͔͕͘ ͙͔͔͔͕ Ǥ Ǥ ǡ Ǥ ǡ ǡ ǯ ï ± Ǥ Ǥ
New Afton welcomes your feedback Call us at 250.377.2100 or email us at info@newgold.com
www.newgold.com
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
M3
MINING WEEK 2015
MINING WEEK CELEBRATING ONE OF B.C.’S OLDEST INDUSTRIES As declared by the Legislature of British Columbia, May 3 to May 9, 2015 is B.C. Mining Week. According to Venture Kamloops, mining is a $6-billion industry in B.C. and has been a regional economic strength in Kamloops for decades. Mining is one of B.C.’s largest and oldest industries and B.C. Mining Week is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the importance of the modern industry to British Columbians. First celebrated 25 years ago in Vancouver, activities are planned across the prov-
ince each year to celebrate B.C. Mining Week. It has spread to the many communities that want to recognize the contributions of the mining sector. The B.C. Mining Week committee is chaired by the Mining Association of B.C. and composed of volunteers from a variety of companies, associations and institutions associated with the province’s mining sector.
Mining day In the Tournament Capital, celebration of the industry culminates with
Mining Day in Kamloops on Saturday, May 9 at the Big Little Science Centre, 655 Holt St., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The city’s Mining Day is organized by the Kamloops Exploration Group, a nonprofit advocacy group supporting the mining industry, and the Canadian Institute of Mining. The annual event is an opportunity for the community to learn more about the mining industry through interactive displays and from the companies that support the industry. New Gold’s heavy equip-
ment simulator will return and patrons can once again bring rocks to be identified. Try birdseed mining and learn to gold pan with Yukon Dan. The Kamloops Paddlewheelers Lions Club will be on site cooking hamburgers and hotdogs for sale.
Business luncheon Additionally, the annual Kamloops Mining Week Business Luncheon is set for Thursday, May 7, and hosted by the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce, Venture Kamloops and the Mining
Suppliers of B.C. in collaboration with the Mining Association of B.C. They welcome Bryan Cox, vice president of corporate affairs for the association, as the keynote speaker. The luncheon will be held at Thompson Rivers University’s Grand Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, go online to miningweek.ca.
Mining for Miracles Mining For Miracles, B.C.’s mining community’s fundraising campaign for
B.C. Children’s Hospital, launched its 2015 campaign by introducing a new funding initiative. This year, it is dedicated to raising $3 million through the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation to support the development of CAUSES Clinic, which will provide diagnostic DNA testing to support the diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in children who would otherwise require numerous tests or might not be diagnosed at all. For more information, go online to miningformiracles. ca.
3D CAD DESIGN HIGH QUALITY FABRICATION DRAWINGS ADVANCED SIMULATION AND ANALYSIS (FEA, CFD) 3D PLANT LAYOUT AND PIPING EQUIPMENT DESIGN: CHUTES, CONVEYORS, TANKS, CATWALKS FAILURE ANALYSIS (FATIGUE, WELD CRACKS) EPCM: TOTAL PROJECT SERVICES
Founded in Vancouver in 1913, Underhill has strong community ties in the Kamloops area dating as far back as 1953, opening an office in Kamloops in 2002. While serving several major companies and numerous First Nation Bands, Underhill is dedicated to supplying the citizens of BC’s interior region with a high professional standard of Land Survey services and Geomatics Engineering. Whether you require a survey for mineral claim, lease or mine development, Underhill has the expertise to help you.
Innovex EPCM Group can deliver complete small cap project packages for our clients. WWW.INNOVEXENG.COM inquire@innovexeng.com | Ph: 250.372.7676 2877 Bowers Pl, Kamloops, BC V1S 1W5
Join us on LinkedIn
204 - 153 Seymour St., Kamloops, BC V2C 2C7 • Ph: 250-372-8835 Fax: 250-372-3518 kamloops@underhill.ca
M4
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
MINING WEEK 2015 This past year, our province saw $338 million in exploration spend“ ing, accounting for over 21 per cent of all exploration spending in Canada — in 2001 that figure was less than six per cent.”
Mining critical for B.C. communities Every day across B.C. people benefit from mining and every year, on average, each British Columbian uses almost 50,000 pounds of mined products. This vital industry not only provides us with the products we need, it supports job creation and improved public services — building communities throughout the province. Mining provides more high-quality jobs to First Nations people than any other industry and government shares a portion of revenues from all new major mines with First Nations governments. It is critical that First Nations benefit from mining
BILL BENNETT Minister of energy and mines
that takes place in their traditional territory. Mining is also crucial to the 50 rural communities that rely on it and is critical to B.C.’s current and future economic success. One of the best indicators of the industry’s success is the money companies have spent on mineral exploration in B.C.
This past year, our province saw $338 million in exploration spending, accounting for over 21 per cent of all exploration spending in Canada — in 2001, that figure was less than six per cent. B.C.’s six operating coal mines, 10 operating metal mines and hundreds of aggregate pits and quarries support 30,000 good jobs. Wages in the mining industry are great. Since June 2011, six new metal mines have opened in B.C. (including Red Chris Gold and Copper Mine that will be fully operational soon), creating over 1,300 jobs. This record is unmatched
anywhere else in Canada. None of this development could take place without a regulatory framework that encourages global competitiveness and ensures high environmental and safety standards. Our government recognizes the importance of this industry and is determined to continue to strengthen B.C.’s mining sector for the benefit of all British Columbians. Mining helps pay for our health, education and social services. That’s why we recently increased the ministry’s budget by about $6 million and are in the process of establishing a major mines permitting office that will improve
Fountain Tire Mine Service is proud to be a supplier of industry leading Goodyear mining tires, expert tire management and best tire service and maintenance practices to the mining industry.
the coordination of major mine permits across government, add staff to conduct more inspections and permit reviews and improve turnaround times. To further encourage exploration and future investment in B.C.’s mining industry, this government has also extended the province’s $10-million mining flowthrough-share-tax-credit program, as well as the new mine allowance tax credit. Let’s all celebrate the benefits that come from mining in B.C. by participating in mining week, May 3 to May 9, 2015. Bill Bennett Minister of energy and mines
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
M5
Industrial Construction & Maintenance Contractors Maintaining the Past. Building the Future.
Core Ser vices Mechanical & Piping Installations Pressure Vessels & Boiler Repairs Shutdowns & Turnarounds Plant Upgrades & Onsite Services Civil & Earthworks Steel Erecting
Sectors Ser ved Pulp & Paper Mining ● Energy Oil & Gas ● Ports
Locations Kamloops ● Prince George
Project Management Specialists
Surrey ● Edmonton
Certifications x x x x
BCSA ‘A’ & ‘MA’ License Contractor ABSA Pressure Welding CWB Certified COR Certified
PICS & ISNetworld Registered
Head Office Location Let Us Introduce Ourselves! Contact a representaƟve today for a copy of our project experience and pre-qualificaƟon package. opportuniƟes@tveltd.ca
60 Vicars Road Kamloops, BC V2C 6A4 Phone: 250.377.3533 Fax: 250.377.3522
www.tveltd.ca
M6
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
MINING WEEK 2015
KEG celebrates successful conference, lecture series On April 14 and 15, the Kamloops Exploration Group hosted its 28th Annual Conference. The conference theme, “Prospecting to Discoveries,” was a way of paying homage and thanking the prospectors who have spent so much of their lives in remote areas seeking the raw materials that make our lives so much easier in our modern world. This year’s conference saw 412 delegates attend the technical sessions and visit the 80 booths in our trade show. Considering that mining and exploration has been on a downturn for the past couple of years, I was more than pleased and consider it to have been a very successful conference. In addition to the conference, our other main focus is KEG Outreach.
COLIN RUSSELL KEG president and director
This program has truly blossomed in the past several years and now includes, but is not limited to our public lecture series, ask-a-geologist, geocaching, school visits and support for school trips, adopt a geologist, junior delegates program, three scholarships and grants to other organizations. Our public lecture series is now in its 13th year and continues to be a draw for many in the community. The series runs from January through April and this year continued with some outstanding speakers
The Kamloops Exploration Group’s mining convention at The Coast Kamloops Convention Centre.
delivering amazing talks on topics ranging from “Understanding Our Ancestors’ Earth; Environments & Biology of the Ice Age Giant” and “The
Yellowstone Hot Spot; One of the World’s Largest Volcanoes” to “Tailings & Tailings Ponds 101: What You Should Know About Tailings,” which, con-
sidering the times, was a timely talk to say the least. We look forward to providing the public with more of these fascinating lectures
DAVE EAGLES/KTW
next year. On a continuing basis, the KEG has the honour of awarding scholarships from three funds that we administer.
Once again, several very deserving students were chosen to receive funding from the David Miller Scholarship (Thompson Rivers University), Ken Daughtry Geoscience Award (UBC Okanagan) and Ronald C. Wells Geological Education Fund (which is open to all geoscience students across Canada). Mining Day (May 9) is fast approaching and we certainly look forward to being involved in all the activities once again. Besides bringing your rocks and minerals for our geologists to identify, Yukon Dan will be there to instruct all in the proper method of finding the yellow metal! I wish each and every one of you the best of luck for the coming year.
Colin Russell KEG president
Reproductions
Our Commitment to Great Service is Reflected by Our Many Years in Business Locally Owned and Operated for Over 30 Years Proudly Supporধng Our Mining Community FULL COLOUR COPYING & SCANNING SERVICES Survey Equipment • Field Supplies Map & Plan Prinধng • Outdoor Signs & Decals 124 Victoria Street, Kamloops BC Ph: 250.372.3866 or 1.800.667.0191 www.universalreproductions.ca
Kamloops, BC
8 888.578.2673
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
M7
MINING WEEK 2015 years
1990 2015
Professional Electrical Engineering Services Proudly Celebrating Our 25th Year NjO ®Ķ ǣÌ ˒ ƻĵN ǢɴǣǼsŎǣ ˒ DȖÞĶ_Þض ǢsNjɚÞOsǣ ˒ ^ÞǣǼNjÞEȖǼÞŸŘ
SAFETY FIRST
DAVE EAGLES/KTW
Ashcroft Elementary students Kayleb Van Norman (left), Alex Belcourt and Murray Lulu work with teacher assistant Heather Ladoski to compile information about Kendra’s First Aid booth during a visit to the mining convention on April 14 at the Coast Kamloops Convention Centre.
www.simsgroup.ca
250-372-1486 www.icieng.com ˡ˟˟˚ˠˣˡˤ ƻs NjǣŸŘ ƻĶ Os ˒ ħ ŎĶŸŸƼǣʰ DN ˒ əˠǢ ˠğ˨
1 1--877 877--564 564--9011
M8
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
MINING WEEK 2015
Highland Valley Copper in 29th year of operation Two major infrastrucutre projects commissioned at Highland Valley Copper (HVC) in 2014 will increase its mineral recoveries and enhance the long-term sustainability of the mine. The first project was installation of a new pebble crusher system. The second was a stateof the-art mineral processing plant. HVC will be hosting a public open house on Monday, Aug. 3, where guests will have the opportunity to see the new mineral processing plant. HVC is offering public tours three days a week — Tuesday, Thursday and Friday — at 1 p.m. starting May 20 until August 28. Booking is required for the weekly public tours. Teck’s HVC is one of the larger open pit copper mines in the world in terms of tonnage mined and milled. It accounts for production of approximately 1
Highland Valley Copper invested in two major infrastructure projects in 2014: The installation of a new pebble crusher and a mineral processing plant.
per cent of the world’s copper in concentrate and 1.3 per cent of the world’s molybdenum. HVC is 97.5 per cent owned by Teck
Resources, Canada’s largest diversified resource company, and committed to responsible resource development.
ROCK SOLID RELIABILITY www.wajaxequipment.com Kamloops, BC: 1 250 374 5055
This year marks HVC’s 29th year in operation, producing copper and molybdenum concentrates.
Current mine life is 2027. However, Teck has ongoing exploration and developments which are contingent on the price of copper, market forecasts and permitting. The mine currently employs over 1,300 people, who reside primarily in Kamloops, Logan Lake, Merritt, Lower Nicola, Ashcroft and Cache Creek. Highland Valley Copper maintains it is committed to sustainability and has many environmental and social initiatives. The operation’s comprehensive environmental management system has been certified to ISO 14000 Standard, a leading industry standard. In the coming years, HVC plans to continue to enhance its reclamation activities and biodiversity work on reclaimed sites, one being a reclaimed tailings pond converted into a first-rate fly fishing habi-
tat, hosting world-class derbies. It has partnered with the Freshwater Fisheries to conduct research on its aquatic habits and sponsor Learn to Fish programs for 2015 in the Interior of B.C. In 2014, HVC supported various charitable organizations with financial and in-kind support including community partnership initiatives in excess of $590,000, including employee-based campaigns to benefit Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. Teck and its operations, including HVC, have developed a comprehensive sustainability strategy that sets out longterm goals those stretch through to 2030 and shortterm 2015 goals that will help it to achieve its vision for sustainability.
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
MINING WEEK 2015
Injury rate down at B.C. mines The province recognized mining operations in B.C. for their health and safety accomplishments during the 53rd annual Mine Safety Awards banquet in Victoria in March. The awards were presented to mines and quarries operating in B.C. that had the lowest injury-frequency-rate during the previous calendar year. The companies acknowledged are leaders in workplace safety in an industry that is critical to B.C.’s diverse, strong and growing economy. New Gold Inc.’s New Afton mine in Kamloops and Copper Mountain Mining Corporations’ Copper Mountain mine, two of the five new mines that have opened in B.C. since the start of the BC Jobs Plan, both received awards for the lowest injuryfrequency-rate. This past year saw a decrease in the total estimated injury rate at mines in B.C. as well as a decrease in the number of days lost to injury. “Worker safety is always top of our minds and the ministry health and safety team strives for high safety standards at all B.C. mines,” said Al Hoffman, B.C. chief inspector of mines. “I’d like to thank all of the inspectors, mine management workers and unions for their commitment to ensuring mining remains one of B.C.’s safest
heavy industries.” B.C.’s mining industry remains one of the safest heavy industries in the province, a direct reflection of the co-operative effort of mine employees, mine management and unions, and the sector’s commitment to maintaining high health and safety standards.
B.C. mining facts • Currently there are six operating coal mines and 10 operating metal mines in B.C., as well as hundreds of aggregate pits and quarries, and more than 30 industrial minerals mines throughout the province. • The Mine Safety Awards were established in 1961 by the B.C. government to recognize the safety record of mines in B.C. • The Mine Safety Awards consist of three categories and seven different awards. • Provincial health and safety inspectors are involved in all aspects of the mining cycle, to ensure the health and safety of workers, environmental protection and compliance with the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in B.C. — Ministry of Energy and Mines, gov.bc.ca/ener/
M9
The Hydraulic Power House
FLUID POWER
1-877-366-7226 • www.norcanfluidpower.com Service Specialist for over Kamloops, BC 30 years: 1867 Versatile Drive , V1S 1C5 Our specialized hydraulic test Langley, BC stations, rebuilding equipment and 19650 Telegraph Trall, V1M 3E5 machining facilities, combined with Prince George, BC a large inventory, allow us to service 1003 Eastern St, or maOVfacture any hydraulic V2N 5R8 component your industry requires. Calgary, AB 5520 53 Ave SE, T2C 4P2
Red Deer, AB
PROUD SUPPLIER TO THE MINING INDUSTRY THROUGHOUT WESTERN CANADA
3-7659 Edgar Industrial Dr, T4P 3R2
Nisku, AB 603 15 Ave, T9E 7M6
Factory Trained Sales and Service Technicians COMPONENTS • SERVICE • SYSTEM DESIGN • MANUFACTURING • FIELD SUPPORT
Highland Valley Copper Celebrates Mining Week - As Partners in the Community At Teck Highland Valley Copper, we consider people, the environment and our communities with every decision we make. For the past 29 years Highland Valley Copper has played a major role in the local economy and the mine employs over 1,300 people. Wages and benefits for the last year totaled $197 million. The spin-off benefit aids in supporting the local economy.
Teck is Committed to Community Investment
In 2014 Highland Valley Copper supported various charitable organizations through community investment in excess of $500,000 encouraging sustainable strategies that strengthen our communities.
Learn more about our operation by joining us at “Mining Day” in Kamloops May 9, 2015
Big Little Science Center, 655 Holt Street • 11am-4pm Visit the Teck Highland Valley Copper Booth at noon where you can meet Teck sponsored Canadian Olympic athlete, Dylan Armstrong Don’t forget to bring your used household zinc alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C, D and 9-volt) for us to recycle for you and you can learn about our recycling program. We are committed to engaging with communities to ensure that all questions and concerns are being heard. With that in mind we have established a number of channels of communication. We can be reached by Email: HVC.Feedback@teck.com or Toll Free Telephone: 1-855-523-3429
M10
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
MINING WEEK 2015
Industry challenged in 2014 The mining industry modity prices affecting the took a hit in 2014, but the industry through 2015. Mining Association of B.C. “Our priorities this year is focused on supporting are ensuring that our operaits members in preparation tions remain as strong as for when the market turns can be,” he said. around. “That’s the one thing Bryan Cox, vice-president about the mining industry, of corporate affairs with the everyone knows it’s cyclical association, said low comand prices will go up again. modity prices challenged “It’s really how our BRYAN COX: Vice-president, the industry last year. members prepare for that corporate affairs, “Quite frankly, 2014 was to ensure they have the Mining Association of B.C. a challenging year in the workforce in place to take mining industry with comadvantage of those market modity prices being where they were,” upswings.” he said. The Mining Association of B.C. is the “We actually saw some of our mines voice of the mining industry and the oldgo into care and maintenance. So, they est industry association in the province. actually stop operating.” It advocates on behalf of its members Coal mines in the northeast secwith government, suppliers, other assotor, including Wolverine mine, Willow ciations and education institutions. Creek mine and Brule mine, shut Cox said the association works to down, resulting in approximately 1,800 uphold regulatory processes so there is job losses, Cox said. predictable system for mining compaSpin-off effects would have been felt nies to navigate. by industries that support and supply “Mining is such a global industry the site — everything from tires to die- that there is feasibility for companies to sel fuel. invest in a variety of places,” he said. Cox said the challenges are not over, “Our goal is to ensure we make B.C. and he sees the pressures of comthe most attractive place to invest for
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
MINING WEEK 2015 those companies.” B.C. is geologically diverse and mining is taking place in every corner of the province. Despite the fact mineral exploration spending is half of what it was two years ago, there are several projects within the province at various stages of the approval process. “There’s lots of opportunity out there,” Cox said. “It’s about creating that environment where those projects can move ahead through the process.” Although Cox had no comments to make about where the proposed Ajax mine might fit in the provincial picture — the association doesn’t speak on behalf of individual projects — he did say the public interest is positive for the industry. “People are very interested in the process, which is a good thing,” he said. “It’s good to have that public discourse on these projects.” Cox will be the keynote speaker a the Kamloops Mining Week Business Luncheon on Thursday, May 7, from at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Thompson Rivers University’s Grand Hall. Registration is required. For more information, go online to miningweek.ca.
Sustainable Mining The Mining Association of B.C. has signed on to the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) program, a set of guiding principles that govern the activities of companies in the mining industry. TSM was launched by the Mining Association of Canada in 2004. In May 2011, the Mining Association of B.C. became the first provincial association to adopt the initiative and is working through implementing the program. “It’s a project that helps our members to manage their sites and a project that is getting some international attention,” said Bryan Cox, vice-president of corporate affairs with the Mining Association of B.C. For more information, go online to mining.ca. Cox will speak more about TSM during the Kamloops Mining Week Business Luncheon on Thursday, May 7.
Proudly serving the mining industry with services including: x
Construction and Engineering surveys, Road & Bridge Design, Route Location Surveys, Engineered Crossing Survey and Design, Topographic Surveys, Engineering, CADD, Permitting Support
x
Project Management and Permitting Services
x
Environmental Monitoring and Planning Services
x
Exploration Surveys and Permitting
Keith I. Matthew President Cell: 250-318-3787 Office: 250-672-2467 Email: seklep@telus.net
Duane Hennig g Operations Manager ger Cell: 250-371-1896 6 Office: 250-828-7977 977 Fax: 250-828-21833 Email: hennig@intpac.ca
RUBBER LINING RU METAL ME CERAMIC CE POLYURETHANE PO
YOUR TOTAL WEAR SOLUTIONS COMPANY OMP
PRI: Making Rubber Work for Mining. With 18 years in Kamloops, Progressive Rubber Industries (PRI) is THE premier manufacturer of abrasion, corrosion, and chemical resistant components for the mining industry. Whether it is a need for our expertise in steel fabrication, rubber lining, rubber molding, ceramic lining, on-site rubber lining, on site measurement, or design services; PRI has the solution for any job – from small and simple to large and complex. Progressive Rubber has the capability and flexibility to expedite and deliver emergency orders and has the space to provide on-site consignment stocking of critical custom spares.
PRI: We will make rubber work for you.
597 Chilcotin Road, Kamloops, BC V2H 1G5 0HONE s &AX sales@progressiverubber.com www.progressiverubber.com
M11
M12
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
MINING WEEK 2015
Heavyhitting careers On the rocky ground of the Tk’emlups gravel pit overlooking the City of Kamloops, more than two dozen high school students test drove a career in April. The Heavy Metal Rocks program, in its seventh year, occupied the pit from Thursday, April 16, to Saturday, April 18. The program, an initiative of School District No. 73, introduces students to careers in the heavy-equipment industry, giving them hands-on experience with 13 types of machinery. This year, 26 students from Kamloops, Chase, Barriere, Clearwater and Logan Lake participated in the three-day training session. Every high school in Kamloops, excluding the Beattie School of the Arts, was represented. Heavy Metal Rocks has continued to grow and evolve since its inception. Now with more than 50 sponsors, a burgeoning steering committee and nearly 20 volunteer operators, the program is more successful than ever.
DAVE EAGLES/KTW (Above) Clearwater secondary student Callum MacLeod receives instruction from Glen Kohar on how to operate a 12M grader. (Left) Barriere secondary students Jessie Proulx (left), Jordan LeFeuvre, Carter Rudd and Darby Myram pose for a group photo during a lunch break on Friday, April 17, while attending the Heavy Metal Rocks program.
TOUGH CLOTHING FOR TOUGH JOBS.
Aberdeen - 1395 Hillside Drive - 250-372-2888 North Shore - 700 Tranquille Road - 250-554-1334
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
M13
MINING WEEK 2015 Instructor Ed Lindquist (left) teaches Sa-Hali secondary student Andrea Dzinic how to operate a grader. DAVE EAGLES/KTW
1395 Hillside Drive at Marks • 250-372-2888
U
Wismer & Rawlings Electric Ltd.
D001535218
Unit Electrical Engineering Ltd.
Electrical Solutions and Field Service for Mining, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Transportation and Industrial & Commercial.
Power Up! With Unit Electrical Engineering Ltd.
.BQMF 4U 0LBOBHBO 'BMMT t t XXX VFF DPN
M14
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
MINING WEEK 2015
Ajax finalizing environmental studies KGHM International Ajax is in the midst of finalizing a series of robust environmental studies regarding the proposed Ajax Project, with plans to submit an application for an environmental certificate later in 2015. Once submitted, the province has 30 days to evaluate the report. If it is deemed acceptable for review, there will be a 180-day review and 75-day period for public feedback. These studies will answer questions many in the community have regarding the mine and its possible impacts. To help people understand the complex environmental assessment application, which is expected to be 10,000 or more pages, KGHM is preparing “plain
mental assessment certificate is granted, 42 permits will also require approval from a variety of federal and provincial government agencies.
What is Ajax?
KTW FILE PHOTO
KGHM Ajax public relations officials Robin Bartlett (left) and Kim Behrs stand before the area to be mined south of Aberdeen, pending government approval.
language summaries� of the studies. The summaries will compile and simplify the key findings making it easier to comprehend the studies, the results and possible impacts and proposed mitigations. The summaries, which will be much shorter in length than
the full studies, will be fact-based, objective documents that accurately convey the findings of each of the studies. The summaries will be hosted on a dedicated website, and will be available for everyone to read and down-
load as soon as the BC Environmental Assessment Office accepts KGHM’s application for review. The summaries will always be presented alongside the full reports. Even simpler facts sheets and Q&As will also be made available on some topics.
KGHM wants everyone to have full access to the environmental assessment studies to allow the community to have a meaningful conversation based in fact and science about the future of the Ajax Project in Kamloops. If the environ-
The Ajax project is a proposed openpit copper and gold mine located partly within the city limits of Kamloops. From 1989 and 1991 and 1994 to 1997, it was a producer of copper and gold under Teck Resources. The project’s annual production is 109 million pounds of copper and 99,000 ounces of gold through a 60,000 tonne-per-day processing capacity. Ajax has a 23-year mine life and would provide approximately 500 full-time positions. According to
the Ajax Project’s feasibility study, it is estimated that over the course of construction and the mine life, the project will contribute up to $550 million in federal and provincial taxes and $110 million in municipal taxes. The Ajax project is owned by KGHM Ajax Mining Inc., a joint venture between KGHM Polska Miedz and Abacus Mining and Exploration Corp. and operated by KGHM International Ltd. KGHM International offers a 3D model of the mine through Google Earth at ajaxmine.ca, where different stages of development are represented. It also hosts site tours of the Ajax Project and outlines the site’s mining history and the company’s plans for it.
PROUD SUPPLIER TO THE MINING INDUSTRY
N ECTIO W T O R P NO WEARLABLE! AVAI
PRINCE GEORGE 250-564-3391
UĂŠ-Â…ÂœĂ›iÂ?ĂŠ*>Ă€ĂŒĂƒĂŠ 8 )/5', $132 UĂŠ Ă•VÂŽiĂŒĂŠ-ĂžĂƒĂŒiÂ“Ăƒ 8 4%+'3 723'-2 UĂŠ Â?Ă•iĂŠ-ĂŒĂ€>˜`ĂŠ-Â…ÂœĂ›iÂ?ĂŠ,ÂœÂŤiĂƒĂŠ 8 ,4' 31$.& )/5', /0'2 UĂŠ/ÂˆĂ€iĂŠ*Ă€ÂœĂŒiVĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠEĂŠ/Ă€>VĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠ Â…>ÂˆÂ˜Ăƒ UĂŠ Â?>VÂŽĂŠ >ĂŒĂŠ Â?>`iĂƒĂŠ 8 *1' 1/3'%3*/. 1$%3*/. )$*.2 UĂŠ/Ă•vvĂƒĂŒĂ•``ĂƒĂŠ7i>ÀÊ*Ă€ÂœĂŒiVĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠ-ĂžĂƒĂŒi“Ê 8 ,$%+ $3 ,$&'2 UĂŠ7Â…ÂˆĂŒiĂŠ Ă€ÂœÂ˜ĂŠ 8 4((234&&2 "'$1 1/3'%3*/. 723'U7Â…ÂˆĂŒÂ“ÂœĂ€iĂŠ Ă•LĂ€ÂˆV>Â˜ĂŒĂƒĂŠEĂŠ ˜V>˜`iĂƒViÂ˜ĂŒĂŠ ˆÂ?ĂŒiĂ€Ăƒ
NEW MTG SYSTEMS StarMet Shovel Front Parts for all makes & models Bucket protection for heavy mining
ĂŠ
KAMLOOPS - HEAD OFFICE 250-372-3399 w w w. m o r f c o s u p p l y. c a
VANCOUVER 604-513-5222
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
MINING WEEK 2015
Provincial budget supports growth of mining industry: Mining Association of B.C. The Mining Association of B.C. congratulated the B.C. government on meeting its commitment to deliver successive balanced budgets while maintaining its focus on supporting the growth of B.C.’s mining industry this year. The government announced in February the base budget for the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) was increased by $6.3 million. Additionally, the government announced its intention to implement Mines Act permit fees, which are expected to raise an additional $3 million annually. The new permit fees are retained by MEM and MABC is committed to working with the government on how the fees will be established. The incremental funding supports the creation of a major mines permitting office to improve the co-ordination of major mine permits across government, add staff to conduct more permit reviews and inspections and maintain improved turnaround times for issuing approvals. “MABC has been a longtime advocate for sustainable and adequate funding for
the Ministry of Energy and Mines and we are very pleased to receive the news of the incremental funding to support the important work of the mines and mineral resources division,” said Karina Briño, president and CEO of the Mining Association of B.C. “We look forward to working with the ministry to ensure the new mine permit fees deliver efficient, effective and measurable services. “Certainty in the approval process creates confidence in B.C as a leading mining jurisdiction.” MABC was also pleased with the government’s commitment to tax measures supporting the potential for growth in the B.C. mining industry, including extending the new mine allowance for four years to Dec. 31, 2019, and extending the B.C. mining flow-through share tax credit to the end of 2015.
— Mining Association of B.C., miningassociationbc.com
Getting you back on the job. • NO REFERRAL NECESSARY • NO WAIT LIST • PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSESSMENTS COVERED BY WSBC ON PENDING CLAIMS
BOOK TODAY
250-377-0090
EXPANDED HOURS TO SERVE YOU! 164 ORIOLE ROAD KAMLOOPS, BC | WWW.DRAKEMEDOX.COM
RIIVERS WORKWEAR
M15
M16
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
MINING WEEK 2015
New Afton could GROUP OF COMPANIES MINING SERVICES, CRUSHING, HIGHWAY AND HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS
780 Okanagan Ave E Penticton, BC V2A 3K6
T: 250.492.7622 F: 250.492.0195 E: office@cantexgroup.com
Based on positive results from a new study, New Gold Inc. is looking to add at least five more years to its New Afton mine. The Toronto-based company released its fourth quarter and yearend results showing both gold and copper production were up steeply at the mine on Kamloops’ western boundary. New Afton produced more than 104,000 ounces of gold and nearly 85 million pounds of copper in 2014. The company also has operating mines in United States, Mexico and Australia. New Afton currently employs 450 workers and mine life is set to expire in 2023. But more study of the mine’s C-zone, beneath the current underground deposit, shows promise for at least additional years, said spokesman Hannes Portmann. The C-zone is about 500 metres below the current area of underground mining at the former open pit copper mine that closed in the late 1990s.
At a lecture hosted by the Kamloops Exploration Group, senior geologist Marty Henning said the extraction level for C-zone would be 1.2 kilometres below the surface. If New Gold decides to put it into production, Henning said it would take five years to reach the 38-million tonne resource. It would require an additional eight kilometres of drifting and conveyor. New Afton has so far developed 39 kilometres of drifting underground. “We are continuously looking at C-zone as a resource,” he said. “There is still a lot of work to do there in terms of drilling and defining where that resource is and how much metal is actually there. “We look forward to providing the community with updates as we move through the life of the mine.” Construction is now about 70 per cent complete on mill expansion, which will increase the capacity from 13,000 to 14,000 tonnes per day. Recoveries of copper and gold are also slated to increase with the mill expansion.
You Can Rely On Us! Here at Intequip we are proud to provide the mining, construction and forestry sectors with industry standard new/used and rebuilt components. Whether you have a P&H Shovel down or are in need of components for a later scheduled maintenance, make us your first call.
Momentum is everything.
With specialized financing between $100,000 to $50 million, we can help you get the tools to keep your business moving.
Kamloops branch / 101-1211 Summit Drive / T. 250.828.1070 Jason Phillips / AVP & Manager. EFG / T. 250.852.6003 / E. jason.phillips@cwbank.com Sean Wutke / Snr Manager, EFG / T. 250.852.6013 / E. sean.wutke@cwbank.com Warren Pye / Manager, EFG / T. 250.852.6034 / E. warren.pye@cwbank.com
cwbank.com/EFG
490 Okanagan Way Kamloops
250-828-2239 1 888 208 0334 Fax: 250-828-7131
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
M17
MINING WEEK 2015
add to mine life We’re committed to quality work on time delivery • Structural Steel • Platework • Miscellaneous Metal • Hoppers • Conveyors
• Bins • Pipe hangers • Railings • Stairs • Frames
• Metal Preparation & Painting • Modular Fabrication • Roto Blasting • Constructability Reviews • Plasma Cutting
KTW FILE PHOTO New Gold Inc. could add five years to its New Afton mine if it pursues a deep deposit known as C-zone. It intends to have a feasibility study done next year.
New Gold intends to start the permitting process for the C-zone this year, with a feasibility study done by the first quarter of next year. Full production could begin on the deep deposit in 2024. In order to mine the new zone,
New Gold is looking at a project to dewater and solidify the historic Afton tailings pond, now owned by KGHMAjax, due to possible subsidence of ground. “That will be one of the big areas of study,” Portmann said.
405 Mount Paul Way - Kamloops 250-374-1074 • Toll Free 1-800-316-1074
At Frontier, safety is paramount. As remote-site specialists, we have extensive medivac and on-site EMS experience in worksites across the province. We’ve provided services in some of BC’s most remote and inhospitable locaধons. We understand high-risk and highconsequence industry. We know that even with the very best safety procedures and precauধons, accidents happen. Whether the job is in Northern Briধsh Columbia, a movie hundreds of miles from civilizaধon, or a pipeline or drilling rig in the deep mountains, we guarantee that your workers will get the best emergency medical support possible from Fronধer. This is our first and foremost commitment to you.
Over 20 years experience in the first-aid and medivac business
250.573.5240 www.frontierfirstaid.ca Fronধer First Aid Services LTD fronধer@shaw.ca info@fronধerfirstaid.ca
Supporting all industry in British Columbia since 1999
• Emergency Response Plans • Helicopter Medivac Coordinaধon • Fully equipped teams • 24/7 Telemedicine
• Security Guard Services • Full Business & Liability Insurances • C.O.R. Cerধfied
PLEASE GIVE US A CALL AND LET US TAKE CARE OF YOUR SPECIFIC SITE NEEDS.
M18
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
A
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
MINING WEEK 2015
CU M E N Land access for responsible M A C H I N E L T D . mineral exploration in B.C. 733 TAGISH ST, KAMLOOPS, BC V2H 1B6
(250) 372-1772
HAVING THE BEST STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT IN OUR BUSINESS MAKES IT AN EASY CHOICE FOR YOURS.
We Process in Kamloops for Immediate Service
RICK CONTE AND SCOTT WESTON
Mineral exploration is about the quest for the next economic mineraldeposit discovery, a noble search that has been ongoing since people first used minerals to improve quality of life. And, because mineral deposits are naturally hidden beneath the earth’s surface, the area of land required for exploration is relatively large in size — even if the actual footprint of exploration activity is very small. Nothing is taken for granted, however, in this important quest. Members of the Association for Mineral Exploration BC (AME BC) recognize the importance of understanding and respecting the delicate balance between society’s different perspectives and values related to land, land use and the natural environment. For more than 150 years, the mineral-exploration industry has been at the heart of most rural economies in B.C. Over the past decade, $3.5 billion has been spent on mineral exploration in the province, with a significant percentage spent in communities outside the Lower Mainland. Mineral exploration is an economic driver that requires access to large tracts of land, but not at all costs or without due process. Gaining and maintaining access to the land base requires developing mutually respectful and trusting relationships based on understanding and balancing the shared
values of all users of the land. These values include conservation and protection of the environment, protection of culturally important areas and respect for local communities’ use of the land. AME BC, including the land access and use committee, provides members with guiding principles and tools based on developing mutually beneficial and sustainable relationships with aboriginal and local communities and being responsible stewards of the land. These tools include guidelines on aboriginal engagement, environment, health and safety standards and community engagement guidelines. Developing respectful relationships among people who acknowledge and adapt for the rights and interests of aboriginal, and local communities and mineral explorers, goes a long way to ensuring land remains accessible for mineral exploration in the future. By demonstrating exploration is done in a way that respects traditional land users and the environment, mineral explorers can gain and maintain access to the land to explore for next economic mineral deposit. Today, mineral exploration and development continues in the Kamloops region with Constantia Resources’ Maggie project, Kaizen Discovery Inc.’s Aspen Grove project and Fjordland Exploration Inc.’s Dillard project. These projects would not be possible without access to land. In return, these companies strive to operate in a way that upholds the guiding principles and standards of our industry. It is also imperative that explorers are
able to access land in a predictable and timely manner, based on adhering to clear and effective legislation. Land-access permitting should be a rigorous process that ensures respect and consideration to the area to be explored, but also one which has well-established timelines for submissions, comments and decisions. It is also important that the permitting system be stable, transparent and secure. Locally, the Kamloops Exploration Group (KEG) encourages and promotes respectful and responsible access to land for mineral exploration. KEG holds an annual conference on behalf of the industry and this year its theme was “Prospecting to Discoveries”. Our industry cannot operate successfully without the support of communities and First Nations throughout B.C., and we believe the principles by which we operate responsibly allow for the building of mutually understanding and respectful relationships with communities and First Nations. These relationships create shared opportunities that produce mutual benefits now and for future generations through responsible and successful access and exploration of the land that we all hold precious. Rick Conte is the executive vice president of the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia, and Scott Weston is the director of development for Hemmera and chair of the Land Access and Use Committee for the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia.
“Serving the Mining Industry for 25 Years”
Interior Diesel Ltd. No Job Too Big or Small!
HEAVY EQUIPMENT PARTS & REPAIRS 2045 W. Trans Canada Hwy Kamloops, BC V1S 1A7 (250) 374-3443 www.interiordieselltd.com
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
M19
QUALITY LIME & STONE PRODUCTS THAT IMPROVE YOUR WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY Graymont is committed to protection of the environment, whether through the use of our products for environmental remediation or by controlling the impact of our operations on the environment. Many of Graymont's products are used to protect the environment, and we are actively searching for new product applications to help reduce the impact of human activity on the environment. To minimize the impact of our operations, Graymont: • Reduces the use of hazardous products wherever possible. • Assures proper handling and disposal of hazardous wastes. • Meets or exceeds environmental laws and regulations applicable in each jurisdiction where we operate. • Identifies and prevents risks to the environment and biodiversity. • Ensures appropriate response in the event of an environmental incident or emergency.
Graymont is the third largest producer of lime in North America. We are a privately held company, first incorporated in 1948 in Canada. Graymont’s operations include the Graymont Lime Group, with four individual marketing regions, and Graymont Materials, operating in upstate New York and the province of Quebec. Graymont also operates a network of terminals and offices across North America to coordinate the sale and transportation of our products from our production locations to our customers. In addition, Graymont has a partnership with Grupo Calidra, the largest lime producer in Mexico. The employees and management team of Graymont are dedicated to meeting or exceeding customer needs with a reliable supply of quality products and services.
GRAYMONT'S PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS • High Calcium and Dolomitic Quicklime and Hydrated Lime • Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) • Limestone • Construction Stone • Ready-Mix Concrete • Asphalt • Specialty Building Lime Products
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT GRAYMONT
Community Relations Graymont has a long-term commitment to the maintenance and enhancement of society, the environment and the economy in all communities where we live and work. As a good neighbor, we demonstrate support through monetary investment in community programs, projects and activities, and by encouraging and supporting employee involvement in the community.
Every day, over 1,300 talented men and women bring their skills and energy to work at Graymont. That gives us our competitive edge even beyond the value of our quality products and unparalleled service.
www.graymont.com/careers_openings.shtml
OUR PRODUCTS ARE USED IN THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRIES
M20
FRIDAY, May 1, 2015
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
D475A-5 The Komatsu D475A-5 has a net horsepower of 664 KW 890HP @ 2000 RPM and an operating weight of 108,390 kg (238,960 lbs.). Other features include: • Dual tilt – increases productivity while reducing operator effort • Hydraulic driven engine cooling fan – controlled automatically, reduces fuel consumption and operating noise levels • Extra-low machine profile – provides excellent machine balance and low center of gravity
Super Dozer
Kamloops:
1 250-374-6961
smsequip.com