Author: NAM Staff

How teams in mining resolve stakeholder engagement challenges 

NAM Staff
Mining operations and engagement management

Building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders is essential for smooth and successful mining operations and begins with effective engagement. Today, teams must continuously manage their relationships with government agencies, investors, and local communities, a responsibility that can quickly become overwhelming. This challenge is further complicated by the varying stakeholder expectations that need to be met. Successfully navigating stakeholder engagement in…

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VDG to celebrate 40th anniversary at state-of-the-art Michigan facility

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Van der Graaf (VDG), the world’s leading manufacturer of drum motors for all types of belt conveyor applications, including aggregates, mining, material handling and food processing, is proud to celebrate 40 years of innovation, growth, and commitment to North American manufacturing. The milestone will be marked with a special anniversary event at its cutting-edge production facility in Shelby Township, Mich.…

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Proposed Rocky Creek coal mine to create 400 jobs

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CTI Plus Resources’ proposed metallurgical coal mine, located about halfway between Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge in British Columbia, would create up to 400 direct jobs in nearby communities including Mackenzie, reported the Prince George Citizen. Judy Matkaluk, manager of Regulatory Affairs and Engagement of CTI Plus Resources, presented the project to the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George’s board of directors…

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Continental names Gocher head of distribution for Industrial Solutions Americas

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Continental’s group sector ContiTech has appointed Ryan Gocher as head of distribution for its Industrial Solutions business in the Americas, effective July 1. He will succeed Guy Enta, who is retiring in July. In his new role, Gocher will report to Andreas Gerstenberger, CEO of ContiTech USA and head of the Business Area Industrial Solutions Americas. “Ryan is a strategic…

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Allegheny Metallurgical emerges from Chapter 11

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West Virginia coal miner Allegheny Metallurgical has confirmed its successful emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 13, a step forward in its return to growing its operations. The company’s re-entry to the market is marked by a reorganization of leadership and a renewed focus on maintaining and expanding operations. COO Eric Lipinski called the update an “exciting beginning of…

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Thompson Pump earns new ISO certifications

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Dewatering and bypass pump supplier Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Company has renewed its ISO 9001 certification and achieved ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications for its line. The move was made to reinforce its commitment to quality management, employee safety and environmental stewardship, it said. The ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certifications were awarded by a third-party auditor. The new…

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Elk Valley Resources lays off 140

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Glencore-owned Elk Valley Resources, which operates four steelmaking coal mines in British Columbia, said it is cutting 140 jobs due to “challenging market conditions,” reported CBC News.  “[Elk Valley Resources] is working to improve efficiency and reduce costs across our business to ensure our company is globally competitive,” said Chris Stannell, Elk Valley Resources communications manager. Stannell said most of…

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Finning appoints new CFO

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Finning International, the world’s largest Caterpillar dealer, named David Primrose, currently executive vice president and chief development officer, as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Greg Palaschuk, who is leaving the company. “Dave has held several senior management roles over his 36-year career at Finning and is well positioned to continue to drive the execution…

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Côté Gold mine reaches nameplate capacity

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Canadian-based IAMGOLD said the processing plant at the Côté Gold mine in northeastern Ontario has operated at nameplate capacity of 36,000 tonnes per day on average over 30 consecutive days. “I would like to congratulate our Côté Gold teams, who demonstrated remarkable determination and commitment to bring Côté Gold online and advance it to nameplate throughput rate within 15 months,”…

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British Columbia grants environmental certificate to Teck

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Teck Resources has received an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the proposed Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension project from the British Columbia government. The project would extend the life of the copper-molybdenum mine to the mid-2040s. “This positive decision by the Government of B.C. will support extending the life of Canada’s largest copper mine, strengthening the North America critical minerals…

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