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Suncor Energy ramps up production and ramps up RMWB operations Suncor confirmed that it is ramping up production in a staged manner and expects that all of its operations in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo ("RMWB") will be producing at normal, pre-turnaround rates by the end of June. >> Read full article
Chris Roney appointed Engineers Canada president Engineers Canada is pleased to welcome Chris Roney, FEC, P.Eng., BDS, UE, as its president for the 2016–2017 term. In the coming year, Roney and the Engineers Canada Board will work with the engineering regulators to advance the profession in the public interest. >> Read full article
Newfoundland and Labrador introduces greenhouse gas legislation New greenhouse gas legislation in Newfoundland and Labrador stops short of B.C.'s carbon tax but is aimed at cutting onshore industrial emissions with flexible carbon pricing. >> Read full article
Ontario wants more trucks burning natural gas Ontario will spend up to $100 million to help natural gas suppliers create more fuelling stations to encourage more trucks to use the fuel instead of diesel or gasoline. The move to expand the use of natural gas as a fuel for trucks will be part of Liberal government's climate change action plan. >> Read full article
National Energy Board says Mackenzie Gas Project still in public interest The National Energy Board will vary the sunset clauses for the Mackenzie Gas Project's Mackenzie Valley Pipeline and Mackenzie Gathering System to December 31, 2022. >> Read full article
OPEC states fail to reach deal on production OPEC countries failed last Thursday to agree on measures to influence crude supplies and prices – a missed opportunity to show the resolve that for decades let them set how much consumers and industries worldwide would pay for gas, heating and related necessities. >> Read full article
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NWT residents show strong support for mining Northwest Territories residents have made it clear that they overwhelmingly support mining in the NWT, according to a survey conducted by Abacus Data, a national research company, and commissioned by the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines and the Mining Association of Canada (MAC). Territory residents believe the industry’s economic contributions are substantial, and companies’ environmental and safety practices are meeting or exceeding their expectations. As a result, respondents said they would welcome new mines and more government support for mining. >> Learn More…


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Event Calendar

PTDA 2016 Canadian Conference Date: June 9 - 10, 2016 Location: Ottawa >> More Info
EASA 2016 Convention and Exhibition Date: July 12 – 14, 2016 Location: Toronto >> More Info
International Conference & Exhibition on Mining, Material & Metallurgical Education Date: July 11 - 13, 2016 Location: Quebec City >> More Info
MINExpo 2016 Date: September 26-28, 2016 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada >> More Info