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Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development
Free energy for the mining industry
John Hood and Les Lisk see waste as the future of energy efficiency for buildings in every sector, including the mining industry. Their company, Renewable Resource Recovery Corp.
Jun 1, 2012 1:00 AM
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Sudbury Soils Study published as textbook
The results of the Sudbury Soils Study have been published as a textbook entitled “ Risk Assessment and Environmental Management: A Case Study in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada .”Edited by Dr.
Jun 1, 2012 1:00 AM
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Idling alternative cuts diesel consumption
An energy saving idea shared by Barrick Gold ’s Hemlo operation at an Ontario Mining Association energy workshop in 2007 is paying off big time for Goldcorp’s Porcupine Gold Mines (PGM) unit in Timmins.
Nov 30, 2011 7:00 PM
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MIRARCO researcher cites case for offshore wind power
Mining companies operating in remote regions and relying exclusively on diesel power to generate electricity should be considering offshore wind farms as part of an integrated power solution, claims Dr.
Aug 31, 2011 8:00 PM
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Solar power proposed for remote mines
Finding a cost effective means to meet energy needs in remote mining areas is a million dollar question. Kim Trapani, an investigator with MIRARCO, thinks she has an answer.
Aug 31, 2011 8:00 PM
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Scientist warns of climate change
The challenging terrain of Northern Ontario’s Hudson Bay Lowlands and the effects of climate change may force mining operators to develop new strategies for the disposal of tailings, warns Laurentian University Earth Sciences professor Dr.
Aug 31, 2011 8:00 PM
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Goldcorp wins Tom Peters Award
A desert-like wasteland of mine tailings two kilometres from downtown Timmins that has been converted into a green wilderness area and outdoor education centre has earned Goldcorp Inc.
Aug 31, 2011 8:00 PM
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New Living with Lakes Centre opens doors
Dr. John Gunn, Canada Research Chair in Stressed Aquatic Systems at Laurentian University, studies the impacts of mining on aquatic systems and formulates strategies to deal with them.
Aug 31, 2011 8:00 PM
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Biofuel goes underground
Miners at Kirkland Lake Gold are joking about putting on a little extra weight since switching to a blend of biofuel to power the mine’s underground equipment.
Aug 31, 2011 8:00 PM
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CLRA honours excellence in land reclamation
Xstrata Nickel took home the Canadian Land Reclamation Association’s (CLRA) Edward M. Watkin Award at the association’s 36th national conference, held concurrently with the 5th Mining and Environment International Conference in Sudbury June 27th.
Aug 31, 2011 8:00 PM
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