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CIM MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2013 / JANUARY 2014 | DÉCEMBRE 2013 / JANVIER 2014

TOOLS OF THE TRADE 10

The best in new technology Compiled by A. Lopez-Pacheco

NEWS 14 20

Industry at a glance Legislative outlook A roundup of changes in mining law from around the world by E. Moore Controlled build Labour competition has miners looking at modular construction by H. Mathisen The big thaw Greenland lifts ban on uranium and rare earths mining

by C. Windeyer

End of the experiment CANMET’s underground research mine to close in Val-d’Or by A. Livingstone

COLUMNS 30 32 34 35

MAC Economic Commentary The international agenda by P. Gratton HR Outlook A guide for young professionals caught in a downturn by A. Ferdinand Finance Help the public sector see the common value of mining development by M. Chiesa Technology Millions of cheap labourers in need of management by G. Kalmar

UPFRONT Pilot Projects 38

Omitting emissions Highland Valley Copper implements no-idling policy and saves a lot of diesel by I. Ewing A solid answer Goldcorp dries out its tailings with cement at the Marlin mine as the open pit is backfilled by E. Moore Rock-melting waves How MIT millimetre wave technology could help miners stop drilling bit by bit by P. Blin and A. Dion-Ortega

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No shortcuts to success Chris Fleming reports from the vanguard of metallurgy and shares lessons from decades of experience in scaling up processes by E. Moore

FEATURE | ARTICLE DE FOND

46 TECHNOLOGY Rock Mechanics 68

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

Advances in ground control Ground support solutions and the evolution of micro-seismic monitoring technology have the potential to help operations run with fewer interruptions and greater safety by A. Lopez-Pacheco

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

CIM COMMUNITY | LA COMMUNAUTÉ DE L’ICM

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 has added more value and potentially more years to the mine by C. Baldwin Le secret de la longévité Aujourd’hui à la mine Santa Elena de SilverCrest Mines, une expansion est sur le point de se terminer, et la découverte de trois réseaux filoniens supplémentaires apporte une valeur ajoutée à la mine qui pourrait prolonger sa durée de vie par C. Baldwin

Aspiring engineer’s legacy lives on Claudia Macedo an inspiration for women in metallurgy by D. Zeldin Torchbearer Tom Rannelli will be remembered for his mentorship, friendship and hard work by D. Zeldin

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Obituaries Material impact Conference of Metallurgists opens up to a wider audience by R. Bergen and

In search of a new approach to diversity

H. Mathisen

by P. Moore

TECHNICAL ABSTRACTS | RÉSUMÉS TECHNIQUES 130 132

CIM Journal Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly

IN EVERY ISSUE 6 8 133 134

SUPPLEMENT | SUPPLÉMENT

CIM CORPORATE MEMBER DIRECTORY 2014 RÉPERTOIRE DES MEMBRES CORPORATIFS DE L’ICM 2014

Editor’s letter President’s notes | Mot du président Innovation Showcase | Professional Directory Mining Lore by A. Fitzpatrick

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editor’s letter

Editor-in-chief Ryan Bergen, rbergen@cim.org Executive editor Angela Hamlyn, ahamlyn@cim.org Managing editor Andrea Nichiporuk, anichiporuk@cim.org

A resolution for the new year “One cannot change this all in a moment, but one can at least change one’s own habits.” ~ George Orwell

couple weeks ago I took some time to clean up my desk. It was cathartic – throwing away the unnecessary papers and reclaiming the essential ones. The most helpful discovery was an essay that had been circulating around the publications department earlier this year. George Orwell’s “Politics and the English Language” is a challenge to restore clear thinking by using clear expression and avoiding vague and meaningless language. “If you simplify your English,” he argues, “you are freed from the worst follies of orthodoxy. You cannot speak any of the necessary dialects, and when you make a stupid remark its stupidity will be obvious, even to yourself.” Orwell was concerned with political orthodoxies, but his call for clear expression and critical thinking is applicable in any profession. His ideas ring true at the magazine, where we sometimes let jargon and buzzwords crowd out original thought. And for mining companies that have acted on dubious intelligence, it seems a dose of Orwell’s logic is also due. Many have pushed ahead with investment and operational decisions without careful review, urged on by the orthodoxy that growth and strong prices would endure. “We haven’t deployed our capital smartly,” said Sabina Gold & Silver CEO Robert Pease, speaking on behalf of the mining industry at the Maintenance Engineering/Mine Operators Conference this past fall. “Everyone is being disciplined for this.” The cost of careless reporting is indifferent readers, but the accounting for miners is a much more public spectacle – billions of dollars in writedowns and angry shareholders. The fallout from the last year has included layoffs for many talented and experienced people, which, while satisfying immediate financial needs, has the potential to multiply the long-term problems the industry has to confront. The follies of orthodoxy were not the only forces that carried the industry to this point, but they are ones that, with discipline and clear thinking, can be avoided. I hope the talent that has been cut loose can be restored in the coming year to help sort the useful ideas from the obvious stupidities. At CIM Magazine, we will rely on each other, our many contributors, and you readers to help us to do the same, sweeping away the nonsense that clutters the workspace, dulls the mind and leaves us poorer.

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president’s notes | mot du président

A time for reflection and renewal With the year nearing its end, now is the time to celebrate our many accomplishments, mourn our losses and chart our course for the future. In the spring, we held a very successful CIM Convention in Toronto. The conference co-chair, Tom Rannelli, organized a wonderful event with great enthusiasm. Sadly, only a few months later, CIM lost an energetic and committed long-time member as Tom succumbed to cancer. He is dearly missed by his family, colleagues and the entire CIM community. Later, in the summer we hosted the World Mining Congress in Montreal, and attendance – coming in at nearly 5,000 – almost doubled the expected number. Dr. Ferri Hassani and his team, together with our 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, AusIMM and SAIMM to form the “Global Professional Mining Alliance.” The goals include the rapid adoption of best practices and new technologies by the international mining community, the promotion of education and research in mining sciences, and the sharing of many member benefits among the collaborating institutes. By laying this foundation, we believe we will attract other national mining associations to the alliance.

Robert Schafer CIM President | Président de l’ICM

The coming year holds many promises. One initiative to look out for is the addition of the Leadership Congress to the annual CIM Convention in May. This gathering is meant to bring together current and future leaders from technical societies, along with national and branch leadership, to meet and address existing issues, foster stronger communications and networks, and identify and mentor future leaders within the CIM community. Thanks to your contributions through the recent Choicebook™ survey, CIM is reviewing and refining its direction for the future. Our aim is to ensure our efforts and resources continue to elevate the performance of, and cooperation among, CIM national, branches and technical societies for the benefit 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.

Un temps pour la réflexion et le renouveau L’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 peine quelques mois plus tard, l’ICM a perdu un membre de longue date énergique et dévoué lorsque M. Rannelli est 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, soit presque le double de ce à quoi nous nous attendions. Le Dr Ferri Hassani et son équipe, avec un personnel organisateur 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 le SAIMM, visant la formation de la « Global Professional Mining Alliance ». Ses objectifs sont l’adoption prompte de pratiques d’excellence et de nouvelles technologies par la communauté minière mondiale ; la promotion de l’éducation et de la recherche en sciences minières ; et le partage de nombreux avantages réservés aux membres entre les instituts collaborateurs. Sur ces bases, nous croyons que nous attirerons d’autres associations 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’ajout du Leadership Congress au congrès annuel de l’ICM en mai. Cet événement vise à rassembler des chefs de file actuels et futurs de sociétés techniques, de même que des dirigeants nationaux et de section, afin qu’ils se rencontrent et traitent de questions actuelles ; renforcent les communications et les réseaux ; et repèrent et encadrent 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 perfectionne son orientation pour l’avenir. Notre but est de nous assurer que nos efforts et nos ressources continuent de relever le rendement de l’ICM, de ses sections et de ses sociétés techniques, ainsi que d’accroître la coopération 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. 8 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

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◢ Crush and screen at once Irock 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 crushers for gravel applications and recycled-asphalt operations, but they are also ideal for secondary use in quarry mining.

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◢ A new model for mucking

Courtesy of Atlas Copco

Primarily 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 allows the Häggloader to be set up in the most efficient method for the required application – be it development work or production work of moving material.”

◢ Ceramic iron ore filter

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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 ceramic filters also have a long life, lasting several years, compared to conventional filters that need large quantities of polypropylene filter cloth. Both of these issues contribute to the small carbon footprint.” Among the CC 240’s other features is a closed loop acidcleaning circuit. “The patented acid recycling system can reduce acid consumption by over 80 per cent,” says Palmer.

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◢ On the online auction block

◢ Shovel power saver Caterpillar is preparing to release its new Cat Power Demand Management System, which will 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 deceleration and bucket lowering, which can be 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 as the Cat 7495, requires eight to 11 generator sets 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 System enables two generator sets to meet the needs of that same shovel.” Courtesy of Dredging Supply Company Inc.

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◢ Deep water dredging Deep water mining poses significant challenges, but Dredging Supply Company Inc. has designed its Marlin Class deep mining dredge to overcome them. “The deeper you go, the longer the suction tube has to be if the pump is on the surface,” says Charlie Johnson, sales director. “So instead of trying to lift the material to the pump, we bring the pump to the material.” As a result, it can deliver some 10 per cent more ore or aggregate per horsepower used than traditional dredge designs at depths of around 60 metres. The dredge is highly customizable depending on the situation and materials a company is mining. Compiled by Alexandra Lopez-Pacheco 12 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

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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 the exploration, development and production stages.

Canada, China compare notes on mining valuation A group of Canadian mining professionals welcomed a delegation from China’s mining valuation authority to Toronto, in mid-October, for the Canada-China Mine Valuation Workshop. The purpose of the workshop, according to Keith Spence, the co-chair of CIM’s special committee on valuation of mining properties, was for both Canadian and Chinese professionals to share how each group values mining projects in the exploration, development and production stages. “I think really the focus was to broaden the relationship that we have with them,” he said, adding that because China is investing in Canada, it will also help companies understand what matrices Chinese investors use when making decisions. Chinese representatives presented their approaches to project valuations before a crowd of geologists, bankers, CEOs and lawyers, said Spence. Some differences in practice became apparent. “In general, in the way we approach valuation, we might have some advantages over China, but in the way they regulate valuation, I think they have some advantages over us,” Spence said. “They have a better accreditation process both for companies that do valuations in China and for individuals.” Canada, however, is better equipped to use a market-based approach to add credibility to a project’s 14 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

valuation, noted Spence. This is due, in part, to the fact that Canada has more publicly traded companies, but also because “our capital markets have a history of being relativity free and open, and I think their capital market is fairly young and they don’t have the database and the historical numbers, or even the large quantities that we have, to draw upon.” – Herb Mathisen

Feds okay Gahcho Kué diamond project The outlook for Northwest Territories’ diamond future got a little brighter after the federal government approved the Gahcho Kué joint venture project on October 22, following conditional approval from the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board last summer. De Beers owns 51 per cent of the project, with Mountain Province Diamonds holding the rest. The territory’s regulatory board had recommended that the project, located 280 kilometres northeast of Yellowknife, proceed only if further environmental mitigation measures to reduce potential impacts posed to local caribou herds are incorporated. Mountain Province Diamonds CEO Patrick Evans said the recommendations “haven’t impacted either the design or constructions plans,” adding the measures relate to caribou monitoring. “Whether or not these measures had been attached to the

approval, the joint venture would have undertaken this work over the normal course of business,” he explained. The joint venture applied for its land use and water permits the day after the federal government’s approval, and Evans said it expected an interim land use permit before the end of November, at which time the project’s 24-month construction stage would begin. This winter’s construction will focus on building a permanent airstrip at the remote site, along with earthworks for its construction camp. Evans added that 1,000 truck-loads of equipment will be sent up the ice road in March, including materials to build the camp and elements of the power-generating system. The company expects to employ nearly 700 workers during construction and almost 400 workers through its 11-year mine life. – H.M.

PotashCorp profits dip in Q3 Following last summer’s potash market upheaval, Saskatoon’s PotashCorp saw its profits fall in the third quarter to $356 million from $645 million during the same period in 2012. “The most recent quarter can best be characterized as a predictable response to an unpredicted event,” PotashCorp CEO Bill Doyle said in a release, referring to Russian potash producer Uralkali’s withdrawal from a European potash export partnership, an action that disrupted the global potash trade. According to Doyle, Uralkali’s move caused demand to stall as customers – particularly contract customers in India and China – waited for prices to drop. And they did, with potash selling for the realized price average of $307 per tonne in the third quarter of 2013, down from $429 in the same quarter of 2012. “As a result, our potash shipments to domestic and offshore markets declined,” said Doyle. With quarterly production dropping 27 per cent year-on-year, Doyle added that PotashCorp would reduce its yearly outlook from between 8.5 and 9.2 million tonnes to between 8.0 and 8.4 million tonnes. Despite the drab quarter, Doyle asserted that the company – along with its export partner Canpotex – would

industry at a glance | news benefit from Uralkaliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move in the long run, suggesting the Russian company had hurt its reputation by taking such dramatic action in July. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; H.M.

New rules on projects requiring environmental assessments New potash and graphite mines, oil sands processing plants and metal smelters will not automatically be subject to environmental assessments, based on regulations released by the federal government in late October. Following a six-month review that began last April, as part of an overhaul of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, the federal government finalized its regulations that set out which projects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and project expansions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; would be subject to the environmental assessment process. In many cases, the report sets project thresholds associated with anticipated

production targets. Depending on whether a project proponent estimates production to be above or below the threshold, it would or would not have to submit a project description, which the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEEA) would review to determine whether the project requires an environmental assessment or not. While potash and graphite mines and oil sands processing plants do not have to submit such a project description, the act â&#x20AC;&#x153;allows the minister of the environment to order an assessment for a project not listed in the regulations where there may be adverse environmental effects related to federal jurisdiction,â&#x20AC;? said Sharleen Bannon, CEAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior communications advisor. The regulations also require diamond mines with a production capacity of 3,000 tonnes per day or more to submit a project description and they also lower the threshold for rare earth mineral mines to 600-tonnes-per-day production capacity. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; H.M.

Business boost for North Bay Northern Ontario companies got some help in September, with the opening of the Innovation Centre for Advanced Manufacturing (ICAMP) in North Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canadore College. With its goal of encouraging local product development and process improvements, while keeping businesses and jobs in northern Ontario, ICAMP has already seen uptake by the local mining sector. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already started to work on some projects with some mining companies which are really interesting,â&#x20AC;? said Charles Gagnon, the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manager of corporate relations. The centre provides hi-tech equipment and laboratory facilities for companies to use when designing, testing and improving new products and processes. For instance, Gagnon said, the centre will soon have a scanning electron microscope and trained staff to provide

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– H.M.

Tough cases at National Mining Competition More than 50 students from 11 postsecondary institutions took part in the second annual National Mining Competition in Saskatoon, from October 31 to November 3. The undergraduate mining case study contest, hosted by the University of Saskatchewan’s Edwards School of Business, challenges business, geology and engineering students to work together to develop a strategy when presented with a business problem facing a fictional mining company. Each team must consider political, environmental and economic risks inherent with its scenario, which this year focused on the development of a gold company’s mineral property. Teams had 38 hours to put together their strategies, and as part of the competition, they could ask questions of 11 different consultants, ranging from tech service to supply chain to investor relations professionals, to help inform their business cases. Following a

Errata A number of attentive readers have pointed out the misspelling of comminution on the cover of the October issue. In “Regulators to join forces” (Nov. 13, p. 22), we erroneously identified the Federal Finance Minister as Joe Flaherty. His name is Jim Flaherty. We regret the errors. 16 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

compliance work and social obligations associated with Pascua-Lama, Sokalsky said, adding Barrick will still spend an estimated $250 to $300 million on the project next year. In its third-quarter financial report, Barrick announced it also plans to raise roughly $3 billion – H.M. through a stock sale.

Courtesy of Cole Thorpe

expertise to smaller firms wishing to access the expensive technology. “There are big mining companies that have them, but they’re not accessible for the smaller mining companies that can’t even think about affording them,” he said. ICAMP has developed partnerships with funding organizations to provide incentives for local businesses to work with the centre and also made connections with similar facilities in surrounding regions such as the Material Joining Innovation Centre in Kirkland Lake. “We’re developing partnerships to make sure that we’re able to provide the best service for companies,” said Gagnon.

Trade deal to eliminate E.U. import tariffs A team from Michigan Tech took home the title at the second annual National Mining Competition, an undergraduate mining case study contest held in Saskatoon.

preliminary presentation, three teams moved on to present to a final panel of judges, which included CFOs, executives and a former CEO from the mining industry, in a boardroom-style presentation where the judges could question and challenge the teams as they made their presentation. “Our goal,” said Cole Thorpe, co-chair of the event, “is to try to simulate what the mining business is actually like.” The Michigan Tech team won the competition, and event co-chair Kent Janostin said that team benefited from one of its members having recently completed a work term with Barrick Gold. Both Thorpe and Janostin are excited for next year’s event, after seeing overall participation jump from 36 to 56 students this year. – H.M.

Barrick suspends Pascua-Lama Plagued in the last year by legal challenges, environmental issues and even a recent work stoppage, Barrick suspended the construction of its massive $8.5-billion Pascua-Lama gold project in late October. The move, which the company indicated was temporary, will save the gold miner as much as $1 billion in capital costs in 2014, said CEO Jamie Sokalsky. “We have determined that the prudent course – at this stage – is to suspend the project, but naturally we will maintain our option to resume construction and finish the project when improvements to its current challenges have been attained,” he said. The company will continue all the environmental

Canadian exporters will stop paying roughly 98 per cent of the tariffs on shipments to Europe once the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the E.U. is implemented. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and José Manuel Barroso, the president of the European Commission, reached an agreement over the terms of the deal in October. The implementation process is expected to take 18 to 24 months, and eventually, all of the tariffs on mineral products will be eliminated. The agreement will not affect Canada’s most significant mining exports to Europe – precious metals and gems – because those do not currently face any tariffs. However, the aluminum, nickel, iron and steel and non-ferrous metals sectors will all see major benefits. Pierre Gratton, president and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, said the agreement will “help facilitate labour mobility and encourage European investment in the Canadian mining sector.” European foreign direct investment in Canada is expected to see a boost, as the agreement also includes provisions that relate to regulatory cooperation. Currently investment in the Canadian mining industry accounts for nine per cent of all foreign direct investment into the country. – Peter Braul

Public reviews for southern Quebec rare earth element projects? Though the Parti Quebecois’ mining law revisions have been quashed, regulations affecting the environmental review process for rare earth element (REE) projects may go ahead without a vote.

industry at a glance | news Quebec’s Environment Minister YvesFrançois Blanchet has said he intends to work without the support of opposition parties to establish a public evaluation process for all REE projects in the south of the province, regardless of their size. The process, called the Bureau d’audiences publique sur l’environnement, or BAPE, is currently only applicable to projects that produce more than 7,000 tonnes per day, which is very large for an REE project. At least two exploration companies, Matamec and Quest Rare Minerals, have written to Blanchet to pledge their willingness to participate in the BAPE process. “They want to work to assure themselves of the social acceptability of their projects,” Blanchet told La Presse in November. He said the involvement of mining companies has motivated him to move the process along quickly. Implementing the BAPE process would bring the environmental consultation process for southern projects in

line with what is already in place for their northern counterparts. “The north has its own environmental assessment process, the COMEX (Comité d’examen), which has a similar role to the BAPE,” said Frédéric Gauthier, sustainability director for REE explorer GéoMégA. “In James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement territory, all mining projects are subject to the COMEX.” – P.B.

$13.5B Fort Hills oil sands mine to proceed The Fort Hills oil sands mine is going ahead, after its three partners voted to build the $13.5-billion project, located roughly 90 kilometres north of Fort McMurray. Suncor, which owns a 40.8 per cent interest in the project, will be the developer and operator of the 3.3-billion-barrel project. Total E&P Canada controls 39.2 per cent of Fort Hills and Teck Resources

holds the remaining 20 per cent stake. “Fort Hills is the best undeveloped oil sands mining asset in the Athabasca region,” Suncor CEO Steve Williams told investors on October 31. “The project will benefit from our depth of mining experience and our well-established infrastructure in the region.” First oil production is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2017, with full capacity expected to be 180,000 barrels per day. Suncor estimates the mine life to be more than 50 years. – H.M.

Canadian Mining Hall of Fame welcomes four new members On January 16, the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame will induct John McOuat, Mark Rebagliati, Kathleen Rice and David Robertson at its annual induction dinner in Toronto. Collectively, the careers of this year’s crop span over a century.

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news | industry at a glance Born in 1882, Kathleen Rice’s discoveries went beyond the important claims she staked in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. During a time when women were not legally considered “persons,” she found prospecting was a way of life that she could excel at, saying, “No woman need hesitate about entering the mining field because she’s a woman.” More recently, Mark Rebagliati, born in 1943, made his mark as a legendary explorer, having been part of the discovery of major deposits like Red Chris, Mount Milligan, Kemess and others. David Robertson was instrumental in establishing the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan as a crown corporation. His work spanned a multitude of commodities and countries, and his expertise was valued for decades, both as a partner at Coopers & Lybrand and as an independent consultant. Another consulting giant, John McOuat was one of the founding partners of Canada’s longest-running independent geological

and mining consultants: Watts, Griffis and McOuat. A geological engineer by training, he gained a reputation for facilitating large-scale international projects and putting Canadian expertise to work worldwide. – P.B.

Global comminution efficiency working group launched Robert McIvor, general manager and chief metallurgist of grinding systems at Metcom Technologies, is heading up a new working group to refine and formalize best practices for applying the Bond method for quantifying comminution efficiency. The group, A Standard for Industrial Comminution Efficiency, also aims to provide a database of benchmarking data for use across the industry. Since energy used in comminution is calculated in different ways, it is difficult for operations to compare efficiencies in

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a meaningful way. “There are many sources of experimental and sample error,” McIvor said. However, if measurements are standardized and easy to understand, he hopes operations will be able to make more informed business decisions regarding the modification of their mill circuits. “The idea of this standard is to give business managers, plant superintendents and vice-presidents of technology a tool,” he said, adding the Bond standard can quantify the efficiency of any circuit, whether it uses ball mills, rod mills, high-pressure grinding rolls or any other technology. The group is now recruiting members and encourages interested parties to contact them through their website, available through the Global Mining Standards and Guidelines site. The first physical meeting of the efficiency standards working group will be held at the SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit in Salt Lake City in February. – P.B.

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Legislative outlook A roundup of changes in mining law from around the world by Eavan Moore

As mining companies, big and small, worked their way through a difficult marketplace this year, they also faced changes in many of the jurisdictions where they operate. A number of countries, also finding themselves in tight financial situations, retooled and even revamped their mining laws and tax regimes; some looked to ease the rules to lure foreign investment, and others hoped to recoup more money from mining companies. Here is CIM Magazine’s overview of who did what this year.

Passed Ethiopia’s Parliament passed an amendment proposed by the Ministry of Mines that reduced the corporate tax on mining companies from 35 per cent to 25 per cent in July. The rationale from the ministry was that greater foreign investment is needed to develop infrastructure in the country. Mesfin Tafesse, an Ethiopian-based consultant and attorney-at-law, said the move could attract investment in the long term. The Ministry of Mining in Kenya raised royalty rates in August, including increasing the gross sales value tax of 20 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

gold to five per cent and to 10 per cent (from the previous level of three per cent) on rare earth, niobium and titanium ores, which have recently become a focus of exploration and development. Monica Gichuhi Mwai, Kenya Chamber of Mines’ CEO, said industry initially supported adjusting royalties after a decade of stasis but had unsuccessfully requested “benchmarking and consultation to ensure that the new royalties are in sync with other jurisdictions and do not adversely affect current operators.” Separately, the government has proposed a new comprehensive mining act and, in October, announced its intentions to seek a 10 per cent stake in large mining concessions. Ecuador passed a law in June intended to make it easier for smaller mining operations to start up. The country’s heavy windfall tax on mining profits now only comes into force once the mine’s investment has been recovered. Mining royalties have been capped at eight per cent for gold, copper and silver exports, and royalty rates are three per cent for small mines and four per cent for medium-size mines. Small and

medium-size mines also now have the option of concession agreements that are more flexible than the existing exploitation contracts. The law follows a 2009 mining reform that raised taxes and added red tape for mining companies. Guinea overhauled its mining code, adding some new restrictions but also lowering some costs. Corporate taxes were reduced from 35 to 30 per cent and the tax on bauxite, its principal mineral commodity, was lowered from 0.55 per cent of the aluminum price to 0.15 per cent. David Pearl, executive chairman of explorer Sovereign Mines of Africa, remarked that Guinea’s efforts to improve its perception as a mining jurisdiction have been successful. “Investors will be much more receptive,” he said. “It’s more transparent.” He noted as well that stricter enforcement of the regulations is “nice for companies like us that play by the rules.” President Evo Morales enacted new mining legislation for Bolivia, setting out to revoke concessions held by companies that are not explored or developed within a certain period, without compensation. He blamed previous

policies, allowing concessions to be treated as real estate, for the lack of activity. One million hectares of the 2,454 private mining concessions in Bolivia are reportedly considered â&#x20AC;&#x153;inactive.â&#x20AC;? This comes ahead of a proposed new mining law that would establish a double deduction of exploration costs against future profit taxes for companies, while maintaining current taxation and royalty levels on existing, privately held mines. Neil Ringdahl, CEO of explorer Apogee Silver, said the law would benefit miners: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe it will encourage new investment in exploration and mining, creating new jobs for the country. Importantly, under the proposed new mining law, the investments already made by foreign mining companies in the country remain secure.â&#x20AC;?

uncertain timeline given that 2014 will be a campaign-heavy election year. The codeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impact on Brazilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mining states and the controversy surrounding its provisions contribute to â&#x20AC;&#x153;a scenario of uncertainty on whether the code, in whatever form, will come to be,â&#x20AC;? the lawyers noted.

Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newly elected Liberal National Party government has drafted a repeal of the 2012 minerals resource rent tax (MRRT). Treasurer Joe Hockey called MRRT â&#x20AC;&#x153;complex and unnecessaryâ&#x20AC;? and estimated the new law his government had drafted would eventually save it $13 billion over four years

Proposals Despite much debate and discussion, Mexico was poised to approve a new corporate tax regime in midNovember, raising costs for mining operations. The law would leave in place a 30 per cent corporate income tax previously scheduled for reduction. It would also add the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first mining royalty â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a 7.5 per cent tax on EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a special fee for precious metals miners. Overall, 16 mining CEOs had signed a letter asking the government to consider a 4.5 per cent royalty instead. Meghan Brown, director of investor relations at Endeavour Silver, which operates three silver mines in the country, said the abrupt cost escalation could mean Endeavour will look elsewhere to build its fourth mine. After several years of study, the government of Brazil proposed an overhauled mining code in June that included a hike of maximum royalties to four per cent of revenue and minimum investment requirements on concessions. The bill text is likely to undergo changes as it passes through the House of Representatives and the Federal Senate, according to lawyers JosĂŠ Alberto da Costa Araujo and Pedro Freitas, who noted that it faces an

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

Governments anxious for change President Robert Mugabe’s Zimbabwe African National Union – Political Front Party won a large majority in the Zimbabwe Parliament, shoring up his campaign to give black Zimbabweans majority control of mining and other companies. Enforcement progress on his 2011 indigenization law has been slow to date. Francis Nhema, the country’s new youth development, indigenization and economic empowerment minister, suggested earlier this year that the emphasis would be on personalized enforcement plans for each company and on encouraging Zimbabweans to start their own firms. Pauline Marois’ Parti Quebecois minority government in Quebec, Canada, failed to pass its latest mining reform in October. “This is the third attempt to modify, amend or replace the Mining Act in the last three years and all have failed,” noted Charles Kazaz, partner at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP. “Right now it is very difficult to envision how a fourth bill would be presented, unless there is consensus ahead of time between at least one of the opposition parties as to what would be included in the bill.” The previously governing Liberals had sought to reduce ministerial discretion and soften lease requirements. Meanwhile, a new royalty regime proposed in May has yet to be tabled in the national assembly. Seeking to cure its budget deficit, South Africa’s ruling ANC Party formed a committee to study potential changes to the country’s mining tax. The committee is expected to report its findings to Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan, but there are no published timelines on when this might happen. South Africa’s troubled mining industry has generally opposed new tax burdens.

To watch in 2014 The government of Myanmar began debating an overhaul of its mining code in October, in a process that will stretch into 2014. The code is intended to make mining easier and more attractive in a country with little exploration activity but with gold, copper, tungsten and nickel potential. Haiti is writing a new mining law with guidance from the World Bank in order to better regulate and tax its mining industry. Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe sees mining as a way out of Haiti’s dependence on foreign aid. In Canada, the Yukon Territory has plans to amend its regulations to comply with a court decision requiring it to notify and consult with First Nations affected by small-scale mineral exploration activities. CIM 22 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

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Controlled build Labour competition has miners looking at modular construction

With current and forecasted labour shortages posing potential problems to projects being built in Canada, modular construction is increasing in popularity. In the mining sector, the strategy of building projects in sections at a location with a ready supply of skilled labour and then moving those modules to site for assembly is beginning to make more sense. “Mining companies are just beginning to explore and understand modular construction,” said Anthony Marino, sponsorship manager for mining, oil and gas with the International Quality & Productivity Center, which organized the inaugural Modular Construction and Prefabrication for Mining conference in Toronto, in October. The company holds large modular construction events that typically focus on improvements to the burgeoning construction trend. But creating an event tailored for miners was a logical choice, since oil and gas companies have been employing modular construction for decades and their projects and issues dominated discussions at previous events. This confer-

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by Herb Mathisen

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

ence, Marino said, allowed miners to ask general questions about modular construction. Among the roughly 130 attendees were representatives from BHP, Glencore and Rio Tinto, each looking to learn more about the building strategy.

“If we look at mining, it’s something that’s taken off in the last couple of years,” Glen Aitken, senior vicepresident of sales and operations with Mammoet Canada, said in a presentation. Vale’s Long Harbour nickel processing plant in Newfoundland, for

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instance, was largely built in modules and transported to site in sections as large as 1,200 tonnes. By using modular construction and prefabrication, mining companies can potentially reduce direct costs associated with conventional on-site construction, called stick builds. These on-site builds see companies paying workers higher wages to lure them away from major centres, as well as covering the indirect costs of flying in, housing and feeding them at a remote site. Thomas Barter, director of construction technologies with WorleyParsons Group, said those indirect costs can outweigh direct costs by a ratio of three to one. “The key is to move the man-hours off your site,” he said. Proponents say a modular construction strategy can also provide additional cost and schedule certainty, by reducing uncontrollable supply, labour and weather risks that can plague stick builds. Further, they contend that safety is enhanced by moving work into a more structured and controlled setting, and the permitting process can be sped up thanks to reduced environmental, socio-economic and sitedimensional impacts. In a recent SAGD facility construction for Suncor, Fred Haney, the senior director of design engineering, energy and chemicals with Fluor, boasted the company had reduced overall construction costs by around 20 per cent, as it moved more than 65 per cent of the overall worker hours off site. Over the two-day October event, presenters hammered home lessons learned from past builds. Most important among them was that upfront planning work and costs – mainly associated with increased early design and engineering – are far greater with a modular strategy because there is less tolerance for design changes once building has begun. “There is nothing worse than a badly executed modular

project,” said Haney. “It will end up costing you more than a stick build.” He advocates giving modular construction yards 100 per cent of the engineering designs and materials before work commences. Glencore’s Steven Bowles, project director at the Raglan nickel mine, talked about the company’s recent modular construction experience with a power plant at the northern Quebec operation. “Modularization is the only approach to executing these projects,” he said, pointing to the mine’s remote location. After learning from this experience, Bowles said the company would try to centralize design, procurement and construction to fewer contractors, as it found itself stretched when dealing with multiple yards that were building different plant sections on its very strict shipping schedule. With Raglan planning a future concentrator expansion, Bowles said he was interested in talking with builders and engineers to see what advice they could offer. M a m m o e t ’s Aitken said getting transportation and logistics companies involved in the early planning stages can eliminate avoidable snags and also inform the design process. While much discussion related to how many of

Alberta’s oil and gas projects were being built in modules and how this expertise could be leveraged for the mining industry’s gain, past experience will only provide some of the answers for modular construction in mining. For one, Alberta benefits from a highload route, which means easier moves of very large modules from yards in southern Alberta, and even Montana, to operations near Fort McMurray. Such corridors do not exist near many other Canadian mining centres. Also, a great deal of upfront planning and design will have to be applied to mining-specific modules because much of the materials handling and mineral processing equipment does not have oil and gas antecedents. CIM

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The big thaw Greenland lifts ban on uranium and rare earths mining

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by Chris Windeyer

Drilling takes place at Greenland Minerals and Energy’s Sorensen deposit. Greenland lifted restrictions on mining uranium and rare earth elements in late October, and that is good news for project developers and explorers.

When Greenland’s parliament voted to rescind the country’s longstanding ban on uranium mining in late October, they may have clarified uranium’s legal status, but it is not yet clear if that will translate into a rush by exploration firms into the self-governing Danish territory. The centre-left coalition government of Prime Minister Aleqa Hammond secured a repeal of Greenland’s uranium ban – formally known as the zero tolerance policy – by a narrow and contentious 15-14 vote, over calls by opponents for a nationwide referendum on the question. Officials from Greenland’s Bureau of Minerals and Petroleum (BMP) and its industry ministry were not available for an interview, but in an email Jørgen T. Hammeken-Holm, BMP’s acting director, said there was no lineup of companies waiting to rush in following the ban’s demise. “We have not yet heard 26 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

from any new exploration companies concerning exploration for uranium in Greenland,” he wrote. So there is no rush yet, but there is interest. A 2012 report by the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) projected Greenland could eventually produce as much as 2,000 tonnes of uranium per year. Companies with existing exploration interests are eager to push ahead, particularly because much of Greenland’s uranium is found alongside reserves of rare earth elements (REE), the production of which can yield uranium as a byproduct. With China currently controlling about 97 per cent of the world’s supply of REEs, the end of the uranium ban is as much about developing Greenland’s prodigious reserves of REEs as it is about uranium. Australia-based Greenland Minerals and Energy may be the single biggest beneficiary of the end of the ban. It controls

the massive Kvanefjeld REE-uranium project in southwestern Greenland, which the DIIS report estimates could eventually meet 20 per cent of the global REE demand. John Mair, Greenland Minerals and Energy’s executive director, said the uranium ban prevented his company from even consulting with residents or government agencies. “The zero tolerance policy was a real impedance to us properly engaging the regulatory bodies,” he said. “Our aim now is to get an exploitational mining licence application into the system in the latter half of next year.” Meanwhile, Mair said, bureaucrats from Greenland and Denmark must put their heads together and figure out how to ensure that uranium mining in Greenland meets international standards. Many of Greenland’s uranium deposits are not recent finds. Kvanefjeld was discovered in the 1950s by Danish

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geologists but later mothballed in the 1980s when Denmark opted not to develop its own nuclear power production. “We’ve only scratched the surface and we’ve got a 950-million-tonne resource,” Mair said. “In south Greenland there’s potential to expand that resource base substantially. There are other prospective areas in south Greenland, but I’d say that’s relatively well understood now.” Mair said other areas with potential lie farther north along Greenland’s west coast, as well as its more remote and sparsely populated east coast. In some ways, Greenland’s timing is not ideal. Uranium prices have been low since Japan suspended nuclear power production in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima disaster and Germany decided to phase out nuclear power that same year. Prior to these events, one pound of uranium sold for roughly US$65, before falling in the following months to around US$50, where it held steady for the next year. Today the price per pound is about $37. But if Japan reboots its nuclear program, prices could rebound based on a looming uranium supply shortfall. For what it is worth, Canadian uranium giant Cameco, which has avoided exploration in Greenland in favour of Canada, Australia, Kazakhstan, and the United States, is now reconsidering its options. “We are not currently exploring in Greenland but are pleased that the country has opened the door to safe and responsible uranium mining,” said Cameco spokesman Rob Gereghty. “The removal of this barrier will allow us to consider Greenland for potential uranium exploration projects.” Hammond’s government has made domestic economic development a priority as it tries to reduce Greenland’s dependency on Denmark, which supports the home-rule government to the tune of $500 million per year. “We can’t stand by as unemployment rises and the

cost of living goes up, while our economy remains stagnant,” she told The Arctic Journal after the vote passed. With 39 mining companies already possess-

ing some form of licence, for everything from coal to molybdenum, Greenland stands to become a very busy place for miners. CIM

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End of the experiment CANMET’s underground research mine to close in Val-d’Or

A well-established research facility in a Quebec mining hub will soon close its doors, leaving some in the community to wonder how the shutdown will impact local mine research and training. Underground research activities at the CANMET-MMSL (Mining and Mineral Sciences Laboratory) experimental mine in Val-d’Or, Quebec, were slated to end by mid-December and all equipment and infrastructure is expected to be removed in February. The Beacon gold mine was turned into an underground testing and research facility in 1991, giving companies an opportunity to try out new equipment and training and safety techniques in a true mine setting. The experimental mine was part of the mandate for CANMET – a branch of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) – to support underground mining extraction technology development. Innovations in drilling and fragmentation, underground communication, remote vehicle guidance, automated ventilation and alternative energy vehicle development helped further the industry’s ability to operate effectively and efficiently across the country. “We remain committed to ensuring that we have a strong science and technology capacity in the mining sector,” said NRCan spokesperson Joshua Kirkey, when asked about the closure. Shutting down the mine, which the government said was too costly to keep operating, will save nearly $300,000 each year. The Val-d’Or site has mining equipment and surface facilities that include offices, laboratories and workshops to assist companies conducting mine testing and research. Kirkey said the on-site laboratories and workshops will remain open. Jean-Yves Poitras, industrial commissioner of Val-d’Or’s industrial development corporation, said despite the fact that the facility had been underused in 28 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

Courtesy of Natural Resources Canada

by Andrew Livingstone

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

recent years, the city attempted to keep it running by way of a pay-for-use service that companies could employ to continue their underground research. But the federal government said the facility posed insurance problems due to accident risks, and the city was unable to meet the necessary deadlines to submit a business plan. “If you don’t innovate, you’re going to get killed by the competition in your sector,” said Poitras, who added the experimental mine had a proven research and development record over the past two decades. He still sees an opportunity for Val-d’Or to find other customers, namely the local school board that offers a mine training program, to use the site.

Money can be spent on resource development, he said, “but with knowledge, you can use it and pass it on, and it’s important for small communities like this to have something for the future. By taking over operations, we could bring back training at the facility and become innovators ourselves.” Marcel Jolicoeur, president of the Vald’Or Chamber of Commerce, said the continued commitment by the federal government to offer mine training opportunities for Canadians should translate into a willingness to work with Val-d’Or in establishing the site as a potential camp to train future mine workers – not to mention new and innovative equipment. “To train students on the job site,” said Jolicoeur, “would be extraordinary.” CIM

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The international agenda BY PIERRE GRATTON

he Canadian mining industry has a significant international presence and is a major stakeholder of the Government of Canada’s international programs and services, making the federal government’s current review of programs that support the extractive sector abroad particularly welcome. The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) undertakes many of its functions very effectively, but increased focus on several key areas would be beneficial to extractive companies operating abroad, to the host communities and countries where they operate, and to Canada itself. From a trade perspective, the federal government should continue aggressively expanding Canada’s trade and investment regime. Since 2006, 27 free trade agreements (FTAs) and foreign investment protection agreements (FIPAs) have either come into force or been concluded and 24 sets of negotiations for these agreements remain ongoing. There is a need, however, to develop stronger trade ties with Asia and Africa through FTAs, FIPAs and double taxation agreements (DTA). As the centre of global consumption shifts East, and as Africa continues embracing mining investment, Canada must redouble its efforts to create strong links with these jurisdictions. The implementation of FIPAs in jurisdictions without DTAs has enabled some countries to negotiate taxation treaties where significant Canadian business interests exist, thus enhancing their tax competitiveness relative to Canadian companies operating there. It would be valuable for DFATD and Finance Canada – the department responsible for DTA negotiations – to liaise with industry in identifying key jurisdictions where gaps exist and pursue a strategy to address them. To help the domestic mining industry address the ongoing skills crisis, DFATD should consider every effort to include meaningful labour mobility provisions in free trade agreements. The mining industry workforce comprises 66 core occupations, many of which require technical skills obtained without university-level education, and all of which will require new workers to meet the domestic industry’s hiring needs. From a corporate social responsibility (CSR) perspective, the federal government’s recent efforts to collaborate with the mining industry and non-governmental organizations in community development partnerships in host countries are a clear demonstration of its understanding and appreciation of the positive contribution our industry is making in the developing world. The creation of the Canadian International Institute for Extractive Industries and Development and the support for the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development are important examples of how Canada can demonstrate clear leadership in this area.

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Efforts must continue to focus on helping raise capacity in host countries. This would better equip host jurisdictions to effectively manage their natural resources and attract additional investment opportunities. Creating regulatory, environmental and fiscal stability through transparent fiscal regimes, robust anti-corruption legislation, and a willingness to collaborate with communities of interest benefit both industry and host jurisdictions in achieving win-win outcomes. This will benefit the Canadian mining industry through more conducive investment climates, stable regulatory and fiscal regimes, and better relationships with communities. Further, the federal government should link the extractive sector trade strategy with the next iteration of the CSR strategy. This would not only send a clear signal that the Government of Canada supports the Canadian mining sector abroad, it would also communicate its expectation that Canadian companies will perform responsibly wherever they operate. The Canadian mining industry believes that, wherever possible, disputes should be solved through local-level mechanisms. However, these mechanisms are not always effective in every circumstance. When such mechanisms fail, the government can play a strong role in providing neutral dispute resolution mechanisms to overseas communities where access to facilitated dialogue and dispute resolution cannot be effectively provided by the industry itself. The Canadian CSR Counsellor’s Office and Canada’s National Contact Point through the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development are viewed by the mining industry as two important tools provided by the Government of Canada to help resolve disputes between mining companies and local communities. In particular, the CSR counsellor has contributed to a broader and deeper understanding of the standards to which the government expects the mining industry to conform, and has contributed to an appreciation of the value of grievance and dispute resolution mechanisms. Finally, mining is a highly complex business and improving DFATD staff’s depth of knowledge of the industry would enable them to better provide the type of “on the ground” intelligence companies require to navigate regionally specific dynamics before challenges arise. By incorporating the above recommendations, the Canadian mining industry believes that DFATD and the Canadian mining sector can further enhance Canada’s leadership in mining on the international stage. CIM Pierre Gratton is president and CEO of The Mining Association of Canada.

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A guide for young professionals caught in a downturn BY ALICIA FERDINAND

he ebb and flow of the larger economy – and our industry’s susceptibility to them – continue to be great challenges. Our sector struggled through the first half of 2013, as commodity prices softened and access to financing tightened. Many exploration and mining companies quickly realigned their cost base within this new economic environment to stay competitive. Initially, the cost-containment programs included cutting back on capital expenditures, and some companies put exploration projects on hold, while others dropped assets, reduced production targets and, in many cases, began downsizing. This downturn has seen a culling of our workforce across exploration and mining operations. Junior employees and recent graduates, often looking to land their first job, are experiencing the volatility of our industry for the first time. Many are now aware of the “Mining Super Cycle,” but few are aware of what they can do if they happen to find themselves looking for employment during a downturn. My advice to young professionals is that even though you may not have control over a company’s hiring process, you do

have control over everything leading up to those hiring decisions. What this current environment underscores is the need for young professionals to have a dedicated and proactive strategy. Use this period to acquire new skills, gain experience, or take on more responsibility, which will all look good on your resume. Seize this opportunity to learn more about the industry if you are interested in pursuing a specific career path. For instance, research company projects, connect with experienced industry professionals, attend conferences, seminars or workshops, and take this time to understand what factors drive or affect mining globally. It is also an opportunity, if you saved a little money, to do an advanced degree or an MBA. This may well increase your marketability and position you ahead of your peers. One of the most important things to know is where to look for new opportunities. Many large mining companies have HR portals where potential candidates can post their resumes for future consideration. Online job boards can be

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columns found on the websites of CIM, PDAC and other professional associations. And though there are a number of ways to find employment opportunities, most jobs are filled from three major sources: 11 per cent through recruiters, 27 per cent through print advertising and job boards, and 45 per cent through networking, according to a recent Risk Management survey. With that in mind, young professionals need to make networking the focus of their search. Remember though that networking is not about meeting people to ask for a job. Rather, it is an ongoing process of relationship building. It can expose you to possibilities that you may not have considered and can also be the source of valuable technical and business information, industry advice or mentoring. Networking also enlarges your contact base, which provides you with the ability to get things done. That is why students and young professionals must get involved if they have little or no industry experience or are looking for new career opportunities. There are many mineral and mining associations that offer free programs, reduced fees for unemployed individuals or just need volunteers. If you are a student, there are several mining associations that provide guidance and leadership in establishing student groups or arrange for industry experts to present on campus. CIM offers a variety of student initiatives through its societies and branches, while PDAC provides opportunities to volunteer

at its annual convention. The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) offers many online resources along with a virtual mentoring program to connect students to industry members. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still finding your way in the industry, consider teaming up with a mentor who can help guide your way. Joining a CIM society or branch is one way to network with industry experts. There are also regular opportunities for individuals to volunteer with mining groups or committees like CIM societies and branches, or PDAC committees, Women in Mining branches, geological and engineering associations, and other regional groups. Many of these associations offer regular meetings, speaker presentations, discussion groups and panels, or social events that present opportunities to meet knowledgeable and experienced mining professionals. In our industry, being unemployed does not mean there are no options. By taking an active role and being committed to riding out this downturn, there are ways you, as young professionals, can position yourselves for your next career opportunity. CIM Alicia Ferdinand, P. Geo, is the president of Proven Reserves, a consultancy and executive search group. In addition to her background in exploration and operational program management, she has developed and taught several industry courses. She is past-chair of the CIM Mineral & Economics Society and the current chair of the CIM Toronto Branch.

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Help the public sector see the common value of mining development BY MAURO CHIESA

oday, governments and mining projects are in difficult situations. Economic and demographic forces are pushing governments to pursue regional economic diversification and increased revenue. Mine developments, especially when they 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 its financial model to include and highlight the public sector’s cost-benefits related to its project if it wishes to have the public sector participate in, and ultimately support, the mine. This may be achieved with a model that includes a separate schedule for the costs and benefits associated with the public sector and with each strategic option being considered. The public sector’s role and benefits from a project can be huge: it is a de facto partner with numerous roles that can assure long-term project sustainability. Most important are the royalty and tax structures that may no longer reflect a balanced risk-sharing approach and could require amendments. Ontario’s mining tax codes, for instance, date back to the 1930s and provide a tax rate of five per cent for hinterland developments – versus 10 per cent for nonhinterland developments – even though the increased infrastructure costs are much higher than that. The inclusion of a simple variable in the financial model can highlight this issue. Additionally, the mining project is seen as a viable infrastructure client by many emerging economies, where it is a precious base-load client paying full tariffs or carrying full costs. The opportunity for co-generating or pooling of the power, water, telephone or transport infrastructure with the surrounding region is often overlooked. A remote mine requires its own infrastructure and this can involve numerous systems bundled into one footprint or perhaps several companies that may wish to use one system. Governments welcome such approaches as they can reduce both capital and process costs and also expedite the interface with the various stakeholders. Such strategic options, however,

MOVING ON UP Cliffs Natural Resources appoints new president and COO Gary B. Halverson was named president and COO of Cliffs Natural Resources, and he will also serve as a director of the board. Halverson will focus primarily on refining Cliffs’ longterm strategy and providing continuity during the leadership transition.

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require financial modelling by the mining company to demonstrate the benefits and costs, not to mention the fiscal issues. Projects in frontier locations often bring economic benefits beyond what the project offers: they keep the region better employed and guard against the cost and risk of social migration from rural to urban regions. Yet, the calculation of such indirect benefits or costs is seldom included in a company’s presentation to governments. Mining companies also contribute to social infrastructure. In countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia and Mexico, the inclusion of schools and clinics with internationally qualified staff enhances the project area, acting as a magnet for local, technically qualified professionals, thus attracting families to the region and reducing the need for expatriates. With new projects now offering initial life of mines of 40 years or more, training becomes essential. The public sector can share such costs because it ensures a strong local workforce, provided the mining company can guarantee the training meets international standards. Lastly, there is the cost of inflation in the project’s capital budget as the permitting process is lengthened. Stakeholder groups are showing up at panels armed with bundles of information, and governments become more cautious at this stage of development. At the same time, mining companies deal with their own issues associated with drawn out permitting processes and the risk-averse capital market. Compounding these problems are strategies mining companies take to address this process, which often backfire. One company placed long-lead orders thinking it would force approvals. Another said the approach recommended was the “only choice.” Both approaches only attracted new detractors. Permitting process timelines should therefore become a variable in a mining company’s financial model. Canada’s credibility in mining is strong, and we could lead by example, yet our industry has not generated many of the variables for a financial model that go beyond the immediate benefits of a project. Such inclusion would enhance the economic assessment of a proposed mining project for both sides. This is essential as the increased scrutiny that any project now encounters – be it from public stakeholders, government or shareholders – increases the costs and the risks. It may also be time to establish a strategic relationship with an independent think-tank to generate many of the variables that the new financial model requires. CIM Mauro Chiesa has 34 years of experience in financing and advising extractive and infrastructure projects, including multinational banks in New York, the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C., and EDC in Ottawa.

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Millions of cheap labourers in need of management BY GABE KALMAR

enomics, as a science, aims to decipher and understand an organismâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete genetic information. In mining, 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 to advance technologies that can exploit bacteria or other biological processes which can potentially cut costs and improve safety and environmental performance. Many well-known problems in mining today can be improved by genomics-based technologies. Examples include the monitoring of effluent and the mitigation of its risk of environmental impact; developing tools to test environmental effects including toxicity for fish and wildlife; improving the recovery of target minerals and extracting residuals from lower grade ores; identifying potential deposits of interest; developing less costly processing techniques; and increasing the robustness of biological remediation practices. There are numerous successful commercial applications of bacteria-based technologies in the mining industry, but a lack of understanding of the biological contributions has hampered more widespread usage, resulting in an inability to closely control processes and a decrease in overall reliability. The industry therefore might be hesitant to adopt such technologies even though they can potentially have better economics than conventional process alternatives. For instance, sensitivity to sudden changes in the surrounding environment such as flows, temperature or pH can be mitigated more effectively than current control measures if the biological contributions in such processes is better understood through genomics. Fundamentally, we can identify the causes that will have a direct impact on process control. We are seeing this in practice with a Toronto-based company that is hoping to use bacteria to extract gold in the remediation of arsenopyrite mineral wastes in northern Manitoba. While its biological technology is already viable, the company is collaborating with university researchers, who can provide a higher level of understanding of process effectiveness by using genomics. Many mine sites can become long-term sources of environmental concern for liable companies and governments. For example, more than 6,000 abandoned mines have been identified in Ontario alone, and other provinces face similar challenges. Bioremediation, or the harnessing of natural communities of microbes to clean up a polluted site, can be a cost-effective solution for mitigating environmental effects at some of these sites. However, it is not yet

completely clear why bioremediation is successful in some cases but fails in others. Genomics-based technologies could answer these questions. The mining industry is currently investing in a growing number of projects based on biological processes like bioleaching of ores, passive treatment of acid mine drainage and biomonitoring. Future work will likely focus on applications like tailings management, remediation and mineral processing, ideally creating a series of new tools that process engineers can use to aid decision-making during the design and troubleshooting of biological systems. Genome British Columbia, a non-profit research organization that invests in and manages large-scale genomics projects, focuses financial and human resources on the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic economic sectors. The organization invests in research that aims to provide relevant and practical solutions to end-user operations. Future genome

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columns research conducted in B.C. will not only provide benefits to the province but to companies across Canada and around the world. To provide industry with an opportunity to learn more about the potential of genomics applications in mining, and to give the organization a better idea of areas the industry would like to target, Genome BC is holding a round table on January 28, 2014, during AME BC’s Roundup conference in Vancouver. Invited participants include academics with experience in genomics who can relate to specific interests of the industry, mining sector decision-makers, companies experienced in the application of genomics, and selected provincial and federal government representatives. Topics for discussion will include biomonitoring, bioleaching, tailings management, effluent treatment and bioremediation. It is expected that the round table will identify high priority areas for future research, which will be further assessed at a subsequent meeting during the CIM Conference, also in Vancouver, between May 11 and 14, 2014. CIM Dr. Gabe Kalmar is the senior vice-president of sector development for Genome BC. He is a strategic leader in business development and fundraising for the purpose of catalyzing innovation in economic sectors important to B.C.

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Omitting emissions Highland Valley Copper implements no-idling policy

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shut off for 45 minutes and there’s any small leak in the system, you lose all of this compression. What if we turn them off and we can’t get them started?” The impact on production could be severe.

Not as simple as turning a key A team of representatives from various groups at the mine met over several months, starting in October 2012, to determine what it would take to shut off vehicles instead of leaving them to idle. Potential challenges ranged from the aforementioned production consequences to employee buy-in. Highland Valley decided that pursuing the policy was worth the effort. For instance, any truck with a maintenance issue that prevented it from adhering to the policy was deemed not fit for operaTeck’s Highland Valley Copper mine has implemented a no-idling policy that is now being applied company-wide. tion. “You can almost say the policy led to better preventive maintenance practices,” t Highland Valley Copper, a large open-pit copper and muses Haight, “because now we have to be that much more molybdenum operation in south-central British diligent in maintaining our compressed air systems on the Columbia, Teck has implemented a no-idling policy for trucks.” Human factors still had to be considered. Drivers were used nearly all vehicles on site. It might sound like a small change, but it adds up to enormous energy savings: to the tune to getting into warm vehicles at the start of every shift. The of nearly 1.5 million litres of diesel fuel annually, and an addi- company took pains to show personnel that the large pit equipment did not cool down significantly over 45 minutes. The tional 18,000 litres of engine oil. The origin of the policy is in Teck’s sustainability strategy, cold was also an issue for some pieces of equipment like dozers, says Craig Haight, the energy coordinator at Highland Valley. “It which sometimes sit for days between uses. Cold starts are hard was identified pretty quickly that [targeting] idling really was a on them, so the company implemented a temperature-autopotential big win, for a number reasons,” explains Haight. “A mated start system that allowed operators to turn off the vehihuge part of that was, obviously, a reduction in gasoline and cles, assured that the machines could turn themselves back on diesel consumption, which ultimately leads to reduced if the temperature dropped too much. emissions.” Concerns about battery life led to the replacement of various The policy applies to light vehicles and auxiliary equipment, vehicle lights with more efficient LEDs, and equipment was but the twice-daily shift changes in the pit were where Teck inspected to ensure functioning block heaters for extremely expected to see the biggest results. Each shift change lasts about cold weather. The group also made sure the site had enough 45 minutes, during which time nearly all heavy equipment in parking spaces with power plugs. the pit was kept idling. Until the implementation of the noidling policy, the common work practice was to leave the Cultural exchange The technical and maintenance challenges were minor equipment running for the next operator. “There were a number of reasons in the past why this was though, when compared to the biggest hurdle: changing the done,” notes Haight. “[Mainly], there can be serious implica- company culture. “We’re relying on a change in behaviour,” says Haight. “It’s going to be continual reinforcement; it’s going tions to shutting off this equipment and not having it restart. “For example, we have, give or take, about 40 haul trucks to take everybody’s commitment for this policy to be successful. operating at any time. They use an air start system, which We really saw it as an opportunity to promote a culture of requires compressed air. If these compressed air systems are energy awareness.”

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Early on, some long-time employees did express doubts. Teck began seeking buy-in by distributing informational brochures, which highlighted the savings that could be made at Highland Valley. They provided take-home facts and debunked common myths about idling. Next were presentations for every pit operations crew member, demonstrating the maintenance and energy and sustainability benefits, and the long-term positive impact of a no-idling policy. Employees were encouraged to provide feedback to help refine the policy. Despite the legwork ahead of time, the site-wide rollout of the new policy in February 2013 was not seamless. Numerous haul trucks experienced air leaks. Although extra maintenance rovers were scheduled for the first few weeks to minimize downtime, production took a hit. Haight says that while no downtime is welcome, the team anticipated having difficulties. Teck will not disclose the total cost of implementing the new policy, but Haight underlines the savings are more than worth it. To date, Highland Valley Copper is on pace to save 1.5 million litres of diesel annually and reduce emissions by the equivalent of 4,185 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. “We’re very confident that the policy is making a significant impact,” says Haight. Just as important has been the buy-in from employees. Compliance rates, based on frequent shift-change audits, are typically in the range of 99 per cent. Employees have noticed

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

Reliable savings The new policy should also improve maintenance and reliability. Equipment manufacturers such as Caterpillar increasingly use fuel burn to dictate preventive maintenance schedules. “Decreasing the amount of fuel going through the engines, as well as decreasing idle times, [Caterpillar] absolutely promotes this kind of activity,” Haight says. Manufacturers are growing aware of the trend, too, and new vehicles may be designed around the practice. In the future, new electric-start systems could circumvent the air-start leakage issues. It has been less than a year since Highland Valley implemented its no-idling policy and Teck has already rolled out similar rules at nearly all their North American operations. “Once we saw some success, Teck mandated that all company sites implement idling policies,” says Haight. “Talking to other energy managers at other sites, from different companies, they’re all very interested and looking at similar policies. It’s becoming more and more of an acceptable practice.” CIM

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A solid answer Goldcorp dries out its tailings with cement

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permit. “We considered adding chemicals to the tailings dam to achieve a faster settlement of the tailings and higher density, but the results of the test were not as good as expected,” says Roldan. Marlin personnel decided to adapt the method used at Goldcorp’s El Sauzal mine in Mexico, which filters its tailings and stacks them dry as backfill. But the backfill needs to be strong enough to drive a truck over without sinking; if there is too much moisture in the tailings, they cannot form a solid surface. Marlin’s clay-rich soil holds moisture too effectively to rely solely on filters, so Goldcorp experimented with adding cement as well. The filtering of the tailings was piloted by Metso Minerals in its own plant. Marlin’s engineers, working with independent consultant Rob Dorey, used a combination of lab and field Goldcorp’s Marlin mine in Guatemala is using cement in its filter pressed tailings, as the open pit is backfilled and underground mining progresses. tests to develop a mixture with a moisture content of 19 per cent and an oldcorp’s Marlin gold-silver mine in Guatemala might undrained shear strength of 100 kilopascals. They began by be the only operation in the world reclaiming its dropping small tailings samples into a lab-scale mixer with difmined-out open pit by mixing cement into tailings ferent percentages of cement, letting them cure for 12 hours from underground mining and using them as backfill. and doing lab tests for moisture content. They checked the The space-saving process has extended the mine’s life by at shear strength using a laboratory shear vane. least three years at a lower cost than anticipated. The tailings They then used 10- by 15-metre outdoor pads and 1.5filter plant, designed by Samuel Engineering and equipped metre-high lifts to fine-tune the deposition process, test-drive with Metso filters, came online in 2010. Marlin buys Type 1 dozers and trucks across the deposited tailings, and measure construction cement from Guatemala’s sole supplier and adds shear strength again. The field results were confirmed back at it to the filtered tailings in a pugmill, a machine that mixes its the lab. “We also did some compaction tests, but we figured contents and forms marble-sized pellets out of the tailings. The that with the amount [of cement] we were using we didn’t cement-tailings mixture is conveyed to a covered stockpile and even need the compactors,” says Manuel Aparicio, Marlin’s cured for 24 hours to allow the cement to hydrate; it is then chief of civil works. trucked to the pit and spread layer by layer. Christian Roldan, mine manager, expects the US$72- Small amounts of cement million plant to pay for itself in two years because the mine has Within the first six months of full-scale operation, personan extended life. The extra space it has created could eventu- nel at Marlin had a pleasant surprise: they had begun by ally add a total of 15 years to the life of the mine if additional using a conservative mixture of three per cent cement by reserves are discovered. weight but found that the moisture content and strength targets required far less. In Guatemala’s dry season, the tailSpace needed ings could be deposited without cement, while in the May to Three years ago, Marlin faced a problem: Its tailings dam November rainy season, adding one per cent cement did the was running out of space. The dam had already been trick. According to Dorey, adding cement has about a one-toexpanded once and building a new one would take too long to one effect on moisture content: each additional percentage

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point of cement lowers the moisture content by one to two per 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 of that total, and another US$1.90 goes to buying the cement. At a three per cent composition, the cost of the cement itself would have been US$5.60 per tonne, bringing the total to around US$10.50 per tonne. Other surprises were less pleasant. “The moisture content was quite difficult to control,” says Aparicio. “Especially during the rainy season, it was very hard because the tailings get wet during the haul to the pit.” The mine checks for moisture content at the plant and at the storage building before the tailings are hauled and more or less cement is added accordingly. Roldan explains that Marlin also had to add cement more generously when it mixed the lower tailings layers. “We needed more cement at the bottom,” he says, “to form a strong base so that the bottom of the pit didn’t have any subsidence from underground.” Staff at Marlin did the usual troubleshooting inside the plant. The first pugmill chute was too small to process at the desired volumes, so it was replaced with a larger one. Sprays of water were installed to deal with the dust the cement generated 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 solution Marlin produces 5,000 tonnes of tailings every day. Half of these tailings are cemented and used as backfill, but half go straight to the tailings dam. Roldan says the company’s goal is to fill the dam with tailings and do a dry closure on top – an economical approach to waste storage and reclamation. Dorey says the mine was fairly unique in its situation: the combination of high-clay ore, the climate, and the underground mine feeding the open-pit backfill was rare enough that he could not think of a similar solution elsewhere. But those considering cement addition may be pleased to know that it is not a particularly problematic process. The amounts of cement used at Marlin are small enough that any chemical reactions during the cement-setting have negligible effects on the tailings, according to Dorey. The important thing to watch out for is the quality of the cement. “Cement is not cement, particularly if you’re in Latin America,” he notes. “You have to be cautious that the supplier has a relatively clean product.” One last environmental advantage emerged during Marlin’s testwork: The alkalinity of the cement helps to neutralize acid generation, and tests showed the added material also inhibits the release of metals, cyanide, nitrates and ammonia. CIM

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Rock-melting waves How miners could stop drilling bit by bit By Pierrick Blin and Antoine Dion-Ortega

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

o locate a drilling site, simply follow the thick electric cable that meanders out from a large generator. Next to the drill, the sound of high-pitched hammering, which is characteristic of current technologies, has vanished. The only noticeable sounds are the gases whistling through the drill hole and the muted hum of the gyrotron, a vertical tube that sends electromagnetic waves over seven kilometres down in order to melt and vaporize the bedrock. Instead of drill cuttings, at the mouth of the hole, nanoparticles are pulled towards a catchment basin. This scene could become reality within 10 years, thanks to new drilling technology using directed millimetre waves that is being developed by senior research engineer Paul Woskov of the Plasma Science and Fusion Center at MIT. The idea is to use this technology to meet the most pressing demands in geothermal energy, namely the development of more efficient drilling methods.

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“The millimetre wave technology I worked with, called a gyrotron, is very similar to a laser beam, except of longer wavelength,” Woskov explains. The use of high-force lasers to focus energy on one point, thus puncturing the bedrock, is not a new concept. It has been widely experimented with but proven impractical for hygienic reasons: Lasers can only operate optimally in environments that are impeccably clean, since their short wavelengths can easily be set offtarget by any small particle in their way. Since ejection of secondary 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 millimetre waves, which are 1,000 times longer than those of lasers. He initiated the first test of his idea in his laboratory at the end of 2008. “When the wavelength is much longer, small particulate scattering decreases significantly and actually almost disappears,” he says. No one had previously considered using millimetre waves for drilling because of their significant natural divergence in open air. “In an open space, millimetre waves act like flashlights, diverging and not covering a long distance,” explains Woskov. “This limitation does not exist in a borehole environment, so they continue to operate just like lasers in a concentrated beam over long distances,” he adds. The waves are also directed through a tube for a certain distance above the drilling surface. Woskov found that the concentration of millimetre waves into rays makes it possible to heat solid rock at temperatures reaching 3,000 degrees Celsius, transforming it into liquid or even vapour. It is then theoretically possible to drill through any type of rock at a rate similar to that of standard surface drilling – 10 to 15 metres per hour. The main advantages to using waves, though, come as the holes get deeper. “Mechanical drills can drill much faster than 15 metres per hour near the surface, but when you go down to a depth of several kilometres or so, you are lucky to get one or two metres per hour,” Woskov notes. “But a gyrotron that starts drilling at 10 metres per hour should maintain that rate regardless of the depth.” It would cost between $20 and $25 per metre for a borehole with a diameter of four inches and $100 per metre for a borehole of 10 inches, Woskov estimates. “In one estimate, I assumed a seven-kilometre deep hole, 10 cents per kilowatt hours of electricity, and I came up with a number of $450,000 for the electricity,” he says. Woskov adds the other costs should be relatively similar to the current technology, considering the time saved on drilling. The art of drilling also involves evacuating drilling residues and strengthening the walls, two steps that have also been completely reinvented by Woskov. The tube that

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directs the rays, smaller than the hole itself, will be used as a means to introduce a purge gas into the borehole. This will enable rock vapours to cool and break down into nanoparticles, as well as to add to the pressure that will evacuate the particles through the space between the rock and the tube. As the gyrotron works to drill a hole, the walls are simultaneously strengthened. The surface that comes into direct contact with the millimetre wave ray is vaporized, while the peripheral surface, which is subjected to lower The waveguide helps to focus a millimetre wave ray on the bottom of the borehole. energy and temperatures, simply melts or vitrifies. As the ray advances, the walls of the hole are transformed into a layer of glass. This layer could then theoretically be used both to ensure stability and control water infiltration into the hole.

One step at a time Although laboratory tests have been very promising and have confirmed the potential of such technology, Woskov is aware of the fact that many steps remain before the millimetre wave drilling technique can be commercialized. He estimates

that 10 years of research are necessary before applicable technology is developed. “We need to have a pilot-scale demonstration to have some credibility in the community and to ensure that this will really work, because this is very novel and far out right now,” he explains. Development can be done in stages. “There are many surface applications and shallow applications that might be a first step towards possibly improving the technology for wider things like trenching, mining, tunnelling, and things like that,” says Kenneth Oglesby, president of Impact Technology, who has seen the potential of this technology and has partnered with Woskov for those first applications. “For these surface applications, it could be something like three to five years of development before commercialization,” he says. For instance, vitrifying hole walls to replace conventional steel casing may well be applied in combination with traditional drilling methods. “More immediately we will be doing some high-pressure tests at Impact on the transmissability of millimetre-waves at pressures typical in current drill hole environments,” he adds. Use of directed millimetre wave technology in deep drilling is of interest to oil and gas companies and geothermal energy industries, according to Oglesby, but its effectiveness has yet to be proven. However, he says, “When you are looking at such deep applications and early research, it’s more governmental funding at that point. The U.S. Department of Energy has really been good at putting money on the table where industry hasn’t. Impact sees the potential of this technology to change the nature of drilling.” Woskov is optimistic his technology may see first use in complementary applications to traditional methods. “That may be the initial niche for this to work with established industries,” he notes. “When they get to the point where they are stuck, then bring in the directed beam technology to break through.” CIM

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upfront PILOT PROJECTS

No shortcuts to success Chris Fleming reports from the vanguard of metallurgy

Ashley Nayler

By Eavan Moore

hris Fleming has spent much of his 40-year career working on new metallurgical processes and, over this time, he has learned how to properly move projects forward – from the lab testing phase on to large-scale pilot plant testing and commercial plant consulting. Fleming has pioneered gold extraction techniques at Mintek in South Africa, led Lakefield Research in Ontario, and served as vicepresident of global metallurgy after Lakefield’s acquisition by SGS. Recently retired from management, Fleming continues his hands-on involvement as a senior metallurgical consultant. He shared the secrets to successful pilot plant design and technology development in an interview with CIM Magazine.

CIM: What advice do you frequently find yourself giving to clients on pilot projects? Fleming: It is very important to do comprehensive bench-scale laboratory testing prior to piloting. The pilot plant should never be used to develop the flowsheet. The prime purpose of a pilot plant is to prove a flowsheet by operating continuously for a sufficiently long period to bring all streams to a physical and chemical steady state. 44 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

Although it can be seen to be self-serving, my most frequent advice to clients is “don’t take any shortcuts.” Metallurgical test work is very expensive, but the cost is trivial compared to the cost of oversizing or undersizing the commercial plant, or slow ramp-up, or metallurgical underperformance due to the negative effect of recycle streams, or poor rheology, et cetera. CIM: What shortcuts would someone be tempted to take? Fleming: The most damaging shortcut a mining company can take is not doing enough mineralogical and metallurgical work to fully understand and quantify the variability of their deposit, and the impact of this variability on the metallurgical performance of their commercial plant. This is particularly dangerous in the sizing of mills. Ore hardness and mill throughput can vary by a factor of two or three across a deposit, and if the mill is designed for a constant feed there will be problems. I think if you were to survey the industry, you would see that’s where the biggest problems lie – getting your design throughput through the mill consistently.

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CIM: Are there common culprits when small-scale results do not translate as predicted to the larger scale? Fleming: There are many culprits, but the two most common, and probably most damaging, are failure to properly consider the impact on metallurgical efficiency of species in recycle streams by incorrectly designing and operating the pilot plant, and incorrectly sizing equipment by incorrectly scaling up from the pilot plant. CIM: How do you do a better job of scaling up? What aspects of pilots 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 quantified from theoretical studies. The most difficult aspect of scale-up is equipment sizing. Rates of reactions are generally faster in pilot plants because of the higher energy input per unit volume in small reactors. If they were scaled up linearly, the commercial plant would be undersized. So scale-up correction factors have to be applied, and here the temptation may be to be overly conservative, with the result that equipment is oversized. Also, the importance of understanding slurry rheology cannot be overemphasized. The temptation is to maximize slurry density in a plant and thereby minimize equipment size, but there is an optimum slurry density beyond which mass transfer is negatively impacted. CIM: What can be learned from pilot plant installations now that could not be learned 10 years ago? Fleming: I think the greatest advance in the last 10 to 20 years has been in recognizing the importance of understanding ore variability and ensuring the feed to pilot plants properly reflects this variability so that the commercial plant is designed to be able to handle variable feeds. CIM: The economic downturn has given the industry a new costcutting focus. Does SGS have to find ways of cutting its own costs when projects are shelved? Fleming: We do everything we can to retain our key people during slow periods – metallurgists, technicians and pilot plant operators – and do a pretty good job of that, I think. Running pilot plants properly takes a lot of experienced operators, and it is obviously important to keep these people busy even when we are not running pilot plants. This wasn’t always possible at SGS or Lakefield, and the profitability of the company was quite closely tied to pilot plant activity. But we have a very big metallurgical group now, and our pilot plant folk can be gainfully utilized in other activities in between pilot plants. CIM: What are the most promising developments you see in hydrometallurgy? Fleming: The successful and widespread commercialization of pressure oxidation has been the most significant advance for hydrometallurgy in the 40 or so years since the commercialization of copper solvent extraction. High acid pressure

leaching of laterites has had a more checkered start but the process works well. Bacterial oxidation of sulphides has had a slower start than pressure leaching, but there are several commercial plants in the world. The current widespread interest in developing rare earth resources in the Western world has initiated a flurry of hydrometallurgical testing activity in met labs, but the technical challenges are enormous and we are still quite a long way from producing individual rare earth metals by solvent extraction outside of China. 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 in the 1980s, when we were both at Mintek in South Africa, was important. The CIP process wasn’t well understood at that time and had never been modelled before. Although our model was superseded by better, more mathematically rigorous models, ours is still widely quoted and used today because of its simplicity and relevance. Since immigrating to Canada in 1990, I think my most important team contributions have been in the early developments of the thiosulphate leaching process for refractory pregrobbing gold ores, the development of processes to recover cyanide from gold plant tailings (Augment, Hannah and SART) and the development of a process to treat low grade base 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 fact that mining companies and the investment community don’t like new technology. Of the cyanide recovery processes I have helped develop, only SART has found commercial application, and there is still no plant using the Platsol process. For rapid and successful commercial implementation, a new process has to be simple to understand, easy and safe to operate, mechanically robust and tolerant of feed changes and, most important of all, it must be significantly better than a well-understood conventional process. CIP and CIL qualified on all counts, and we have seen the result. CIM: Do the promising processes that you have mentioned meet those criteria? Fleming: The first requirement is that there is a real need, and a real need arises because conventional technology doesn’t do the job anymore. In the case of pressure oxidation and bacterial leaching, the need arose because more and more gold ore bodies are refractory in nature. The processes are not simple, but they’re relatively easily understood and relatively easily engineered to make robust operations. There’s undoubtedly a need to develop rare earth resources outside of China. But I’m not sure that many of the companies trying do it realize just how difficult the task is that they are getting into. We’ve been doing a lot of testing work here, and I’m sure other laboratories have as well. All I know is that it’s extremely complex. CIM December 2013/January 2014 | 45

Valerian Mazataud

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Illustrations by/par Janet Levrel

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 fuel Le « Ring of Fire » en manque de combustible

Reality catching up for Canadian railways Quand la réalité rattrape le transport ferroviaire canadien

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

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

Copper questions Question de cuivre

Elections making impacts Élections : les joutes à surveiller

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

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Tradespeople more critical than ever Les gens de métiers, plus en demande que jamais

Securities regulators to be melded Harmonisation des commissions de valeurs mobilières

Sturgeon goes against the current La raffinerie Sturgeon à contre-courant

High-tech, higher standards remaking the market for specialty minerals Des normes de haute technologie plus élevées rétablissent le marché des minerais spéciaux

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

Automatons on the rise

Les automates en plein essor

By Eavan Moore

Par Eavan Moore

Autonomous haulage made major advances into Australian mines in 2013. Fortescue Metals Group commissioned eight remotely monitored Caterpillar 793F trucks at its Solomon iron ore mine in the Pilbara, with plans to install a total of 45 over the next several years. It was one of the first large commercial installations of automated trucks. Hitachi Construction Machinery will trial its own EH5000 AC trucks at Stanwell Corporation’s Meandu coal mine in the next three years – part of a plan to introduce full autonomous haulage for surface mining by 2017. But hauling is not the only aspect of mining likely to see rapid change in the future. “Autonomous haulage probably has the most impact, as far as an operation goes,” says mining consultant Mark Baker. “With that said, autonomous drills and autonomous and semi-autonomous dozers are also coming online as well.” Autonomy leader Rio Tinto has almost completed trials of Atlas Copco production drills that created an entire drill pattern without human assistance at a Perth test site earlier in 2013. In 2014 the company will forge ahead with its longenvisioned automated long-haul rail program. “Rio Tinto’s first driverless train will be launched in 2014, and the AutoHaul system will be completed in 2015,” said a Rio Tinto spokesperson. “We expect the trains to provide great efficiency, both through removing downtime, such as drivers ferrying and changeovers, and also through reductions in fuel and carbon dioxide emissions.”

Les transports automatisés ont fait des percées importantes sur les sites miniers d’Australie en 2013. Fortescue Metals Group a mis en service huit tombereaux Caterpillar 793F commandés à distance sur le site de son exploitation de minerai de fer de Solomon, dans la région de Pilbara, avec le projet d’en mettre en service 37 autres au cours des années à venir. Il s’agit de l’une des premières grandes installations commerciales de tombereaux automatisés. Le groupe Hitachi Construction Machinery testera ses propres tombereaux EH5000 AC dans la mine de charbon de Meandu de Stanwell Corporation au cours des trois années à venir et prévoit passer à un système de transport totalement automatisé 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 des changements rapides à l’avenir. « Les transports automatisés ont probablement le plus grand impact sur une exploitation », déclare le conseiller en exploitation minière Mark Baker. « Cela dit, les engins de forage automatisés et les bulldozers automatisés et semi-automatisés sont également sur la liste. » Rio Tinto, le chef de file en matière d’autonomie, a pratiquement terminé les essais sur les engins de forages de production d’Atlas Copco, qui a créé un schéma complet de forage ne requérant pas d’intervention humaine sur son site pilote de Perth au début de l’année. L’année prochaine, la société continuera dans sa lancée avec son programme – prévu depuis longtemps – de transports ferroviaires automatisés de longue distance. « Le premier train sans conducteur de Rio Tinto sera inauguré en 2014, et le système AutoHaul sera terminé en 2015 », expliquait un porte-parole de Rio Tinto. « Ces trains devraient afficher une haute efficacité, d’une part en termes de réduction des temps d’immobilisation, notamment en raison des transports et des changements de conducteurs, mais également en termes de réduction des émissions de carburant et de CO2. »

The North asserts itself By Chris Windeyer On April 1, 2014, the Northwest Territories will become a little more like a province. A devolution agreement, signed last year with the federal government, sees the N.W.T. assuming most regulatory authority governing its land and water, and cash: about $136 million per year to start. That figure includes the N.W.T.’s share of resource royalties, plus compensation for all the federal employees the territorial government will be taking on. Devolution also means a

Le Nord fait valoir ses droits Par Chris Windeyer Le 1er avril 2014, les Territoires du Nord-ouest (TNO) se rapprocheront de l’état de province. Un accord de délégation signé l’année dernière avec le gouvernement fédéral prévoit qu’ils prendront en charge la gouvernance de leurs terres et leur eau ainsi que la gestion de leurs revenus, à savoir environ 136 millions $ par année pour débuter. Ceci comprend la part des redevances sur les ressources des TNO ainsi que des compensations accordées à tous les employés fédéraux qu’emploiera le gouvernement territorial. La délégation implique également une réorganisation de la structure du gouvernement territorial afin de pouvoir accueillir les anciens employés fédéraux, et la création d’un nouveau ministère des ressources naturelles. Mais le TNO n’obtiendra pas le contrôle immédiat du réseau complexe des organismes de réglementation du territoire, lesquels sont largement accusés par les sociétés minières de faire traîner l’examen environnemental préalable. Ceci ne se reproduira plus une fois que le

re-jigging of the territorial government’s structure to accommodate former federal workers, and the creation of a new Department of Lands. But the N.W.T. will not immediately get control over the territory’s complex network of regulatory boards, which are widely reviled by miners for dragging out the environmental screening process. That will not happen until after the federal government overhauls the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act. Along with work the N.W.T. government must do to essentially mirror much of the federal legislation, the window for both governments is very tight. “It’s a challenging piece of work, given must be done by April 1, but we have assurances it will be done in time,” says Tom Hoefer, executive director of the N.W.T. and Nunavut Chamber of Mines. Post-devolution, mining investors are expecting legislation that is less complex and a bureaucracy that is more nimble and receptive to industry needs. In April, it will have been 11 years since Yukon achieved the autonomy that the N.W.T. is now working towards. The territory’s current premier, Darrell Pasloski, boasted in March 2013 that Yukon has made significant progress. “In the mining sector, a pillar of our economy, three mines have gone into production in the past five years; six more are in permitting, and 10 in advanced exploration and feasibility stages,” he wrote in a Globe and Mail editorial. Hoefer says he is hopeful that devolution will be an equally powerful catalyst for mining in N.W.T. Nunavut has also initiated the devolution process, although it does not yet have a timeline in place.

Ring of Fire in need of fuel By Pierrick Blin and Antoine Dion-Ortega In northern Ontario, the big question for 2014 will be whether recent developments have dampened excitement about the Ring of Fire or if the embers can still be stoked. In November, Cliffs, Cleveland-based Cliffs Natural Resources decided to indefinitely suspend its chromite project, located northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario. The company failed to reach an agreement with the government of Ontario on how to deal with the lack of infrastructure in the Ring of Fire and was awaiting the approval of the terms of reference for the EA process. The decision followed a frustrating fall for Cliffs, which in September was denied the land rights over a claim staked by KWG Resources to build a 340-kilometre transportation corridor for its project by the Ontario Mining and Lands Commissioner. “Without these land rights, no one will be able 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, which controls the Eagle’s Nest nickel-copper-platinum group metals project, has reaffirmed its commitments to development. Other positive signs have emerged, as Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development and Mines has announced the

gouvernement fédéral aura révisé la Loi sur la gestion des ressources de la vallée du Mackenzie. Outre le travail que le gouvernement des TNO doit mener, reproduire la majeure partie de la législation fédérale, ses possibilités sont étroites. « Ces travaux seront complexes étant donné qu’ils doivent être achevés d’ici le 1er avril, mais nous avons la garantie qu’ils seront finis à temps », explique Tom Hoefer, directeur exécutif des Territoires du Nord-ouest et de la Chambre des mines du Nunavut. « Après la délégation, les investisseurs miniers s’attendent à une législation moins complexe et une bureaucratie plus souple et réceptive aux besoins de l’industrie. En avril, cela fera 11 ans que le Yukon a obtenu l’autonomie vers laquelle œuvrent actuellement les TNO. » Le premier ministre actuel, Darrell Pasloski, déclarait en mars 2013 que le Yukon avait réalisé des progrès considérables. « Dans le secteur minier, un pilier de notre économie, trois mines sont entrées en production au cours des cinq années passées. Six sont dans l’attente d’un permis d’exploitation et dix se trouvent en phases avancées d’exploration et de faisabilité », écrivait-il dans l’éditorial du Globe et du Mail. M. Hoefer se dit confiant que la délégation sera un catalyseur aussi puissant pour l’exploitation minière dans les TNO. Nunavut a également entamé sa procédure de délégation, mais n’a pas encore fixé de calendrier.

Le « Ring of Fire » en manque de combustible Par Pierrick Blin et Antoine Dion-Ortega Dans le nord de l’Ontario, la grande question cette année sera de savoir si les derniers développements ont bel et bien éteint l’enthousiasme à l’égard du « Ring of Fire » ou s’il en demeure quelques tisons. En novembre, Cliffs Natural Resources a décidé de suspendre indéfiniment son projet de chromite, au nord-est de Thunder Bay. La société de Cleveland ne s’était toujours pas entendue avec le gouvernement d’Ontario sur la question du manque d’infrastructures dans le « Ring of Fire » en plus d’être toujours en attente d’un mandat pour son étude d’impact environnemental. La décision fait suite à un automne éprouvant pour Cliffs, qui s’est vu refuser par le Commissaire aux mines et terres de l’Ontario l’accès à une propriété voisine sur laquelle elle espérait faire passer un corridor de 340 kilomètres pour son propre projet. « Sans ces droits d’accès, personne ne pourra sortir sa production de la région », a dit Patricia Persico, directrice des communications mondiales de Cliffs. Le retrait de Cliffs du « Ring of Fire » n’a toutefois pas démonté Noront Resources, qui compte toujours y développer son projet polymétallique Eagle’s Nest. December 2013/January 2014 | 49

province will lead the creation of a development corporation for Ring of Fire infrastructure. The corporation is supposed to bring together First Nations, mining companies, as well as the federal and provincial governments to develop, construct, finance, operate and maintain infrastructure. How it goes about those goals will likely define the success or failure of development in the region over the next 12 months.

Autre signe encourageant : le ministre du Développement du Nord et des Mines a annoncé la création d’une société de développement pour le « Ring of Fire », censée rassembler à la table les Premières Nations, les sociétés minières et les gouvernements provincial et fédéral dans le but de développer, de construire, de financer et de mettre en œuvre les infrastructures de la région. On saura dans les prochains mois si cette initiative provinciale saura sauver l’avenir minier du « Ring of Fire ».

Reality catching up for Canadian railways

Quand la réalité rattrape le transport ferroviaire canadien

By Pierrick Blin and Antoine Dion-Ortega

Par Pierrick Blin et Antoine Dion-Ortega

A number of questions remain unanswered about the place of Canadian rail transportation in the future of mining and oil operations as we roll into the new year. For mining, decreases in metal prices and the uncertainty of the changing climate have generated serious concerns about embarking on new railway projects, particularly in northern Quebec. “If there is a demand for metals, we build whatever is necessary to ensure that resources are delivered,” says Jacques Roy, director of the department of operations and logistics management at HEC-Montréal. “But the north is complicated because of the climate change issue, which forces us to question whether we can still access it through land routes or if we should instead use maritime transport.” More significantly, the rail failures of 2013 – including the disaster at Lac Mégantic and the June bridge failure in Calgary – will weigh heavily on how oil producers decide to move products from their operations. “We always thought that we were operating by stateof-the-art security norms, yet now we are forced to acknowledge that this has not been the case,” says Roy. The regulatory stalemates that several pipeline projects across Canada have encountered are pushing the industry to turn, at least temporarily, towards railway transportation. An increase in the demand for oil and gas products from Alberta has been partially met by small regional carriers like the now notorious Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway (MMA), whose devastating mistakes at Lac-Mégantic are well reported. “It brings us to question delegating inland railway connections to small businesses that might not be sufficiently equipped to manage these shipments,” Roy adds. “Transport Canada is very reluctant to admit that regulations were lax or that they were not properly observed,” Roy explains. “We are impatiently awaiting investigation reports.” No matter the findings from Transport Canada, the country is likely to join other jurisdictions, such as the United States, in reviewing regulations.

2014 sera certainement l’année des remises en questions dans le secteur du transport de produits miniers et pétroliers par voie ferroviaire. Du point de vue minier, la baisse du cours des métaux et la réalité des changements climatiques obligent à une réflexion importante avant de lancer de nouveaux projets ferroviaires, en particulier dans le Nord québécois. « Si l’on observe une demande en métaux, on construira les infrastructures nécessaires pour acheminer les ressources », déclare Jacques Roy, directeur du service de l’enseignement et de la gestion des opérations et de la logistique à HECMontréal. « Mais la situation dans le Nord est complexe en raison des changements climatiques qui font que l’on se demande si l’on peut encore y accéder par les routes ou s’il faut se tourner vers le transport maritime. » Plus important encore, les ruptures de rail en 2013, et notamment la tragédie à Lac-Mégantic et l’effondrement d’un pont à Calgary en juin, pèseront lourdement sur la façon dont les producteurs de pétrole décideront de transporter les produits issus de leurs activités. « Nous avons toujours pensé que les normes de sécurité suivaient les règles de l’art, mais force est de constater aujourd’hui que ce n’est pas le cas », ajoute Jacques Roy. Les embûches que rencontrent les divers projets de pipelines au Canada ont amené l’industrie pétrolière à se tourner, du moins temporairement, vers le chemin de fer. L’augmentation de la demande de transport des produits pétroliers a été en partie comblée par de petits transporteurs régionaux, comme la tristement célèbre Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway (MMA), dont on connaît les erreurs dramatiques qui ont mené à la catastrophe de Lac-Mégantic. « Ceci porte à réfléchir à la question d’avoir confié la gestion de certaines dessertes ferroviaires à des petites entreprises qui ne disposent sans doute pas des capacités nécessaires pour gérer ce genre de transports », affirme Jacques Roy. « Transports Canada hésite beaucoup à mettre en cause le laxisme possible face aux réglementations ou le fait qu’elles n’aient pas été observées », affirme Jacques Roy. « On attend maintenant les rapports d’enquête. » Peu importe les conclusions de l’enquête de Transports Canada, le pays se joindra sans doute à d’autres compétences, telles que les États-Unis, pour la révision en profondeur des règlementations en place.

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World’s largest markets in state of flux By Anna Reitman

Les plus grands marchés du monde en pleine mutation Par Anna Reitman

China’s economic outlook for 2014 “is not a pretty sight,” according to Beijing-based Anne Stevenson-Yang, research director at J Capital Research. In light of the probable tightening of purse strings, a Canadian delegation to China at the end of October, which included Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver, sought to strengthen Chinese investment in Alberta’s energy sector. This came at a time when Sinopec – which owns a five per cent stake in Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline – announced it is seeking partners for its Canadian shale gas assets. Stephenson-Yang predicts a period of zero-to-low growth in China over the next 10 years. She says Alberta’s oil sands should remain interesting to China, but Canada is losing ground in other commodities such as potash. With current valuations in potash miners depressed, India may become a more influential customer. Researchers at Société Générale say that Indian consumers might do well to secure captive supply, pointing to BHP’s Jansen project as a potential target for the acquisition of a strategic stake. Still, a falling rupee is making Canadian assets pricey and deals are falling through as a result, says Patricia Koval, partner at Torys LLP and co-chair of the firm’s India Group. But potash, coal, iron ore and copper will continue to bring in both corporate and state-owned Indian bidders, she expects. In Quebec, New Millennium Iron’s (NMI) joint venture with India’s Tata Steel started shipping from its Direct Shipping Ore project in September. NMI President and CEO Dean Journeaux says though that India is battling with a depreciating currency, the mine’s offtake feeds Tata Steel’s European operations, so the project is not negatively impacted. In 2014, Journeaux is hoping to add other partners to Tata Steel in order to develop the company’s massive taconite projects in Labrador and Quebec.

D’après Anne Stevenson-Yang, directrice de la recherche pour la société J Capital Research basée à Pékin en Chine, les perspectives économiques de la Chine pour 2014 « ne sont pas très brillantes ». Appréhendant une réduction des dépenses, une délégation canadienne – dont faisait d’ailleurs partie le ministre des ressources naturelles Joe Oliver – est ainsi allée, la fin du mois d’octobre, y faire le plaidoyer desinvestissements chinois dans le secteur de l’énergie albertain – au moment où Sinopec, qui détient une part de 5 % dans le projet d’oléoduc Northern Gateway d’Enbridge, annonçait qu’il cherchait des partenaires pour ses actifs en gaz de schiste. Mme Stephenson-Yang prévoit une période de croissance nulle ou très faible en Chine pour les dix années à venir. Selon elle, les sables bitumineux d’Alberta intéresseront encore la Chine, mais le Canada perd du terrain pour ce qui est d’autres marchandises telles la potasse. Les estimations des producteurs de potasse étant au plus bas, l’Inde pourrait devenir un client plus influent. Des chercheurs de la Société Générale expliquent que les clients indiens gagneraient à investir dans un approvisionnement captif. Le projet Jansen de BHP fait figure de cible potentielle pour une acquisition stratégique. Cependant, comme l’explique Patricia Koval, partenaire à Torys LLP et coprésidente du groupe Inde de la société, le cours en baisse de la roupie implique que les actifs canadiens sont encore chers, une menace pour les transactions. Mais d’après elle, la potasse, le charbon, le minerai de fer et le cuivre continueront d’attirer des soumissions indiennes publiques et privées. Au Québec, la coentreprise de New Millennium Iron (NMI) l’indienne Tata Steel a expédié ses premiers produits de minerai de fer à enfournement direct (DSO) en septembre. Dean Journaux, président et directeur général de NMI, explique que l’Inde est confrontée à une dépréciation de sa monnaie, mais que les ententes d’écoulement alimentent les activités européennes de Tata Steel et n’ont donc pas d’impact négatif sur ce projet. L’année prochaine, M. Journeaux espère trouver d’autres partenaires qui viendront rejoindre Tata Steel dans le développement des importants projets de taconite de sa société dans les régions du Labrador et du Québec.

Wind energy a growing resource for northern mines

L’énergie éolienne - une ressource de plus en plus utilisée par les mines du Nord

By Ian Ewing

Par Ian Ewing

Diesel fuel is the lifeblood of Glencore Canada’s Raglan mine. The nickel mine, perched 1,800 kilometres from Montreal, on the northernmost tip of Quebec, ships in around 60 million litres of diesel each year to power its generators. A pilot project, however, is looking to the future and aiming to reduce the facility’s reliance on the expensive and logistically problematic fuel by constructing a wind turbine on site. The mine hopes to rival the success Rio

Le carburant diesel est le moteur de la mine Raglan du groupe canadien Glencore. Cette mine de nickel, située à 1 800 kilomètres de Montréal au point le plus au nord du Québec, engloutit environ 60 millions de litres de diesel par an pour alimenter ses générateurs. Cependant, un projet pilote se tourne aujourd’hui vers l’avenir et vise à réduire la dépendance de l’installation au coûteux carburant, qui en outre présente toutes sortes de problèmes logistiques : construire une éolienne sur le site. La mine espère parvenir à des résultats aussi encouDecember 2013/January 2014 | 51

Tinto has had with its wind project at the Diavik mine in the Northwest Territories, but it will also test the feasibility of three possible energy storage technologies including a flywheel, batteries, and a hydrogen loop. “We’re looking for a step change,” said Jean-François Verret, director of strategy, projects, and public affairs at Raglan. “Economically, 18 to 23 per cent of our budget is fuel.” Challenges abound at 62 degrees north, including high wind, humidity and, of course, the cold. But a $720,000 grant from Natural Resources Canada allowed Raglan to confirm the on-site wind resource and also financed an engineering design study. A further sevenfigure commitment from the federal government is expected to push the $15- to $20-million project forward shortly. By next fall, the mine hopes to be supplying as much as three megawatts of its 20- to 25-megawatt (MW) demand with wind energy from one wind turbine. If all goes well, Raglan will eventually displace 10 to 12 MW (over 40 per cent) of its diesel generation with wind, reducing the cost of electricity on site from between 33 and 40 cents per kilowatt hours (kWh) to as little as 24 to 25 cents per kWh. There would be a total of four or five windmills in that scenario. “Once proven, the technology could spread rapidly,” says Michael J. Welch, vice-president of the mine. “Dozens of other northern Canadian sites, including remote Inuit communities and other mines, which rely on diesel to produce their electricity, could benefit from this technology too.”

Copper questions By Anna Reitman With copper projects coming on stream amid a surplus, negative investor sentiment, and prices heading south, 2014 is poised to be a crucial year for the copper market. Research firm IntierraRMG forecasts an average price of US$2.83/lb in 2014. At that price, says Paul Dewison, the firm’s base metals director, the more expensive producers will be challenged, although most companies will still make profits. Surplus next year is forecast to be 350,000 tonnes on the back of increased production and buildup of concentrates in China, tempered by signs of less scrap availability. “There will be little incentive to build new,” Dewison adds. He points to several Canadian projects (all in British Columbia) to watch next year 52 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

rageants que Rio Tinto à la mine de Diavik dans les Territoires du Nordouest. Raglan évaluera également la faisabilité de trois méthodes possibles de stockage d’énergie : le volant d’inertie, les batteries et la production d’hydrogène par boucle. « Nous cherchons un changement progressif », explique Jean-François Verret, directeur de la stratégie, des projets et des relations publiques à Raglan. « D’un point de vue économique, entre 18 et 23 % de notre budget passe dans le carburant. » À 62 degrés de latitude Nord, on rencontre de nombreuses difficultés, notamment le vent, l’humidité et bien évidemment le froid. Mais une subvention de 720 000 $ de Ressources naturelles Canada a permis à la mine Raglan de valider sa ressource éolienne sur le site et de financer une étude d’ingénierie. Un autre engagement de plusieurs millions de dollars du gouvernement devrait bientôt faire avancer le projet, estimé à entre 15 et 20 millions $. D’ici l’automne prochain, la mine espère pouvoir générer près de trois mégawatts, sur une demande totale de 20 à 25 mégawatts (MW), à partir d’une seule éolienne. Si tout se passe comme prévu, la mine Raglan pourra à terme remplacer entre 10 et 12 MW (soit plus de 40 %) de sa production grâce à l’énergie éolienne, réduisant ainsi les coûts de l’électricité sur son site de 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 turbines éoliennes au total. « Une fois cette technologie éprouvée, elle pourrait se développer rapidement », explique Michael J. Welch, vice-président de la mine. « Des dizaines d’autres sites du nord du Canada, dont les communautés inuites reculées et d’autres mines qui dépendent fortement du diesel pour produire l’électricité qui leur est nécessaire, pourraient également profiter de cette technologie. »

Question de cuivre Par Anna Reitman Avec des projets cuprifères mis en branle dans un contexte d’excédents 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) prévoit que le prix moyen sera de 2,83 US $/livre en 2014. Ce qui fait dire à Paul Dewison, directeur de la section métaux communs de la société, que les productions les plus onéreuses rencontreront des difficultés, même si la plupart des sociétés réaliseront encore des profits. L’excédent de l’année prochaine devrait atteindre les 350 000 tonnes en raison d’une plus grande production et d’une accumulation des concentrés en Chine, tempérés par 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 projets canadiens (tous en Colombie-Britannique) à surveiller l’année prochaine, dont les projets Ajax de KGHM et Red Chris

including KGHM’s Ajax and Imperial Metals’ Red Chris projects. He cautions that delays could be on the horizon for some. Yet, if prices stay at a level that moves projects forward, the long-term prospects for copper prices will be “substantially diminished.” Though Imperial Metals would have no trouble on the equity markets, according to Steve Robertson, vice-president of corporate affairs, the company is using debt financing to fund Red Chris in order to avoid shareholder dilution. Red Chris is scheduled to be commissioned in May and expected to ramp up to 30,000 tonnes per day by the end of 2014. Robertson says that with a feasibility study showing “robust economics” with copper at US$2.20/lb, market prices are not a top concern.

d’Imperial Metals. Il prévient que certains pourraient connaître des retards. Pourtant, si les prix restent à un niveau qui permet de faire avancer les projets, les perspectives à long terme des prix du cuivre seront « sensiblement diminuées », ajoute M. Dewison. D’après Steve Robertson, vice-président des affaires des entreprises, la société Imperial Metals ne rencontrera sans doute aucun problème sur les marchés boursiers, mais la société se garde de recourir au financement par emprunt pour financer le projet Red Chris afin d’éviter la dilution des actionnaires. Red Chris devrait entrer en service en mai et atteindre une capacité de 30 000 tonnes par jour d’ici la fin de l’année 2014. M. Robertson explique qu’avec une étude de faisabilité montrant une « économie politique solide » où le prix du cuivre atteint 2,20 US $/livre, les prix du marché ne constituent pas la principale préoccupation.

Elections making impacts

Élections : les joutes à surveiller

By Pierrick Blin and Antoine Dion-Ortega

Par Pierrick Blin et Antoine Dion-Ortega

Elections have the power to shake up the mining industry, and 2014 will have its share. The Indonesian and Brazilian polls could prove especially crucial. The Indonesian parliamentary and presidential elections are set for April and mid-June, respectively. The reformist candidate, Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, currently the governor of Jakarta, is likely to take over the reins from President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of the Democratic Party, who is currently completing his final term. Widodo represents the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), whose economic policies tend toward protectionism and nationalism. He will be forced to face the economic realities of the country, which is growing at the slowest rate in four years, and may choose a new direction for mineral policy. Yudhoyono’s mining law, passed in 2009, imposed strict restrictions in order to promote production of value-added products. These constraints included a ban on exports of raw minerals and limits on foreign involvement in Indonesian mining companies, but few concrete results have been observed to date. Indonesian governments have a history of pulling back on promises once in office. In fact, the current director of the of the Mineral and Coal Department, Thamrin Sihite, announced in the fall that he was investigating the possibility of temporarily exempting certain mining companies from the ban on exports of raw minerals. It remains to be seen whether Widodo, once elected, will enforce the law or give in to the pressure to abandon it. And in Brazil, soccer appears to be taking precedence over the mining sector. Heavy protests took place in June over public funds being spent on preparation and organization for the 2014 World Cup. Consequently, President Dilma Rousseff and her government have postponed certain

De tout temps, les élections ont eu une influence certaine sur l’industrie minière, et celles de 2014 ne feront pas exception. Les votes indonésiens et brésiliens pourraient s’avérer particulièrement cruciaux. Les élections législatives et présidentielles indonésiennes se dérouleront respectivement en avril et à la mi-juin. Le candidat réformateur et actuel gouverneur de Jakarta, Joko « Jokowi » Widodo, semble être le favori pour succéder à l’actuel président Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono du Parti Démocratique, qui mène son dernier mandat. M. Widodo représente l’Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), qui prône une politique économique plus protectionniste et nationaliste. Il risque cependant de devoir faire face à la réalité économique du pays, laquelle affiche le taux de croissance le plus faible de ces quatre dernières années, et pourrait devoir changer l’orientation de la politique sur les mines. La loi minière du gouvernement Yudhoyono, adoptée en 2009, prévoit des restrictions strictes afin d’encourager la production de produits à valeur ajoutée. Malgré ces contraintes comprenant un embargo sur les exportations de matières minérales brutes et des limitations à la participation étrangère dans les sociétés minières indonésiennes, peu de résultats concrets ont été observés à ce jour. L’histoire récente 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 possibilité d’exempter temporairement quelques compagnies minières de cet embargo sur l’exportation de minerai brut. La question est de savoir si M. Widodo, s’il est élu, appliquera la loi ou cèdera face aux pressions comme l’on fait ses prédécesseurs. Au Brésil, le football semble être prioritaire par rapport au secteur minier. D’importantes manifestations ont eu lieu en juin dernier contre la gestion des investissements publics dans le cadre de l’organisation de la coupe du monde de football de 2014. Par conséquent, la présidente Dilma Rousseff et son gouvernement ont dû revoir leur proDecember 2013/January 2014 | 53

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

Two giant leaps for mining? By Graham Chandler Sci-fi no more, Toronto-based Nautilus Minerals and U.S.based Planetary Resources are forging into the mining frontiers of sea and space, respectively. Nautilus, with its revolutionary project to mine the seafloor in waters off Papua New Guinea, is more likely to begin mining this coming year. The company already has a permit for its Solwara 1 project to robotically exploit polymetallic sulphides. Perhaps inspired by Nautilus’ achievements, two Norwegian companies, Nordic Mining and Statoil, as well as a national university are collaborating to map mineral resources of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. But Planetary is not far away from its goal of sending lowcost spacecraft out to explore asteroids for mineralogy, size, density, and spin rates. That could happen as early as 2016 or 2017, says Planetary’s president and chief engineer, Chris Lewicki. Planetary plans its first launch in 2014. “This summer we will be launching our first payload from the International Space Station,” says Lewicki. “It will stay in the Earth’s orbit. We won’t be going to the asteroids just yet. We want to bring down the billion-dollar NASAlike costs of sending spacecraft to do extraterrestrial mining first.”

Tradespeople more critical than ever By Alexandra Lopez-Pacheco The mining industry will likely be able to hold on to its share of knowledge workers like engineers and geoscientists in the coming years, says Martha Roberts, director of research, Mining Industry Human Resources Council. Companies, however, cannot sit on their recruiting laurels in the coming decade of baby boomer retirements, as the demand for workers to fill all 66 core mining occupations escalates. With the majority of the trades occupations, the industry faces a more challenging outlook and will be competing fiercely with sectors like forestry, manufacturing and construction. The 54 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

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

Deux pas de géant pour l’exploitation minière ? Par Graham Chandler Finie la science-fiction. La société Nautilus Minerals basée à Toronto et la société américaine Planetary Resources explorent respectivement les frontières de l’exploitation minière en mer et dans l’espace. Nautilus devrait entreprendre dès l’année prochaine son projet révolutionnaire d’exploration des fonds marins au large de la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée. La société a déjà obtenu un permis pour son projet Solwara 1 d’exploitation robotisée des sulfures polymétalliques. Sans doute inspirées par les exploits de Nautilus, deux sociétés norvégiennes, Nordic Mining et Statoil, et une université 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 afin d’en déterminer la minéralogie, la taille, la densité et les vitesses de rotation. 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 Station spatiale internationale », déclare M. Lewicki. « Elle restera dans l’orbite de la Terre. Nous n’irons pas encore explorer les astéroïdes, car nous souhaitons avant tout réduire les coûts faramineux dignes de la NASA liés au lancement d’un engin spatial à des fins d’exploration minière extraterrestre. »

Les gens de métiers, plus en demande que jamais Par Alexandra Lopez-Pacheco L’industrie minière sera sans doute en mesure de conserver sa part de travailleurs du savoir tels que les ingénieurs et les géoscientifiques dans les années à venir, déclare Martha Roberts, directrice de la recherche au Conseil des ressources humaines de l’industrie minière (RHiM). Les sociétés ne pourront cependant pas trop s’assoir sur leurs lauriers dans les décennies à venir, étant donné que les babyboomers partiront à la retraite et que la demande en travailleurs dans les 66 principales activités minières ne cessera d’augmenter. Pour la majorité des métiers, les perspectives de l’industrie sont loin d’être brillantes et elle devra faire concurrence à des secteurs tels que la sylviculture, la fabrication et la construction. La question la plus

most dire from the perspective of employers – and most promising for people seeking work – will be mining-specific occupations. “This means underground miners and support workers, and machine and process operators for mineral and metal processing,” says Roberts, who worked on the council’s recent report, Canadian Mining Industry Employment, Hiring Requirements and Available Talent 10-year Outlook. “The labour pool in this case is not going to be enough to meet mining’s needs.” Supervisory and line management roles such as process control operators will also be in demand. Roberts says the total talent pool must grow: “Industry employers will need to be working with all levels of government, education and training providers, and any interested associations and diversity groups to attract and train more people.”

Securities regulators to be melded By Anna Reitman By the end of 2014, British Columbia and Ontario will enact new uniform provincial securities legislation and the federal government will enact complementary laws to create a national securities regulator. The new capital markets regulator is expected to commence operations following enactment of required legislation by all participating jurisdictions by July 2015.

“If you have other provinces showing it works, Alberta will join.” - Gordon Keep

Mining and investment industry groups have expressed support, saying they are hopeful that a common capital markets regime will provide financing efficiencies. In a press statement, PDAC called the scheme encouraging. An invitation to participate in the cooperative framework, which could replace the current passport system, has been extended by B.C., Ontario, and the federal government to all provinces and territories. The finance ministries of Alberta and Quebec released statements of opposition but other provinces have been more measured. Alberta’s concerns focus on protecting its oil industry, while Quebec’s are centred on maintaining constitutional divisions of fields of jurisdiction.

critique tant pour les employeurs que les chercheurs d’emploi concerne les métiers spécifiques aux exploitations minières. « On parle des mineurs de fond et des travailleurs de soutien et les opérateurs de machine et d’appareils de traitement des minerais et des métaux », explique M. Roberts, qui a contribué au récent rapport du Conseil intitulé « Industrie minière canadienne : emploi, besoins en matière d’embauche et personnes compétentes disponibles – aperçu pour la prochaine décennie ». « La réserve de travailleurs ne sera dans ce cas pas suffisante pour répondre aux besoins de l’exploitation minière. » Les postes de supervision et de gestion hiérarchique tels que des opérateurs 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 échelons du gouvernement, de l’éducation et des prestataires de formation, et avec les groupes et les associations afin d’attirer et former plus de gens. »

Harmonisation des commissions de valeurs mobilières Par Anna Reitman D’ici la fin 2014, la Colombie-Britannique et l’Ontario feront passer une nouvelle législation en matière de valeurs mobilières provinciales uniformes et le gouvernement fédéral édictera une loi fédérale complémentaire afin de créer une commission nationale des valeurs mobilières. Le nouvel organisme de réglementation des marchés devrait commencer ses activités après la promulgation de la législation par tous les gouvernements participants d’ici juillet 2015. Les groupes de l’industrie minière et de l’investissement se sont déclarés en faveur de cette action et ont ajouté être confiants qu’un régime commun des marchés financiers sera favorable aux opérations de financement. Dans une déclaration à la presse, la PDAC a qualifié ce régime d’encourageant. Une invitation à participer à ce cadre coopératif, qui pourrait remplacer le régime actuel de passeport, a été lancée à tous les territoires et provinces par la Colombie-Britannique, l’Ontario et le gouvernement fédéral. Les ministères des finances d’Alberta et du Québec ont publié des déclarations d’opposition, mais les autres provinces se sont montrées plus modérées. La préoccupation de l’Alberta est de protéger son industrie du pétrole, alors que le Québec est davantage soucieux de maintenir la division constitutionnelle des champs de compétences. Mais les provinces maritimes ont peur de perdre des recettes tirées des redevances au profit d’un organisme de réglementation national, déclare Ian Russell, président et directeur général de l’Association canadienne du commerce des valeurs mobilières (ACCVM). Pour faire face à la situation, l’Ottawa offre une compensation et M. Russell pense que la Nouvelle-Écosse, le Nouveau-Brunswick, l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard (IPE) et Terre-Neuve pourraient faire partie des premiers à l’adopter. December 2013/January 2014 | 55

But Maritime provinces are worried about losing fee revenues to a national regulator, according to Ian Russell, president and CEO of the Investment Industry Association of Canada. 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 onboard. In the Prairies, he notes, Saskatchewan is likely to join because its commodities sector will derive “tremendous benefit” from a cooperative national regulator that will have significant international influence and, if Manitoba comes in, the project will likely have enough momentum to be accepted. “If you have other provinces showing it works, Alberta will join,” said Gordon Keep, CEO at Fiore Management and Advisory Corp. and a member of the working group that advised British Columbia’s Finance Ministry during negotiations. “Ultimately, I see Quebec folding into a logical system once it is shown to work but I expect them to be last.” Constitutional challenges from Alberta and Quebec have prevented establishment of a national securities regulator in the past. However, Russell notes that a constitutional challenge would be difficult since the cooperative model respects provincial jurisdiction over securities regulation.

Sturgeon goes against the current By Graham Chandler The North West Redwater Partnership’s Sturgeon refinery near Edmonton will be a world first: the only bitumen refinery combining gasification technology integrated with carbon capture and storage via enhanced oil recovery. “We are going right from bitumen feedstock to fully finished product,” says Doug Bertsch, the Partnership’s vicepresident of regulatory and stakeholder affairs. “Most upgraders produce a synthetic crude oil, which is then feedstock for a refinery. We feed bitumen into one process in a single stage.” That process includes gasification, and output is ultra-low sulphur diesel, diluents, and other liquids. The majority of the feedstock will be Alberta’s bitumen royalty-in-kind. The high-purity carbon dioxide produced by the process will aid in recovering additional conventional oil before being sequestered. Site preparation is well under way, and 2014 should see that initial work completed. With construction contracts awarded by the end of 2013, the partnership will then “install foundations and complete the engineering and construction of modules,” says Bertsch. Fluor Corporation, which is involved with a significant portion of the construction, is seeking to modularize the process to the fullest extent possible, and modular 56 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

En ce qui concerne la Saskatchewan, elle devrait se joindre à cette alliance car son secteur des marchandises tirerait un « immense profit » d’une commission nationale, qui aurait une influence internationale certaine. Par ailleurs, si le Manitoba se joint aux autres provinces, le projet aura suffisamment de poids pour être accepté. « Si d’autres provinces montrent que ce processus fonctionne, l’Alberta viendra se joindre au mouvement », explique Gordon Keep, directeur général de Fiore Management and Advisory Corp. et membre du groupe de travail qui a conseillé le ministre des finances de la Colombie-Britannique pendant les négociations. « À terme, je pense que Québec s’intégrera à un système logique une fois qu’il aura fait ses preuves, mais je pense qu’elle sera la dernière province sur la liste. » Les enjeux constitutionnels d’Alberta et du Québec ont empêché dans le passé la création d’une telle commission. Cependant, M. Russell fait remarquer qu’une contestation constitutionnelle serait difficile car le modèle coopératif respecte davantage les compétences provinciales que la réglementation des valeurs mobilières.

La raffinerie Sturgeon à contre-courant Par Graham Chandler La raffinerie de Sturgeon de la coentreprise North West Redwater près d’Edmonton constitue une grande première : il s’agira de la seule raffinerie de bitume associant la technologie de gazéification intégrée à la méthode de captage et stockage du CO2 via une meilleure récupération du pétrole. « Nous passons directement de la matière de base - le bitume - à un produit totalement fini », déclare Doug Bertsch, vice-président des affaires réglementaires et des intervenants pour le partenariat. « La plupart des usines de traitement produisent du pétrole brut synthétique qui sert ensuite de matière première pour une raffinerie. Nous traitons le bitume en un seul procédé, en une seule étape. » Ce procédé inclut la gazéification et génère du diesel à très faible teneur en soufre, des diluants et d’autres liquides. La majorité de la matière première sera du bitume albertain, rapportant des redevances à la province. Le dioxyde de carbone (CO2) très pur généré par le procédé servira à récupérer du pétrole conventionnel supplémentaire avant qu’il ne soit séquestré. La préparation du site progresse bien et la fin des premiers travaux est prévue pour 2014. Des contrats de construction seront accordés à la fin de l’année 2013, et le partenariat pourra alors « installer ses fondations et terminer l’ingénierie et la construction des modules », explique M. Bertsch. La société Fluor Corporation, qui est impliquée dans une portion significative des travaux, souhaite que le procédé soit divisé sous forme de modules autant que possible, qui devraient être livrés d’ici fin 2014. M. Bertsch déclare que les plus grandes difficultés concerneront la gestion des coûts, étant donné les pressions exercées sur le marché du travail albertain et les capacités de fabrication 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 will face will pertain to cost management, considering Alberta’s labour 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 begin commissioning in 2016.

High-tech, higher standards remaking the market for specialty minerals By Alexandra Lopez-Pacheco Smart phones and tablets might be small and light, but at an estimated US$350 billion in global revenues in 2013, this market sucks up more dollars than all the other consumer electronics products combined. Given that these gadgets still represent a relatively new sector, the continued growth potential is enormous. And where there is a smart phone or tablet being made, there is also a need for tantalum, gold, tin and tungsten – conflict minerals, so named for to their role in wars in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “Increasing global awareness about the issues associated with the purchase of such conflict minerals has led to an increasing number of multi-billion-dollar companies like Intel Corp., Dell Inc., and Hewlett-Packard Development Co. L.P adopting a ‘conflict-free mineral’ stance,” says one senior analyst from TechNavio, a firm that specializes in technology sector market research and analysis. “Thus, other leading producers of tantalum such as Brazil and Australia have come into focus.” Because of the fast-paced innovation with these gadgets, new mineral needs could soon surface. For now, says TechNavio’s analyst, if research by corporations like Samsung into the possible use of graphene to develop flexible electronic devices is successful, the demand for graphite by the electronics 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 bright spots for Canada’s gold mining sector is Goldcorp’s Éléonore project in northern Quebec. “The mine is still under construction, but we expect the first 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 plus élevées rétablissent le marché des minerais spéciaux Par Alexandra Lopez-Pacheco Les téléphones intelligents et les tablettes ont beau être petits et légers, ils génèrent à l’échelle mondiale des revenus estimés à 350 milliards US $, soit plus que tous les produits électroniques grand public réunis. Ces gadgets étant relativement nouveaux, leur potentiel de croissance est énorme. Or, la fabrication de tablettes ou de téléphones

« D’autres grands producteurs de tantale tels que le Brésil et l’Australie ont suscité un certain intérêt » - TechNavio intelligents fait grimper la demande en tantale, en or, en étain et en tungstène, des minerais qui ont eu leur rôle dans les guerres de la République Démocratique du Congo. « La sensibilisation croissante à l’échelle mondiale entourant l’achat de ce genre de minérais a incité des sociétés générant plusieurs milliards de dollars telles qu’Intel Corp., Dell Inc., et Hewlett-Packard Development Co. L.P à les rejeter », explique un analyste principal de TechNavio, une société spécialisée dans l’analyse et l’étude de marché du secteur de la technologie. « Ainsi, d’autres grands producteurs de tantale tels que le Brésil et l’Australie ont suscité un certain intérêt. » En raison du rythme effréné des innovations dans la fabrication de ces gadgets, de nouveaux besoins en minerais pourraient bientôt surgir. Pour le moment, explique l’analyste de TechNavio, si la recherche menée par des entreprises telles que Samsung démontre que l’on peut bel et bien utiliser du graphène pour développer des appareils électroniques flexibles, la demande en graphite par le secteur de l’électronique pourrait doubler 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 dans le nord du Québec constitue une lueur d’espoir pour le secteur canadien de l’exploitation aurifère. « La mine est encore en cours de construction, mais notre première production 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 souterraine au Canada. » Ce projet n’a cependant pas été sans difficultés. « Les ouvriers en construction ont fait grève l’été dernier et la région a été victime de quelques feux de forêt, ce qui a retardé la construction, mais le projet est à nouveau sur les rails », déclare M. Wilhoit. December 2013/January 2014 | 57

underground gold mine in Canada when it is complete.” The project has not been without its challenges. “We had a construction workers’ strike last summer, and there have been a few forest fires in the area,” says Wilhoit. “Both delayed construction, but it’s back on track now.” Goldcorp touts Éléonore as one of the most significant projects in its next generation of mines. It is expected to be a lowcost producer that will reap 350,000 ounces of gold in its first year of operation and quickly increase to 600,000 ounces by the third year’s end. That’s major production, says John Gravelle, PwC’s global and Canadian mining leader: “According to the World Gold Council, Canada produced 108 tonnes of gold in 2012. That is approximately 3.5 million ounces. A 600,000-ounce annual increase would be a 17 per cent increase.”

Éléonore constitue pour la société Goldcorp l’un des plus importants projets de sa prochaine génération de mines. Il s’agira d’une production à faible coût qui permettra l’extraction de 350 000 onces d’or au cours de sa première année d’exploitation, laquelle augmentera rapidement pour atteindre 600 000 onces d’ici la fin de la troisième année. Cette production est considérable, déclare John Gravelle, chef de file de l’exploitation minière canadienne et mondiale à PwC. « D’après le World Gold Council (le Conseil mondial de l’or), le Canada a produit 108 tonnes d’or en 2012. Ceci représente environ 3,5 millions d’onces. Une augmentation annuelle de 600 000 onces constitue donc une hausse de 17 % de la production. »

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Certification in Ore Reserve Risk and Strategic Mine Planning Optimization Spread over a period of four months, this four-week course is designed for busy mining professionals who wish to update their skills and knowledge base in modern modelling techniques for ore bodies and new risk-based optimization methodologies for strategic mine planning. Gain practical experience by applying the following hands-on concepts and technical methods: methods for modelling ore bodies; stochastic simulations, case studies and models of geological uncertainty; and demand-driven production scheduling and geological risk. INSTRUCTOR Roussos Dimitrakopoulos, McGill University, Canada • DATES Week 1: May 5-9, Week 2: June 2-6, Week 3: July 7-11, Week 4: August 25-28, 2014 • LOCATION Montreal, Quebec, Canada • INFO & REGISTRATION http://www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/engineering0/certification-ore-reserve-risk-and-mine-planning-optimization

An Introduction to Cutoff Grade: Theory and Practice in Open Pit and Underground Mines (with a new section on blending optimization strategy) Cutoff grades are essential in determining the economic feasibility and mine life of a project. Learn how to solve most cutoff grade estimation problems by developing techniques and graphical analytical methods, about the relationship between cutoff grades and the design of pushbacks in open pit mines, and the optimization of block sizes in caving methods. INSTRUCTOR Jean-Michel Rendu, USA • DATE September 3-5, 2014 • LOCATION Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Geostatistical Mineral Resource Estimation and Meeting the New Regulatory Environment: Step by Step from Sampling to Grade Control Learn about the latest regulations on public reporting of resources/reserves through state-of-the-art statistical and geostatistical techniques; how to apply geostatistics to predict dilution and adapt reserve estimates to that predicted dilution; how geostatistics can help you categorize your resources in an objective manner; and how to understand principles of NI 43-101 and the SME Guide. INSTRUCTORS Marcelo Godoy, Golder Associates, Chile; and Roussos Dimitrakopoulos, McGill University, Canada • DATE September 8-12, 2014 • LOCATION Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Quantitative Mineral Resource Assessments: An Integrated Approach to Planning for Exploration Risk Reduction Learn about exploration risk analysis for strategic planning. Understand how to demonstrate how operational mineral deposit models can reduce uncertainties; make estimates of the number of undiscovered deposits; and integrate the information and examine the economic possibilities. INSTRUCTOR Don Singer, USA • DATE September 29-October 1, 2014 • LOCATION Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Strategic Risk Management in Mine Design: From Life-of-Mine to Mining Complexes Learn how you can have a significant, positive impact on your company’s bottom line by utilizing strategic mine planning methodologies and software; improve your understanding of strategic mine planning and life-of-mine optimization concepts, as well as your understanding of the relationship of uncertainty and risk, and how to exploit uncertainty in order to maximize profitability. Note: The strategic mine planning software used is Whittle. An optional half-day skills refresher workshop on Whittle may be available. INSTRUCTORS Tarrant Elkington, Snowden, Australia; and Roussos Dimitrakopoulos, McGill University, Canada • DATE October 15-17, 2014 • LOCATION Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Recent work at the Santa Elena mine promises to increase the output and mine life of the silver and gold operation in northern Mexico.

THE SECRET TO LONGEVITY In early 2011, Vancouver-based SilverCrest Mines announced a three-year expansion project to its flagship Santa Elena silver and gold mine in northern Mexico. Now as the expansion nears completion, the discovery of three additional vein systems have added more value and potentially more years to the mine. BY | CORREY BALDWIN

ilverCrest has named its newest vein deposits Tortuga, Cholugo and Cholugo Dos. “A cholugo is kind of like a Mexican raccoon,” explains Eric Fier, SilverCrest president and COO. When a group of bankers first visited Santa Elena in 2008, they saw several cholugos roaming the site, and the name stuck. “It’s our mascot now,” he jokes. Fier has every reason to be jovial. Not only is SilverCrest’s Santa Elena expansion project nearly completed, but early tests suggest the new veins have greatly increased the deposit size,

as well as the life of the mine. Previous estimates had the expansion project adding six years of mine life, but SilverCrest now suggests this will be extended to at least eight. And opportunities for further discoveries remain high. The expansion project itself is transitioning Santa Elena from an open-pit heap leach to an underground and mill operation, which includes a 3,000-tonne-per-day conventional countercurrent decantation processing facility. “We always planned to expand, always planned to have a mill,” says Fier. December 2013/January 2014 | 61

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

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

Mining within its means SilverCrest first became interested in the site in 2005 and obtained full ownership in August 2009. In 2010, the company developed the open-pit mine, as well as mine facilities and infrastructure including a leach pad and a crusher. By the end of 2010, SilverCrest had mined its first 335,880 tonnes of Santa Elena and the mine was in full commercial production by July 2011. Once the project began generating cash flow in late 2010, the company began looking at expansion plans.

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The transition from heap leach to mill made good economic sense. When SilverCrest was funding the project for construction in 2009, both silver and gold prices were lower than what they are today. An open-pit with a mill would have cost an estimated US$80 million to finance, so a heap leach approach, at US$20 million, was the obvious choice. “The phased approach worked out to be a very good business model,” says Fier. “We’ve been able to generate cash flow and roll it back into the mine without going back to the market to do the financing and share dilution, which is good for our current shareholders. “Recovery rates for the 300-day leach cycle on the pad are around 67 per cent gold and 35 to 40 per cent silver,” says Fier, “leaving a lot of metal in inventory on the leach pad. At today’s metal prices there’s over $100 million worth of recoverable gross value on the pad, which we plan to reprocess through the new mill. The leach pad itself will pretty much pay 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 underground production starting up in the last six months of the year. The mill should be processing a blend from the underground mine and the leach pad by December. “Our operating costs are anticipated to be below US$8 per silver equivalent ounce for this year, beating our market guidance of $8.50. All-in costs are around US$13. So with silver at around US$22, we have a lot of room to make money,” he adds. The expansion project will have total capital costs of around US$82 million and total operating costs of US$282.2 million, averaging US$11/ounce of silver equivalent over the next eight years. Production for 2013 is expected to be around 2.4 million ounces silver equivalent, rising to 3.5 million ounces in 2014 as SilverCrest ramps up. In total, the expansion will produce 12.12 million ounces of silver and 262,739 ounces of gold. SilverCrest secured a $40-million line of credit with Scotiabank in the summer with the end of the expansion project in mind. “It’s a safety net, depending on what happens to the markets,” says Fier, adding that the connection to the bank provides the project with added credibility. “We put it in place in case we needed money by the end of this year, and it’s not looking like we’re going to need it.” The already favourable resource estimates are now set to be updated as the newly discovered vein systems are analyzed. The new deposits – all discovered since SilverCrest released its expansion prefeasibility study in July 2013 – are connected to the main deposit. The geology of the site is ideal, says Fier. “At the Santa Elena main mineralized zone, the deposit itself is quite continuous. We’re definitely blessed with the widths. At the surface, it’s 25 to 30 metres wide, and underground is averaging 13 metres wide. This is a low-cost bulk mineable deposit.”

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

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

By November, the company had advanced the underground ramp more than 1,800 metres. The underground mine schedule described in the July prefeasibility study would begin with the mining of long hole stopes and move to cut and fill stopes later in the life of the mine. Stope width would average 13.4 metres.

into Mexico. “I don’t mind paying a bit more in taxes if you get the support and services from the government,” he says. “And I’m all for taking some of that money and rolling it back into the communities. We’re already assisting local communities at a cost, so I’m all for that. The worry I have is that they establish a tax and it goes into a general fund and no one sees any services or any community development out of it. “There are several communities within 60 kilometres of the site, and we’re the largest employer in that area,” Fier adds. Although around 100 to 150 positions for the expansion project are being contracted out, a further 200 positions make up a more permanent workforce. “We currently hire over 80 per cent of our employees from within about 20 kilometres of the mine site, and 99 per cent are hired within the state of Sonora. “It’s an agricultural area, so these guys know machinery, they know irrigation, they know piping, and wiring,” he points out. “It’s not a stretch to bring in local people and train them to run the mine.” CIM

Policy change

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In September, Mexican President Peña Nieto unveiled plans for major tax reform, including a proposed mining tax of 7.5 percent, plus an annual royalty of 0.5 per cent for sales of gold, silver and platinum. Fier explains that the legislation is still being debated and, whatever its final form, likely would not come into place until sometime in 2014. “We’re going to see where that all falls,” he says. “We’re still trying to understand what can and what can’t be deducted. We’re in holding pattern right now. “It will of course impact our bottom line. But significantly? 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

SANTA ELENA UNDERGROUND RESOURCES AND RESERVES* DILUTED AND RECOVERABLE RESERVES PROBABLE 3,920,510 tonnes Gold 1.57 grams per tonne 198,170 ounces Silver 108.1 grams per tonne 13.6 million ounces

RESOURCES INDICATED Gold Silver INFERRED Gold Silver

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2,142,820 tonnes 1.69 gpt 116,000 ounces 114.9 gpt 7.9 million ounces 1,489,750 1.50 gpt 72,000 ounces 155.6 gpt 7.4 million ounces *as of April 30, 2013

LE SECRET DE LA LONGÉVITÉ

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.

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u début de l’année 2011, la société SilverCrest Mines de Vancouver a annoncé un projet d’expansion de trois 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 supplémentaires apporte une valeur ajoutée à la mine et pourrait prolonger sa 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 de SilverCrest. En 2008, lorsqu’un groupe de banquiers a visité Santa Elena pour la première fois, ils ont aperçu plusieurs cholugos sur le site et le nom est resté. « C’est notre mascotte maintenant », lance-t-il à la blague. M. Fier a toutes les raisons de se réjouir. Non seulement le projet d’expansion de Santa Elena de SilverCrest est-il sur le point de se terminer, mais les premiers essais indiquent que les nouveaux filons ont considérablement accru la taille du gisement, ainsi que la durée de vie de la mine. Si les estimations antérieures faisaient état d’un projet d’expansion de six ans,

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SilverCrest indique maintenant que la vie de la mine sera prolongée d’au moins huit ans. En outre, les possibilités de faire de nouvelles découvertes demeurent élevées. Le projet d’expansion lui-même fait passer Santa Elena de la lixiviation en tas à ciel ouvert à une exploitation souterraine et de concentration, laquelle comprend une usine de traitement à décantation à contre-courant classique de 3 000 tonnes par jour. « L’expansion et l’usine de concentration ont toujours fait partie de nos plans », affirme M. Fier. « Ce n’était qu’une question de temps et de financement. En fait, nous sommes en mode expansion depuis le jour où nous avons commencé la lixiviation en tas à ciel ouvert. »

Extraire selon ses moyens SilverCrest s’est d’abord intéressée au site en 2005, avant d’en obtenir la pleine propriété en août 2009. En 2010, l’entreprise a mis en œuvre la mine à ciel ouvert, ainsi que les installations et l’infrastructure de la mine, y compris un remblai de lixiviation et un broyeur. Avant la fin de 2010, SilverCrest avait extrait ses premières 335 880 tonnes de Santa Elena et avant le mois de juillet 2011, la mine était en phase de production commerciale à plein régime. Vers la fin de 2010,

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lorsque le projet a commencé à générer des liquidités, l’entreprise a entrepris son étude des plans d’expansion. La transition entre la lixiviation et la concentration semblait logique d’un point de vue économique. Au moment où SilverCrest finançait la phase de construction du projet en 2009, les prix de l’argent et de l’or étaient inférieurs à ceux d’aujourd’hui. Puisqu’on estimait le coût du financement requis pour une mine à ciel ouvert et une usine de concentration à 80 millions de dollars américains, le choix de la lixiviation en tas, à 20 millions de dollars américains, allait de soi. « L’approche progressive s’est avérée un excellent modèle d’affaires », indique M. Fier. « Nous avons été en mesure de générer des liquidités et de les réinvestir dans la mine sans avoir recours au marché pour le financement et la dilution des actions, ce qui est bon pour nos actionnaires actuels. Pour le cycle de lixiviation de 300 jours, les taux de récupération sur le remblai sont d’environ 67 pour cent pour l’or et de 35 à 40 pour cent pour l’argent, laissant beaucoup de métaux en stock sur le remblai de lixiviation. Compte tenu du prix actuel des métaux, la valeur brute recouvrable sur le remblai représente plus de 100 millions de dollars, que nous envisageons de retraiter au moyen de la nouvelle usine de concentration. Le remblai de lixiviation lui-même servira plus ou moins 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 à ciel ouvert et la concentration en usine aura lieu dans la première moitié de 2014, tandis que la production souterraine commencera dans la deuxième moitié de 2014. Avant la fin de l’année, l’usine devrait traiter un mélange provenant de la mine souterraine et du remblai de lixiviation. « Nos coûts d’exploitation de l’année en cours devraient se situer sous la barre des 8 $ US par once équivalent argent, dépassant ainsi notre objectif de 8,50 $ communiqué au marché. Les coûts tout compris sont d’environ 13 $ US. Puisque l’argent est à environ 22 $ US, nous avons une excellente marge de manœuvre pour réaliser des profits », affirme M. Fier. Le projet d’expansion aura des coûts en capital totaux d’environ 82 millions de dollars américains et des coûts d’exploitation totaux de 282,2 millions de dollars américains, ce qui représente une moyenne de 11 $ US par once équivalent argent au cours des huit prochaines années. La production de l’année 2013 devrait se situer autour de 2,4 millions d’onces équivalent argent et augmenter à 3,5 millions d’onces en 2014, lorsque SilverCrest atteindra sa pleine capacité. Au total, l’expansion permettra de produire 12,12 millions d’onces d’argent et 262 739 onces d’or. Cet été, SilverCrest a obtenu une ligne de crédit de 40 millions de dollars auprès de la Banque Scotia en vue du projet d’expansion. « C’est un filet de sécurité, en fonction de l’évolution des marchés », explique M. Fier, ajoutant que le lien avec la banque permet d’accroître la crédibilité du projet. « Nous l’avons mis en place au cas où nous aurions besoin d’argent, et il ne semble pas que nous en aurons besoin. »

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Les estimations de ressources déjà favorables feront l’objet d’une mise à jour lors de l’analyse des réseaux filoniens nouvellement découverts. Les nouveaux gisements – tous découverts depuis que SilverCrest a publié son étude de préfaisabilité de l’expansion en juillet 2013 – sont liés au gisement principal. Selon M. Fier, la géologie du site est idéale. « Dans la zone minéralisée principale de Santa Elena, le gisement lui-même est très continu. Nous avons la chance d’avoir de bonnes largeurs. La largeur est de 25 à 30 mètres en surface et d’environ 13 mètres au niveau souterrain. Il s’agit d’un gisement exploitable en masse à faible coût. » En novembre, l’entreprise avait procédé à la construction de plus de 1 800 mètres de rampe souterraine. Le calendrier de la mine souterraine décrit dans l’étude de préfaisabilité de juillet s’amorce avec l’abattage par longs trous, avant de passer à l’abattage par chambre remblayée plus tard au cours du cycle de vie de la mine. La largeur d’abattage moyenne devrait être de 13,4 mètres.

Changement de politique En septembre dernier, le président du Mexique, Peña Nieto, a dévoilé ses plans de vaste réforme fiscale, y compris un impôt minier proposé de 7,5 pour cent, ainsi qu’une redevance annuelle de 0,5 pour cent sur les ventes d’or, d’argent et de platine. M. Fier explique que la loi est toujours à l’étude et que peu importe sa forme définitive, elle n’entrera probablement pas en vigueur avant 2014. « Il faudra attendre les résultats », dit-il. « Nous tentons encore de comprendre ce qui peut être déduit et ce qui ne peut pas l’être. Nous sommes actuellement en attente. » « Il est certain que cela aura une incidence sur notre marge de profit. Mais de manière considérable ? Il nous faudra attendre de voir. » Selon lui, le vrai risque est l’incidence que pourrait avoir la réforme fiscale sur les investissements futurs au Mexique. « Je n’ai aucun problème à payer un peu plus d’impôt si je bénéficie du soutien et des services du gouvernement », mentionne-t-il. « Et je suis tout à fait d’accord avec l’idée de prendre une partie de cet argent et le réinvestir dans les collectivités. Nous soutenons déjà les collectivités locales à un certain coût, alors je suis tout à fait d’accord. Mon inquiétude tient au fait qu’ils établissent un impôt qui ira dans un fonds général et que personne n’en verra les fruits sur le plan du développement des services ou de la collectivité. » « Il y a de nombreuses collectivités à moins de 60 kilomètres du site et nous sommes le plus important employeur de la région », ajoute M. Fier. Bien qu’on fasse appel à des soustraitants pour environ 100 à 150 postes du projet d’expansion, la main d’œuvre permanente représente 200 postes. « À l’heure actuelle, plus de 80 pour cent de nos employés proviennent 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 comprennent la machinerie, l’irrigation, la tuyauterie et le câblage. Il n’est pas difficile de faire appel aux habitants de la région et de les former pour exploiter la mine. » ICM December 2013/January 2014 | 67

TECHNOLOGY >> Rock Mechanics

Advances in ground control By Alexandra Lopez-Pacheco

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

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Geologists and engineers gather as much structural information as possible on rock mass when considering a mine’s design long before any drilling or blasting ever begins, but there will always be unknowns inherent to how any given rock mass will behave. Excavation, blasting and drilling can result in rock mass shifting to redistribute stress, triggering instability. Innovation in ground support solutions and the evolution of micro-seismic monitoring technology offer the potential to help operations run with fewer interruptions and improve the protection of both personnel and equipment.

Flexible roof support

Unlike traditional shotcrete, the polymeric composite membrane by 3M is flexible and not prone to cracking due to ground movement.

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For years the primary ground support tools used underground to protect against rockfall have been shotcrete – essentially cement sprayed on 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 tends to want to move and, when that happens, the rock is always going to be stronger than the shotcrete. When it does [move], even three millimetres, the shotcrete cracks and loses its strength.” In 2009, Xstrata Nickel approached 3M Canada and asked the company to help develop a substitute for shotcrete. Working with a mining consortium and Xstrata, 3M Canada developed its polymeric composite membrane (PCM). Shotcrete 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 stability. “Concrete is good at compression but bad in tension; PCM has excellent tension,” says Bradley. “When shotcrete starts to move and crack, the liner takes the load – it’s almost like a skin overtop of shotcrete that keeps it from moving and cracking further, taking the load away from the rock. If a mine has pre-existing issues, operators can spray PCM over shotcrete, giving it second life. Or if a mine wants to be proactive, the mine can spray before the shotcrete cracks. In our testing, 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 suggests PCM can increase the overall toughness of shotcrete by 400 percent.

Ears to the ground Over time, micro-seismic monitoring has matured as a critical risk-mitigating tool. In simple terms, micro-seismic monitoring consists of sensors installed in the mine, a junction box where the key communications equipment is stored and seismic data from the sensors collected, and computers to store and process the data and create 3D images from it. “The technology emerged with computing power, so as computers got bigger, better and faster, so did and does the technology,” says Brad Simser, a Sudbury-based ground control engineer with Glencore Canada. “If you go back to some of the older mines, typically you had copper wire going from surface down to underground and it would branch out like a tree root system to connect with the sensors,” says Simser. “To accomplish the copper wire infrastructure was an enormous task.” With the advent of wireless technology, the logistics of getting the system’s backbone into a mine for a new operation has become much easier. Today, the technology can far more effectively differentiate between real seismic events in the mine and vibrations caused by drilling, haulage trucks or rock rumbling down the ore pass, Simser notes. Best practices are also constantly being improved The Paladin IV microseismic recorder

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upon, and this includes not skimping on the sensors so as to provide accurate information that zeroes in on the exact area producing the seismic activity. As well, more experts are seeing the important role of microseismic monitoring in the mine design stage, rather than simply using it to monitor risk in ongoing operations. It provides the opportunity to collect background-level data on the normal seismicity in the mine, making it easier A geophone converts by comparison to recogground movement into nize new issues. an electric signal that is registered by a The micro-seismic monitoring techseismic recorder. nology sector is dominated by two players: ESG Solutions, headquartered in Kingston, Ontario, and the Australia-based Institute of Mine Seismology (IMS), which will open an office in Ontario, in early 2014. In 2012, both ESG and IMS released new iterations of their monitoring technology. In addition to increased sensitivity, both systems address the issue of availability with built-in self-testing capabilities designed to free up the time and labour often tied up with system maintenance. Alexander Mataseje, Courtesy of ESG

PCM can also be used on its own. “The point of this invention was to decrease the cycle time and to increase productivity of the mine reaching ore bodies,” says Alex Isings, 3M Canada’s mining and oil and gas leader. “Since PCM cures quickly, cycle times on mine sites can be decreased. PCM also uses much less material than shotcrete, requiring fewer drums to be transported underground. It’s also orange in colour, which makes it easier to identify which areas have been reinforced and helps to reflect light in an otherwise dark environment.” The biggest hurdle to implementing the new technology, says Isings, will be changing mindsets. “The mining industry knows concrete and steel, but it doesn’t know polymers yet,” he adds.

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Microseismic events reveal how the rock mass is fracturing and responding to mining of different stopes.

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project manager and business development specialist at ESG, explains: “In the past, troubleshooting instruments required travelling underground into the mine to visually inspect the equipment, to look for cut wires or damage and take a physical reading to determine the cause of any failures. The new Paladin IV 32-bit seismic recorder has built-in diagnostic tests that allow users to diagnose any issues directly from the seismic terminal on the surface.” To make the IMS system more flexible, managing director Richard Lynch says the company’s new system is modular in design. “The seismic station traditionally consists of a digitizer and a CPU, which were packaged together. We’ve split these into two separate units now, making it cheaper for some applications. For example, if a customer wants to monitor four sensors in the same borehole, they used to have to buy two complete stations. Now they buy two digitizer units and just one CPU unit.” New filtering technologies and more powerful CPUs have also improved the quantity and quality of seismic events being detected. Mataseje reports one mine using the latest system in Ontario experienced a 36 per cent increase in event detection. “In distinguishing normal seismic events from abnormal behaviour, even the most subtle trends provide valuable feed-

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back for ground control. By detecting even more of the smallest seismic events, over time we are able to generate a comprehensive record of seismic activity, and use that for more meaningful interpretations,” he says. For all the advances made in the technology, the ultimate goal of being able to forecast major seismic events based on data collected and identified trends remains a challenge. “This technology provides a set of eyes to see how the rock responds to putting in tunnels and making big holes underground but it is still not a great forecasting tool to say what will happen,” says Simser. “It’s a good risk identifier: you can see a higher risk area or a lower risk area. But to know tomorrow at noon we can expect the big one, no one has been able to do that yet.” In the past, Simser has analyzed relatively large seismic events at a mine and found that less than half showed a clear connection between mining activities and subsequent seismic events and, for nearly a third, “there was perfect silence, nothing, and then out of the blue, a big event.” In theory, the potential exists to predict a significant number of major seismic events by analyzing the enormous amount of seismic monitoring data collected. “Very small seismic events won’t do observable damage but the truth is there is some damage to the rock so the cumulative effect is significant,” says Simser. “From an individual events basis, since there’s no observed damage, mines often tend to ignore it and only look at the bigger ones. Most operations I’ve seen do the barebones basics with the information: maybe dig a tiny bit into it. Not that many people have enough training and experience to dig deeper into the data, so there’s a gap there.” Lynch notes that, “In some mines – the deep gold mines in South Africa being good examples – seismic hazard forecasts are made three times each day for every working area. It’s a difficult task, but the success rates are good enough to allow the mine to manage its seismic risk.” A software solution to more complex seismogram analysis is still some way off, says Lynch. “Automatic algorithms, unfortunately, are still not as reliable as experienced human processors, despite two decades of research. Progress is being made, but we measure that humans are still better about 65 per cent of the time.” In response, IMS provides outsourced data processing and filtering services. ESG has addressed the gap in analysis and training by recently launching a mining and geotechnical consulting services group. “Many mines prefer to have direct access to their seismic data. By offering additional training to clients, giving them more guidance on what to look for and how to reconcile current seismic activity with historical data, they are better able to make sense of what they’re recording,” says Mataseje. “In terms of newer advanced analysis, our consulting group offers a number of methods that go beyond just locating seismic events, but that help clients understand how and why rocks are failing,” says Mataseje. “Where I see the industry moving is in the analysis and interpretation of the data collected using advanced techniques, to help mines get the most value out of their seismic data.” CIM

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Aspiring engineer’s legacy lives on Claudia Macedo an inspiration for women in metallurgy by Dinah Zeldin

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Claudia Macedo wanted executive member who was to do it all and she got an also a close friend. “Because awful lot done in her 23 of her, a lot more people years. The finishing-year got involved.” materials engineering stu“She really brought a lot dent at McGill University of interest in mineral proleft her colleagues inspired cessing into the departand her family proud after ment,” said Bill. “She was her untimely death on Sepalways making sure that tember 28. Macedo was younger students were killed when struck by a car involved in the [MetSoc] while cycling on Baie chapter, and she showed James road in Matagami, them how the society could Quebec. At the time, she help them get professional was beginning her final contacts and exposure to internship at Glencore’s the industry.” Matagami mine. According to her father, Her father, Julio, said his From left, Kevin Han, Claudia Macedo, Andrew Walker and Adrian Bill at a CIM-MetSoc Macedo’s biggest contribudaughter chose to work at Student Chapter meeting. tion was her promotion of the remote Matagami mine women in metallurgical to accomplish two of her goals: to proengineering and her enthusiastic supence, and leading workshops at Mining mote women in materials and metallurgiport of departmental and MetSoc initiaFor Society (M4S), CIM’s interactive and cal engineering and to support the educational show on mining, minerals, tives. Since her passing, the idea to development of Quebec’s resource potencreate a scholarship for women entering metals and materials. tial. “She led by example,” he said. “I the field and looking to pursue an “She was always working on a projrespect her courage, because many peointernship in northern Quebec in her ect, doing schoolwork and trying to get ple say we need to develop northern Quememory has been considered. people involved in the chapter,” said bec but look for jobs close to their homes Adrian Bill, a materials engineering stu“It is our hope that a scholarship for in Montreal. Claudia was willing to make women pursuing studies in engineering dent at McGill and an executive memsacrifices to implement her ideas.” at McGill University can be created in ber of MetSoc’s student chapter. “All of Though Claudia Macedo was not at Claudia’s honour,” said Genevieve the professors in the department knew Matagami mine for long, she left a lastSnider, manager of the materials engiher and loved her, because she was ing impression. “Her great potential was neering co-op program at McGill. The always willing to help.” rapidly observed by everyone, and it university is in the process of identifying Under her leadership, McGill’s Metbecame evident that she had a bright Soc chapter thrived, receiving the Outa corporate donor for the fund. future in the field,” said Mark Furlotte, Close to 300 of Macedo’s family, prostanding CIM-MetSoc Chapter Award in chief metallurgist at the mine. 2011, and providing students with fessors, colleagues and friends attended In 2012, she successfully completed opportunities to connect with industry her funeral at Mount Royal Cemetery in an internship with Rio Tinto’s Quebec professionals through field trips, guest Montreal. “We have lost a visionary Metal Powders’ product development woman who could have contributed a speaker presentations and other educadepartment in Sorel, Quebec, where she tional activities. Macedo also encourlot to society as an engineer or as a sciexamined the effects of additives on aged female students to take an active entist,” said her father, Julio. “But, in metal powders. She did this while role in both the department and indusspite of that, we are proud. She lost her remaining involved in McGill’s student try. “She encouraged involvement from life completing an internship and prolife, acting as president of the CIM Metgirls in the department, especially those moting a cause that she wanted to proallurgy and Materials Society (MetSoc) who wouldn’t have made the first move mote. Her courage and perseverance Student Chapter, volunteering with varon their own,” said Andrew Walker, a will be landmarks for aspiring women ious groups that promote women in sciMcGill CIM-MetSoc Student Chapter engineers in metallurgy.” CIM 72 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

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

For Tom Rannelli, mining was more than a day job. The third-generation miner, who succumbed to brain cancer October 23 at the age of 55, devoted much of his time to supporting the industry through his work with CIM, and by mentoring young professionals. CIM was very close to Rannelli’s heart, says his wife Linda: “One of the things Tom and I enjoyed was coffee in our front room every weekend. A lot of the conversation those mornings was around CIM and his passion for it.” Rannelli co-chaired both the 2009 and 2013 CIM Conventions in Toronto, and his work at last year’s event helped make it an unprecedented success. “Tom brought a really high standard to CIM programming,” says Jean Vavrek, executive director of CIM. “He was relentless in ensuring that the content of the technical program was relevant and valuable to our audience.” “He brought everything he had to that conference,” says his son, Thomas, a mining engineer with Cementation Canada. “He always said mining had been good to our family, and the convention gave him an opportunity to give back by using his vast experience to select the best papers and handpick the plenary speakers.” One of Rannelli’s proud contributions to the industry was the creation of Management and Finance Day during his chairing of the 2009 CIM Convention in Toronto. The day-long workshop, which has become one of the convention’s most popular events, was put together by CIM’s Management and Economics Society. According to Marty Dregischan, vice-chair of the CIM Toronto Branch, the workshop helps bridge a gap in the industry: “Because of his experience working at BMO Capital Markets, he was able to help foster the creation a cross-disciplinary event that brings together mining and finance people.” 74 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

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Coaching young professionals was also high on Rannelli’s list of priorities and his contributions to the industry will continue to inspire the next generation. “He had a strong belief in mentorship,” says Thomas, who followed his father into the mining sector. “He was all about trying to give people the experience and the chance to excel. He mentored many people and set them on the path to successful careers.” During the two years that Rannelli was chair of the CIM Toronto Branch, he took Dregischan under his wing. “He was my mentor and became a great friend,” he says. “Tom saw the generation gap in the industry as a challenge, and was very active in supporting knowledge transfer from his generation to the next.” Professionally, Rannelli was respected and well-loved by colleagues. According to Stephen Kelly, who worked alongside Rannelli at BMO Capital Markets for five years, he did his job very well because he had a wealth of experience, strong technical skills and was a great communicator. Rannelli was

part of a team responsible for assessing risks associated with projects seeking financing from the bank; he managed the technical side, while Kelly and others took care of the numbers. “What he was doing was not just a mining job,” Kelly says. “Tom had to connect with technical people and translate the information into a short memo that a layperson could understand. That is not something most people can do.” Kelly adds that Rannelli’s sense of humour helped him build strong working relationships: “He was always the first one to come out with a joke when there was tension and the situation required it.” Vavrek, who worked closely with Rannelli on many CIM projects, agrees that personality played a big role in the man’s success. “Few people could put aside business and fall right into a very strong friendship like Tom could,” he says. CIM

Obituaries Rowland W. Leigh became a member of CIM in 1973 and a retired member in 1996. He died in August 2012. Michael P. Ranallo became a member in 2001. He died in August 2013. Douglas R. Beaumont became a member in 1970 and a life member in 2002. He died on June 30, 2013. Jack McOuat became a junior member in 1957, a member in 1967 and a life member in 1996. He died on July 30, 2013.

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Material impact Conference of Metallurgists opens up to a wider audience

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by Ryan Bergen and Herb Mathisen

For COM 2013, MetSoc teamed with the Materials Science and Technology Conference, which opened the annual event up to a larger audience of materials experts.

Woven into the latest Materials Science and Technology (MS&T) Conference, this year’s Conference of Metallurgists contributed to a vast technical program that drew more than 3,400 attendees to the Palais des Congrès de Montréal in October. The event, which included contributions from CIM’s Metallurgy and Materials Society, the American Ceramics Society, the Association for Iron and Steel Technology, ASM International, the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS) and the National Association of Corrosion Engineers International, marked the first time that MetSoc participated in the MS&T Conference, and the first time the annual forum has come to Canada. “It was a pretty large success,” said Priti Wanjara, MetSoc’s representative on the MS&T organizing committee, who credited the new setting and multiple disciplines for bringing a different dynamic to the event. A long-time member of MetSoc and ASM International, Wanjara observed a more international crowd than past MS&T conferences, which have been held exclusively in the United States. “I think 76 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

we attracted more people from industry, which I attribute to the influence of MetSoc, which has more of an industry orientation,” she said. The technical program included many symposia that looked at advanced materials in manufacturing for extreme environments. The breadth of the material was daunting, but Judy Schneider, a TMS representative on the coordinating committee, said hosting so many discussions in one place was important to the success of the event. “Many of the materials societies present are incorporating similar advanced technologies, especially in the processing area,” she said. “While this posed a challenge to ensure we brought everyone together on similar topics, it was very rewarding to work with the individual organizers to reach this objective.” The COM program featured 10 symposia, including a new one that delved into advances in hydroelectric turbine manufacturing and repair, along with recurring themes like last year’s successful rare earth elements sessions. More than 120 attendees were on hand for the rare earth elements keynote session, with Alex King, direc-

tor of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Critical Materials Institute, and Marian Campbell Jarvis, assistant deputy minister of minerals and metals with Natural Resources Canada, explaining each organization’s efforts to help North American rare earth miners move projects forward to increase domestic security of supply. King’s presentation buoyed the hopes of rare earth miners, who have seen prices for various rare earth elements fall steadily since 2011. King said pending shortages of certain minerals has caused the American government to delay some energy efficiency initiatives. For instance, a move from T8 fluorescent tubes in lights to the twice-as-efficient T5 lamps was delayed 48 months due to shortages of europium and terbium, he explained. King also noted that of the more than 33,000 wind turbines in the United States, all but 233 were designed with gear boxes. Such turbines are more likely to fail, which causes them to stop producing clean energy while awaiting repairs. But gearless direct-drive turbines, containing up to 700 pounds of neodymium, have not taken over the

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market due to concerns about future neodymium supply. King and Jarvis agreed that, in the long term, the heavy rare earths market looked strong. Each of them outlined research their organizations were conducting to help make extracting, processing, separating and managing waste more efficient. Another session focused on mining innovation and cross-pollination. Carl Weatherell, CEO of the Canadian Mining Innovation Council (CMIC), set the tone with his keynote address, stating that companies should be more willing to collaborate and worry less about intellectual property rights. He noted that mining companies were clearly becoming more willing to sign his organization’s open intellectual property agreement. “Cross-pollination is highly useful for technological development,” said Nils Voermann, global managing director of technologies at Hatch. “It’s a source of ideas new to one industry but already proven in another.” He cited an example where Hatch successfully collaborated with Outotec to develop furnace technology, used in the cementation industry, for nickel mining purposes. He noted that while government funding can act as a catalyst to help turn an idea into reality, it “does not turn a bad technology into a good one.” Speakers expressed the need for more partnerships between academia, government and industry. Companies providing equipment and supplies for material testing, analysis and characterization filled many of the 146 booths of the two-day trade show. The showroom also featured an eight-company career pavilion and about 150 posters related to the symposia. Next year’s COM event will be held in Vancouver, B.C., from September 28 to October 1. CIM

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In search of new approaches to diversity By Patty Moore Early on in our planning for the 2014 CIM Convention in Vancouver, the organizing committee agreed that we needed to move away from just a Women in Mining (WiM) forum and have an entire track in the technical program devoted to diversity – in all its forms. I cannot tell you how many people, particularly from the WiM group, have said to me what a great idea that was. After all, having a diverse workforce – and a work space that supports this workforce – is just good business. Every industry is screaming for more skilled workers as the baby boomers retire. Engaging a broader workforce in a welcoming environment will help fill that void and lead to a stronger bottom line. We should not have to single out any one group, like women, within that workforce. In fact, there are many women who do not want to be singled out in this way. They have worked hard to garner and be recognized for the skills they have – not because they are women with those skills. Having more women in the mining workforce is an important goal. And efforts like the Gender Inclusivity initiative, led by former Xstrata Nickel CEO Ian Pearce, are essential for achieving that. But for the mining industry, it is only one part of the larger challenge to attract people from a broader range of backgrounds and experiences. After Ian presented his initiative to the CIM Council, we agreed to form a Diversity Advisory Committee to see how CIM could support this work. Considering the work we had already begun to do for the technical program, it seemed a good fit, so I took the lead. The committee has a renewable, oneyear mandate that is broad by nature of the topic. We will look at case studies from within and outside our industry to make informed recommendations to the CIM Council on what we can do to further support diversity in our industry. The committee will also be tasked with 78 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

reviewing and commenting on diversityrelated proposals made to CIM from such bodies as the Aboriginal HR Council. One of my early discussions about this committee was with our esteemed past-president Jim Popowich, who pointed out that diversity has always been a guiding principle of CIM. I believe him because I do not know anyone who knows the CIM guidelines as well as he. But still, how has this guided CIM? Certainly we have a diverse membership. But what association does not, particularly in this globalized age? What, specifically, has CIM done to promote and support diversity, short of the aforementioned Women in Mining forum and its efforts to work closely with WiM groups across the country? I do not mean to raise the ire of the illustrious CIM leaders we have had over the years, nor of our dedicated staff at CIM National. They are very responsive to industry trends and requests and have put their support behind this committee. But we can certainly do more. The Diversity Advisory Committee is in its infancy. While we have had a few informal meetings to date, we only just became official at last September’s Council meeting. In the coming months, at events like CIM Convention 2014, aptly titled “Mining 4 Everyone,” we will look at where we believe we as an industry are, where we want to be in the future, and who we want to be there with. Ultimately, we will be looking at how we can use the power of CIM to help realize the promise of a more diverse industry. Let us be honest: While some companies have done admirable work in this area, it is clear that we still have a long way to go. We welcome your input on this topic and encourage you to share your success stories and horror stories with us. CIM Patty Moore is the general chair of CIM 2014 in Vancouver and the chair of CIM’s Diversity Advisory Committee. She is also director of business development with Tetra Tech.

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Il nous fait plaisir de vous présenter l’édition annuelle du Répertoire des membres corporatifs de l’ICM – une source importante de réponses à vos questions sur l’ICM, nos membres et nos bénévoles. Être membre de l’ICM s’est ouvrir la porte vers une communauté internationale pour une expertise de premier plan – une communauté dynamique de pairs, de partenaires et d’experts qui peuvent vous aider à développer votre carrière et votre entreprise. Nous accompagnons nos membres à chaque niveau dans leur cheminement de carrières, en commençant par les étudiants, puis les jeunes professionnels qui font leur entrée dans l’industrie jusqu’aux cadres supérieurs qui guident leurs organisations. L’amélioration continue de la qualité de nos services demeure une priorité. Une version en ligne améliorée de notre répertoire des membres, dotée d’un nouvel outil de recherche, vous permet de trouver rapidement les contacts utiles. Par conséquent, nous avons décidé de ne plus imprimer le Répertoire des membres annuel. Nous encourageons nos membres à visiter le site web de l’ICM et à utiliser la version en ligne pour une information pertinente et à jour. En tant que membre de l’ICM, vous figurez dans le répertoire, vous devenez donc accessible à vos contacts dans l’industrie.

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In May 2013, CIM reconfigured its six-district structure to three districts within its Canadian borders. The decision was made to foster collaboration among branches and to encourage communication between local branches and the CIM National Office. The governance structure also changed from having one vice-president per district to having two vice-presidents and one or more CIM ambassadors – a post created to support the vicepresidents.

En mai 2013, l’ICM a finalisé la restructuration en regroupant ses six districts en trois nouveaux districts, afin de favoriser la collaboration entre les sections locales et encourager la communication avec le bureau national. La structure de gouvernance est passée d’un vice-président par district à deux vice-présidents et compte maintenant un ou plusieurs ambassadeurs de l’ICM, poste qui a été créé pour appuyer les vice-présidents.

EASTERN DISTRICT | DISTRICT DE L’EST

WESTERN DISTRICT | DISTRICT DE L’OUEST CENTRAL DISTRICT | DISTRICT DU CENTRE

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CIM SOCIETY AND BRANCH EVENTS Learn, share and be inspired. Participate in CIM society and local branch activities that help our members in real career-building ways.

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CIM AWARDS

CIM Society Events

CIM offers a variety of opportunities for individuals and companies to be nationally recognized for their achievements.

Technically driven, CIM societies organize specialized conferences that tackle the issues that impact their respective fields. They offer unmatched opportunity for expert perspective, peer-to-peer learning and cutting-edge research and developments.

CIM Awards celebrate best practices and outstanding contributions that advance the industry. Winners are recognized at the annual CIM Awards Gala during the CIM Convention & Expo!

CIM Branch Events

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

Organized geographically, CIM branches organize meetings that enable members to network and explore their interests as a local community. CIM branch meetings help our members develop business relationships in a more intimate setting. For a complete CIM event listing, consult the CIM Calendar of Events included in this guide or go online: www.cim.org

ÉVÉNEMENTS DES SOCIÉTÉS ET SECTIONS LOCALES DE L’ICM Apprendre, partager, inspirer. Les activités des sections locales et des sociétés techniques contribuent au développement professionnel de nos membres. Sociétés de l’ICM Les sociétés de l’ICM organisent des congrès spécialisés et traitent des sujets pertinents à leurs domaines. Elles offrent différentes perspectives de la part d’experts, et contribuent aux échanges entre pairs tout en partageant les dernières découvertes techniques.

Sections locales de l’ICM Organisées géographiquement, les sections locales de l’ICM organisent des réunions qui permettent aux membres de réseauter et d’explorer leurs intérêts en tant que communauté locale. Les réunions permettent à nos membres à développer des relations d’affaires dans un cadre plus intime. Pour une liste complètes de nos événements, veuillez consulter le calendrier des événements inclus dans ce guide ou visitez notre site web : www.cim.org

PRIX D’EXCELLENCE DE L’ICM L’ICM offre plusieurs opportunités pour reconnaitre les accomplissements des individus et entreprises au niveau national et mettre en lumière les meilleures pratiques et contributions remarquables qui font progresser l’industrie. Les gagnants sont reconnus au Gala de remise des prix de l’ICM tenu durant le Congrès annuel de l’ICM.

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

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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 portée internationale. 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 Calendar Notre calendrier rédactionnel de 2014

FEBRUARY | FÉVRIER

FEATURE | ÉDITORIAL

UPFRONT | À LA UNE

TECHNOLOGY | TECHNOLOGIE

TRAVEL | VOYAGE

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)

HR & community engagement | Engagement des RH & de la communauté

Uranium

Conveying | Transport

Stepnogorsk (Kazakhstan)

Coal | Charbon

Safety | Sécurité

Emissions control | Contrôle des émissions

Karratha (Australia | Australie)

Names to know 2014 | Les noms à connaître en 2014

Surface Mining | Exploitation à ciel ouvert

Heavy equipment | Équipement lourd

Antofagasta (Chile)

Oil sands | Sables bitumineux

Environmental monitoring & closure | Surveillance de l’environnement & fermeture des mines

Equipment monitoring | Contrôle de l’équipement

Fort McMurray (Canada)

Processing | Traitement

Copper | Cuivre

Drive systems | Systèmes d’entraînement

Lincang (China)

JUNE/JULY | JUIN/JUILLET AUGUST | AOÛT

SEPTEMBER | SEPTEMBRE

OCTOBER | OCTOBRE

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

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CIM Journal CIM Journal contains high-quality peer-reviewed papers covering all facets of the mining, minerals and materials industries. Topics include but are not limited to: geology, mining, processing, maintenance, environmental protection and reclamation, mineral economics, project management, health and safety, risk management, research and development, operations, and regulatory practices and issues. CIM Journal is the mining industry’s technical publication of choice: • 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 reviewer or to purchase the latest issue or individual papers at www.cim.org.

Le CIM Journal contient des articles de grande qualité évalués par les pairs qui touchent tous les aspects de l’industrie minière, minéralogique et des matériaux. Ces sujets incluent notamment la géologie, l’extraction minière, le traitement, la maintenance, la protection de l’environnement et sa remise en état, l’économie liée aux minéraux, la gestion de projets, la santé et la sécurité, la gestion des risques, la recherche et le développement, l’exploitation, sans oublier les pratiques et les questions réglementaires Le CIM Journal est la publication technique de choix de l’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 porter volontaire pour évaluer un article ou acheter le dernier numéro ou certains articles, rendez-vous à www.cim.org.

Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly A publication of the Metallurgy and Materials Society of CIM, Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly publishes original contributions on all aspects of metallurgy and materials science. Key areas include: mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, materials processing and physical 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 Metallurgical Quarterly fait paraître des contributions originales sur tous les aspects de la métallurgie et des sciences 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

Exploration and Mining Geology Journal

CIM Online Library

The Geological Society of CIM’s Exploration and Mining Geology contains Canadian and international papers on applied aspects of mineral exploration and exploitation, including mineral deposit geology and geochemistry, and geophysics, mining geology, mineral resource appraisal and estimation methods, environmental geology and case histories.

After undergoing an extensive digitization project, the new CIM Online Library (formerly known as the Technical Paper Library) is stocked with more than 9,000 technical papers, proceedings and books (special volumes) published by CIM. And, backed by a powerful new search engine, finding what you need has never been easier: www.cim.org/onlinelibrary

Submit your paper to srmcutch@nb.sympatico.ca or gdkirkham@shaw.ca. Le journal Exploration and Mining Geology de la Société de la géologie de l’ICM contient des articles canadiens et internationaux sur des domaines appliqués de la prospection et de l’exploitation des minéraux, dont la géologie des gisements, la géochimie, la géophysique, la géologie minière, l’évaluation des ressources minérales et les méthodes d’estimation, la géologie environnementale et les études de cas. Envoyez votre article à srmcutch@nb.sympatico.ca ou à gdkirkham@shaw.ca.

Archives en ligne de l’ICM Après avoir fait l’objet d’un projet de numérisation exhaustif, la nouvelle bibliothèque en ligne de l’ICM (anciennement connue sous le nom d’Archives virtuelles de documents techniques) contient plus de 9 000 articles spécialisés, comptes rendus et livres (volumes spéciaux) publiés par l’ICM. En outre, grâce à son nouveau moteur de recherche puissant, vous trouverez ce que vous cherchez plus facilement que jamais : www.cim.org/onlinelibrary. December 2013/January 2014 | 85

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CIM CALENDAR OF EVENTS CALENDRIER DES ÉVÉNEMENTS DE L’ICM CONFERENCES | CONGRÈS 46TH ANNUAL CANADIAN MINERAL PROCESSORS CONFERENCE | 46e CONGRÈS ANNUEL DES MINÉRALLURGISTES DU CANADA (CMP 2014)

HYDRO 2014 – HYDROMETALLURGY CONFERENCE SEVENTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

educational show on mining, minerals, metals and materials M4S | The Le salon éducatif sur les mines, minéraux, métaux et matériaux

M4S Vancouver 2014

M4S Sept-îles 2014

M4S Québec 2014

in conjunction with the CIM Convention & Expo!

en même temps que le congrès MEMO de l’ICM

en même temps que Québec Mines pour tous

May 11-13, Vancouver, BC www.cim.org/m4s

12 septembre, Sept-Îles, QC www.cim.org/m4s

17 au 20 novembre, Québec, QC www.cim.org/m4s

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NEWFOUNDLAND CONTACT: LEN MANDVILLE (LENMANDVILLE@GOV.NL.CA)

February

Distinguished Lecturer Presentation and Social, hosted by Alexander Murray Geological Club, Memorial University Spring Geological Association of Canada Lobster Boil November 6-8 Mineral Resources Review 2014, Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre

QUÉBEC CONTACT: LOUIS MARCOUX (LMARCOUX@GOLDER.COM )

20 janvier 17 février

EASTERN DISTRICT | DISTRICT DE L’EST

13 mars

MARITIMES, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, QUEBEC LES MARITIMES, TERRE-NEUVE ET LABRADOR, QUÉBEC

14 avril Hiver

AMOS

Conférence de Denis Miville-Deschenes, Université Laval AGA et conférence de Philippe Gagnon sur la recherche chez COREM, Université Laval Soirée étudiante et remise du prix COREM, Université Laval Événement à déterminer Tournoi de curling, activité grand public de géocaching

CONTACT: ROBERT CLOUTIER (ICM.AMOS@GMAIL.COM)

Activités en cours de planification

QUÉBEC NORD-EST

CHAPAIS-CHIBOUGAMAU

CONTACT: PATRICE TREMBLAY (PATRICE.TREMBLAY@RIOTINTO.COM)

(CHIBOUGAMAU, QC) CONTACT: PATRICK HOULE (PATRICK.HOULE@MRN.GOUV.QC.CA)

Fin avril

Semaine minière, lieu à déterminer

(SEPT-ÎLES, QC)

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

HARRICANA

ROUYN-NORANDA

(VAL-D’OR, QC)

CONTACT: SYLVAIN LÉPINE (RN@ICMRN.CA)

CONTACT: FRANCINE FONTAINE (FRANFONTAINE@CABLEVISION.QC.CA)

22 janvier 12 février 14 mars 23 ou 30 avril 14 mai 7 juin

Conférence de Marc Moffette de Mine Goldex, Hôtel Forestel Conférence (sujet à déterminer), Hôtel Forestel Vins et fromages, Hôtel Forestel Conférence de Clifton (présentateur à déterminer), Hôtel Forestel Conférence (sujet à déterminer), Hôtel Forestel Tournoi de golf annuel, Club de golf Belvédère

LABRADOR CONTACT: MARK BLAKE (MARK.BLAKE@IRONORE.CA)

Events still in planning stage

Janvier 29 janvier Novembre

SAGUENAY (CHICOUTIMI, QC) CONTACT: STEVE THIVIERGE (STEVE_THIVIERGE@IAMGOLD.COM)

Janvier Février Février

MONTRÉAL CONTACT: LISE CHARTRAND (ICM-CIM-MTL@VIDEOTRON.CA)

Février

Conférence avec Patrick Moryoussef, viceprésident, opérations minières, Semafo, lieu à confirmer Fin novembre/ Cocktail et encan, lieu à confirmer Début décembre

NEW BRUNSWICK (BATHURST, NB) CONTACT: SEAN MCCLENAGHAN (SEAN.MCCLENAGHAN@GNB.CA)

Events still in planning stage

Funspiel de curling, Club de curling de RouynNoranda Le Projet Kwyjibo de SOQUEM présenté par Serge Perreault, UQAT Souper d’huîtres annuel, lieu à confirmer

Avril Avril Avril Avril Octobre Novembre

Éminent conférencier de l’ICM (présentateur à déterminer), UQAC 5 à 7 et l’Assemblée annuelle avec conférence locale, UQAC Éminent conférencier de l’ICM (présentateur à déterminer), UQAC Forum régional de discussion « Bar des mines » Visite de la carrière Granite Moreau, Lac StJean Vins et fromages ICM/CONSOREM Party de crabes Oktoberfest Party d’huîtres

THETFORD MINES CONTACT: NORMAND BOUTET (NORMAND.BOUTET@CGOCABLE.CA)

Janvier

Tournoi de curling, AGA et remise de bourses étudiantes, Thetford Mines Tournoi de golf

Août Conférences Février, mars, avril, septembre, octobre, novembre

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PORCUPINE (TIMMINS, ON) CONTACT: SHANNON CAMPBELL (RUGGER09@HOTMAIL.COM)

February 2 February 17 March 21-23 April May August November

CENTRAL DISTRICT | DISTRICT DU CENTRE MANITOBA & ONTARIO MANITOBA ET ONTARIO

COBALT (HAILEYBURY, ON) CONTACT: TODD A. STEIS (TODD.STEIS@MTI.CA)

Events still in planning stage

GREATER TORONTO AREA WEST

December

Annual CIM Porcupine Bonspiel, McIntyre Curling Rink Branch Speaker’s Night: Gord Winkel, CIM Distinguished Lecturer, St. Dominique’s Hall The Great Northern Mining Hockey Classic, McIntyre Arena and Timmins Sportsplex Geocaching Event, Timmins and Porcupine Mining Camp Branch Speaker’s Night, St. Dominique’s Hall Annual CIM Porcupine Golf Tournament, Hollinger Golf Course Annual Steak and Lobster Night, St. Dominique’s Hall AGM and Election of Officers, TBD

RED LAKE CONTACT: JANICE WALLGREN (JANICE.WALLGREN@GOLDCORP.COM)

June July August/ September October November

Exploration Roundup, Cochenour Hall Golf Tournament, Red Lake Golf Wine & Cheese Social, Campbell Curling Lounge AGM/Seafood Night, Campbell Curling Lounge Annual Lobsterspiel, Campbell Curling Rink

(MISSISSAUGA, ON) CONTACT: SONYA KOPECKY-DUFF (SONYAKOPECKYDUFF@BELL.NET)

SUDBURY

February 12

Reception: Membership Drive Cocktail, Golder Associates offices, Mississauga June 26 Second Annual CIM GTA West Golf Tournament, Millcroft Golf Club, Burlington September 4 Canada Southern Africa Chamber of Business/CIM GTA West – Cheese and Wine Cocktail at Hatch, Oakville Luncheon meetings, Otello’s Banquet & Conference Centre, Oakville March 19, April 23, May 28, September 18, October 22, November 26

CONTACT: GRACE SO (GRACE.SO@XPS.CA)

HAMILTON

January 10

January 16 February March 20 April 17 June August September

SUDBURY GEOSECTION CONTACT: RUTH DEBICKI L (RUTH.DEBICKI@ONTARIO.CA)

CONTACT: SHANNON CLARK (SHANNON.CLARK@ARCELORMITTAL.COM)

Events still in planning stage

NORTHERN GATEWAY (NORTH BAY, ON) CONTACT: ANNEMARIE RHINDRESS (ANNEMARIE.RHINDRESS@CITYOFNORTHBAY.CA)

February 20 September 12

Seafood Gala, Clarion Pinewood, North Bay Annual Golf Tournament, Highview Golf Course, Powassan General Membership Luncheon/Speaker Meeting, Davedi Club, North Bay Various dates in 2014

Events still in planning stage

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Presentation by Richard Ernst from Carleton University on “Large Igneous Provinces,” Howards Johnson Plaza Hotel

THOMPSON CONTACT: INGE ROBINSON (INGE.ROBINSON@VALE.COM)

Events still in planning stage

THUNDER BAY CONTACT: MARK SMYK (MARK.SMYK@ONTARIO.CA)

January February March April

OTTAWA CONTACT: JEAN-FRANÇOIS FISET (JEAN-FRANCOIS.FISET@NRCANRNCAN.GC.CA)

General Membership Meeting, Dynamic Earth Winterlude Dinner & Social, Dynamic Earth General Membership Meeting, Dynamic Earth CIM Distinguished Lecturer, Dynamic Earth Lobster Dinner and Dance Rudolph Kneer Memorial Golf Tournament General Membership Meeting

September & November December

Mineral Resource Investment Showcase, Valhalla Inn Short Course (topic TBD), Masonic Lodge Curling Funspiel, Fort William Curling Club Annual Student Paper Night, Airlane Hotel and Conference Centre Mineral Resource Investment Showcase, Valhalla Inn Annual Christmas Cocktail Party, Tony and Adam’s

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TORONTO

NORTH CENTRAL BC

CONTACT: NANCY MACNAB (CIM_TORONTO@ROGERS.COM)

CONTACT: JÉRÔME LAMARRE (JLAMARRE@TASEKOMINES.COM)

February 6 February 20 March 2-5 August 27

February 15 June 18-19

AGM, PDAC Office Student-Industry Luncheon, Royal York Hotel PDAC, Metro Toronto Convention Centre Frank Grieco Memorial Golf Tournament, Glen Abbey October 16 Taste of Toronto Networking Event, National Club Luncheons, National Club January 23, April 17, May 22, June 19, September 18, November 20, December 11

WINNIPEG

OIL SANDS (FORT MCMURRAY, AB) CONTACT: DEVON HULSMAN (DHULSMAN@FINNING.CA)

June 13

Events still in planning stage

CONTACT: TARA STRATTON (CIMSASKATOON@GMAIL.COM)

January 16

March 20 Courtesy of CIM Saskatoon Branch

Annual Golf Tournament, Fort McMurray Club

SASKATOON

February 20

CONTACT: ED HUEBERT (EDHUEBERT@MINES.CA)

Lecture: Christy Smith, Taseko, Williams Lake Lecture: John McManus, Taseko, Prince George

April 10 July 11

Environmental (Safety) Night, The Sheraton Cavalier Hotel, Saskatoon CIM Saskatoon Uranium Night, The Sheraton Cavalier Hotel, Saskatoon CIM Industry Collaboration Night, The Sheraton Cavalier Hotel, Saskatoon CIM Saskatoon Spring Social, The Sheraton Cavalier Hotel, Saskatoon CIM Saskatoon Annual Golf Tournament, Willows Golf & Country Club, Saskatoon

SASKATOON GEOLOGICAL SECTION CONTACT: DORELLE GERICH (DGERICH@DENISONMINES.COM)

Events still in planning stage

WESTERN DISTRICT | DISTRICT DE L’OUEST ALBERTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, SASKATCHEWAN & YUKON | ALBERTA, COLOMBIE-BRITANNIQUE, TERRITOIRES DU NORD-OUEST, SASKATCHEWAN ET YUKON

CALGARY CONTACT: ERIN GOLKO (GOLKO.ERIN@SYNCRUDE.COM)

Luncheons, Fairmont Palliser, Turner Valley Room January 15, February 12, March 12, April 16, May 21

CROWSNEST CONTACT: JEFF COLDEN (JEFF.COLDEN@TECK.COM)

June

Annual Golf Tournament, Fernie

EDMONTON CONTACT: LAURA JOSEPH (LAURAJOSEPH@JPICANADA.COM)

January 13

February 3 March 3 April 7

May 24

CIM Student Awards Presentation and Awards Night: CIM President Robert Schafer, Presenter, University of Alberta Faculty Club TBA, University of Alberta Faculty Club Automation in Mining, Greg Baiden, University of Alberta Faculty Club CIM Monthly Dinner: Michael Cinnamond, Guest Speaker, University of Alberta Faculty Club STARS Charity Race Car Event, Chuck Edwards, University of Alberta Faculty Club December 2013/January 2014 | 89

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SOUTH CENTRAL BC (KAMLOOPS, BC) CONTACT: SHAMUS TUOHEY (SHAMUS.TUOHEY@TECK.COM)

Spring May Sept. 17-19

CIM Distinguished Lecturer, TBA Kamloops Mining Day, TBA South Central Branch AGM, Kamloops Convention Centre

TRAIL CONTACT: MARVIN NEUFELD (MARVIN.NEUFELD@TECK.COM)

Events still in planning stage

VANCOUVER

INTERNATIONAL

CONTACT: KEN ROBERTS (KEN.ROBERTS@FLSMIDTH.COM)

February 20 Luncheon, Hyatt Hotel November 13 Student Night, location TBD Luncheons, Hyatt Hotel March 20, April 17 or 24, May 22, June 19, Sept. 25, Oct. 16

CHILE, PERU & SENEGAL CHILI, PÉROU ET SÉNÉGAL

LOS ANDES – CHILE CONTACT: PAULA QUIJADA (PQUIJADA@ANACHEMIA.CL)

YELLOWKNIFE

Events still in planning stage

CONTACT: DAVID WATSON (DAVID_WATSON@GOV.NT.CA)

LIMA – PERU

Events still in planning stage

CONTACT: JOE PEZO (JPEZO@BARRICK.COM)

YUKON

Events still in planning stage

CONTACT: PAUL CHRISTMAN (PAUL.CHRISTMAN@YUKONZINC.COM)

DAKAR – SENEGAL

Events still in planning stage

CONTACT: KHALED ABOU EL HOUDA (SENLAW@ARC.SN)

Events still in planning stage

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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 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL | CONSEIL EXÉCUTIF DE L’ICM President | Président

Robert Schafer, Hunter Dickinson Inc.

President-elect | Président élu

Sean Waller, Candente Copper Corp.

RobertSchafer@hdmining.com swaller@candente.com

Incoming president-elect | Président élu entrant

Garth D. Kirkham, Kirkham Geosystems Ltd.

gdkirkham@shaw.ca

Immediate past-president | Président sortant

Terence F. Bowles, St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation

tbowles@seaway.ca

Finance chair | Directeur des finances

Michael Cinnamond, B2Gold Corp.

mcinnamond@b2gold.com

Directors | Administrateurs

James L. Popowich, The Mosaic Company Chris Twigge-Molecey, Hatch

jpopo@shaw.ca CTwigge-Molecey@hatch.ca

DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENTS • VICE-PRÉSIDENTS DE DISTRICT Eastern District | District de l’est

Daniel Gagnon, Met-Chem Canada Inc.

dgagnon@met-chem.com

Central District | District du centre

Adam Tonnos, Toromont

atonnos@toromont.com

Western District | District de l’ouest

Patty Moore, Tetra Tech

patty.moore@tetratech.com

International District | District international

Nathan Stubina, Byron Capital Markets

nstubina@byroncapitalmarkets.com

CIM SOCIETIES | SOCIÉTÉS DE L’ICM CIM’s 10 societies are technically driven communities that provide breakthrough discoveries and knowledge sharing 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 et des occasions de partage de connaissance sur des sujets variés. Participez aux événements et initiatives de nos sociétés : www.cim.org Canadian Mineral Processors Society | Société du traitement de minérai

Janice Zinck, CANMET – Mining and Mineral Sciences Laboratories

janice.zinck@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

Environmental and Social Responsibility Society | Société de l’environnement et de la responsabilité sociale

Janice Zinck, CANMET – Mining and Mineral Sciences Laboratories

janice.zinck@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

Geological Society | Société de la géologie

Jason King Dunning, Alamos Gold Inc.

jdunning@alamosgold.com

Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society | Société de l’ingénierie et de l’entretien

Jo-Anne Boucher, Bestech

jo-anne_boucher@bestech.com

Management & Economics Society | Société de la gestion et de l’économie minérale

Richard Jundis, Independent Director

rjundis75@gmail.com

Metallurgy and Materials Society | Société de la métallurgie et des minéraux

Vladimiros Papangelakis, University of Toronto

vladimiros.papangelakis@utoronto.ca

Mining Society of Nova Scotia | Société minière de la Nouvelle-Écosse

Matt Ferguson, Atlantic Cat

mferguson@atlcat.ca

Society for Rock Engineering | Société de la mécanique des roches

Denis Thibodeau, Stantec

dlthibo@sympatico.ca

Surface Mining Society | Société de l’exploitation minière à ciel ouvert

Tom Broddy, Taseko Mines Limited

TomBroddy@tasekomines.com

Underground Mining Society | Société de l’exploitation minière souterraine

Robert Carey, RJC Industrial Design Ltd.

rcarey@sasktel.net

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CIM BRANCHES | SECTIONS LOCALES DE L’ICM CIM branches are organized geographically and address the needs of members, focusing on local issues and programming opportunities while recruiting and supporting local members. To get involved and participate, go to www.cim.org Les sections locales de l’ICM sont réparties géographiquement afin de répondre aux besoins des membres et se concentrent sur les sujets régionaux et les occasions de réseautage tout en recrutant et supportant les membres locaux. Participez aux activités de nos sections, visitez : www.cim.org CENTRAL DISTRICT • DISTRICT CENTRAL DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENTS | VICE-PRÉSIDENTS DE DISTRICTS First Year | Première année Second Year | Deuxième année

Rick Hutson Adam Tonnos

rick@cjstafford.com atonnos@toromont.com

Charlie Graham Chris Twigge-Molecey Peter Salmon Eric Hinton

mining@camiro.org ctwigge-molecey@hatch.ca sales@northerncastparts.com erich@boge-boge.com

Todd Steis David Chinloy Shannon Clark Tom Palangio Jean-François Fiset Shannon Campbell Janice Wallgren George Darling Phil Thurston Inge Robinson Mark Smyk TBD Ed Huebert

todd.steis@mti.ca dchinloy@hatch.ca shannon.clark@arcelormittal.com tom.palangio@wipware.com Jean-Francois.Fiset@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca rugger09@hotmail.com janice.wallgren@goldcorp.com george.darling@snclavalin.com pthurston@laurentian.ca inge.robinson@vale.com mark.smyk@ontario.ca

AMBASSADORS | AMBASSADEURS Northern Ontario Southern Ontario GTA West Western Ontario and MB

CHAIRS | PRÉSIDENT(E)S Cobalt GTA West Hamilton Northern Gateway Ottawa Porcupine Red Lake Sudbury Sudbury Geosection Thompson Thunder Bay Toronto Winnipeg

edhuebert@mines.ca

EASTERN DISTRICT • DISTRICT DE L’EST DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT | VICE-PRÉSIDENT DE DISTRICT First Year | Première année Second Year | Deuxième année

Marcel Jolicoeur Daniel Gagnon

marcel.h.jolicoeur@genivar.com dgagnon@met-chem.com

Robert Cloutier Patrick Houle Marcel Jolicoeur Mark Blake Hani Mitri Heather Bruce-Veitch Sean McClenaghan Louis Marcoux Patrice Tremblay Sylvain Lépine Steve Thivierge Normand Boutet

icm.amos@gmail.com patrick.houle@mrn.gouv.qc.ca marcel.h.jolicoeur@genivar.com mark.blake@ironore.ca hani.mitri@mcgill.ca Heather.Bruce-Veitch@riotinto.com Sean.McClenaghan@gnb.ca marcoux57@hotmail.ca Patrice.tremblay@riotinto.com slepine@cogitore.com steve_thivierge@iamgold.com normand.boutet@cgocable.ca

CHAIRS | PRÉSIDENT(E)S Amos Chapais-Chibougamau Harricana Labrador Montréal Newfoundland New Brunswick Québec Québec Nord-Est Rouyn-Noranda Saguenay Thetford Mines

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WESTERN DISTRICT • DISTRICT DE L’OUEST VICE-PRESIDENTS | VICE-PRÉSIDENT(E)S First Year | Première année Second Year | Deuxième année

Dan Clark Patty Moore

dpclark@finning.ca patty.moore@tetratech.com

Jim Popowich Tim Joseph Chuck Edwards

jpopo@shaw.ca tjoseph@ualberta.ca chuck.edwards@amec.ca

Theresa Lavender Jeff Colden Tim Joseph Jérôme LaMarre Devon Hulsman Michelle Sturby Cory Kos Shamus Tuohey Marvin Neufeld Ken Roberts David Watson Paul Christman

tlavender@norwestcorp.com Jeff.Colden@teck.com tjoseph@jpicanada.com JLaMarre@tasekomines.com devon.hulsman@gmail.com michelle.sturby@snclavalin.com cory_kos@cameco.com shamus.tuohey@teck.com marvin.neufeld@teck.com ken.roberts@flsmidth.com david_watson@gov.nt.ca paul.christman@yukonzinc.com

AMBASSADORS | AMBASSADEURS British Colombia Alberta Saskatchewan

CHAIRS | PRÉSIDENT(E)S Calgary Crowsnest Edmonton North Central BC Oil Sands Saskatoon Saskatoon GeoSoc South Central BC Trail Vancouver Yellowknife Yukon

INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT • DISTRICT INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT | VICE-PRÉSIDENT Nathan Stubina

nstubina@byroncapitalmarkets.com

CHAIRS | PRÉSIDENT(E)S Dakar, Senegal Lima, Peru Los Andes, Chile

Oumar Toguyeni Bertrand De Windt TBD

Oumar_toguyeni@iamgold.com bdewindt@stepup.ca

CIM STUDENT CHAPTERS | CHAPITRES ÉTUDIANTS DE L’ICM CIM student chapters take education beyond the classroom. They provide an opportunity for students to cultivate their networking skills while developing their critical knowledge. Volunteer and participate today: www.cim.org Les 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 leurs connaissances. Participez aujourd’hui : www.cim.org Dalhousie University École Polytechnique de Montréal McGill University Queen’s University University of British Columbia University of Saskatchewan University of Toronto

John Kushneryk Pierre-Luc Sévigny Jonathan Aubertin Alexander Alousis Andrew Crook Kai Li Andreas Steckenborn

mining@dal.ca plsevigny@gmail.com jonathan.aubertin@mail.mcgill.ca alexander.alousis@mine.queensu.ca cim.ubc@gmail.com kai.li@usask.ca andreas.steckenborn@mail.utoronto.ca

METSOC STUDENT CHAPTERS • CHAPITRES ÉTUDIANTS DE LA METSOC Laurentian University McGill University Memorial University University of British-Columbia Université Laval University of Windsor

Patrick Campeau Daniel Marchand John Halfyard Victor Cheung/Lina Grajales Marc-André Morneau Sanjib Deys

pr_campeau@laurentian.ca daniel.marchand@mail.mcgill.ca john.halfyard@mun.ca linamgrajales@gmail.com marc-andre.morneau.1@ulaval.ca deys@uwindsor.ca

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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 volunteers who contribute to CIM’s evolution and success. Notre personnel, près de 40 personnes dévouées, fournit des services d’aide essentiels aux nombreux bénévoles qui contribuent à l’évolution et le succès de l’ICM. EXECUTIVE • EXÉCUTIF Jean Vavrek Serge Major Lise Bujold Marjolaine Dugas Gérard Hamel Angela Hamlyn Mireille Goulet

Executive Director | Directeur exécutive Director, Finance and Administration | Directeur des finances et de l’administration Director, Conferences and Trade Shows Directrice des congrès et salons commerciaux Director, Membership Services | Directrice, services aux membres Director, Information Systems and Technology | Directeur des technologies d’information Director, Communications, Publications and Media | Directrice de la communication, des publications et des médias Executive Coordinator | CSR Project Leader Coordonnatrice exécutive | Chargée de projets RSE

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ADMINISTRATION Carole Boyer Julie Mercure-Latour

CONVENTIONS AND TRADE SHOWS • CONGRÈS ET SALONS COMMERCIAUX Nadia Bakka Martin Bell Chantal Murphy Lucie Vincent Carol Lee

Convention Coordinator | Coordonnatrice des congrès Exhibition Sales Manager | Directeur des ventes et salons commerciaux Convention Coordinator | Coordonnatrice des congrès M4S Public Outreach Coordinator | Coordonnatrice des projets M4S Registration and Customer Care Coordinator Coordonnatrice des inscriptions et du service aux congressistes

FINANCE • FINANCES Anne Brosseau Alexandra Cyr Elaine Kinsella

Accounts Payable and Special Volumes | Comptes à payer et ventes de publication Cash Receipts | Encaissements Invoicing and Accounts Receivable | Facturation et comptes à recevoir

COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA • COMMUNICATION, PUBLICATIONS ET MÉDIAS Ryan Bergen Peter Braul Zoë Koulouris Andrea Nichiporuk Herb Mathisen

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES • SERVICES AUX MEMBRES Corina Tanasie Laura Foley Robertina Pillo Lamiche Tremblay Caroline Vongkoth Jo-Anne Watier

Programs Coordinator | Coordonnatrice de programmes Retention Agent | Agent de rétention Communications and Program Coordinator | Coordonnatrice de programmes et communications Service Coordinator | Coordonnatrice des services Branch Services Coordinator | Coordonnatrice des services aux sections locales Membership Manager | Gestionnaire des services aux membres

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METALLURGY AND MATERIALS SOCIETY OF CIM • SOCIÉTÉ DE LA MÉTALLURGIE ET DE MATÉRIAUX Brigitte Farah Ronona Saunders Catherine Thibault

Manager, Administration and Conferences | Gérante, administration et conférences Media Coordinator/Web Editor Coordonnatrice des médias/Éditeur web Meeting Coordinator | Coordonnatrice des réunions

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INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY • TECHNOLOGIES ET SYSTÈMES D’INFORMATION Lorent Dione Martin Doré Robert Garcia Maria Olaguera

Web Programmer | Programmeur web Web Programmer | Programmeur web Senior Technical and Applications Specialist Technicien sénior en informatique et applications Web Support | Support à l’édition web

CANADIAN MINING METALLURGICAL FOUNDATION • FONDATION CANADIENNE DES MINES ET DE LA MÉTALLURGIE Deborah Sauvé

Manager | Directrice

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 Déléguée commerciale et Chef de pratique mondiale, équipements et services miniers

ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVES • REPRÉSENTANTS DES VENTES PUBLICITAIRES Dovetail Communications Inc. (905) 886-6641 Janet Jeffery Senior Account Executive | Responsable principal des publicités Beth Kukkonen Sales Manager | Directrice des ventes Neal Young Senior Account Executive | Responsable principal des publicités

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CIM CORPORATE MEMBERS | MEMBRES CORPORATIFS DE L’ICM 48e Nord International A

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A&B MYLEC Pty Ltd. Abresist Kalenborn Inc. Accenture Acier St-Michel Inc. Aciers SSAB Suédois Ltée ACP Applied Products Ltd. Adrok Ltd. Aecon Mining AIL Mining AkzoNobel Chemicals Ltd. Alexander Proudfoot AMEC Americas Limited ArcelorMittal Canada Mines Archway Stabilisation Atlantic Industries Ltd. Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation Technique Ausenco Minerals Canada Axter Coletanche Inc. B

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Barrick Gold Corporation BASF Corporation BAT Construction Ltd. BHP Billiton Canada Inc. Biodisk Corp. BKT Tires Canada Inc. BlackRock Metals Inc. Boart Longyear Boréal – Informations Stratégiques Inc. (Boréalis) Bradken Brault Maxtech Inc. C

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Caledonia Mining Corporation Canadian Pump & Compressor Candente Copper Corporation CBleue Inc. CEMI – Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation CG Industrial Specialties Ltd. CK Logistics Cliffs Wabush Mines Colossus Minerals Inc. Copper Development Association Inc. COREM Crevier Lubricants Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. CWA Engineers Inc. Cypher Environmental Ltd. D

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DassaultSystems GEOVIA Inc. Davidson Drilling Limited De Beers Canada Domik Exploration Ltd. Dominion Diamond Corp. Downer EDI Mining - Mineral Technologies Dyno Nobel Inc. 96 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

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Earthworks Equipment Corp. Eco Waste Solutions Element Mining Ltd. F

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Falco Technologies Inc. Festo FLSmidth FLSmidth Knelson Formation Mirabel Inc. Fountain Tire Mine Service Ltd. Frontline Integrated Services Ltd. Fusionex, une compagnie de Wolseley G

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GEA Westfalia Separator Canada Inc. Gen-X Capital Humain/Ressources Menitik Geohart Consultants Pty Ltd. Global Inspections-NDT Inc. Global Partner Solutions Mining & Industries Goldcorp Inc. Golder Associates Ltd. Graham Group Ltd. Groupe CLR H

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Hatch Ltd. Hella Inc. Herrenknecht Tunnelling Systems Canada Inc. Hewitt Equipment Limited HLS Hard-Line Solutions Inc. Honeywell Process Solutions Inc. HumEng International Inc. I

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IBK Capital Corp. IDS North America IMAFS Inc. Intergraph Canada Ltd. IQ – Investissement Québec Iron Ore Company of Canada J

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J.F. Comer Inc. Jennmar of Canada Inc. Joy Global Canada JPi mine equipment K

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Kal Tire Key Maintenance Technologies Kinross Gold Corp. Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. KPI Industrial Controls Inc. L

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Lafarge Canada Inc. Laforest Nova Aqua Laird Constructors Laird Technologies Inc. Laurel Steel, Division of Harris Steel Le Groupe MISA

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Maptek McCarthy Tétrault S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l. McCue Envrionemntal Contracting Inc. Micromine Ltd. Mine Cable Services Corporation Mine Site Technologies Canada Inc. MinePros Personnel Inc. Mining Publications International MISTRAS Métaltec Mosaic Company, the Mullen Trucking LP N

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Newalta Corporation Newedge Canada Inc. New Millennium Iron Corp. Norseman Structures Inc. North Fringe Industrial Technologies Inc. NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada Ltd. Nuna Group of Companies O

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P.R. Engineering Ltd. Pacific Bit of Canada Inc. Paul F. Wilkinson & Associates Inc. PhotoSat Information Ltd. Pionera Pneuma-Tool Inc. Polar Mobility Research Ltd. Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Praetorian Construction Management PROVIX Inc. Purves Redmond Ltd. PVA Consulting Group Pyott Boone Electrics Canada Limited (PBE Group) Q

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RAX Enterprises Inc. Raymac Environmental Services Inc. Redpath REM Resource Engineering & Maintenance Richwood Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium Inc. Rockhound Ltd. Rockwell Automation Runge PincockMinarco

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Schlumberger Water Services Sentry® Equipment Corp. Service aux entreprises Harricana Siemens 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 Recruitment STM Associates Stonehouse Mining Corp. Suncor Energy Synthesarc Inc. T

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Team Power Solutions Teck Resources Limited Tega Industries Canada TENAQUIP Limited TerraSource Global Tetra Tech Thibault & Associates Inc. Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada Ltd. Timken Canada LP U

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Vale Newfoundland & Labrador Limited Vals Drilling Limited Veyance Technologies Canada Inc. Victaulic Company of Canada Ltd. W

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Wajax Equipment Wajax Power Systems Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. WesTech Engineering, Inc. Western Potash Corp. Wilkinson Steel & Metals Ltd. Wire Rope Industries Ltd. Women in Resource Development Corporation W.S. Tyler Wugang Canada Resources Investment Ltd. X

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CIM CORPORATE MEMBER PROFILES | PROFILS DES MEMBRES CORPORATIFS always ready to assist you with your problem-solving needs.

48e Nord International Claude Thibault 70 ave. du Lac, PO Box 44 Rouyn-Noranda, QC J9X 5C1 (819) 762-4923 www.48inter.com

48e Nord International is a non-profit organization, whose mission it is to act as a catalyst for the growth of international trading activity in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. 48e Nord International works closely with regional economic players and government partners to help regional companies become export-ready. The organization also represents Quebec companies that offer products and services to the minerals industry around the world. 48e Nord international est un organisme à but non lucratif qui a pour mission d’être le catalyseur de la croissance des activités de commerce extérieur en Abitibi-Témiscamingue. 48e Nord international travaille de façon étroite avec les intervenants économiques de la région et les partenaires gouvernementaux dans le but d’offrir aux entreprises de la région une expertise les préparant à l’exportation. L’organisme représente également les entreprises québécoises offrant des produits et services à l’industrie minérale et ce, à l’échelle internationale.

Abresist Kalenborn Inc. Sebastien Allard 602-755 boul. Saint-Jean Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 5M9 (514) 426-0460 seballard@videotron.ca www.abresistkalenborn.ca

Abresist Kalenborn Inc., formerly Canada Kalprotect, is a leading global provider of wear protection and slide promotion solutions for more than 80 years. With the knowledge that one product cannot solve all wear problems, AKI designs, manufactures and combines ceramics, metallics and synthetics (rubber, epoxies, plastics) to meet the customer’s specific abrasion, impact and corrosion problems. We keep the solution simple but effective, and we deliver the complete package including field measuring, drafting, manufacturing and installation. Abresist Kalenborn Inc. est un fournisseur hors pair de revêtements antiusure et glissement depuis plus de 80 ans. Sachant qu’un produit ne peut résoudre tous les problèmes, AKI produit des céramiques, métaux et des matériaux synthétiques (caoutchouc, époxy, plastique) afin de répondre aux besoins précis du client. Les solutions sont simples, mais efficaces, car nous participons de la conception à l’installation.

A&B MYLEC Pty Ltd. Andy Meyers PO Box 688 Rockhampton, QLD, Australia 4700 61-7-4927-9188 www.abmylec.com

A&B MYLEC Pty Ltd. offers services to the international coal industry including borecore treatment procedure design/program management; resource evaluation/ product characterization; plant design; contract performance – guarantees; performance troubleshooting; commissioning; sampling plant certification; and utilization technology services. Our suite of services spans all stages of mine site development, from project investigation and feasibility to detailed process design, implementation and market definition. A&B MYLEC is 98 | CIM Directory 2013

Accenture Holly Neil 1401-145 King St. W. Toronto, ON M5H 1J8 (416) 641-5220 (416) 641-7429 (rep) mining.accenture@accenture.com www.accenture.com/mining

Accenture works with mining companies around the globe to help them become high-performance businesses that can deliver sustained, long-term results. Our mining group includes around 4,000 industry practitioners in all major mining

regions, including North and South America, Europe, CIS, Australia and Asia, which are deeply experienced in capital projects management, operating models, finance, supply chain, human capital and talent management, automation and industrial IT, enterprise systems (SAP) and shared services. Accenture collabore avec des sociétés minières dans le monde entier pour les aider à devenir des entreprises de haute performance qui peuvent générer des résultats durables et de long terme. 4 000 praticiens de l’industrie, présents dans toutes les grandes régions minières, notamment en Amérique du Nord et du Sud, en Europe, dans la CEI, en Australie et en Asie, composent notre groupe minier et apportent une profonde expérience en gestion de projets de construction, modèles d’exploitation, finance, chaîne d’approvisionnement, capital humain et gestion des talents, automatisation et informatique industrielle, ou encore en systèmes d’entreprise (SAP) et en services partagés. Pour plus d’informations, visitez le site www.accenture.com/mining.

Acier St-Michel Inc. Bernard Richard 1155 ave. Laplace Laval, QC H7C 2N6 (514) 374-4970 info@acierstmichel.com brichard@acierst-michel.com www.acierstmichel.com

Acier St-Michel Inc. is recognized for its experience and professional work, which has generated a solid reputation for quality and reliability since it was established in 1984. The satisfaction of our customers is our priority. We design, fabricate and/or install storage tanks, pressure vessels, chimneys, hoppers, silos, and repair and provide maintenance for rotary furnaces, evaporators and/or on-site installation of equipment, such as agitators, pumps, et cetera. Étendant son champ d’action du Grand Nord à l’Est canadien en passant par le Québec et l’Ontario, Acier St-Michel est une entreprise d’expérience, jeune et dynamique, qui s’est forgé une solide réputation dans le domaine des travaux d’acier. Pour tous travaux d’acier : les ouvrages de plaques, les réservoirs, cheminées, trémies, silos, réparation et entretien de

fours rotatifs, de réservoirs, d’évaporateurs et jusqu’à l’installation en chantier d’équipements tels que les agitateurs, les pompes, et cetera., il n’y a qu’une entreprise à contacter : Acier St-Michel.

tion for hydraulic and environmental management. Typical projects include ponds, diversion channels, landfill lining and capping, dams and canals, just to name a few. Our solutions offer savings in bedding and cover materials, and help expand your construction horizon.

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Aciers Suédois SSAB Ltée Patrick Leclerc 220 rue Industrielle Delson, QC J5B 1W4 (514) 364-1752 Patrick.leclerc@ssab.com www.ssab.com

SSAB is a global leader in value-added high-strength steel. SSAB offers products developed in close cooperation with its customers to reach a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world. Hardox® maximizes the wear performance of your equipment and machines, reducing workshop lead times and increasing the overall productivity of your operations. Thanks to its consistent properties, Hardox’s performance remains consistent across its lifetime. That also makes its service life very predictable, allowing you to rationalize your repair schedule. SSAB est un leader mondial du secteur des aciers haute résistance à valeur ajoutée. SSAB offre des produits élaborés en étroite collaboration avec ses clients pour respecter les caractéristiques du monde qui nous entoure et en préserver encore mieux les précieuses ressources. Grâce à sa grande homogénéité, les performances de Hardox restent inchangées sur toute la durée de vie du matériau. Cela permet également de prédire sa durée de vie avec une grande précision, afin de pouvoir rationaliser le planning de réparation.

Adrok Ltd. Gordon Stove 49-1 W. Bowling Green St. Edinburgh, United Kingdom EH6 5NX 44-131-555-6662 gstove@adrokgroup.com www.adrokgroup.com

WWW.CIM.ORG

At Adrok, we are passionate about helping make the world a better place by improving our clients’ understanding about what lies beneath the earth. We develop and use advanced technology to supply geophysical services for locating, identifying and mapping subsurface natural resources (oil, gas, water, minerals). We provide our clients with measurements of the subsurface natural resources, rock types and rock sequences before drilling. We call our technology Atomic Dielectric Resonance. We call our services Predrilling Virtual Logging®

p +200 corporate members p +14,500 members p +35 branches p 10 technical societies p 1 dynamic and inﬂuential community

Rahul Lakhote 201-5550 152nd St. Surrey, BC V3S 5J9 (604) 363-6878 inbox@acpapplied.com www.acpapplied.com

The ACP team offers turnkey hydraulic and environmental solutions driven by our bituminous geomembrane. The bituminous geomembrane, with its ability to remain watertight over the long term and to perform at sub-zero temperatures at harsh chemical environments, is an optimal solu-

Together, the Future is in Our Hands.

Aecon Mining John Singleton 110 9th Avenue SW, Suite 300 Calgary, AB T2P 0T1 (877) 232-2677 www.aecon.com

ACP Applied Products Ltd.

CIM Corporate membership gives your organization maximum visibility to a vast community of professionals.

As one of Canada’s leading construction and infrastructure development companies, Aecon provides turnkey solutions to our clients by handling virtually every aspect of mining development – from site preparation to final equipment installation. Backed by 130 years of experience, Aecon has significant resources, expertise and knowledge, often operating in some of the most hostile environments in the world.

Être membre corporatif de l’ICM, c’est proﬁter d’une visibilité accrue pour son entreprise et se faire connaître auprès d’une communauté de professionnels.

Retrouvez les leaders de notre industrie au sein de l’ICM dès aujourd’hui. WWW.CIM.ORG Prenons l’avenir en main p +200 membres corporatifs p +14 500 membres p +35 sections locales p 10 sociétés techniques p 1 communauté inﬂuente et dynamique

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AIL Mining Don Michaluk 111 Springstead Ave. Stoney Creek, ON L8E 6E7 (905) 643-6669 dmichaluk@ailmining.com www.ailmining.com

AIL Mining is a leading innovator in the design and supply of infrastructure solutions. Structural plate products: haul road arches; road/rail underpasses; stream crossings; portals; 4-flange structural plate for mine shaft and tunnel reinforcement; stockpile/escape tunnels; protection structures; conveyor tunnels; drainage retaining wall systems: crusher walls/ramps; retaining walls; bridge abutments; sound wall systems; mine perimeters/fencing; equipment screens pipe systems: drainage/ventilation systems; prefabricated bridges: road/ stream crossings. AIL Mining has numerous sales offices, manufacturing plants and professional engineering teams to ensure global delivery of projects.

Alexander Proudfoot Company Jon Wylie Canada Trust Tower, Brookfield Pl. PO Box 508 161 Bay St, 27th Floor Toronto, ON M5J 2S1 (416) 572-2032 jwylie@alexanderproudfoot.com www.proudfootconsulting.com

Alexander Proudfoot is the pioneer in implementing operational improvement programs. For more than 65 years, we have partnered with companies in the natural resources industry to execute their business strategies by improving management effectiveness and by embedding the disciplines required to ensure sustainable change. We partner with mining companies internationally, of all types – from major diversified miners to junior mining and mining contracting companies.

AMEC Americas Limited AkzoNobel Chemicals Ltd. division of AkzoNobel Surfactants LLC Mark Podwysocki 323 Crystal Green Rise Okotoks, AB T1S 2N5 (403) 461-7782 mark.podwysocki@akzonobel.com www.sc.akzonobel.com/en/mining/Pages/ home.aspx

AkzoNobel provides high-quality reagents for mineral extraction and anti-caking applications with advanced colloid and surface chemistry. We have over 40 years of global R&D experience in molecular and surface chemistry, supported through feedback from the mining industry. Our strength is in customized solutions for each individual ore, carbonates, feldspar, quartz and other minerals. AkzoNobel fournit les réactifs de haute qualité pour l’extraction minière et les applications anti-agglomérant avec avancée colloïde et chimie de surface. Nous avons plus de 40 ans d’expérience internationale de recherche et développement en chimie moléculaire et surface, prise en charge à travers les réactions de l’industrie minière. Notre force réside dans des solutions personnalisées pour chaque minerai individuel, carbonates, feldspath, quartz et d’autres minéraux. 100 | CIM Directory 2013

Archway Stabilisation Patrick Maillet 213 Sandstone Lane Fort McMurray, ON, T9K 0T1 780-881-2515 p.maillet@archwaystabilisation.com www.archwaystabilisation.com

Archway Stabilisation Group specializes in mine road construction using a soil stabilization process that maximizes the use of clay bearing material. This process changes the molecular structure of the clay causing it to permanently dehydrate, which allows for the reduction of required aggregate by up to 100 per cent. For more information on our product and services, visit us at www.archwaystabilisation.com. We are currently looking for agent representation in all regions of Canada.

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Robert Stanlake 400-111 Dunsmuir St. Vancouver, BC V6B 5W3 (604) 664-4367 bob.stanlake@amec.com www.amec.com/mining

Anne Marie Grossi 1025 Tristar Dr. Mississauga, ON L5T 1W5 (289) 562-0100 anne.marie.grossi@ca.atlascopco.com www.atlascopco.com

AMEC develops some of the most challenging mining projects in the world. We are known for our comprehensive EPCM services for new projects and existing mine operations, as well as for complete mining and geology consulting, environmental assessment, mine design and water treatment expertise. AMEC operates more than 300 offices around the world including centres of mining expertise on five continents.

Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation Technique Canada is a sales and service company within the Atlas Copco Group, serving construction and mining industries throughout Canada. We offer an extensive product range for a variety of underground and surface mining, as well as construction applications covering the mining cycle entirely – from exploration all the way through to crushing. With regional hubs strategically located across Canada and 23 branch locations scattered nationally, our increased presence across Canada helps enhance the proficiency of our customer service and support throughout the country.

ArcelorMittal Canada Mines Serge Miller 1400-1801 rue McGill College Montreal, QC H3A 2N4 (514) 285-1464 www.arcelormittal.com/minescanada

Le pôle Mining and Rock Excavation Technique d’Atlas Copco Canada est une entreprise de ventes et de services, à l’intérieur du Groupe Atlas Copco, qui répond aux exigences des industries minière et de la construction à travers le Canada. Nous offrons une vaste gamme de produits destinés à l’exploitation minière souterraine et de surface, de même que des applications de construction conçues pour les

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principales étapes du cycle minier allant de l’exploration jusqu’au concassage. Grâce à ses centres régionaux stratégiquement situés partout au Canada et à ses 23 filiales établies sur l’ensemble du pays, notre présence accrue au Canada nous permet d’améliorer l’efficacité de notre service à la clientèle ainsi que la satisfaction des clients partout au pays.

Ausenco Minerals Canada Alicia Cornford 855 Homer St. Vancouver, BC V6B 2W2 (604) 684-9311 Info.NAM@ausenco.com www.ausenco.com

Ausenco is a diversified engineering company operating worldwide in the marine, bulk handling, mining infrastructure, energy and industrial sectors. Ausenco provides unbiased, independent engineering and management services for projects of all sizes. From mines to pipelines, ports, bulk terminals and infrastructure, we deliver ingenious solutions to optimize our clients’ resources.

tous les types de sol lui ont ouvert de multiples applications dans le domaine de la protection de l’environnement (stockage de déchets solides ou liquides, plateformes de maturation de mâchefers ou de compostage de déchets verts…), de l’hydraulique (étanchéité de barrages, de retenues d’eau, de bassins de confinement, de canaux), ou des transports (fossés autoroutiers, protection du ballast des voies ferrées…).

Barrick Gold Corporation Andy Lloyd 3700-161 Bay St., Brookfield Place TD Canada Trust Tower Toronto, ON M5J 2S1 (416) 891-9911 www.barrick.com

Barrick is the world’s largest gold producer. We operate mines across four continents, including some of the world’s premier gold assets. Our vision is to be the best gold mining company by operating in a safe, profitable and responsible manner.

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BHP Billiton Canada Inc. 300-130 3rd Avenue S. Saskatoon, SK S7K 1L3 (306) 385-8557 www.bhpbilliton.com

BHP Billiton is the world’s largest diversified natural resources company. Our objective is to create long-term shareholder value through the discovery, acquisition, development and marketing of natural resources. We are among the world’s largest producers of major commodities, including aluminum, copper, energy coal, iron ore, manganese, metallurgical coal, nickel, silver and titanium minerals and uranium, along with substantial interests in oil and gas. Our interests in Canada are in diamonds and in the development of potash projects in highly prospective exploration grounds within Saskatchewan. Potash is a globally traded commodity primarily used as a fertilizer.

Biodisk Corp BASF Corporation Axter Coletanche Inc. Daniel Crevier 301-1030 Beaubien Est Montreal, QC H2S 1T4 (514) 903-1912 www.coletanche.com

More than 12 million square metres of COLETANCHE® bituminous geomembranes manufactured by Axter have been laid worldwide, thus making it a stellar waterproofing product for civil engineering. Its high performance and adaptability to all types of terrain mean that it can be used in numerous ways: for the protection of the environment (the storage of solid and liquid waste, platforms for bottom ash stabilization or composting of green waste); water resource management (dams, reservoirs, containment basins, canals); and transportation (motorway ditches, protection of railway ballasts). Avec plus de douze millions de mètres carrés posés à travers le monde, la géomembrane bitumineuse COLETANCHE® fabriquée par Axter est aujourd’hui un produit d’étanchéité phare du Génie Civil. Ses hautes performances et son adaptabilité à

Jim Lindsay 1720 NW Lovejoy St, SPC 124 Portland, OR, USA 97209 (503) 701-3677 jim.lindsay@basf.com www.masterbuilders.com

MEYCO Global Underground Construction, part of BASF Construction Chemicals, is a leading supplier of customized solutions, innovative product technology, specialized equipment and engineering knowledge. Tackling all your underground engineering problems safely and cost- and time-effectively, MEYCO has been instrumental in bringing new methods to the tunnelling and mining industry. MEYCO’s professional, technical and site supports for products, equipment and application are recognized as the best service in the industry.

Nancy Liao 426 Royal York Rd. Toronto, ON M8Y 2R9 (416) 503-4100 www.biodisk.ca

Biodisk Corporation provides package sewage treatment plants for mining camps, communities and remote areas. Biodisk units are designed by utilizing the process of Rotating Biological Contactors (RBC), which are engineered in 20-foot or 40-foot containers. Effluent will meet all the requirements of site conditions and environmental authorities. The package units have many advantages: low power consumption, small footprint, easy loading/off-loading, quick installation and start-up. Nineteen different sizes can meet your requirements for wastewater treatment solutions.

BAT Construction Ltd. Delores LaGreca 10230 Dallas Dr., PO Box 118 Kamloops, BC V2C 5K3 (250) 573-1222 www.batconstruction.com

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BKT Tires Canada Inc. Keshan Das 401-55 York St. Toronto, ON, M5J 1R7 (780) 888-5667 keshave.das@bkt-tires.com www.bkt-tires.com

diale dans l’une des régions minières les plus prolifiques au monde. Sa culture de haut rendement est guidée par ses valeurs fondamentales : prioriser les gens, fonctionner de manière sûre et écologiquement responsable, et maintenir un niveau élevé de responsabilité sociale et d’acceptance sociale de nos projets.

expertise unique au monde, ce qui favorise une meilleure gestion des impacts sociaux et environnementaux pour la durée des projets extractifs. La solution offerte contribue au respect des engagements envers les communautés affectées, tout en permettant aux entreprises d’atteindre leurs objectifs d’affaires.

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Terry Kirkey 2570 West 1700 South Salt Lake City, Utah, USA 84104 (801) 952-8457 info@boartlongyear.com www.boartlongyear.com

Gabe Larose 400-90 Richmond St. E Toronto, ON M5C 1P1 (416) 975-8251 www.bradken.com

BKT is a global specialty tire manufacturer producing over 2,200 SKUs ranging from large earthmover to industrial and agriculture tires. BKT services end-users, large tire distributors and OEMs in over 120 countries. All tires are produced in our four state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in India. BKT has subsidiaries in Europe, the United States, and Canada, to service endusers and support its product development activities. BKT est un fabricant mondial de pneus spécialisés, produisant plus de 2 200 UGS allant de pneus pour gros engins de terrassement aux pneus industriels et agricoles. BKT répond aux besoins de l’utilisateur final, du grand distributeur de pneus et de l’équipement d’origine dans plus de 120 pays. Tous nos pneus sont produits dans nos quatre usines de fabrication à la fine pointe de la technologie situées partout en Inde. BKT a des filiales en Europe, aux États-Unis et au Canada pour répondre aux besoins de l’utilisateur final et soutenir ses activités de développement de produits.

Boart Longyear (ASX: BLY) is the one source for drilling services, drilling equipment, and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies around the globe. The company also offers water exploration, environmental sampling, and energy and oil sands exploration services. Boart Longyear offers drilling services in more than 40 countries and provides mining products in over 100 countries.

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BlackRock Metals Inc. 1606-1080 Cote du Beaver Hall Jean Rainville Montreal, QC H2Z 1S8 (514) 316-7281 www.blackrockmetals.com

BlackRock Metals is a privately financed Canadian mining company with a 100per-cent-owned world-class iron ore property in one of the most prolific mining regions in the world. Its high-performance culture is guided by its core values of putting people first, operating on budget in a safe, environmentally sound manner and maintaining a high standard of social responsibility and social acceptance of our projects. Métaux BlackRock est une société minière canadienne à financement privé avec une propriété de minerai de fer de classe mon-

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Christelle Faivre 790, rue Principale Ouest Magog, QC J1X 2B3 (514) 313-5951 www.boreal-is.com

Founded in 2004, Boréalis is specialized in corporate social responsibility (CSR) for leaders in the mining and oil and gas industries. The combination of data management software and training and consulting services generates a unique expertise. This enables better management of social and environmental impacts throughout the duration of an extractive project. The solution offered contributes to the fulfilment of commitments that companies make to affected communities, allowing these organizations to meet their business objectives. Fondée en 2004, Boréalis se spécialise en Responsabilité Sociale des Entreprises (RSE) pour les chefs de file des domaines miniers et gaziers et pétroliers. La combinaison d’un logiciel de gestion d’information et de services-conseils génère une

Bradken’s mineral processing division is a market leader in the design, manufacture and supply of differentiated high-quality mill and crusher products and services for the mining and quarrying industries. Our business focuses on providing customers with innovative, cost-effective, complete wear liner solutions for mills and crushers, designed to increase performance and reduce operating costs in grinding and crushing operations. La division du traitement de minerai de Bradken est le chef de file mondial de la conception, la fabrication et l’approvisionnement de produits et services de qualité pour les broyeurs et concasseurs de l’industrie des mines et des carrières. Notre entreprise a pour but principal de fournir des solutions complètes, innovatrices et au meilleur prix pour les revêtements de broyeurs et de concasseurs. Ils sont conçus pour améliorer la performance et réduire les coûts des opérations de broyage et de concassage.

Brault Maxtech Inc. Marcel Brault 400-6 boul. Desaulniers Saint-Lambert, QC J4P 1L3 (514) 916-2183 marcel.brault@braultmaxtech.com www.braultmaxtech.com

Brault Maxtech Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer representative in the province of Quebec for the following manufactuurers: Trojan Technologies, Parkson, Aerzen, Claro, Con-V-Air, Premier Tech, LamorSlickbar, Hydro International, NEFCO, Boerger Pumps, Schwing, GEA Westfalia,

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Membrane Specialists, Stamford Scientific and Siemens. Brault Maxtech Inc. est le représentant exclusif pour la province de Québec des manufacturiers suivants : Trojan Technologies, Parkson, Aerzen, Claro, Con-VAir, Premier Tech, Slickbar, Hydro International, NEFCO, Boerger Pumps, Schwing, GEA Westfalia, Membrane Specialists, Stamford Scientific et Siemens.

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DD) ; leur gestion des risques et de conformité, leur acceptabilité sociale, leur stratégie d’engagement avec les parties prenantes, la conformité de leurs systèmes de gestion et environnementaux ainsi que leur reddition de compte selon les meilleurs standards internationaux.

Joanne Freeze 1650-400 Burrard St. Vancouver, BC V6C 3A6 (604) 689-1957 www.candente.com

Caledonia Mining Corporation Mark Learmonth 1201-67 Yonge St. Toronto, ON M5E 1J8 (416) 369-9835 marklearmonth@caledoniamining.com www.caledoniamining.com

Caledonia is an African-focused mining and exploration company, which owns 49 per cent of the Blanket Gold mine in Zimbabwe and a copper-cobalt exploration project in Zambia. The Blanket Gold mine currently produces in excess of 40,000 ounces of gold per annum and is one of Africa’s lowest cost gold producers. The Blanket Gold mine has received its Indigenization Compliance Certificate. Caledonia is listed on the TSX (CAL) and AIM (CMCL) and its shares are traded in the United States on the OTCQX (CALVF).

Vancouver-based Candente Copper is developing the large-scale Cañariaco Norte copper deposit located in northern Peru. The deposit contains Measured and Indicated Resources totalling 752.4 million tonnes grading 0.52 per cent Cu equivalent, containing 7.5 billion pounds of copper, 1.7 million ounces of gold, and 45.2 million ounces of silver. A feasibility study is currently underway, led by AMEC Americas Ltd. Its March 2011 prefeasibility study progress report concluded the project has an after-tax NPV of US$912 million, IRR of 17.2 per cent, and payback period of 4.4 years at US$2.25/lb copper, and a discount rate of eight per cent.

CBleue Inc. Lorraine Simard 2001-1 Place Ville Marie Montreal, QC H3B 2C4 (514) 824-3035 l.simard@cbleue.com www.cbleue.com

CEMI – Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation Shannon Katary 935 Ramsey Lake Rd. Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6 (705) 673-6568 skatary@miningexcellence.ca www.miningexcellence.ca

The Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI) directs and coordinates stepchange innovation in the areas of exploration, deep mining, integrated mine engineering, the environment and sustainability for the metal mining industry. With a seasoned team of program directors, CEMI identifies, assesses and manages industryfocused applied R&D projects that extend from geology and engineering to the natural sciences. We recognize innovation is a three-phase process: research and development, and implementation (R&D, I). With implementation, we turn innovative ideas into best practices.

Canadian Pump & Compressor Ltd. Owen Myhre Bay 101, 5025 90 Ave. SE Calgary, AB T2C 2S9 (403) 278-7862 omyhre@cpcrents.com www.canadianpumpandcompressor.com

Canadian Pump & Compressor is affiliated with National Pump & Compressor, which was founded in 2007 and is a leading provider of industrial pumps, light towers, generators, compressors, dryers, and related equipment. The industrial application areas in which we specialize are agriculture, 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.

CBleue is a corporate social responsibility (CSR) consulting firm with its main operations located in Quebec, but is also active in Europe and Africa. Our clients are mainly in the mining and metallurgical sectors. We offer tailor-made consulting and audit services for organizations that want to integrate best CSR management practices; risk and conformity management; improve their social acceptability; develop or improve their stakeholder engagement strategy; and assure their environmental and management frameworks compliance and reporting compliance with best practices. CBleue offre du service-conseil personnalisé en responsabilité sociétale et environnementale, au Québec surtout, avec des interventions en France et en Afrique, principalement dans les secteurs miniers et métallurgiques. CBleue conseille et audite les entreprises dans leur processus d’intégration de bonnes pratiques de gestion de la responsabilité sociétale (RSE-

CG Industrial Specialties Ltd. Ross Waters 8980 Oak St. Vancouver, BC V6P 4B7 (604) 263-1671 www.cgis.ca

We represent “best in class” valve manufacturers to ensure reduced maintenance, the lowest cost of ownership and the highest reliability available. With over 30 years of experience, CGIS offers a dynamic knowledge base, ensuring our customers select the best valve to suit their application. With an unmatched record of service and project success, it is no wonder the world’s leading engineering, oil and gas and mining companies turn to CGIS to help them maximize production and minimize maintenance costs.

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duction of the minerals the company markets. Cliffs operates iron ore and coal mines in North America and an iron ore mining complex in Western Australia. In addition, Cliffs has a major chromite project, in the feasibility stage of development, located in Ontario, Canada.

Stéphane Lavallée 6750 ch. Saint-François Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 1B7 (514) 856-7580 slavallee@cklogistics.ca www.cklogistics.ca

Established in 1998, CK Logistics is a subsidiary of TransForce Inc. (TFI), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry. CK Logistics offers its clients a vast and varied pool of equipment to meet all their transportation needs. Regardless of your shipment’s point of origin, destination or dimensions, CK Logistics offers reliable and effective solutions designed to give you peace of mind, allowing you to focus on the success of your operation. We are your total transport solution! Fondée en 1998, l’entreprise CK Logistics est une division de TransForce (TFI), un chef de file nord-américain du transport et de la logistique. CK Logistics offre à sa clientèle une flotte d’équipements de transport aussi vaste que variée, pouvant répondre aux plus grandes exigences en la matière. Depuis ses débuts, l’équipe de CK Logistics a toujours fait preuve d’originalité, de persévérance, d’audace et de détermination afin d’offrir les meilleures solutions d’affaires en logistique et en transport.

Colossus Minerals Inc. Ann Wilkinson 401-1 University Ave. Toronto, ON M5J 2P1 (416) 643-7655 www.colossusminerals.com

Colossus is a Canadian-based exploration and development company. Our primary focus is to advance the Serra Pelada project, located in Para, Brazil, into production. Serra Pelada is host to one of the highest grade gold and platinum group metals deposits in the world.

Copper Development Association Inc. Andrew G. Kireta Sr. 260 Madison Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY, USA 10016 (212) 251-7200

ing. Recognized as a world-class research organization, COREM provides a wide range of services to companies that explore and develop ore bodies and transform or recycle mineral substances. COREM’s facilities are unique in Canada for their size and diversity of equipment. With a versatile pilot plant of 5,300 square metres, an analytical services laboratory certified ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and a pyrometallurgical characterization laboratory certified ISO 9001:2008, COREM is capable of offering a complete range of services to the mineral industry for all major commodities. Its environmental management system is certified ISO 14001:2004 and covers all COREM activities. COREM est le plus grand centre de recherche au Canada totalement dédié au traitement de minerais. Également reconnu comme un centre de recherche de calibre international, COREM fournit un large éventail de services aux compagnies explorant et développant de nouveaux gisements et transformant ou recyclant des substances minérales. Les installations de COREM sont uniques au Canada par leur taille et par la diversité des équipements. Avec une usine pilote polyvalente couvrant 5 300 m2, un laboratoire de services analytiques certifié ISO/CEI 17025:2005 et un laboratoire de caractérisation pyrométallurgique certifié ISO 9001:2008, COREM est en mesure d’offrir une gamme complète de services à l’industrie minière, peu importe le type de minerai. Son système de management environnemental est certifié ISO 14001:2004 et couvre l’ensemble de ses activités.

Cliffs Wabush Mines Laird Brownlie PO Box 3000, Wabush NL A0R 1B0 (709) 285-7100 x: 7221 Laird.brownlie@cliffsnr.com

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Cliffs (NYSE:CLF) (Paris:CLF) is a major global iron ore producer and a significant producer of high- and low-volatile metallurgical coal. Our strategy is to continually achieve greater scale and diversification in the mining industry through a focus on serving the world’s largest and fastest growing steel markets. Driven by the core values of social, environmental and capital stewardship, Cliffs associates across the globe endeavour to provide all stakeholders operating and financial transparency. The company is organized through a global commercial group responsible for the sales and delivery of Cliffs products and a global operations group responsible for the pro104 | CIM Directory 2013

Copper Development Association Inc. (CDA) is a U.S.-based, not-for-profit association of the global copper industry, influencing the use of copper and copper alloys through research, development and education, as well as technical and end-user support. CDA is committed to promoting the proper use of copper materials in sustainable, efficient applications for business, industry and the home.

COREM Claire Lavallée 1180 rue de la Minéralogie Quebec, QC G1N 1X7 (418) 527-8211 claire.lavallee@corem.qc.ca www.corem.qc.ca

COREM is the largest research centre in Canada totally devoted to mineral process-

Crevier Lubricants Daniel Talbot 2320 rue de la Métrople Longueuil, QC J4G 1E6 (800) 363-0590 dtalbot@crevier.ca www.crevierlubrifiants.ca

Crevier Lubricants is a wholly owned subsidiary of Groupe Crevier that covers the lubricant sector. Well-entrenched in the industry, Crevier Lubricants is now one of the foremost independent lubricant enterprises in the eastern part of Canada. By establishing partnerships with forefront lubricants producers such as Chevron® and BioBlend®, the company can offer a diversified and complete line of lubricants and ancillary products to meet the needs of its clients. Crevier Lubricants is ISO 9001:2008 certified for its lubricant design,

Increase efficiencies while minimizing environmental impact im mpac ct FLSmidth is more than just an equipment supplier, we are a solutions e mining industryy, we provider. Recognized as a world leader in the bring you leading brand names, along with an aggressive product development program for mineral processing and material handling products and services. Through the integration of a comprehensive line of FLSmidth resources, we will work together as your One Source to develop your project while shortening your project schedule, reducing CAPEX and optimizing OPEX. FLSmidth is your One Source for exceptional technologyy, equipment and services designed to increase the efficiencies of minerals plant processing and material handling systems. Whether it be decreasing emissions, increasing water conservation or minimizing environmental impact, FLSmidth has the best solutions to meet your needs. For more information visit us at www www.flsmidth.com .flsmidth.com

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Crevier Lubrifiants est une filiale à part entière du Groupe Crevier œuvrant dans le secteur des lubrifiants. Solidement implantée dans son industrie, Crevier Lubrifiants est aujourd’hui une des entreprises indépendantes dominantes du secteur des lubrifiants dans l’est du Canada. En établissant des partenariats avec les plus avant-gardistes producteurs de lubrifiants, tels que Chevron® et BioBlend®, l’entreprise s’est assurée de pouvoir offrir une gamme diversifiée et complète de lubrifiants qui répondent à tous les besoins de sa clientèle. Crevier Lubrifiants détient la certification ISO 9001:2008 pour la conception, fabrication et distribution de lubrifiants.

CWA has experience with site infrastructure development, coal handling and processing, concentrate handling and transportation, mineral concentrate handling and processing, as well as ore handling, crushing and stockpiling. We offer a comprehensive set of services for every project life cycle stage including planning, feasibility studies, detailed design, project management, maintenance engineering and inspections. CWA professionals combine technical knowledge with hands-on field experience to deliver quality solutions. A successful project incorporates safety, quality, environmental impact, effective operations and viable economics. Our commitment to excellence and customer service is the basis of our success. We build long-term relationships with clients by providing innovation to meet the needs of an ever-changing global market and landscape.

Company. Dassault Systèmes provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations. With world-leading solutions that transform the way people work, the group brings value to over 170,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 140 countries. As part of Dassault Systèmes, GEOVIA leads the way in delivering tomorrow’s innovations in modelling and simulation for mining and is home to world-renowned solutions including Surpac, GEMS, Minex, Whittle, MineSched, PCBC, Hub and InSite. For more information, visit www.3ds.com/GEOVIA.

Davidson Drilling Limited Bill Davidson 147 North St. W Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 (519) 644-1424 www.davidsondrilling.com

Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. Alan Spetch 9300 192nd St. Surrey, BC V4N 3R8 (604) 888-1211 das@cullendiesel.com www.cullendiesel.com

Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. provides sales, parts and service for MTU, Detroit Diesel and Mercedes Benz engines, Allison Transmissions, and MTU Onsite Energy Power Generation generator sets. Cullen also provides parts and service for mine haul trucks. Our highly trained sales and technicians team provide our customers in British Columbia with reliable and economical products and services through our MTU, Detroit Diesel and MTU Onsite Energy worldwide distributor network.

Cypher Environmental Ltd. Todd Burns 1149 St. Mathews Ave., 2nd Floor Winnipeg, MB R3G 0J8 (204) 489-1214 info@cypherenvironmental.com www.cypherenvironmental.com

Cypher Environmental is a leading provider of 100-per-cent environmentally friendly and cost-effective mine haul road solutions. EarthZyme is a unique soil stabilizer used to significantly increase the performance of clay-based haul roads, reducing their maintenance requirements and costs, and eliminating the need for gravel. Dust Stop is extremely effective at eliminating dust on haul roads and is also an effective dust control and erosion control product for tailings piles of any kind.

Founded in 1900, Davidson Well Drilling Limited is one of the largest privately owned drilling companies in Canada, drilling hundreds of wells each year. Davidson provides complete well construction, drilling and environmental drilling services. Some of our projects and services include: • Monitoring wells • Delivery holes and shafts for mines • Dewatering wells • Reverse circulation for mineral exploration • Water wells • Pressure test wells • Hydrogeological testing • Geophysical wireline logging.

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CWA Engineers Inc. Steven Yee 380-2925 Virtual Way Vancouver, BC V5M 4X5 (604) 637-2275 www.cwaengineers.com

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Tom Ormsby 900-250 Ferrand Dr. Toronto, ON M3C 3G8 (416) 645-1710 info@debeerscanada.com www.debeersgroup.com/canada

Dassault Systems GEOVIA Inc. Patricia Ceron PO Box 12507 1100-1066 Hastings St. W Vancouver, BC V6E 3X1 (604) 684-6550 www.3ds.com/products-services/geovia

GEOVIA, known as Gemcom Software prior to its acquisition in 2012, is now a part of Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE

De Beers has been active in Canada for over 50 years, growing from a small group of geologists in the field to having multiple offices and operations across the country. De Beers Canada has two producing mines – Snap Lake Mine in the Northwest Territories, and Victor Mine in northern Ontario – the Gahcho Kué project, Canada’s next great diamond mine, and a targeted exploration strategy within Canada.

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Domik Exploration Ltd. Hideo Kudo 1845-701 Georgia St. W Vancouver, BC V7Y 1C6 (604) 688-8228

Dominion Diamond Corporation Kelley Stamm PO Box 4569, Stn. A Toronto, ON M5W 4T9 (416) 362-2237 kstamm@ddcorp.ca www.ddcorp.ca

Dominion Diamond Corporation is a Canadian diamond mining company with ownership interests in two of the world’s most valuable diamond mines, both located in the low political risk environment of the Northwest Territories. The company is the fourth largest diamond producer by value globally and the largest diamond mining company by market capitalization, listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges. The company operates the Ekati diamond mine through its 80-per-cent ownership as well as a 58.8 per cent ownership in the surrounding areas containing prospective resources. It also sells diamonds from its 40-per-cent ownership in the Diavik Diamond mine.

Downer EDI Mining Mineral Technologies Peter Anthony Barker 501-24 Cathedral Pl. St. Augustine, FL, USA 32084 (904) 827-1694 www.mineraltechnologies.com

Dyno Nobel Inc. / Nobel Inc. Susan J. Sekerka 500-2795 E. Cottonwood PKY Salt Lake City, UT, USA 84121 (801) 328-6477; (801) 554-3378 marketing@am.dynonobel.com www.dynonobel.com

Customers in the mining, quarry, construction, pipeline and geophysical exploration industries choose Dyno Nobel for our quality products, reliable service and

technical expertise. Dyno Nobel is the market leader in North America, with facilities in Australia, Canada, the United States, Indonesia, Mexico, South America, and Papua New Guinea. Dyno Nobel is renowned for its excellent safety performance and being a provider of innovative explosive products and services which, together, deliver groundbreaking performance for its customers. Les clients œuvrant dans le domaine des mines, des carrières, de la construction, des pipelines et de l’exploration géophysique choisissent Dyno Nobel pour ses produits de qualité, son service fiable et son expertise technique. Dyno Nobel est le chef de file du marché en Amérique du Nord, avec des installations partout à travers le monde. Dyno Nobel est reconnu pour son rendement exceptionnel en matière de sécurité ainsi qu’en tant que fournisseur de produits et services innovateurs qui lui permettent d’offrir à ses clients un rendement hors pair.

Earthworks Equipment Corp. Sherman Johnson 34 Capital Cir. Saskatoon, SK S7R 0H4 (306) 931-7880 www.kubotaofsaskatoon.com/default.asp

Eco Waste Solutions Jean Lucas 14-5195 Harvester Rd. Burlington, ON L7L 6E9 (905) 634-7022 www.ecosolutions.com

Eco Waste Solutions (EWS) custom engineers and manufactures advanced waste incineration and waste-to-energy systems. Capabilities include a range of waste materials: kitchen and domestic waste, medical waste, sewage sludge and waste oils. These innovative, easy-to-use systems are field-proven in extreme mining locations, such as the Arctic, desert, tropics and high elevations. This track record, in addition to superior environmental performance and product durability, sets EWS apart from other incinerator suppliers worldwide.

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Element Mining Ltd. Devon Eastwood 967 Falconbridge Rd. Sudbury, ON P3A 5K8 (705) 525-6163 d.eastwood@elementminingltd.com www.elementminingltd.com

Element Mining limited is a mining company based in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. The company is focused on providing mechanical services underground and explosives accessories. Element Mining Ltd. also specializes in various mining equipment for mine construction and maintenance.

Falco Technologies Inc. Stéphane Audy 1245 Industrielle La Prairie, QC J5R 2E4 (450) 444-0566 saudy@berliefalco.com www.berliefalco.com

Falco Technologies Inc. specializes in the manufacture of process equipment made of stainless steel and superior alloys. Its service offering includes sanitary piping installation and erecting industrial equipment on site. Falco Technologies Inc. est spécialisée dans la fabrication d’équipements en acier inoxydable et alliages supérieurs. Son offre de service inclut l’installation de tuyauterie sanitaire et l’érection d’équipement industriel sur le site.

Festo John Lamb 5300 Explorer Dr. Mississauga, ON L4W 5G4 (877) GO FESTO festo.canada@ca.festo.com www.festo.ca

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than 50 years’ experience in automation technology to process automation within the field of metal and mineral processing – with complete automation solutions that are individually tailored to the requirements of plant operators. To learn more, visit www.festo.ca/mining. Festo est une entreprise familiale indépendante localisée à Esslingen en Allemagne. Elle fournit mondialement des technologies d’automatisation électrique et pneumatique à 300,000 usines et aux clients en automatisation de procédés dans plus de 200 secteurs. Festo a plus de 50 années d’expérience en technologie d’automatisation pour l’automatisation des procédés dans le domaine de la transformation des métaux et des minéraux – avec des solutions d’automatisation complètes qui sont adaptées individuellement selon les besoins des usines. Pour en apprendre plus, visitez www.festo.ca/fr/mining.

gravity recovery equipment. Key products include the Knelson batch concentrator, continuous variable discharge (CVD) concentrator, gravity recovery modules, Consep Acacia and other complementary equipment. We specialize in precious metal and high-density mineral recovery. FLSmidth Knelson uses a combination of in-house laboratory test work, design and engineering expertise, alongside manufacturing services to provide comprehensive solutions to clients around the globe.

Formation Mirabel Inc. Pierre Yergeau 13944 Chemin St Simon Mirabel, QC J7N 1P3 (450) 565-7720 info@formationmirabel.com www.formationmirabel.com

FLSmidth Andrew Cuthbert 7158 S. FLSmidth Dr. Midvale, UT, USA 84047 (801) 871-7000 www.flsmidth.com

FLSmidth is your one source for the world’s largest installed base of original equipment including: crushing, grinding, classifying, flotation, thickening, clarifying, filtration, precious metals recovery, pyroprocessing, slurry handling, material handling, automation, metallurgical testing, parts and services. We offer experience, proven reliability and enhanced performance from leading minerals industry brands including: DORR-OLIVER, EIMCO, FFE, KREBS, WEMCO, PNEUMAPRESS, MÖLLER, VECOR, ABON, RAHCO, CEntry, Raptor Crushers, Fuller-Traylor, CONVEYOR ENGINEERING, KOCH-MVT, Dawson, Summit Valley, Knelson and Ludowici.

Formation Mirabel Inc. is a heavy equipment training centre. We offer courses for hydraulic excavator, loader, backhoe, bulldozer, grader and mining trucks, rigid and articulated. Courses are given in Mirabel and Abitibi. Leaders in the industry, we are the only ones to own a rigid 40-ton truck. We also offer class 1, and 3 tractor trailer courses as well as class 2 bus driving. We offer on-job-training, and we evaluate and improve the operator’s skills. Formation Mirabel est un centre de formation en machinerie lourde. Nous offrons des cours de pelle hydraulique, chargeur sur roues, rétro-excavatrice, bouteur, niveleuse, camions miniers, articulé et rigide 40 tonnes à Mirabel ainsi qu’en Abitibi. Chef de file dans l’industrie, nous sommes les seuls avec un camion rigide 40 tonnes. Nous offrons également des cours de camion classe 1, 3 et autobus classe 2. Nous offrons de la formation en industrie. Nous faisons l’évaluation, ainsi que le perfectionnement des opérateurs.

Fountain Tire Mine Service Ltd.

FLSmidth Knelson Doug Corsan 19855 98 Ave. Langley, BC V1M 2X5 (604) 888-4015 www.knelson.com

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Dan parker 130 Lafarge Rd. Kamloops, BC V2C 6T5 (250) 573-5315; (888) 637-7687 dan.parker@fountaintireservice.com

Frontline Integrated Services Ltd. Terry Barber 7708 48th St. SE Calgary, AB T2C 5H5 (403) 720-6011 www.frontlineisl.com

Frontline Integrated Services Ltd. provides fully integrated services supporting the energy, resource and civil construction industries. Frontline is committed to executing projects with precedence on safety and the environment. We deliver professional, innovative and quality results, meeting or exceeding our customers’ expectations in the process. Our core service offerings include: environmental construction such as landfill, pond, water course crossing and coffer dam; remediation and reclamation; decommissioning and demolition; pipeline integrity; repair; abandonment; discontinuation; and HDD support.

Fusionex une compagnie de Wolseley Jean-François Rioux 2855 rue Étienne-Lenoir Laval, QC H7R 6J4 (450) 963-3010 jean-francois.rioux@wolseleyinc.ca www.hdpe.ca

FUSIONEX specializes in the distribution and fusion of HDPE pipes and fittings as well as a multitude of related products. Fusion services on site are made by experienced and certified technicians. FUSIONEX operates in many areas of activity such as mining, municipal infrastructures, industry, pulp and paper, the environment (leachate collection), telecommunication, electricity, natural gas, irrigation, aquaculture, et cetera. FUSIONEX se spécialise dans la distribution et la fusion de tuyaux et raccords en PEHD ainsi qu’une multitude de produits connexes et un service de fusion par des techniciens experimentés et certifiés. FUSIONEX œuvre dans plusieurs secteurs d’activités tels que : minières, infrastructures minicipales, industrielles, pâtes et papiers, environnementales (bio-gaz), télécommunications, électriques, gazières, irrigations, aquacultures, acéricultures, et cetera.

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autres spécifiquement pour l’industrie minière. Contactez-nous pour explorer cette initiative innovatrice.

GEA Westfalia Separator Canada Inc.

Global Partner Solutions Mining & Industries Inc.

Sean Eicher 835 Harrington Crt. Burlington, ON L7N 3P3 (201) 784-4318 sean.eicher@gea.com www.wsus.com

Robert Allard 1415 32nd Ave. Lachine, QC (514) 636-5378 x: 229 rallard@gpsi-intl.com www.gpsi-intl.com

GEA Westfalia Separator offers a full range of products in the dynamic filtration and separation categories including highperformance separators and decanters. Our equipment is used for classification, thickening and dewatering of minerals, as well as for crud treatment and solvent recovery. Of special interest is the GEA Westfalia Separator ecoforce decanter. This new decanter has been designed for maximum separation, durability and dramatically reduced energy consumption, and it incorporates a four-stage hightorque drive.

Geohart Consultants Pty Ltd. Wouter Hartman 24-195 Wellington Rd. Building 4 Clayton, VIC, Australia 3168 61-3-9574-8377 www.geohartconsultants.com.au

Geohart consultants is a mining consultancy that provides a range of services for the mining industry with a focus on: geological evaluation; interpretation and site services; mining geotechnical site investigations; rock mechanic and strata control reviews; open cut mine slope stability assessments; tunnelling and shaft assessment/review; due diligence studies; slope stability; civil geotechnical foundation investigation; and project management services.

GenX Capital Humain/Ressources Menitik François Collin 354 rue Notre-Dame O Montreal, QC H2Y 1T9 (866) 284-7444 x: 22; (514) 284-7444 x : 22 www.genxhumancapital.com

GenX Capital Humain/Ressources Menitik was founded in 1999 and has placed several hundred contractual employees with numerous companies and contributed to their success by providing them with the most important asset: their human capital. Human capital outsourcing services: for the mining industries, we work very closely with First Nation people and others to provide outstanding resources that are up to the task. Contact us to explore this innovative approach. GenX Capital Humain/Ressources Menitik fondé en 1999, a placé des centaines d’employés contractuels, auprès de maintes compagnies et contribué substantiellement à leur succès en leur fournissant leur plus grande valeur active: Leur Capital Humain! Services d’impartition du capital humain : GenX Capital Humain/Ressources Menitik a développé une formule gagnante pour le placement et encadrement de ressources autochtones et

Global Inspections-NDT Inc. Tom Shumka 108-1950 Durnin Rd. Kelowna, BC V1X 7W6 (250) 762-5525 tom@global-ndt.ca www.global-ndt.ca

Global Partner Solutions Mining & Industries (GPSM&I) provides project procurement management for your CAPEX-OPEX, sustainable capital and projects; from prefeasibility to execution. GPSM&I will protect owners’ interests and investments by strategically pulling on detail engineering deliverables to meet constructiondriven schedules. Utilizing GPSM&I’s expertise during prefeasibility will provide downstream visibility for the owner. GPSM&I’s project procurement management tools will provide early-stage warning and predictability on possible impact to construction schedules. Globale Partenaires Solutions Mines & Industries est une entreprise de service qui offre un soutien stratégique de type clé-en-main pour la gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnement. Que ce soit un projet CAPEX-OPEX ou d’investissement durable, nous offrons un soutien de la phase de préfaisabilité à l’exécution du projet. GPSM&I protégera les intérêts et les investissements du propriétaire par une gestion stratégique des livrables de l’ingénierie afin de respecter l’échéancier de construction.

Specializing in condition-based monitoring (CBM) systems for the mining sector. CBM of critical components are inspections performed at regular intervals to look for signs of deterioration. CBM allows maintenance personnel to plan the necessary maintenance activities in a more organized manner, thereby increasing machinery uptime and productivity. Specializing in: large girth gear inspections; gear failure analysis/recommendations; dragline inspections; large diameter shaft inspections; and recommendations on client-specific integrity testing.

Goldcorp Inc. Christine Marks 3400-666 Burrard St. Vancouver, BC V6C 2X8 (604) 696-3000 info@goldcorp.com www.goldcorp.com

Goldcorp is one of the world’s fastest growing senior gold producers with operations and development projects located in safe jurisdictions throughout the Americas. A Canadian company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Goldcorp employs more than 16,000 people worldwide. The company is committed to responsible mining practices and is wellpositioned to deliver sustained, industryleading growth and performance. Directory 2013 | 109

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the firm has more than $35 billion in projects currently under management.

Golder Associates Ltd.

Groupe CLR

Catharine Shaw 910-141 Adelaide St. W Toronto, ON M5H 3L5 (416) 366-6999 www.golder.com

Louis Caron 7200 boul. Jean XXIII Quebec, QC G9A 5C9 (819) 377-2424 www.groupeclr.com

As a global, employee-owned organization with over 50 years of experience, Golder Associates is driven by our purpose to engineer Earth’s development while preserving Earth’s integrity. With deep technical understanding, Golder’s professional teams collaborate to design and build sustainable mining projects around the globe. Golder clients rely on the strength of technical and service excellence delivered by a global network of specialists ready to provide strategic solutions for every stage of their mining projects.

Groupe CLR is always looking for the latest innovations in wireless technologies. We deliver customized solutions for two-way radio, MESH networking, satellite phone and telemetry needs. Groupe CLR is an authorized dealer for Kenwood, Motorola, Icom, Rajant and Iridium. For more than 30 years, our skilled engineers and technicians have provided the best-quality service there is to our diverse customers. From major urban centres to the Far North, Groupe CLR is a leader in providing wireless communication to the mining industry.

Propriété de ses employés et forte d’une expérience de plus de 50 ans, Golder Associés, une organisation d’envergure mondiale, a pour raison d’être de contribuer au développement de la Terre tout en préservant son intégrité. De par le monde, les équipes de professionnels de Golder mettent en commun leur haut niveau de connaissances techniques pour concevoir et réaliser des projets miniers durables. Les clients de Golder peuvent compter sur l’expertise technique et l’excellence des services d’un réseau international de spécialistes prêts à apporter des solutions stratégiques.

À l’affût des plus récentes innovations technologiques, Groupe CLR offre des solutions sur mesure en Radiocommunication, communication sans-fil (réseaux MESH), téléphonie satellite ainsi qu’en télémétrie. Groupe CLR est distributeur autorisé des marques Motorola, Kenwood, Icom, Rajant et Iridium. Depuis plus de 30 ans, les ingénieurs et techniciens spécialisés de Groupe CLR mettent leur expertise au service de leur clientèle grandement diversifiée. Présent partout, des centres urbains jusqu’au Grand Nord, Groupe CLR s’impose comme l’un des plus importants développeurs de systèmes de communication sans-fil dans le domaine minier au pays.

Graham Group Ltd. June Verhelst 875 57th St. E Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Z2 306-934-6644 www.graham.ca

Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner with revenues exceeding $2 billion annually. With over 50 years of experience in accessing, building and upgrading a wide variety of mine sites – oil sands, potash, gold, diamonds, uranium and other commodities – we have the experience, equipment and resources to safely deliver projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Through our aboriginal partnerships, we hire, train and mentor Aboriginal Peoples, and provide the necessary tools and supervision to ensure they succeed. 110 | CIM Directory 2013

Hatch Ltd. Ljiljana Radman 2800 Speakman Dr. Mississauga, ON L5K 2R7 (905) 855-7600; (905) 403-4181 (rep) lradman@hatch.ca www.hatch.ca

Hatch is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary professional services firm that delivers a comprehensive array of technical and strategic services including consulting, information technology, engineering, process development, and project and construction management to the mining, metallurgical, energy and infrastructure sectors. Hatch has served clients for more than 80 years and has project experience in over 150 countries around the world. With more than 11,000 people in over 69 offices,

Hatch est une entreprise multidisciplinaire appartenant à ses employés, qui offre une gamme de services professionnels destinés aux secteurs des mines, de la métallurgie, de l’énergie et des infrastructures dans un large éventail de domaines techniques et stratégiques, notamment la consultation, les technologies de l’information, l’ingénierie, le développement de procédés ainsi que la gestion de projets et de la construction. Hatch possède plus de 80 années d’expérience dans des projets réalisés dans plus de 150 pays aux quatre coins du monde. Comptant sur un effectif de 11 000 employés répartis dans plus de 69 bureaux, l’entreprise gère actuellement des projets représentant une valeur totale supérieure à 35 G$.

Hella Inc. Siegfried Tigges 201 Kelly Dr. Peachtree City, GA, USA 30269 (770) 631-7500 www.hellacanada.com

Hella Mining is oriented to support, develop and serve the mining industry worldwide. With divisions in Canada and the United States, and a designated mining sales team, Hella Mining is capable of providing technical and commercial expertise on regional level with regard to lighting solutions. Canada is divided in Western/Eastern Canada, handled by two focused mining associates. Hella Mining has safety and durability in mind as well as conformity with governmental regulations. We are committed to only bringing the most relevant and technology-advanced products to the marketplace, both now and in the future. Hella Mining est orienté à soutenir, développer et servir l’industrie minière mondiale. Avec une division au Canada ainsi qu’aux États-Unis et une équipe de vente minière désignée, Hella Mining est capable de fournir une expertise technique et commerciale au niveau régional en ce qui concerne les solutions d’éclairage. Le Canada est divisé entre ouest et est canadien géré par deux associés miniers ciblés. Hella Mining a la sécurité et la durabilité à l’esprit ainsi que la conformité aux réglementations gouvernementales. Nous nous engageons uniquement à apporter des produits pertinents et technologiquement avancés au marché, maintenant et dans l’avenir.

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Herrenknecht Tunnelling Systems Canada Inc. Jacques Bérubé 200-5353 Dundas St. W Toronto, ON M9B 6H8 (416) 231-2555 www.herrenknecht.com

Herrenknecht is the market leader in the field of mechanized tunnelling, delivering high-tech tunnel boring machines with diameters ranging from 0.10 metres to 19 metres for all ground conditions. Our tailor-made tunnel boring machines produce systems for high-performance utility and traffic tunnelling, as well as declined ramps and horizontal access tunnels for mining applications. The company produces a complete product platform of innovative technology for underground mining applications including boxhole boring machines, raise boring drills, shaft boring machines and tunnel boring machines. Herrenknecht est le leader mondial dans la conception et fabrication de tunneliers mécanisés de diamètres allant de 0,10 à 19 mètres pour toutes conditions géologiques de forage dans le roc. L’entreprise produit une gamme complete de technologies automatisees, spécialisees dans le forage de tunnels pour rail, routes, metro, systèmes de canalisations des eaux sanitaires, mirco-tunnels pour services de cables, lignes de gaz. Nous fabriquons une gamme compléte d’equipements destinés aux besoins de l’industrie miniere concu pour le forage mecànise de rampes inclinees, tunnels d’acces, puits principaux de +/- 12 metres de diametres et 2000 mètres de prófondeur pour les mines sousterraines, puits de ventilation, galleries horizontals et systemes de convoyeurs specifiques adaptés à l’industrie miniere.

Hewitt Equipment Limited Jim Hewitt 5001 Trans-Canada Hwy Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 1B8 (514) 630-3211 www.hewitt.ca

Hewitt Equipment Limited is the authorized Cat dealer for Quebec and western Labrador, and through its subsidiary, Atlantic Tractors & Equipment Ltd., is also

the Cat dealer for the Maritimes. With headquarters in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, and 45 branches, Hewitt sells, rents and services the full-line of Caterpillar products through five divisions: heavy equipment, material handling, energy, truck and agricultural; and other subsidiaries: Hewitt Material Handling Inc., Hewitt Rentals Inc., Montréal Hydraulique 04 Inc. and SITECH Atlantic Ltd. Hewitt Équipement Limitée est le concessionnaire autorisé Cat au Québec et à l’ouest du Labrador; et, via sa filiale Atlantic Tractors & Equipment Ltd., l’est aussi pour les Maritimes. Depuis son siège social à Pointe-Claire et ses 45 succursales, le Groupe Hewitt vend, loue et assure le service après-vente sous cinq divisions : Équipement Lourd, Manutention, Énergie, Camion et Agricole; et quatre autres filiales : Hewitt Material Handling Inc., Location Hewitt inc., Montréal Hydraulique 04 inc. et SITECH Atlantic Ltd.

HLS Hard-Line Solutions Inc. Max Gray 53 Main St. Dowling, ON P0M 1R0 (705) 855-1310 www.hard-line.com

Hard-Line provides remote control systems that facilitate mining operations in hazardous areas via line of sight, extended line of sight or teleop video operation, enhancing worker safety, continuous production and mine profitability. Applications include vehicles (LHDs) and equipment (rock breakers, with only one operator running multiple breakers remotely), drills and other equipment. Hard-Line recently introduced the LP401 low-profile loader and the CX4800 track-mounted compact exploratory vehicle, which brings pan-tiltzoom video and laser measurement equipment to inspect vertical mine shafts and other hazardous areas via remote control. Other new products include PROX Proximity Detection System for Muckmaster Remote Controls and Entry Alert, a warning system that detects entry into a drift and shows when remote mucking is taking place.

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Honeywell Process Solutions Jean-Marc Demers 2100 52nd Ave. Lachine, QC H8T 2Y5 (514) 402-0019 jean-marc.demers@honeywell.com www.honeywellprocess.com

Honeywell Process Solutions is a strategic business group of Honeywell International and a leading supplier to the mining and metals market with a vast array of advanced solutions. From wireless instrumentation and control systems to complete industrial IT security, building monitoring and life safety, Honeywell’s portfolio far exceeds that of a typical total automation supplier. Count on us to extract the maximum value of your resources, to provide real-time maintenance and modular collaboration solutions. Honeywell Process Solutions est un groupe stratégique de Honeywell International et un fournisseur de premier plan sur le marché des mines et métaux avec une vaste gamme de solutions de pointe. De nos systèmes d’instrumentation sans fil et système de contrôle jusqu’à nos solutions de sécurité informatique, de surveillance du bâtiment et de la sécurité des personnes, le portfolio de Honeywell dépasse de loin celle d’un fournisseur d’automatisation totale typique. Vous pouvez compter sur nous pour extraire la valeur maximale de vos ressources, de fournir des services d’entretien en temps réel et de fournir des solutions de collaboration modulaires.

Humeng International Inc. Marc Labrie 3455 A Matte Boulevard Brossard, QC J4Y 2P4 (450) 651-5313 x 230 mlabrie@humeng.ca www.humeng.ca

HumEng est un leader dans la gestion et le développement des compétences. Depuis plus de 20 ans, HumEng accompagne ses clients dans la conception, le développement et l’implantation de solutions de formation qui augmentent l’efficacité opérationnelle et diminuent les coûts. Notre équipe est composée d’experts dans les domaines techniques, de la formation, Directory 2013 | 111

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de l’apprentissage et de l’éducation aux adultes. Nous avons travaillé avec plus de 150 moyennes et grandes entreprises dans plusieurs pays à travers le monde.

IMAFS Inc. Noémie Rouleau 937 Boissy Saint-Lambert, QC J4R 1K1 (450) 671-1831 noemie.rouleau@imafs.com www.imafs.com

% IBK Capital Corp. Michael F. White 640-130 King St. W Toronto, ON M5X 1E4 (416) 360-4505 www.ibkcapital.com

IBK Capital is an independent and privately owned investment banking firm that offers financial advisory services in the mining, renewable energy and technology sectors. Such services include private placements of equity and debt, going public by way of reverse takeover of a public shell corporation, merger and acquisition, and divestiture advisory services, valuations, fairness opinions and takeover defence planning. Since its inception in February 1989, IBK Capital has played a role in transactions with a combined value of $4.5 billion.

IDS North America Abed Helbawi 418 Sherbrooke St. East Montreal, QC H2L 1J6 (514) 789.0082 x: 546 www.idsna.com

IMAFS Inc. offers a unique and scientific approach to help businesses manage their supply chain while increasing productivity and insuring workers’ safety. It can increase parts availability by 10 to 30 per cent while reducing inventory by 20 to 50 per cent with its automatic ABC classification and its automated Min-Max calculation. Available in a Cloud application, IMAFS can be easily integrated to any system. Companies can take action rapidly to reduce shortages or surplus stock. IMAFS Inc. offre une solution unique en mode Cloud pour les entreprises qui désirent 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 des paramètres de gestion des stocks optimisés (classes, stocks de sécurité, minimum, maximum, prévisions de la demande, délais de livraison). IMAFS traite les données de n’importe quel système transactionnel.

IDS North America is an engineering systems technology company, providing research and innovation in the field of radar technology and offering a complete range of ground-penetrating, borehole and interferometric radar products for use in mining and landslide monitoring applications. The advanced IBIS-FM slope monitoring radar system provides a unique technological advantage over conventional slope monitoring systems due to increased working distances and higher resolution. The IBIS-FM can detect bench scale failures four kilometres away.

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Intergraph Process, Power & Marine (PP&M) est le principal éditeur au monde de logiciels d’ingénierie dédiés à la conception, la construction et l’exploitation d’usines, de navires et de plates-formes au large des côtes. Nos clients s’en remettent à nos logiciels pour créer, gérer et maintenir des données d’ingénierie cruciales afin d’accroître leur productivité et de garantir des opérations sûres et précises. En tant que leader de l’industrie, nous vous faisons bénéficier dès aujourd’hui des capacités d’ingénierie de demain.

IQ - Investissement Québec Luc Séguin 1500-600 rue de la Gauchetière O Montreal, QC H3B 4L8 (514) 876-9290 www.investquebec.com/en/index.aspx?pag e=3087

Ressources Québec, a new Investissement Québec subsidiary, specializes in the mining and hydrocarbon industries. It will consolidate and spur government investment in projects carried out by mining companies and the hydrocarbon sector. For more information, contact Denis Williams, general manager of Ressources Québec, at (866) 870-0437. Ressources Québec, une nouvelle filiale d’Investissement Québec, est spécialisée dans les mines et les hydrocarbures. Cette filiale permet de regrouper et de dynamiser la participation gouvernementale dans les projets de sociétés minières et du secteur des hydrocarbures. Pour joindre le directeur général de cette filiale, Denis Williams, appeler au 1 866 8700437.

Intergraph Canada Ltd. Martin Desrosiers 925-100 Alexis Nihon Montreal, QC H4M 2P5 (514) 764-9638 martin.desrosiers@intergraph.com www.intergraph.ca

Intergraph Process, Power & Marine (PP&M) is the leading global provider of engineering software for the design, construction and operation of plants, ships and offshore facilities. Many of the world’s largest and most advanced industrial and mining facilities are designed by using Intergraph’s enterprise engineering software, increasing efficiency in the design and construction of facilities and enabling management of the engineering design basis throughout the life cycle of an asset.

Iron Ore Company of Canada Manon Beauchemin 1920-1000 Sherbrooke St. W Montreal, QC H3A 3G4 (514) 285-2011 www.ironore.ca

The Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) is a leading Canadian producer of iron ore concentrate and iron ore pellets serving customers worldwide. The company operates a mine, concentrator and a pelletizing plant in Labrador City, Newfoundland and

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Labrador, as well as port facilities located in Sept-Îles, Quebec, and operates a 418kilometre railroad that links the mine to the port. IOC’s major shareholder and operator is the international mining group Rio Tinto, which has activities in more than 40 countries worldwide. La Compagnie minière IOC est l’un des principaux fournisseurs canadiens de concentré de minerai de fer et de boulettes pour des clients du monde entier. La Compagnie dirige une mine, un concentrateur et une usine de bouletage à Labrador City (Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) et des installations portuaires situées à Sept-Îles (Québec). Elle exploite également un chemin de fer de 418 kilomètres qui relie la mine au port. Rio Tinto, société minière internationale qui exerce ses activités dans plus de 40 pays, est le principal actionnaire et exploitant d’IOC.

Jennmar of Canada Inc. Rob Gagnon 15 Toulouse Cres. Sturgeon Falls, ON P2B 0A5 (705) 753-4872 www.jennmar.com

Jennmar is a multinational, family-owned company that is leading the way in ground control technology for the mining, tunnelling and civil industries. Jennmar knows it is important for our customers to have their supplier nearby, so we put our plants where you operate. Jennmar Canada’s Bolt plant is proud to supply our coal, hard rock and civil engineering customers the industry’s finest, most technically advanced line of ground support and ground control products.

J.F. Comer Inc. Ben Kubica 4-141 Reach St. Uxbridge, ON L9P 1L3 (905) 852-3370 b.kubica@jfcomer.com www.jfcomer.com

J.F. Comer was established in 1935 and continues to supply quality equipment from leading manufacturers. The main activity of J.F. Comer Inc. is the selection and sale of dependable and durable equipment. Specialized engineering principles are applied in order to select the most efficient and effective equipment for each client’s specific requirements. J.F. Comer is a stocking manufacturer’s representative serving the mining and mineral processing industries. Products include mine hoists, slurry pumps, valves and metal detectors. La compagnie de J.F Comer a été établie en 1935 et continue de fournir de l’équipement de qualité des principaux fabricants. L’activité principale de notre compagnie J.F Comer Inc., c’est la sélection et la vente des équipements durables et fiables. Les principes spécialisés en techniques et ingénierie sont appliqués afin de sélectionner l’équipement le plus effectif et efficace pour les besoins spécifiques de chaque client et entreprise. J.F Comer est un représentatif des fabricants de stockage au service des industries qui traitent les mines et les minéraux. Les produits incluent les plans de mines, les pompes pour liquides chargés, les vannes et les détecteurs de métaux.

Joy Global Canada Mohammad Ashraf 10-2256 29th St. NE Calgary, AB T1Y 7G4 (403) 585-2763 Mohammad.ashraf@joyglobal.com www.joyglobal.com

Joy Global Canada is a leading supplier of equipment and services for the Canadian mining industry. The company offers P&H® surface mining equipment, JOY® underground mining equipment, and other equipment and life cycle services that make mining operations safer and more productive. Joy Global Canada employs close to 400 employees at facilities in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland.

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founder, president and principal mining engineer, Dr. Tim Joseph. Based in St. Albert, and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, JPi is recognized as a world leader in mining equipment performance specializing in ground equipment interactions. The tools, techniques and training that JPi provides to mining clients around the world continue to create and reinforce leaders in today’s global mining industry.

Kal Tire Mining Group 1540 Kalamalka Lake Rd. Vernon, BC V1T 6V2 (250) 542-2366 info@kaltire.com www.kaltiremining.com

The Kal Tire Mining Tire Group is a global leader delivering best-in-class customized solutions that ensure maximum productivity for all mining tire service, supply and safety needs. The company provides service to more than 150 mine sites, on five continents and in 19 countries. With more than 1,500 team members operating globally, Kal Tire Mining Tire Group has built a reputation for innovation, reliability and outstanding service. Kal Tire Mining Tire Group est un leader mondial fournissant les meilleurs services de sa catégorie et des solutions sur mesure en vue d’assurer une productivité optimale, tant pour le service que l’approvisionnement des pneus, tout en respectant les besoins en terme de sécurité. Présente sur 150 sites miniers, situés dans 19 pays, lesquels sont répartis sur 5 continents, l’entreprise emploie plus de 1500 personnes dans le monde entier et s’est taillé une réputation enviée pour son innovation, sa fiabilité et son offre de service exceptionnelle.

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Laura Joseph 45 Kingswood Dr. St. Albert, AB T8N 5S2 (780) 460-6606 laurajoseph@jpicanada.com www.jpicanada.com

Greg Desrosiers 204 Carmichael Close NW Edmonton, AB T6R 2K6 (780) 437-7659; (866) 437-7659 greg@kmt1.ca www.kmt1.ca

JPi mine equipment was originally founded in 1986. Since then, location and focus changes have reflected the vision of its

Key Maintenance Technologies is proud to be the Canadian master distributor for the complete lines of Spinner II Oil Cleaning

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Centrifuges, Allen Purification Systems, DuraChem Industrial Chemistries and Fast Funnel Disposable Funnels. We are the largest Canadian distributor for AMSOIL synthetic lubricants, filtration systems and specialty chemicals. We are leading warehouse distributors for PulseTech Battery Maintenance Systems and Centri Air Precleaners. One hundred per cent Canadian since 1987. We offer customized, sophisticated maintenance solutions for the mining industry. Key Maintenance Technologies est fier d’être le distributeur canadien principal pour les gammes de produits complètes de Spinner II Oil CleaningCentrifuges, Allen Purification Systems, DuraChem Industrial Chemistries et Fast Funnel Disposable Funnels. Nous sommes le plus important distributeur canadien des lubrifiants synthétiques AMSOIL, ses systèmes de filtration et produits chimiques de spécialité. Nous sommes les principaux distributeurs pour PulseTech Battery Maintenance Systems et Centri Air Precleaners. Cent pour cent canadien depuis 1987. Nous offrons des solutions de maintien personnalisées et sophistiquées pour l’industrie minière.

Kinross Gold Corp. David Eden 25 York St., 17th Floor Toronto, ON M5J 2V5 (647) 788-4453 David.eden@kinross.com www.kinross.com

Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in Brazil, Chile, Ghana, Mauritania, Russia, and the United States, employing around 9,000 people worldwide. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC). Kinross est une société canadienne d’exploitation aurifère qui détient des mines et des projets au Brésil, au Chili, au Ghana, en Mauritanie, en Russie, et aux ÉtatsUnis. Elle compte un effectif d’environ 9 000 personnes dans le monde entier. Kinross est une société inscrite à la Bourse de Toronto (sous le symbole K) et à la Bourse de New York (sous le symbole KGC).

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Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. Len Murray 500-2955 Virtual Way Vancouver, BC V5M 4X6 (604) 669-3800 info@klohn.com www.klohn.com

built panels, mine power sub-stations, starters, MCCs, electrical components, electrical labour, et cetera. We also carry an inventory of used and re-built equipment, like mine power sub-stations, splitter racks, S&C switches, et cetera. KPI Industrial Controls is ISO 9001:2008 certified.

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is an international engineering, geosciences and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Vancouver, and with key Canadian offices in Toronto, Sudbury, Saskatoon, Calgary, and Edmonton. Our regional offices are in Peru, Brazil, England, and Australia. We have a strong reputation for quality service and technical excellence in a range of sectors including mining, water, power, transportation and oil and gas. Formed in 1951, we have developed core services in water management, geotechnical and civil engineering, geochemistry and socio-environmental consultation. Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd (KCB) est une société d’ingénierie internationale spécialisée dans la géoscience et de l’environnement dont le siège principal est à Vancouver et des bureaux canadiens à Toronto, Sudbury, Saskatoon, Calgary, et Edmonton. Nos bureaux à l’étranger sont au Pérou, au Brésil, en Angleterre et en Australie. Nous avons une solide réputation pour la qualité de nos services et l’excellence technique dans un éventail de secteurs, y compris l’exploitation minière, l’eau, l’énergie, les transports, le pétrole et le gaz. Formé en 1951, nous avons développé des services de base en matière de gestion de l’eau, de l’ingénierie géotechnique et civile, la géochimie et de consultation socio-environnementale.

KPI Industrial Controls Inc. Kyle Bradley 959 Elisabella St. Sudbury, ON P3A 5K1 (705) 566-7443 kbradley@kpiind.com www.kpiind.com

Lafarge Canada Inc. Andrea Boddy 6509 Airport Rd. Mississauga, ON L4V 1S7 (905) 602-9205 andrea.boddy@lafarge-na.com www.lafargecorp.com

Lafarge North America is the largest diversified supplier of construction materials in the United States and Canada. We produce and sell cement, ready-mixed concrete, gypsum wallboard, aggregates, asphalt, paving and construction, precast solutions and pipe products. Lafarge delivers local mining solutions, no matter how remote, across Canada, coast to coast. With intimate in-house industry knowledge, we offer products and services, safely and supply-assured, for mine development and production, with innovative approaches to local community contributions and involvement. During your next mine evaluation, ask about our durable and fast-turnaround concrete solutions for mine shaft and infrastructure construction, custom cementitious blends and backfill design, backfill production services, portable aggregate and concrete production services, and the many other ways we can contribute to your project’s efficiencies and economies.

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Vincent Mlakar 4210 Seré St. Saint-Laurent, QC H4T 1A6 (514) 343-9490 www.inaqua.com

KPI Industrial Controls Inc. has been providing solutions and industrial control products to satisfied customers across North America since 2004. Some of our products and services include fibre optic’s (repairs), FOA-certified, asset tracking, wireless communication systems, custom

Laforest Nova Aqua Inc. (LNA) relies on a dynamic and multidisciplinary team to provide professional services in the areas of groundwater supply, environment and groundwater issues within the mining industry. Our team is composed of civil engineers, geological engineers and

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hydrogeologists specializing in geophysical studies, geological, hydrogeological and environmental sciences. Our services include tendering process, turnkey project management, navigation through governmental regulations and technical support subsequent to project completion. We provide sustainable and equitable solutions.

Laurel Steel, Division of Harris Steel Steven Fisher 5400 Harvester Rd., PO Box 5095 Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8 (519) 759-2300 steve.fisher@lecsteel.com www.laurelsteel.com

% Laird Constructors Inc. Denis Gareau 1-1988 Kingsway Sudbury, ON P3B 4J8 (705) 222-4848 denis.gareau@lairdconstructors.com www.lairdconstructors.com

Laird Constructors is a fully integrated construction company providing surface construction to the Canadian mining industry. Laird’s commitment is to offer project solutions on budget and on schedule, with the highest degree of safety and environmental responsibility. Established in 1962, a member of the Churchill Corporation, Laird ensures effective managed projects from concept to completion. Please visit our website or call us toll free at (877) 8139392.

Founded in 1967, Laurel Steel is a member of the prestigious Harris Steel Group. It has experienced constant growth, including launching its branded products: Cutter’s Choice, Cutter’s Choice Green, Miner’s Choice. In 2007 LEC Steel in Brantford was added to the family increasing wire and wire mesh capacity which are precisely designed to meet the needs of specific industries. The company occupies a 350,000-squarefoot, state-of-the-art facility on a 22-acre site in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Its commitment to quality has resulted in several landmark designations. It is the first North American cold-finisher to receive ISO:9002 registration – an international stamp of approval. It is also among the first to earn QS 9000 registration.

Eric Brouillette 3850 Griffith St-Laurent, QC H4T 1A7 (514) 908-6648 eric.brouillette@lairdtech.com www.lairdtech.com

Laird Technologies’ wireless automation and control solutions provide safe and reliable solutions for the mining industry. Our CattronControl family of remote controls offers flexibility, safety and streamlined workflows. Laird Technologies also offers SiamNet Communications, which provides a safe and more efficient mining environment by combining conventional two-way radio technology with high-speed data transmission. Laird Technologies is also an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of EMI shielding, telematics, thermal management and antenna solutions.

Maptek Cherie LeDoux 165 S. Union Blvd., Suite 888 Lakewood, CO, USA 80228 (303) 763-4919 www.maptek.com

Maptek is a leading provider of innovative software, hardware and services for the global mining industry. Maptek products are in use at more than 1,000 sites in over 60 countries, supported by professional and technical services in a worldwide network of 14 offices. Maptek products include Vulcan, I-Site and BlastLogic.

McCarthy Tétrault S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l. Pierre Boivin Le Complexe St-Amable 1150 rue de Claire-Fontaine, 7e étage Québec, QC G1R 5G4 (418) 521-3000 www.mccarthy.ca

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Alain Beauséjour 10-94 ave. du Lac Rouyn-Noranda, QC J9X 4N4 (819) 279-7195 www.legroupemisa.com

Groupe MISA is a network of expertise on mining innovation working actively, according with business logic, on the development of innovative equipment and services to ensure the sustainability and maximization of mining industry economic impacts. Le Groupe MISA est un réseau d’experts qui travaille activement, sur une base d’affaires, à l’avancement d’équipements et de services innovateurs afin d’assurer la pérennité et la maximisation des retombées de l’industrie minière.

McCarthy Tétrault is Canada’s premier law firm, with a significant presence in all major financial centres in Canada, and in London, United Kingdom. With an international client base across a broad range of practice groups, our firm provides a wealth of Canadian, crossborder and international legal services. With close to 600 lawyers, McCarthy Tétrault regularly advises on many of the largest transactions and cases in Canada and around the world. McCarthy Tétrault is recognized as a top law firm by the leading international legal directories. McCarthy Tétrault est le plus important cabinet d’avocats du Canada. Il est bien établi dans tous les principaux centres financiers du pays de même qu’à Londres. Le cabinet fournit toute une gamme de services juridiques à une clientèle diversifiée dans le cadre de leurs opérations canadiennes, internationales et transfrontalières. McCarthy Tétrault compte près de 600 avocats qui conseillent régulièrement les clients à l’égard de plusieurs des transactions et poursuites judiciaires les plus importantes au Canada et à l’étranger. McCarthy Tétrault est reconnu comme un chef de file dans les principaux répertoires juridiques internationaux.

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every step of the mining and exploration process. Micromine provides you with local support and services in your language and your time zone.

McCue Environmental Contracting Inc. Lynda Smithard 3365 West 6th Ave. Vancouver, BC V6R 1T2 (604)738-7680 lynda@mccuecontracting.com www.mccuecontracting.com

McCue Environmental Contracting Inc. is a B.C. company established in 2000 and specializing in the design, construction and operation of industrial wastewater treatment and contaminated land remediation technologies in Canada and the United States. Project sites include mine exploration, oil and gas exploration, oil refining, oil terminal, fuel retail, chemical manufacturing, and product spill sites. McCue is fully insured and committed to safe work practices. McCue Environmental Contracting Inc. a vue le jour en Colombie-Britannique en 2000. L’entreprise développe son expertise dans la conception, la construction et l’opération de systèmes de traitement d’eau usée industrielle et de décontamination des sols. McCue a participé à des projets canadiens et américains dans les domaines de l’exploration minière, gazière et pétrolière, du raffinage et du stockage du pétrole, de la vente au détail de carburant, de l’industrie chimique, en plus de participer à des projets de déversement de produits nocifs. L’entreprise offre un service entièrement assuré et s’engage dans les pratiques de travail sécuritaire.

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% Mine Cable Services Corporation John Parkes 7731 16th Street NW Edmonton, AB T6P 1M1 (780) 439-1113; (800) 663-2889 www.minecableservices.ca

Mine Cable Services Corporation manufactures and supplies high-voltage cable connection systems (5kV, 8kV, 15kV, 25kV), and handling and safety accessories for mining, oil and gas, container port cranes, underground tunnelling and forestry crane operations. We are 100 per cent Canadian-owned and operated, and have manufacturing and service facilities in Alberta and British Columbia. MCS also provides for its customers worldwide through a network of established distributors and our newly opened office in Santiago, Chile.

Micromine develops mining software solutions spanning the entire mining process, from geological exploration and 3D mine design to mine production management, mine production control and data management solutions. With over 12,000 clients in more than 90 countries, and 22 offices located in the world’s major mineral producing capitals, Micromine is the leading provider of intuitive software solutions that deliver operational efficiencies through

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Mine Site Technologies (Canada) Inc.

Colin Smith 1920-400 Burrand St. Vancouver, BC V6C 3A6 (604) 646-8924 www.micromine.com

MinePros Personnel is a boutique recruitment firm operating exclusively in the mining industry. Its main specialization lies with the ability to fill highly skilled, technical and scientific roles including engineering, executive and geosciences. Beyond offering recruitment services that are sectorspecific, MinePros also offers a suite of HR solutions and expertise to ensure its clients receive consistent quality of service at every stage of the hiring process.

Lewis Bonder 4965 Borden Ave., Suite 200 Montreal, QC H4V 2S9 (514) 485-3083 lbonder@miningpublications.com www.miningpublications.com

Kent Henschen 1085 Kelly Lake Rd. Sudbury, ON P3 5P5 (705) 675-7468 www.minesite.ca

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Brendan John Bell 34 King St E., 9th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 2X8 (416) 368-4310 www.minepros.com

Mine Site Technologies is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and deployment of solutions for mine communications, vehicle and personnel tracking, production optimization, automation and safety. Serving Canada from offices in Mississauga and Sudbury, Ontario, we train our employees, design our products and support our customers to create a global culture of safe productivity. Our network solutions include; Digital Communications & Tracking (ImPact), Vehicle Intelligence Platforms, Leaky Feeder, Mobile Mesh, MinePhone, ICCL, PED, and BlastPED. Visit www.minesite.ca.

Mining Publications International was established in 1997 to provide advertising and trade show services to the Canadian Institute of Mining. After eight successful years, we became the exclusive Canadian representative for the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration. Our publications include “Mineria & Construccion Pan-Americana,” leading Latin America mining & construction publications, plus “Mining & Exploration” and “The Prospector News.” “MINE” is our first Digital publication. “eMining Blasts” and trade show and conference services called “Hit Lists” compliment our business.

MISTRAS Métaltec Patrick Girard 765 rue de l’Église Saint-Romulad, QC G6W 5M6 (418) 837-4664; (800) 303-4664 www.metaltec.net

A leader in the NDT testing services industry for over 40 years, MISTRAS-Métaltec

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provides technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, mining and metallurgical equipment. Mission critical services and engineering solutions are delivered globally and offer customers the ability to extend the useful life of their assets, improve productivity and profitability, comply with government safety and environmental regulations, and enhance risk management operational decisions. Un chef de file dans l’industrie du NDT (CND) depuis plus de 40 ans, MISTRASMétaltec offre des solutions de protection des actifs en utilisant la technologie pour examiner l’état des installations et équipements. Nous offrons des solutions et services essentiels critiques à l’échelle mondiale, octroyant ainsi à notre clientèle la possibilité d’allonger la durée de vie de leurs actifs, d’améliorer leurs productivités et rentabilités, ainsi que de parfaire leurs compétences en prise de décisions opérationnelles en gestion des risques.

Mosaic Company, The Joc O’Rourke E490-3033 Campus Dr. Minneapolis, MN, USA 55441 (763) 577-2816 www.mosaicco.com

The Mosaic Company is the world’s leading combined producer and marketer of concentrated potash and phosphate – two of the primary nutrients required to help the world grow the food it needs. Mosaic engages in every phase of crop nutrition, from the mining of resources to the production of crop nutrients, feed and industrial products for customers around the globe. Our customer base includes wholesalers, retail dealers and individual growers in more than 40 countries.

decks, and specialty extendable and multiaxle trailers. Our specialized fleet is Western Canada’s largest and has the capability to move up to 100 tons throughout North America. Our services include LTL, truckload, over-dimensional, project management, logistics, storage and rail siding service.

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New Millennium Iron Corp. Ernest Dempsey 1303 Greene Ave., 2nd floor Montreal, QC, H3Z 2A7 (514) 935-3204 info@nmliron.com www.nmliron.com

Newalta Corporation Frank LaCaprara 1100 Burloak Dr. Burlington, ON L7L 6B2 (905) 315-2661 flacaprara@newalta.com www.newalta.com

Newalta provides engineered environmental solutions through our network of 85 facilities and at our customers’ sites, including over 25 mining operations. We seek opportunities to recover valuable products for direct reuse without the need for transportation. Each year, we recover around $400 million of products from industrial waste. We offer tailings management, water management, mineral recovery, waste management and financial options. Par le biais d’un réseau de 85 installations et sur les lieux mêmes des installations de nos clients, y compris plus de 25 sites d’exploitation minière, Newalta fournit des solutions technologiques environnementales. Nous recherchons des occasions de valoriser des produits pouvant être réutilisés directement sur le site afin d’éviter leur transport. Chaque année, nous récupérons des produits provenant des résidus industriels d’une valeur d’environ 400 millions de dollars. Nous offrons les services de gestion des résidus miniers, de gestion de l`eau, de récupération du minerai, de gestion des résidus industriels et des options de financement.

New Millennium Iron Corp. (NML) is a publicly traded Canadian iron ore exploration and development company. NML controls the emerging 210–kilometre-long magnetic iron ore (taconite) belt, the Millennium Iron Range located near Schefferville, Quebec. In the same area, NML (20 per cent) and Tata Steel Ltd (80 per cent) are developing a Direct Shipping Ore project, currently in production. Construction of its processing facility is progressing rapidly. Tata Steel Ltd. owns about 26.3 per cent of NML and is the company’s largest shareholder and strategic partner. New Millennium Iron Corp. (NML) est une société canadienne cotée en bourse, spécialisée dans l’exploration et le développement de gisements de minerai de fer. Elle contrôle une ceinture de taconite magnétique de 210 km, la Chaîne ferrifère Millennium, située à proximité de Schefferville au Québec. Dans le même secteur, NML (20 pour cent) et Tata Steel Ltée (80 pour cent) développent le projet de minerai de fer à enfournement direct actuellement en production. La construction de l’installation de traitement progresse rapidement. Tata Steel détient environ 26,3 pour cent des parts de NML, et constitue son plus grand actionnaire et partenaire stratégique.

Norseman Structures Newedge Canada Inc. Mullen Trucking LP Ed Scherbinski 1 Maple Leaf Rd., PO Box 87 Aldersyde, AB T0L 0A0 (403) 652-8888 escherbinski@mullentrucking.com www.mullentrucking.com

Mullen Trucking LP owns and operates one of the most diverse fleets of equipment in the transportation industry including vans,

Kim Bolton 580-130 King St. W Toronto, ON M5X 1B1 (416) 682-5100 www.newedge.com

Gerri Masciangelo 3815 Wanuskewin Rd. Saskatoon, SK S7P 1A4 (855) 385-2782 info@norsemanstructures.com www.norsemanstructures.com

From project concept to completion, Norseman Structures is committed to a quality product, excellent value and superior service in the design, fabrication and installation of steel-framed, fabric-covered buildings. Norseman Structures operates over 200,000 square feet of quality-controlled manufacturing space and, combined with an extensive distribution Directory 2013 | 117

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network and corporate offices, is driven to be an industry leader for innovative building design and the standard for uncompromised safety and quality.

Nuna Group of Companies Grant Pearson 340-666 Burrard St. Vancouver, BC V6C 2X8 (604) 682-4667 grantp@nunalogistics.com www.nunainnovations.com www.nunalogistics.com

risques et les crises, permettant la sélection de plans d’atténuation de risques et leur implémentation, conduisant à un accroissement de la résilience globale. Parmi les clients de ORA : des compagnies figurant sur la liste des top 10 du Fortune500, Teck, Codelco, GICHD, UNDP, Jeux olympiques 2006, Mackenzie River Review Board (TNO).

% North Fringe Industrial Technologies Inc. Brett Cain 1251 Nipawin Rd. W Nipawin, SK S0E 1E0 (306) 862-5900 bcain@northfringe.com www.northfringe.com

North Fringe Industrial Technologies Inc. is a company focused on pump sales, pump service and pump rentals. North Fringe has offices and representatives across Western Canada to help with any application or request you may have.

Nuna is 51-per-cent Inuit-owned and qualifies as a northern company, under the Inuit Impact and Benefits Agreement. Nuna provides logistical, construction and mining services to Canada’s northern mining industry, utilizing the knowledge and expertise of its management team and Inuit partners, familiar with arctic operations and challenges. Services offered include: pre-strip and open pit mining; site and exploration support; infrastructure planning and development; dam, frozen core dam, dyke, airstrip and all-weather road construction; earthworks and crushing; ice road construction and maintenance; mine site reclamation, care and maintenance; and heavy equipment simulator training.

NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada Ltd. Al Rudaitis 305 Courtney Park Dr. W Mississauga, ON L5W 1Y4 (905) 564-2700 www.ntnamericas.com/en

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NTN Bearing Corporation is the world’s third largest bearing manufacturer in the world. Manufacturing and supplying a range of bearings and constant velocity joints, NTN meets a variety of applications, across a variety of industries. Every mining operation is an array of mining machines, from compact, continuous miners in underground mining to larger draglines found in surface mining. NTN has bearings for each of these processes. With our experience in mining, we have the products that are capable of performing and exceeding reliability and life requirements.

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Cesar Oboni 2302 W. 4th Ave., PO Box 19158 Vancouver, BC V6K 4R8 (604) 341-4485 ceoboni@riskope.com www.riskope.com

Outotec (Canada) Ltd. Kevin Schraden 1551 Corporate Dr. Burlington, ON L7L 6M3 (905) 335-0002 kevin.schraden@outotec.com www.outotec.com

Outotec develops technology solutions for the sustainable use of Earth’s natural resources. As the global leader in minerals and metals processing technology, Outotec has developed several breakthrough technologies over the decades. The company also offers innovative solutions for the chemical industry, industrial water treatment and utilization of alternative energy sources. Outotec collaborates with its customers in order to optimize the utilization of raw materials and energy efficiency as well as minimizing environmental impact and operating costs.

P.R. Engineering Ltd. Linda Grieco 249 Toronto Ave. Oshawa, ON L1H 3C2 (905) 579-9721 linda@prengineering.com www.prengineering.com

Oboni Riskope Associates (ORA) is a world leader in developing custom-tailored quantitative risk-based decision-making models and methodologies evaluating natural and man-made risks including criminal and terrorist activities. ORA identifies and benchmarks risks and crises, allowing informed and sensible mitigation plans to be selected and implemented, leading to enhanced resiliency of any operation. Among ORA’s clients: Fortune 500 (top 10) companies,Teck, Codelco, GICHD, UNDP, 2006 Winter Olympics, and Mackenzie River Review Board (NWT).

Since 1965, P.R. Engineering Limited has been committed to the crusher industry in all aspects of manufacturing, remanufacturing, component repair, supplying parts and service. If your requirements call for a new or remanufactured crusher, find out why P.R. Engineering in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, is a leader in the jaw crusher industry.

Oboni Riskope Associés (ORA) est un chef de file dans le développement de modèles et méthodologies de prise de décisions basées sur les risques naturels et humains, incluant les activités criminelles et terroristes. ORA identifie et quantifie les

We have the capabilities to fabricate, machine and assemble large custom equipment for the following industries: steel, pulp & paper, material handling, power generation, defence and architectural/advertising.

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Pacific Bit of Canada Inc.

PhotoSat Information Ltd.

Pneuma-Tool Inc.

Hal Hinkkuri 204-9485 189th St. Surrey, BC V4N 5L8 (604) 513-4292; (877) 511-4292 www.pacific-bit.com

Megan Russell 580-1188 West Georgia St. Vancouver, BC V6E 4A2 (604) 681-9770 www.photosat.ca

Pacific Bit of Canada supplies rock drilling tools. Only proven, high-quality products from companies such as Robit Rocktools, Winger Machine & Tool, Rock Hog Drilling Products, CME and Canun Int’l. Based in British Columbia, with a branch in Ontario, Pacific Bit has one of the largest inventories in the country. From shanks, rods, bits, DTH hammers and bits to grinding equipment and hand-held rock drills … all is available. Pacific Bit prides itself on exceptional service with same-day or next-day deliveries. Quality products. Exceptional service. No compromises.

PhotoSat provides highly accurate stereo satellite elevation mapping for feasibility studies, project planning and mining construction projects around the world. Our principal products are one-metre contours, elevation models and precision 1:1,000 scale ortho photos. PhotoSat’s elevation mapping accuracies of better than 30 centimetres have been confirmed with tens of thousands of GPS survey elevations. Other PhotoSat products include satellite photos at various scales, satellite alteration images, regional elevation and Mexico mining claims.

Keith Klayh 1971 Bond St. North Bay, ON P1B 4V7 (705) 478-0902 sales@pneuma-tool.com www.pneuma-tool.com

Paul F. Wilkinson & Associates Inc.

Pionera

Paul F. Wilkinson 105-2325 rue Centre Montreal, QC H3K 1J6 (514) 448-9595 pfw@wilkinson.ca

Guy Kluck 100 Grand Ave. Rothschild, WI, USA 54474 (715) 355-3619 www.pionera.com

Rock drill lubricants (RDOs) represent a relatively small cost to mine operators but have a significant impact on mine productivity, and on the health and safety of miners. Traditional RDOs create an oil mist, reduce visibility, form a slippery film on surfaces, and pose a respiratory hazard. Pneuma-Tool eliminates oil mist, improves tool life and creates a healthier work environment. Various grades are available for extreme heat and cold, and for areas with limited ventilation. Les lubrifiants pneumatiques représentent une dépense faible pour les exploitants de mines, mais ils ont un impact significatif sur la productivité des mines et de la santé et la sécurité des miniers. Les huiles traditionelles cause un brouillard d’huile, une réduction de visibilité, la formation d’une filme glissant sur les surfaces, et la création d’un danger respiratoire. PneumaTool élimine le brouillard d’huile, améliore la durée de vie d’outil, et crée un environnement de travail plus sûr et sain.

PFWA specializes in environmental and social impact assessment and aboriginal affairs. Over the past 35 years, it has served the private industry, governments, NGOs, international agencies and close to 100 aboriginal organizations, thereby gaining a solid understanding of the various perspectives at play. For the past decade, it has specialized in mining projects, principally in Canada. It has also worked in India, Africa, and South America.

Pionera provides mineral processing additives based on naturally derived and renewable biopolymers. Pionera products are used in flotation to depress pyrite, pyrrhotite, clay and talc, and to improve grade and recovery in: leach circuits (pressure and atmospheric) to increase recovery by improving leaching kinetics; in agglomeration as a smelter pellet binder, and as a general viscosity reduction agent to increase throughput and reduce water needs.

La firme PFWA se spécialise en évaluations d’impacts environnementaux et sociaux ainsi qu’en affaires aborigènes. Au cours des 35 dernières années, elle a œuvré pour le compte de firmes privées, de gouvernements, d’ONGs, d’institutions internationales et d’une centaine de groupes autochtones, profitant ainsi d’une bonne compréhension de perspectives variées sur le développement. Depuis une dizaine d’années, PFWA se spécialise dans les projets miniers, principalement au Canada. Son expérience s’étend aussi en Inde, en Afrique et en Amérique du Sud.

Pionera est un fournisseur d’additifs de traitement des minéraux à base de biopolymères. Les principaux domaines d’application des biopolymères sont : flottation (dépresseurs sélectifs pour des matériaux divers que la pyrite, d’argile et d’autres), circuit de lixiviation (dispersant de soufre, d’argile et de gangue pour améliorer la cinétique de la réaction en lixiviation atmoshèrique ou autoclave), réduction de viscosité en suspensions minerales (en augmentant le débit, ou réduit les besoins en eau), agglomération (relier de boulettes de fonderie).

Polar Mobility Research Ltd. Ian Duiven 7860 62nd St. SE Calgary, AB T2C 5K2 (403) 279-3633 iand@polarmobility.com www.polarmobility.com

At Polar, we manufacture a diverse selection of HVAC systems for use in the heavy construction, military and mining industries. Wherever clean, conditioned air is required, you can find Polar Air. Check out our mining A/C systems on our website. All Polar-manufactured products are designed to give the greatest operator comfort and reliability for your environment – engineered for incredible performance in extreme conditions and built to handle vibration, corrosive atmospheres, dusty work areas and hazardous environments. Do you require intrinsically safe or explosion-proof systems? Polar can help solve issues. Our systems are suitable for Directory 2013 | 119

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all equipment and uses including: shovels, dozers, drills, LHDs, cranes, refuge stations, haul trucks, excavators, et cetera. No matter what your application, call Polar (800-309-8155)! Heavy-duty HVAC systems for extreme climates and hazardous environments.

PROVIX Inc. Dave Winfield 6436 Hwy 89 E Alliston, ON, L9R 1V2 (705) 434-0253 dave.winfield@provix.net www.provix.net

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan P.R. Engineering Limited William Doyle 500-122 1st Ave. S Saskatoon, SK S7K 7G3 (306) 933-8500; (800) 667-0403 www.potashcorp.com

Praetorian Construction Management Greg Topinka 201-10441 178 St. Edmonton, AB T5S 1R5 (780) 989-0289 info@praetoriancm.com www.praetoriancm.com

Praetorian Construction Management provides professional construction management services for the global mining industry including open pit and underground operations. We serve as our clients’ frontline interface for the development and construction of projects at both new and existing facilities in the resource sector. Praetorian brings extensive experience in remote, arctic conditions and meets the challenges created by extreme cold weather. We incorporate this experience into the planning, scheduling, constructability and execution of a project. We focus on leadership, effective communications and continuous improvement for the management of the construction and, more importantly, for the development of a behaviorally based safety culture.

PROVIX Inc. manufactures and installs all aspects of wired and wireless remote video systems and safety cameras for mining equipment, inspection and process monitoring. PROVIX video systems are Industry Canada and FCC approved and will provide remarkably clear video for more productive remote operations. PROVIX camera systems are installed in mines throughout the world and can include integrated recording capability and enhanced lighting for stope, brow, pass, bin, and drift inspection. The PROVIX Drill and Bolter camera systems offer 360° visibility and provides for increased productivity during both remote and manned operation. All systems can be customized to specific mine site requirements. PROVIX Inc. se charge de la fabrication et de l’installation sans fil et câblée de systèmes vidéo à distance et des caméras de sécurité nécessaires pour l’équipement d’exploitation des mines, les inspections et la surveillance des processus. Les systèmes vidéo de PROVIX approuvés par Industrie Canada et la FCC assurent une qualité vidéo incroyablement claire qui améliore la productivité des opérations à distance. Installés dans des mines à travers le monde, les systèmes de caméra PROVIX possèdent des fonctions d’enregistrement intégré et un éclairage rehaussé pour l’inspection des chantiers souterrains, des carreaux de mine, des cheminées, des cases et des perceurs de galerie. Le système de caméra PROVIX Drill and Bolter permet un visionnement à 360° et favorise l’accroissement de la productivité des opérations manuelles et à distance. Tous les systèmes peuvent être personnalisés en fonction 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

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and group benefits advisory and brokerage firms. We have developed a progressive practice, supported by our service team that consists of highly qualified and seasoned insurance professionals with extensive risk management and insurance placement experience in underground and surface mining operations. They are also highly familiar with the environmental risks and financial assurances obligations often associated with mining operations.

PVA Consulting Group Bernard Sargent 20865 Cote Nord Rd. Boisbriand, QC, J7E 4H5 (450) 970-1970; (877) 970-1970 bsargent@pva.ca www.pva.ca

PVA is a management consulting firm that has been assisting clients for more than 20 years to achieve significant productivity improvements. Our approach leverages current operating conditions and therefore requires no additional capital investments. Our focus is on improving the effectiveness of front-line management, providing them with tools and skills that will have a measurable impact on your organization’s performance. Our experience in the mining industry has shown productivity improvements in the range of 30 per cent.

Pyott Boone Electrics Canada Limited (PBE Group) Cindy Chesney 394 Hwy 47 Goodwood, ON L0C 1A0 (905) 640-1839; (905) 442-4917 CChesney@pbegrp.com cindy.chesney@mineradio.com www.pbegrp.com

PBE designs and builds reliable, high-tech mine safety, monitoring and communications systems. Our MineBoss™ system monitors and controls our products including tracking, conveyor monitoring and controls, wired and wireless gas monitoring, fire and dust suppression and paging telephone lines, with installations worldwide. With global sales and local service, PBE is your one-stop-shop for mine safety and productivity to support your mining operations now and for years to come.

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Redpath

Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium

Sue Allen Cody Technology Park, Ively Rd. Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom GU14 0LX svallen@QinetiQ.com www.QinetiQ.com

Nathalie Bester 710 McKeown Ave. North Bay, ON P1B 7M2 (705) 474-2461 www.redpathmining.com

Didier Arseguel 1625 rte. Marie-Victorin Sorel-Tracy, QC J3R 1M6 (450) 746-3077 didier.arseguel@riotinto.com www.riotinto.com

QinetiQ employs more than 9,000 people worldwide and offers high-end technical knowledge underpinned by world-class research and innovation. We supply advice, assurance, test and evaluation, engineering solutions and training. QinetiQ’s Training and Simulation Services division has developed a state-of-the-art virtual reality training simulation to provide mine safety training. This capability is currently used to train more than 2,500 miners per year in hazard awareness, emergency response, mine rescue, and production/maintenance efficiency.

Redpath has been providing full and comprehensive expertise and experienced services to the global mining industry for more than 50 years. Companies choose Redpath for our international family of highly qualified personnel, unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards and ability to meet deadlines. Technical and operational expertise contributes greatly to our reputation for practical and innovative performance, resulting in the successful completion of complex, challenging mine development and construction projects. Worldwide services include shaft sinking, mine development contract mining, raiseboring and raise drill manufacturing, raise mining, underground construction, engineering and technical services.

RAX Enterprises Inc. Daniel Rachiele 451 Mahogany Terr. SE Calgary, AB T3M 0X4 (403) 452-6666 rax@shaw.ca www.rax.ca

Open since 2001 and operating from Calgary, Alberta, RAX Exterprises Inc. is actively invoved in the sourcing of used mining equipment, attachments and major components. RAX will source for all makes and types of mobile surface mining equipment, including electric cable shovels, draglines, hydraulic excavators, mining trucks, wheel loaders, crawler tractors, motor graders, scrapers and rotary drills. RAX specializes in hard-to-find used and new parts.

Raymac Environmental Services Inc. Jon Clark PO Box 719 6374 Metral Dr. Nanaimo, BC V9R 5M2 (250) 390-1032; (866) 753-6696 www.raymac.com

REM Resource Engineering & Maintenance

Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group. Its business is finding, mining and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminum, copper, diamonds, thermal and metallurgical coal, uranium, gold, industrial mineral (borax, titanium dioxide and salt) and iron ore. Activities span the world and are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant business in Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. Rio Tinto est un important groupe minier international. Il s’occupe de prospection, d’exploitation et de traitement de ressources minérales. Il produit principalement de l’alluminium, du cuivre, des diamants, du charbon métallurgique et thermique, de l’uranium, de l’or et des minéraux industriels (borax, dioxyde de titane et sel) et du minerai de fer. Bien que ses activités soient d’envergure mondiale, Rio Tinto est solidement implanté en Australie et en Amérique du Nord et possède d’importantes entreprises en Asie, en Europe, en Afrique et en Amérique du Nord.

Leesa Nacht 222 Edward St. Aurora, ON L4G 1W6 (905) 713-4372 lnacht@annexweb.com www.rem-mag.com

REM Resource Engineering & Maintenance is a champion of world-class maintenance activities in Canada’s burgeoning resource sectors. While other magazines focus on resource prospecting, financing or product news, REM is Canada’s only magazine dedicated to maintenance and reliability and physical asset management in the resource sector. REM helps over 9,700 key facility and field/remote decision-makers improve critical-path equipment maintenance and reliability performance, and reduce operational costs.

Richwood Judd Roseberry PO Box 1298 Huntington, WV, USA 25714-1298 (304) 525-5436; (800) 237-6951 www.richwood.com/

Rockhound Ltd. Joseph Lau Unit A, 12th Floor Times Media Centre 133 Wanchai Rd. Hong Kong, China (852) 2572-0122 josephlau@rockhoundasia.com www.rockhoundasia.com

Rockhound is a Hong Kong-based private company of highly qualified professionals and business specialists set up in 2006 to serve the minerals industry in the region, both in exploration and mining. We provide technical consultancy services as well as mineral asset management services tailored to the needs of our clients. We help our clients maximize their minerals investments through technical means and through our business network in the region.

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tion. Nos services incluent des solutions de génie-conseil, de technologie informatique et des cours de développement professionnel. Notre travail assidu nous a permis de gagner une reconnaissance dans plus de 118 pays.

Andrew Bagley 360 Holiday Inn Dr. Cambridge, ON N3C 3Z9 519-244-5321 ca.rockwellautomation.com

At Rockwell Automation, helping manufacturers succeed and grow is what we do best, with industrial automation control and information solutions designed to give you a competitive advantage. From standalone industrial components to enterprisewide integrated systems, our solutions have proven themselves across a wide range of mining applications in some of the most demanding environments. Rockwell Automation offers open pit and underground mining operations a complete process automation solution plus plantwide control, featuring advance process control, process safety systems, and power and energy management solutions.

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Schlumberger Water Services Shane O’Neill 109-267 West Esplanade Ave. North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1A6 (604) 836-0300 SONeill2@slb.com www.swstechnology.com

Schlumberger is the world’s largest subsurface technology company with annual revenues of $39 billion and more than 80 years of history. Most of the Schlumberger high-value technology services are directly applicable for mine exploration and for increasing mine production. Working with major mining companies and investing R&D funds, Schlumberger has been developing fit-for-purpose mine solutions related to heap leach dynamics, directional drilling for dewatering and exploration, insitu mine exploration via wireline and sitewide monitoring solutions.

Diane Kincaid 304-4014 Macleod TR SW Calgary, AB T2G 2R7 (403) 217-4981 dkincaid@rpmglobal.com www.rpmglobal.com

RungePincockMinarco (RPM) is one of the world’s largest independent groups of mining technical experts, with history stretching back to 1968. RPM was formally introduced to the market in December 2012 as three of mining’s most respected names – Runge, Pincock Allen & Holt and Minarco-MineConsult – united. Together we collectively offer solutions that span all commodities and mining methods from advisory consulting to software technology and professional development courses. We have local knowledge gained through our work in over 118 countries. RungePincockMinarco (RPM) est un des plus grands groupes d’experts miniers au niveau mondial avec un historique qui remonte à 1968. RPM a été officiellement introduit sur le marché en décembre 2012 en tant que l’union de trois noms des plus respectés de l’industrie minière – Runge, Pincock Allen & Holt et Minarco-MineConsult. Nous offrons à la fois des solutions qui comprennent de multiples ressources minières ainsi que des méthodes d’extrac122 | CIM Directory 2013

plus de 30 ans. Que ce soit l’exploitation minières des sables bitumineux, l’extraction des métaux précieux, l’alumine ou l’agrégat, le traitement de boues à haute pression ou solides en vrac requiert une expertise dans la conception et l’application pour la manipulation des produits abrasifs. À Sentry on fait l’ingénierie, la manifacture des composantes et fournissons les services pour la collecte des échantillons représentatifs qui permet aux professionnels analytiques et opérationnels d’obtenir des échantillons simplement et sans risque, avec un résultat reproductible.

Sentry® Equipment Corp.

Service aux entreprises Harricana Luc Mercier 850 1re Rue E. Amos, QC J9T 2H8 (819) 732-6563 www.csharricana.qc.ca

Le Service aux entreprises de la commission scolaire Harricana dispense des services de formation continue dans des secteurs de pointe, adaptés aux réalités des entreprises minières et forestières. Qu’il s’agisse de mécanique industrielle, de conduite de machinerie lourde et de voirie forestière appliquée aux mines et travaux de chantiers, le SAE peut répondre à vos exigences. D’importantes compagnies d’envergure internationale ont fait appel à notre expertise : Osisko, Agnico Eagle, Rio Tinto (Madagascar), Domtar, Produits forestiers Résolu et bien d’autres.

Bill Werra 966 Blue Ribbon Cir. N Oconomowoc, WI, USA 53066 (262) 560-8139 sales@sentry-equip.com www.sentry-equip.com

Sentry® Equipment Corp. has been a key supplier of sampling systems to the mining industry for over 30 years. Whether strip mining oil sands, mining precious metals, alumina or aggregate, dealing with highpressure slurries or bulk solids requires expertise in application and design for handling abrasive media. Sentry engineers, manufactures and services components for collecting representative samples which enable analytical and operational professionals to gain samples safely and simply, and with repeatable results. Sentry® Equipment Corp. est un des principaux fournisseurs de systèmes d’échantillonnage dans l’industrie minière depuis

Siemens Canada Ltd. David Graham 811 Roulston Bay Regina, SK S4N 7E6 (306) 955-4002 davej.graham@siemens.com www.siemens.ca

For more than 100 years, Siemens has helped to make Canada a better place. Nationwide, more than 4,500 employees in Canada work together to provide answers that last in the fields of industry, energy, health care, and infrastructure solutions. Since 1912, Siemens has stood for technical achievements, innovation, quality and

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reliability. Sales for Siemens in Canada in fiscal 2012 were C$2.1 billion. The company has 53 offices and 14 manufacturing/assembly facilities across Canada. www.siemens.ca Les idées novatrices de Siemens contribuent à améliorer la vie au Canada depuis les 100 dernières années. De l’Atlantique au Pacifique, plus de 4 400 employés y travaillent ensemble pour proposer des réponses durables dans les domaines de l’industrie, de l’énergie et de la santé, et pour livrer des solutions d’infrastructure pour le tissu urbain. Depuis qu’elle a obtenu sa charte fédérale en août 1912, Siemens est synonyme de réalisations techniques, d’innovation, et de fiabilité.

approach applies SKF’s expertise in a wide range of technical areas to help customers, both OEMs and the aftermarket, optimize machine productivity and efficiency. Technical development, quality and marketing have been the focus at SKF since the very start. The group’s efforts in R&D have resulted in numerous innovations, forming bases for new standards, products and solutions. Le Groupe SKF est l’un des premiers fournisseurs mondiaux de produits et de solutions sur les marchés des roulements, des services, des solutions d’étanchéité, de la mécatronique et des systèmes de lubrification. Les services incluent l’assistance technique, la maintenance, la maintenance conditionnelle et la formation. Depuis toujours, SKF privilégie la qualité, l’excellence technique et la satisfaction des clients. Le Groupe s’investit considérablement dans la Recherche et le Développement. De nombreuses innovations sont à la base de nouveaux produits, de nouvelles normes et de solutions dans le monde des roulements.

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SNL Metals Economics Group Nadine Tanner 1718 Argyle St., Suite 300 Halifax, NS B3J 3N6 (902) 429-2880 www.snl.com

SNL Metals Economics Group (SNL MEG) is the most trusted source of global mining information and analysis with more than three decades of experience. From worldwide exploration, development, and production to strategic planning and acquisitions activity, our comprehensive and unbiased research helps clients make confident decisions and, ultimately, improve results.

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 provides geological consultancy mainly for exploration. The company is equipped with resistivity and IP equipment (IRIS instruments), with down-hole video inspection camera (Laval Underground), GPR(ProEx), topographic equipment (GPS RTK). We are engaged in R&D projects concerning pegmatite exploration and its mineralization (www.prospeg.org). We also provide services to mineral exploration companies. Geophysics, together with image interpretation and remote sensing data, are the cornerstones 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

SM Construction Inc. Serge Tardif 15971 boul. de la Colline Québec, QC G3G 3A7 (418) 849-7104 www.sm-inc.com/sm-construction-en

Spicer Solution Providers Inc. Robert Spicer 5825 ch. Saint-François Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 1B6 (866) 735-9005 www.2sp.ca

SMS Equipment Inc. Bruce Knight 53113 Range Rd. 263A, Zone 1 Acheson, AB T7X 5A5 (780) 948-2207 bknight@smsequip.com www.smsequip.com

SMS Equipment is one of Canada’s leading providers of equipment solutions and services for the construction, forestry, mining and utility industries. To help customers meet their needs, SMS has established strategic alliances with suppliers around the world. SMS Equipment is a full-line distributor of heavy industrial equipment and also offers a variety of services through various locations throughout Canada.

Pump, conveyor and abrasion-resistant cost-effective solutions. Experience and service that makes the difference. Pumps: Centrifugal and submersible abrasion and corrosion-resistant slurry transfer pumps; Pneumatic displacement abrasion and corrosion-resistant sump and solids transfer pumps; Rubber and alloy replacement spare parts for most slurry pumps – great fit and great price. Conveyors: Abrasion and oil-resistant, steel cable and fabric rubber conveyor belts, widths to three metres; New technology alumina ceramic belt scraper cleaners – superior performance guaranteed. Abrasion resistant: Ceramic-lined flexible rubber hose; Ceramic-lined pipe and bends. Sales, rentals, spare parts, on-site service and professional training.

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SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. Mark Liskowich 205-2100 Airport Dr. Saskatoon, SK S7L 6M6 (306) 955-4778 mliskowich@srk.com www.srk.com

SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice serving mainly mining industry clients. Founded in 1974, SRK offers services from grassroots exploration to mine closure planning. SRK employs more than 1,500 leading specialists in science and engineering at over 50 offices on six continents. Example services include due diligence, feasibility studies, permitting, mine waste management and mine closure. SRK clients include majorand medium-sized mining companies, exploration companies, banks and governmental departments.

STM Associates

Suncor Energy Inc.

R. Roylance 320 South 400 East Salt Lake City, UT, USA 84111 (801) 531-6500 www.stmassociates.com

Anne Marie Toutant PO Box 2844, 150-6 Ave. SW Calgary, AB T2P 3E3 (403) 296-6060 www.suncor.com

STM is an executive search firm that covers all functional areas within the natural resources industry, with an emphasis in mining and minerals. The firm has been serving well-known domestic and international corporations for over 40 years. Our work includes board, executive and midlevel searches in all functional areas. STM works on a retained basis, as a partner with our client organizations.

Suncor Energy is Canada’s leading integrated energy company. Suncor’s operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the PetroCanada brand. While working to responsibly develop petroleum resources, Suncor is also developing a growing renewable energy portfolio.

Stonehouse Mining Corp. David Price 1010-1130 West Pender St. Vancouver BC V6E 4A4 (604) 398-5380 www.stonehouseint.com

% Stellar Recruitment Tahlia Murdock 1350-1600 Stout St. Denver, CO, USA 80202 (720) 599-3000 tahlia@stellarrecruitment.com www.stellarrecruitment.com

Stellar Recruitment, founded in 2006, is an expert agency, specializing in the mining, oil and gas and construction industries. We offer permanent recruitment, as well as contract employment services. With offices in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and soon in Canada, we boast a global scope with which we do business. Whether your company is small or a major blue chip company, our high-caliber consultants can deliver quality results tailored to your needs. Stellar Recrutement, fondée en 2006, est une société de recrutement d’expert, spécialisée dans l’industrie minière, pétrolière et gazière et de la construction. Nous offrons un recrutement de contrat permanent, ainsi que de contrat à durée déterminée. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, en Australie, en Nouvelle-Zélande et au Canada, nous nous vantons de faire affaire à l’échelle mondiale. Que votre entreprise soit petite ou une grande multinational, nos consultants d’experience peuvent produire des résultats de qualité adaptés à vos besoins. 124 | CIM Directory 2013

Stonehouse specialises in the delivery of construction projects across the globe. Current work locations are Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Astana (Kazakhstan), Accra (Ghana), and Vancouver (Canada). Stonehouse provides the following integrated, multidiscipline services to our clients: strategic and project-specific planning, engineering and management services; engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) asset operation (mines, power plants, processing plants and associated infrastructure); and arranging or providing project finance. Stonehouse se spécialise dans la livraison des projets de construction à travers le globe. Les emplacements de travail actuel sont Kuala Lumpur (Malaisie), Astana (Kazakhstan), Accra (Ghana) et Vancouver (Canada). Stonehouse fournit les services intégrés et pluridisciplinaires suivants à nos clients : services de planification, d’ingénierie et de gestion stratégique et projet-spécifique ; ingénierie, fourniture, et gestion de construction ; opération de capitaux (mines, centrales, usines de traitement et infrastructure et associée) ; et s’chargeant ou fournissant des finances de projet.

Suncor Énergie est la plus importante société énergétique du Canada. Les activités de Suncor sont reliées notamment au développement et à la valorisation des sables pétrolifères, à la production pétrolière et gazière classique et extracôtière, au raffinage du pétrole et à la commercialisation des produits sous la marque Petro-Canada. Suncor exploite les ressources pétrolières de façon responsable, ainsi qu’un portefeuille croissant de sources d’énergie renouvelable.

Synthesarc Inc. Serge Dallaire 106-75 boul. de Mortagne Boucherville, QC J4B 6Y4 (450) 641-5227 synt@synthesarc.com www.synthesarc.com

Synthesarc offers the minerals industry facing wear problems special cored wires that produce arc-sprayed coatings and overlays containing boride phases. Having high hardness and excellent chemical stability, these coatings and overlays possess superior abrasion, dry erosion (low and high temperature) and slurry erosion resistances. Synthesarc also develops tailored coatings for specific applications. Synthesarc offre à l’industrie de transformation des minéraux au prise avec des problèmes d’usure, des fils fourrés spéciaux qui produit des revêtements de projection à l’arc et des soudures des revêtements contenant des borures. Ces revêtements qui ont une dureté élevée et une excellente stabilité chimique, possè-

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dent une résistance élevée à l’érosion sèche (basse et haute températures), l’abrasion et l’érosion par boues. Synthesarc fait aussi la conception de revêtements sur mesure adaptés à des besoins spécifiques.

Team Power Solutions Tom Boehm 809 46th St. E Saskatoon, SK S7K 1X0 (306) 384-5552 tom.boehm@teampowersolutions.ca www.teampowersolutions.ca

Team Power Solutions has quickly become a recognized industry leader in electrical and instrumentation engineering, manufacturing, construction and maintenance. Our team provides an exceptional depth of knowledge and experience gained from years in the field working on projects for major owners, consultants, utilities, and prominent electrical manufacturers. Our impressive growth is a product of the recognition from our loyal clients who value our dedication to service through innovation, quality and safety. La société Team Power Solutions est rapidement reconnue comme meneuse dans l’industrie éléctrique ainsi que pour l’instumentation, le génie, la fabrication, la construction et l’entretien. Le service de notre équipe offre plusieurs années d’expérience dans le champ de travail, œuvrant pour des compagnies utilitaires, de consultants, de proprietaires majeurs et de fabriquants éléctriques majeurs. Notre croissance est le produit de la satisfaction complète des clients loyaux qui reconnaissent notre engagement au service innovateur et securitaire de qualité.

Teck Resources Ltd. Ross Pritchard 3300-550 Burrard St. Vancouver, BC V6C 0B3 (604) 699-4000 ross.pritchard@teck.com www.teck.com

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy. Teck owns, or has an

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interest in, 13 mines in Canada, the United States, Chile, and Peru, as well as one metallurgical complex. Teck is actively exploring for copper, zinc and gold in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Africa. Teck est une entreprise diversifiée de ressources, engagée à mener des activités et des développements miniers de manière responsable. Ses principales unités opérationnelles sont le cuivre, le charbon pour la fabrication de l’acier, le zinc et l’énergie. Teck est propriétaire ou possède un intérêt dans 13 mines au Canada, aux États-Unis, au Chili et au Pérou en plus d’un complexe métallurgique. Teck explore activement à la recherche de cuivre, de zinc et d’or dans les Amériques, en Asie-Pacifique, en Europe et en Afrique. Visitez teck.com pour plus d’informations.

Tega Industries Canada Vinay Grover 1305 Kelly Lake Rd., Unit 1 Sudbury, ON P3E 5P5 (705) 523-4158 vinay.grover@tegaindustries.com www.tegaindustries.com

Tega Industries Canada Inc. – total solution provider to your problems of wear and abrasion when separating ores. Tega industries Canada Inc., an ISO:9002 certified company, specializes in designing, manufacturing and supplying solutions for wear and separation of ores in the mining, mineral processing industries. Tega is a total solution provider for wear and abrasion problems. The products include: rubber/PM mill linings for AG, SAG, primary, secondary, rod, ball and pebble grind mills; screen media made of rubber and polyurethane; wear pads for chutes, bins, hoppers, spillage control systems for conveyors; wear components for conveyors like slider bars and beds, pulley lagging; and hydrocyclones for mineral separation. Its products are installed in over 60 countries with sales offices in 12 of them.

TENAQUIP Limited Vanessa Nowak 20701 ch. Sainte-Marie Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 5X5 (800) 661-2400 www.tenaquip.com

TENAQUIP is Canada’s premiere distributor of industrial, material handling and occupational health and safety products, giving you access to a huge selection of “in stock” products from leading brand manufacturers. Place your order before 4 p.m. any business day, for same day shipping and next business day delivery, to most major cities across Canada. TENAQUIP is a winner of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies program six years in a row! TENAQUIP est le premier distributeur canadien de produits industriels, de manutention et de santé et sécurité au travail. TENAQUIP vous donne accès à une vaste sélection de produits en stock provenant des marques les plus populaires. Passez votre commande avant 16h durant un jour ouvrable pour profiter de l’envoi le jour même et de la livraison le jour suivant vers la plupart des grandes villes au Canada! TENAQUIP fait partie des 50 sociétés les mieux gérées au Canada depuis les six dernières années!

TerraSource Global Arlene Willmann 1600-100 North Broadway St. Louis, MO USA 63102 (618) 641-6963 www.terrasource.com

TerraSource™ Global is the ultimate resource for material processing and handling equipment, uniting three marketleading brands: Gundlach Crushers, Jeffrey Rader and Pennsylvania Crusher. With sales offices and a representative network that spans the globe, these brands are installed and trusted worldwide throughout the material reduction and feeding spectrum. The firm’s product line includes size reduction equipment, Posimetric® and vibratory feeders, material handling equipment, screening and processing equipment, storage and reclaim equipment and pneumatic conveying equipment.

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Tetra Tech Brent Thompson 800-555 W. Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V6B 1M1 (604) 408-3788 www.tetratech.com

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction management, and technical services. The company supports government and commercial clients by providing innovative solutions focused on water, environment, energy, infrastructure and natural resources. With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, Tetra Tech’s capabilities span the entire project life cycle.

the United States, and also a world leader in shaft sinking. Our expertise includes shaft sinking, mine development (level, ramp and raise), mine rehabilitation & dewatering, raise boring, road header operation, civil and mine construction, ground freezing, shotcreting, shaft boring, mine operation (stoping, tramming, hauling), ground control, raise mining, civil tunnelling, mechanical and electrical installation, grouting and project management.

Timken Canada LP Evan Boere 100-5955 Airport Rd. Mississauga, ON L4V 1R9 (905) 694-4909 evan.boere@timken.com www.timken.com

Thibault & Associates Inc. J. Dean Thibault 330 Alison Blvd. Fredericton, NB E3C 0A9 (506) 454-2359 d.thibault@thibault-processengineering.ca www.thibault-process-engineering.ca

Thibault & Associates Inc. provides process engineering services, specializing in the tailored design of metallurgical and hydrometallurgical flowsheets for production of concentrates and refined metals, with an experience base that includes projects for recovery of base, transition, rare and precious metals. Our firm assures a fully integrated approach to project execution by offering in-house bench and pilotscale test facilities, process and economic modelling capabilities, process intensification studies, coordination of multidiscipline engineering design and after-care services.

Timken Canada has a long history servicing the mining industry. Our head office located in Mississauga and our sales professionals across the country work alongside our authorized distributors to support mining customers in finding the best antifriction solutions – a hallmark for over a century. In addition, with our extensive line of seals, roller housed units and now couplings and chain, Timken is in a unique position to better meet the needs of mines in Canada. Timken Canada a une longue histoire au service de l’industrie minière. Notre bureau chef à Mississauga, nos professionnels de la vente à travers tout le pays ainsi qu’à l’aide de nos distributeurs autorisés répondent depuis plus d’une centaine d’années aux besoins des clients miniers en leur offrant les meilleures solutions en produits antifriction. Avec en plus notre large gamme de joints d’étanchéité, de paliers sur roulements à rouleaux, et maintenant d’accouplements et de chaîne, Timken est dans une position unique pour desservir les besoins des mines au Canada.

innovative mining seating systems for more than 20 years. The company is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Ultra Seat engineering uses 3D CAD design software with simulation to improve product quality and transform new ideas into great products. Major manufacturers often use Ultra Seat systems as their original equipment due to Ultra Seat’s state-of-theart technology and manufacturing techniques to achieve the highest standards. Aiming to be recognized worldwide as the preferred source for industrial seating, Ultra Seat continuously looks for new products and technologies to help it serve its customers better and offers the highest quality and reliability of seating systems for any possible mining need, along with exceptional customer service. Ultra Seat has distribution centres across North America, and is expanding its distributor network around the globe.

Vale Newfoundland & Labrador Limited Susan Tilley PO Box 7001, Stn. C Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1C0 (709) 922-4523 www.vale.com

Vale is a global mining pioneer that discovers and transforms the minerals that are essential ingredients in the products people use every day. Active in over 30 countries, Vale is the world’s leading producer of iron ore, the second largest nickel producer, and a major producer of fertilizers, copper, coal, manganese and aluminum. In addition to its core mining business, Vale’s capabilities include research, logistics, distribution, and energy operations.

Vals Drilling Limited Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada Ltd.

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Rene Scheepers 2409 Albert St. N, PO Box 1997 Regina, SK S4P 3E1 (306) 949-6606 info@thyssenmining.com www.thyssenmining.com

Eric Krysa 18025 109 Ave. NW Edmonton, AB T5S 2R7 (780) 489-6133; (800) 661-7328 ekrysa@ultraseat.com www.ultraseat.com

Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada is a leading mining contractor in Canada and

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Jonah Cimolini RR 3, Site 17, Comp. 18 Airdrie, AB T4B 0P7 (403) 226-0572 jcimolini@vdrill.com www.vdrill.com

Founded in 1990, Val’s Drilling Limited has specialized in the drilling industry for more than 25 years. Through our experience and innovation, the company has thrived, grow-

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ing to include various drilling and support equipment. With Balzac, Alberta, being home to head of operations, Val’s Drilling has expanded throughout North America. Val’s Drilling will provide you with complete drilling solutions in any location the job demands!

Veyance Technologies Canada Inc. Brad Baber 383-3 11 Bellerose Dr. St. Albert, AB T8N 5C9 (780) 569-5057 brad.baber@veyance.com www.goodyearep.com

Depuis 1919, Victaulic est le premier producteur mondial de raccords mécaniques rainurés et de systèmes de raccordement de tuyaux. Victaulic est le seul fournisseur offrant des solutions uniques et une gamme complète de produits pour les tâches les plus exigeantes de l’exploitation minière. Victaulic a mis au point un certain nombre de technologies novatrices d’assemblage de tuyaux conçues pour un service fiable et sans tracas, même dans les pires conditions. Les systèmes Victaulic profitent aux propriétaires, aux entrepreneurs, aux installateurs et au personnel d’entretien sur la planète.

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gaz naturel, transmissions et groupes électrogènes diesel et gaz. Possédant plus de 150 ans d’expérience, nous offrons des solutions complètes ou sur mesure pour les mines, les fabricants d’équipement et plusieurs autres industries au Canada. Nos succursales s’étendent depuis les champs de pétrole et de gaz naturel de l’Ouest Canadien jusqu’au rivages des Provinces de l’Atlantique, alors peu importe si votre chantier se trouve dans une région éloignée, nous avons le réseau de vente et de service pour vos fournir des systèmes de puissance efficaces et fiables.

Veyance Technologies Canada, Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer and marketer of Goodyear Engineered Products, working to accelerate business through good people, innovative technologies and smart solutions. Together, these strengths drive the development of Goodyear Engineered Products’ family of products and services: conveyor belts, industrial & hydraulic hose and fittings, power transmission and other rubber products. Benefit from market-driven products designed to boost your efficiency by keeping operating costs low and increasing high profit potential.

Victaulic Company of Canada Ltd. Tim Meadows 123 Newkirk Rd. Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3G5 (905) 780-5406 tmeadows@victaulic.com www.victauliccanada.com

Since 1919, Victaulic has been the world’s leading producer of grooved mechanical couplings and pipe-joining systems. Victaulic is the single supplier with unique solutions and a comprehensive product line for mining’s most demanding services. Victaulic has developed a number of innovative pipe joining technologies designed for reliable, worry-free service under the most severe conditions imaginable. Victaulic systems benefit owners, engineers, installers and maintenance personnel across the globe.

Wajax Equipment John Fitzpatrick 30-26313 Twp Rd. 531 A. Acheson, AB T7X 5A3 (780) 948-5400 jfitzpatrick@wajax.com www.wajax.com

Wajax Equipment is a 150-year-old company focused on the distribution of all aspects of mining mobile equipment, including underground surface and plant process sales and service, and represents Hitachi, Velocity, Vulcan, Zaman, Fletcher and Furakawa Western Canada.

Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited Kurt Breede 400-8 King St. E Toronto, ON M5C 1B5 (416) 364-6244 kbreede@wgm.ca www.wgm.ca

Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited (WGM) is Canada’s longest running independent firm of geological and mining consultants, providing value-added professional services of the highest standards to the global mineral resource industry. Our client list is as vast as our experience. From small cap junior exploration companies to globally diversified metal producers, private venture capital firms to international investment funds, and local stakeholders to governments of every level – WGM has you covered.

Wajax Power Systems Steve DiLoreto 10025 51 Ave. Edmonton, AB T6E 0A8 (888) 717-7131 www.wajaxpower.com

Wajax Power Systems is a leading Canadian distributor of power systems, diesel and natural gas engines, transmissions and diesel, and natural gas generator sets. With over 150 years of experience, we provide complete and custom power solutions for mines, mining OEMs and other industries across Canada. Our branches extend from the Peace Region of B.C., to the shores of Atlantic Canada, so no matter how remote your job site is, Wajax Power Systems has the sales and service network to provide you with efficient, reliable power systems. Wajax Systèmes de puissance est le plus important fournisseur canadien de systèmes de puissance, moteurs diesel et au

Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. Geoff Gauthier 100-10271 Shellbridge Way Richmond, BC V6X 2W8 (604) 270-8277 www.wencomine.com

Advancing the efficiency and safety of the world’s surface mining equipment through our fleet management systems, Wenco has been providing world-class productivity software and operator safety solutions for the world’s surface mine operations for over 20 years. We continually research industry needs and strive to provide the most comprehensive and all-encompassing solutions in positioning and machine Directory 2013 | 127

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guidance programs, equipment health, state-of-the-art productivity reporting, and our trusted automatic dispatch systems at very competitive pricing. Nos systèmes de gestion de flottes rendent le matériel d’exploitation des mines à ciel ouvert plus efficace et plus sûr, Wenco a été le fournisseur de logiciels de productivité de classe mondiale et des solutions de sécurité de l’opérateur pour les opérations de la mine à la surface de la planète pour plus de 20 ans.

WesTech Engineering, Inc. Jim Woods 3665 South West Temple Salt Lake City, UT, USA 84115 (801) 265-1000 industrialsales@westech-inc.com www.westech-inc.com

WesTech designs and manufactures a full range of liquid/solids separation equipment for the minerals industry worldwide. Applications include product concentration, tailings disposal, acid mine drainage, CCD circuit washing and more. WesTech’s process-driven approach to equipment design and supply helps ensure the best equipment selection for any application. We offer services for complete turnkey systems and fasttrack projects. WesTech is employee-owned and ISO 9001:2008 certified.

Western Potash Corp. Dean Pekeski 1818-701 W. Georgia St. Vancouver, BC V7Y 1C6 (604) 689-9378 dean@westernpotash.com www.westernpotash.com

Western Potash Corp. is a development stage potash company focused on building a solution mine on their Milestone property located in southern Saskatchewan. The company intends to develop this worldclass Milestone potash deposit in an ecologically sustainable, economically efficient and socially responsible manner. In December 2012, along with AMEC of Americas, the company completed a feasibility study on the project. The company has completed an environmental assessment on the Milestone property. The EA approval was granted by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment. The approval covers all components of the mine facility including the use of City of Regina treated effluent as the industrial water source for the project. Western Potash has raised in excess of C$140 million from institutional and retail investors, including the IPO in May 2008.

Wilkinson Steel & Metals Ltd. Sid Fontoura 9525 60 Ave. NW Edmonton, AB T6E 0C3 (780) 434-8441; (800) 661-8214 www.wilkinsonsteel.ca

One hundred years of service beginning in 1910, Wilkinson Steel and Metals Inc. has grown into Western Canada’s premier steel and metal distributor. The company has 10 locations that are strategically aligned to the natural resource-based economies, providing a full range of steel and metal products, value-added processing services, and supply chain solutions that enable our customers to reduce costs, increase production velocity, and gain a competitive advantage in their markets.

Wire Rope Industries Ltd. Steve Wood 5501 Trans-Canada Hwy Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 1B7 (514) 426-6442 www.wirerope.com

Wire Rope Industries is the most diversified manufacturer of high-performance ropes in North America. For more than 125 years, the company has been a leader in its field. With our knowledge and expertise, we have been able to refine the art of ropemaking into a science. Open pit and underground mines are renowned for having some of the most difficult equipment operating conditions found anywhere in the world. Wire Rope Industries offers a full line of high-performance wire ropes designed and manufactured to handle the diverse conditions in your mining applications.

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Women in Resource Development Corporation Juanita Cutler 109-31 Peet St. St. John’s, NL A1B 3W8 (709) 738-3713; (800) 738-3713 www.wrdc.nf.ca

XPS Consulting & Testwork Services Dominic Fragomeni 6 Edison Rd. Falconbridge, ON P0M 1S0 (705) 699-3400 x3492 dominic.fragomeni@xps.ca www.xps.ca

% W.S. Tyler Karen Thompson 225 Ontario St. St. Catharines, ON L2R 7B6 (905) 688-2644 sales@wstyler.ca www.wstyler.ca

W.S. Tyler is a member of the wholly owned German-based Haver & Tyler Processing Technology Alliance, and a leading manufacturer, systems provider and specialist in the screening, washing and pelletizing industry. Focused on all aspects of the screening circle, from particle analysis and screen media, to vibrating screens and processing technology, as well as screening services, it’s the company’s mission to bring new approaches and technologies to the marketplace.

XPS is a licensed metallurgical engineering, technology and test services business offering industry leading expertise in ore body characterisation, flowsheet development, operational support, growth initiatives and asset integrity management for most commodities including gold, nickel, copper, zinc, PGEs, rare earth and industrial minerals. Our services include plant support, improving operational efficiency and greenfield/ brownfield project development. Many of the world’s exploration and mining companies have come to recognize and rely on XPS and the comprehensive mix of services offered by its team of multidisciplined engineering and technical professionals.

Xylem Water Solutions Wugang Canada Resources Investment Ltd. Xin Zhang 708-1155 University Montreal, QC H3B 3A7 (514) 509-8777

Wugang Canada (WISCO Canada) is a subsidiary of WISCO (top five steelmakers in the world, Fortune 500). We have invested in five iron ore projects in northern Quebec – in control or in share participation. We have established a gradient development strategy by carrying out a feasibility study, as well as production and exploration activities in different projects. We are committed to developing iron ore projects in an environment-friendly and locally appreciated manner. It will bring significant economic and social benefits to Canada.

Daniel Rouillard 300 ave. Labrosse Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 4V5 (514) 428-4880 www.xyleminc.com

Xylem is a leading global water technology provider with 13 sales and service locations across Canada. Our dewatering service offers the complete Flygt line of pumps for municipal, industrial, mining and construction applications. Xylem also offers a full service rentals program. Submersible pumps, engine-driven suction pumps, generators, piping and complementary accessories are available for either long- or short-term rental. Xylem est un leader mondial dans le secteur des technologies de l’eau, avec 13 succursales au Canada. Le service de drainage offre la gamme de pompes Flygt pour les applications municipales, industrielles, minières et pour le domaine de la construction. Xylem offre également des services complets de location. Il propose une gamme étendue de pompes submersibles, de pompes d’aspiration à entraînement par moteur, de génératrices, de conduites et d’accessoires complémentaires. Directory 2013 | 129

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Insurability of unknown post-closure liabilities C. Kunze, AMEC Earth & Environmental UK Ltd., Mining Services Group, Ashford Kent, United Kingdom

ABSTRACT Although closure sureties cover works that are carried out during the existence of a mining company, certain liabilities are not known when the surety is established and become apparent only in a late stage of the closure phase or even after the site has been relinquished. This paper supports the concept that these financial risks lend themselves to insurance solutions. Making insurance for unknown liabilities mandatory while defining unambiguous legal conditions could create a viable market for insurance products, provide a sufficient statistical basis for the calculation of premiums, and reduce costs.

RÉSUMÉ Bien que les cautions de fermeture couvrent les ouvrages effectués durant la vie d’une compagnie minière, certaines responsabilités ne sont pas connues lors de l’établissement de la caution et elles ne deviennent apparentes que durant une étape tardive de la phase de fermeture, voire même seulement lorsque le site a été fermé définitivement et remis. Le présent article soutient le concept que ces risques financiers se prêtent à des solutions d’assurances. Le fait de rendre obligatoire l’assurance pour de responsabilités inconnues, tout en définissant des conditions légales non ambiguës, pourrait créer un marché viable pour des services liés aux assurances, fournir une base statistique pour le calcul des primes et réduire les coûts.

Behaviour of oil sands fines-sand mixture tailings A. R. Sorta, D. C. Sego, and G. W. Wilson, University of Alberta, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Markin/CNRL Natural Resources Engineering Facility, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

ABSTRACT The settling, shear strength, and index properties of oil sands fines-sand mixture tailings (FSMT) for a wide range of solids and fines content are investigated. Results indicate that the liquid limit of FSMT obeys a linear mixture law. The fines-water ratio (FWR) governs the permeability of composite tailings (CT) and CT with comparable geotechnical behaviour can be produced from the same initial FWR mixtures. A phosphogypsum (PG) dosage > 900 mg/kg does not improve the dewatering behaviour of CT. The undrained shear strength of FSMT at the liquid limit is approximately 2.4 kPa, but is dependent on fines content at the plastic limit.

RÉSUMÉ Le tassement, la résistance au cisaillement et les propriétés caractéristiques des résidus composés de mélanges de particules fines des sables bitumineux et de sable (FSMT) sont étudiées pour une grande plage de contenus en solides et en particules fines. Selon les résultats, la limite liquide des FSMT suit une règle linéaire de mélanges. Le rapport fines-eau contrôle la perméabilité des résidus composites et des résidus composites ayant un comportement géotechnique similaire peuvent être produits des mêmes mélanges initiaux ayant le même rapport fines-eau. Une dose de phosphogypse (> 900 mg/kg) n’améliore pas le comportement d’exhaure des résidus composites. La résistance au cisaillement sans consolidation des FSMT à la limite liquide est d’environ 2,4 kPa mais elle est fonction de la teneur en particules fines à la limite plastique.

Methodology for quantifying uncertainty versus data spacing applied to the oil sands B. J. Wilde and C. V. Deutsch, University of Alberta, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Markin/CNRL Natural Resources Engineering Facility, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

ABSTRACT The inevitable uncertainty in modelling spatial variables decreases as more data become available. This reduction depends on the properties of the variable being modelled. Spatially continuous variables show less uncertainty for a given spacing than erratic variables. A geostatistical simulation-based approach is developed to quantify the relationship between uncertainty and data spacing. Reference realizations are sampled to condition additional realizations and quantify uncertainty. The procedure is automated, making it straightforward to consider sensitivity and different geological domains. A case study of the relationship between uncertainty and data spacing for net oil sands thickness data from northern Alberta is presented. 130 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

RÉSUMÉ L’inévitable incertitude dans la modélisation de variables spatiales décroît à mesure que plus de données sont disponibles. Cette réduction dépend des propriétés de la variable à modéliser. Les variables continues dans l’espace montrent moins d’incertitude pour un espacement donné que les variables erratiques. Une approche basée sur la simulation géostatistique est développée pour quantifier la relation entre l’incertitude et l’espacement des données. L’actualisation des références est échantillonnée afin de conditionner les actualisations additionnelles et de quantifier l’incertitude. La procédure est automatisée, la rendant capable de considérer la sensibilité et les différents domaines géologiques. Une étude de cas présente les relations entre l’incertitude et l’espacement des données pour les données nettes sur l’épaisseur des sables bitumineux du Nord de l’Alberta.

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Study on leaching of molybdenum and nickel from Ni Mo ore using sodium chlorate L. 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 a Ni-Mo ore was investigated by acidic oxidative leaching with sodium chlorate followed by caustic leaching of the acid leach residue. The results indicated that the sulphides of nickel and molybdenum in the Ni-Mo ore were oxidised and dissolved in the solution. The molybdenum remaining in the residue was further recovered by direct caustic leaching. The leaching of nickel and molybdenum reached 92 and 60% respectively, with sodium chlorate consumption of 60 g per 100 g ore and hydrochloric acid consumption of 0·52 mol per 100 g ore at a L/S ratio of 3:1 and 90°C for 2 h. After caustic leaching of the acid leach residue with sodium hydroxide consumption of 45 g per 100 g dried residue at a L/S ratio of 3:1 and 40°C for 15 min, the total leaching of molybdenum increased to 96%. A conceptual process flowsheet for the leaching of the Ni-Mo ore has been developed.

RÉSUMÉ On a examiné le lessivage du molybdène et du nickel à partir d’un minerai de Ni-Mo, par lessivage acide oxydant avec du chlorate de sodium suivi par lessivage caustique du résidu d’attaque acide. Les résultats indiquaient que les sulfures de nickel et de molybdène du minerai de Ni-Mo étaient oxydés et dissous dans la solution. Le molybdène du résidu était davantage récupéré par lessivage caustique direct. Le lessivage du nickel et du molybdène atteignait 92 et 60%, respectivement, avec une consommation de chlorate de sodium de 60 g par 100 g de minerai et une consommation d’acide chlorhydrique de 0·52 mol par 100 g de minerai avec un rapport de L/S de 3:1 à 90°C pendant 2 h. Après le lessivage caustique du résidu d’attaque acide avec une consommation d’hydroxyde de sodium de 45 g par 100 g de résidu séché avec un rapport de L/S de 3:1 à 40°C pendant 15 min, le lessivage total du molybdène augmentait à 96%. On a développé un schéma de procédé conceptuel pour le lessivage du minerai de Ni-Mo.

Kinetic investigation of dissolution of CaWO4 in oxalic acid solution

A. O. Kalpakli, S. Ilhan, C. Kahruman, and I. Yusufoglu, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Istanbul University, Avcilar, Istanbul, Turkey

ABSTRACT In this study, the effects of stirring speed, temperature, H2C2O4 concentration and particle size on the dissolution rate of CaWO4 in H2C2O4 solutions were investigated. CaWO4 was dissolved in H2C2O4 solutions as series parallel type reaction. In the first step which took place according to Langmuir-Hinshelwood Mechanism, H2C2O4 was adsorbed as a mobile adsorption layer on the surface of CaWO4, reacted to form adsorbed calcium aqua oxalato tungstate (Ca[WO3(C2O4)H2O]) intermediate product and the adsorbed Ca[WO3(C2O4)H2O] was desorbed into the solution. In the second step, Ca[WO3(C2O4)H2O] hydrolysed and formed H2WO4 which reacted with H2C2O4 to form hydrogen aqua oxalato tungstate (H2[WO3(C2O4)H2O]) as end product together with solid CaC2O4H2O. Model kinetic equations were derived which showed the relationships of the fractional conversion of CaWO4, the concentration of Ca[WO3(C2O4)H2O] and the concentration of H2[WO3(C2O4)H2O] with time. The diagrams drawn according to the model kinetic equations were in good agreement with the experimentally obtained diagrams (R2>0·99).

RÉSUMÉ Dans cette étude, on a examiné les effets de la vitesse d’agitation, de la température, de la concentration d’H2C2O4 et de la taille de particule sur la vitesse de dissolution de CaWO4 dans des solutions d’H2C2O4. On a dissous le CaWO4 dans des solutions d’H2C2O4 en une réaction de type série-parallèle. Dans la première étape, qui avait lieu d’après le Mécanisme de Langmuir-Hinshelwood, l’H2C2O4 était adsorbé en une couche mobile d’adsorption à la surface du CaWO4, réagissait pour former le produit intermédiaire adsorbé, aqua oxalato tungstate de calcium (Ca[WO3(C2O4)H2O]), et ce Ca[WO3(C2O4)H2O] adsorbé était désorbé dans la solution. Dans la seconde étape, le Ca[WO3(C2O4)H2O] était hydrolysé et formait l’H2WO4 qui réagissait avec l’H2C2O4 pour former de l’aqua oxalato tungstate d’hydrogène (H2[WO3(C2O4)H2O]) comme produit final avec le CaC2O4H2O solide. On a dérivé les équations cinétiques du modèle, lesquelles montraient les relations de la conversion fractionnelle du CaWO4, de la concentration de Ca[WO3(C2O4)H2O] et de la concentration d’H2[WO3(C2O4)H2O] en fonction du temps. Les diagrammes dessinés d’après les équations cinétiques du modèle étaient en bon accord avec les diagrammes obtenus expérimentalement (R2>0·99).

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Modelling of platinum extraction by Aliquat 336 utilising RSM technique H. 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 synthetic solution has been conducted using Aliquat 336 in kerosene considering the effects of four variables; contact time, extractant and HCl concentration, as well as aqueous-to-organic (A/O) ratio. Using ‘Design Expert’ software, a mathematical model has been developed with the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) technique and central composite design (CCD). Optimised conditions were also investigated. Our results show that there is huge potential to extract platinum up to 99% using Aliquat 336.

RÉSUMÉ On a effectué la modélisation de l’extraction du platine à partir d’une solution synthétique en utilisant Aliquat 336 dans du kérosène tout en considérant les effets de quatre variables: la durée de contact, la concentration de l’agent d’extraction et du HCl, ainsi que le rapport aqueux-à-organique (A/O). En utilisant le logiciel ‘Design Expert’ on a développé un modèle mathématique au moyen de la méthodologie de surface de réponse (RSM) et d’un plan composé central (CCD). On a également examiné les conditions optimisées. Nos résultats montrent qu’il y a un potentiel énorme permettant d’extraire jusqu’à 99% du platine en utilisant Aliquat 336.

Grain structure development and eutectic solidification of discontinuous magnesium borate whisker reinforced AA2024 matrix composite Z. 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 behaviour of MBO whisker reinforced 2024 aluminium alloy matrix composite (MBO/AA2024) was studied by employing computer based thermal analysis, scanning electron microscopy and differential scanning calorimetry. The results show that the addition of MBO whiskers refines the grain structure in the matrix of the MBO/AA2024 composite. The nucleation of primary α-Al phase took place away from the whisker surfaces and started within the interstice of whiskers. The whiskers had almost no significant influence on the refinement of the eutectic phases.

RÉSUMÉ Dans cette recherche, on a étudié le comportement de solidification du composite (MBO/AA2024) à matrice d’alliage d’aluminium 2024 renforcée par des barbes de MBO, au moyen de l’analyse thermique automatisée, de la microscopie électronique à balayage et de l’analyse calorimétrique à compensation de puissance. Les résultats montrent que l’addition de barbes de MBO affine la structure de grain dans la matrice du composite MBO/AA2024. La nucléation de la phase primaire α-A1 prenait place à l’écart des surfaces de la barbe et commençait à l’intérieur de l’interstice des barbes. Les barbes n’avaient presque pas d’influence sur l’affinement des phases de l’eutectique.

Role of Cr2O3 on formation of reaction sintered dense ZrO2 Al2O3 SiO2 based refractory materials

D. 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 composites were developed by reaction sintering of microcalcined fine alumina powder and zircon flour taken in different ratios with Cr2O3 as an additive. The powder mixes were isostatically pressed and sintered at 1550°C. The sintered compacts were characterised by different physicomechanical properties, microstructure developed and phase compositions. Cr2O3 exhibited positive influence up to certain level of addition on the thermomechanical properties of reaction sintered zirconia mullite composites including corrosion resistance and microstructure. 132 | CIM Magazine | Vol. 8, No. 9

RÉSUMÉ On a développé des composites extrêmement denses de zircone et mullite par frittage réactif de poudre fine d’alumine micro calcinée et de farine de zircone en différentes proportions, avec du Cr2O3 comme adjuvant. On a pressé les mélanges de poudres au moyen d’une presse isostatique et on les a frittés à 1550°C. On a caractérisé les différentes propriétés physico mécaniques, la microstructure développée et la composition de phases des compacts frittés. Le Cr2O3 exhibait une influence positive jusqu’à un certain niveau d’addition sur les propriétés thermomécaniques des composites de zircone et mullite à frittage réactif, incluant la résistance à la corrosion et la microstructure.

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Lynn Lake: the transplanted town by Aaron Fitzpatrick

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hat happens The solution was to to a singlephysically relocate the industry town town itself. The remote when that lone resource is northern Lynn Lake site exhausted? Often, when lacked usable roads, so the town’s only employer new construction would decides to move along, have required the conresidents leave too, veyance of manpower and deserting their homes and equipment through a properties in the process wilderness route that was and leaving a ghost town in nearly impassable by most their wake. But that was vehicles. not the case when To sidestep this probSherridon, a small town in lem, arrangements were northern Manitoba, faced made to uproot the workdwindling mineral reserves With its copper mining operation winding down in Sherridon, Manitoba, in the early 1950s, ers’ homes and cart them at its nearby copper mine Sherritt Gordon Mines Ltd. began developing a new nickel mine 200 kilometres to the off to Lynn Lake, across in the 1950s. The mine’s north. As part of this development, the company took the audacious step of picking up and 265 circuitous kilometres moving many of Sherridon’s buildings to the new site at Lynn Lake. owner, Sherritt Gordon of treacherous terrain. As Mines Ltd., was shifting its Sherritt Gordon president focus northward to its new Lynn Lake nickel operation. The Eldon Brown put it, “Sherridon won’t become a ghost town; firm had every intention of maintaining close ties to both the we’ll take the ghost with us.” region and its local workforce, so when the new mine took on The task was far from simple. It involved the use of the Sherridon employees, these residents brought with them not Linn Tractor, an all-terrain vehicle spawned from the mind only a desire for work but their transplanted homes as well. of American dog and pony show impresario H.H. Linn. Sherridon was born from the gold rush of the early 1900s. Aside from being a fascinating and successful showman, his Stories of finds sent thousands of prospectors to Manitoba, to tractor proved to be his most lucrative and far-reaching seek their fortunes. achievement, having been used in the 1930s and 1940s by While most firms did not strike gold, rich stores of copper workers in the construction of the Panama Canal. The Linn and nickel abounded. Phillip Sherlett, a Cree hunter and Tractor was a gargantuan machine with an incredibly broad sometime-prospector who had helped spread the gold fever base, thus allowing it to cover most any terrain. An optional in Manitoba, made the initial Sherridon copper discovery in snowplough attachment took two days to install. Despite 1922, and when his claims lapsed in 1924, they were picked the advancements of diesel engines in the later years of its up by Carl Sherritt and Dick Madole, trappers who had pre- use – in particular during the period of the Lynn Lake reloviously staked claims in the area. Bob Jowsey, who had cation – the Linn Tractor had a top speed of 20 kilometres already struck out looking for gold in the area a decade ear- per hour. lier, would return and, in 1927, take over the property, helpTravelling only in winter to avoid flooded ravines, the ing found the town with the newly incorporated Sherritt tractor moved slowly but surely. Each one-way trip took Gordon Mines Ltd. Production began in April 1931 and nearly 75 hours. Over three years, the company managed to would proceed with periodic suspensions until the mine cart 120 housing units from Sherridon to Lynn Lake. By closed in 1952. 1952, Sherridon was all but abandoned. With the exhaustion of the ore body approaching in the Naturally, more construction followed and the town is mid-1940s, Sherritt Gordon sent prospectors in every direc- now accessible by air, rail or over an all-season road. While tion to make new finds. To the good fortunes of the firm and the Lynn Lake nickel mine closed in 1976, the residents have its employees, they struck a large nickel deposit a mere 200 not left. The town now claims to be the sport fishing capital kilometres to the north. They called it Lynn Lake, so named of Manitoba. And with a rich nickel resource left to be mined, for Sherritt Gordon’s chief engineer Lynn Smith. The prob- it is far more likely that mine developers will be sinking lem, then: How best to handle the relocation of over one shafts than that the locals will be picking up and beating a hundred full-time employees? path out of town. CIM

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