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eResearch and InfoMine Inc. are pleased to announce that the two companies have formed an association whereby each has agreed to co-operate, share information and ideas, and consider the most suitable and appropriate ways to optimize their respective mining clientele’s exposure in the marketplace. “This arrangement provides InfoMine users with direct access to a great additional source of valuable, unbiased, mining company research, particularly those interested in potential investment opportunities. It also allows us to participate directly in the production of that research,” said Graham Baldwin, President and CEO of InfoMine. more »
Human Resources – Job Advertising Not Enough?
Try a Resume Database!
There are two types of Job Seekers – Active and Passive.
The active job seeker is the one we are all familiar with, and have had the opportunity to be ourselves. This is the job seeker that is looking for work as if it were their full-time job. Most likely, this is because they are currently unemployed.
In a hot market however, we have a new breed of job seeker emerge – the passive job seeker. The passive job seeker is already employed, but is keeping their radar running for better opportunities. Whether they are dissatisfied with their current position, or they simply want to take advantage of increasing competitive wages in a high demand-low supply workforce, this creature is ready for work – and their numbers are growing steadily!
Since its creation last year, InfoMine’s mining specific resume database has matured to a very respectable 1,400 active job seekers. Up until last week, we offered access to our resume database for no charge, save registration. Now, being a highly valued product, we want to reward all of those employers that have remained loyal to us – so we are offering our resume access subscription at a significantly reduced introductory price.
So for a limited time only, access to 1,400+ mining specific job seekers resumes is being offered for only $65 monthly. more »
InfoMine's Employers of Choice
Careers welcomes three new Employers of Choice this month – namely Golder Associates, SNC-Lavalin and Glamis Gold Ltd. Please visit their dedicated job pages to find out more about them and whether or not they are offering something for you! Our Employers of Choice are excellent companies to work for. You can also visit them in our Online Job Fair where you can learn more about the benefits of working for an Employer of Choice as well as finding out a lot more about the job market.
September Roundup
Base metal prices took a tumble in September partly due to demand worries. But concerns about supply are helping metals find a bottom. Although a lot of money has been invested in mining, it will take a while before dollars translate into more metal. And miners, goaded on by the profits realized by mining companies, make labour action more likely. Michael Lewis, Deutsche Bank’s global head of commodity research, told Reuters that supplies of copper, nickel and zinc may be disrupted. Codelco and Inco are two companies that may face labour disruption. Codelco operates the world's largest copper mine.
Consolidation continued apace in September. CVRD has a few more regulatory hurdles to clear before it acquires Inco. Analysts are already eulogizing the Canadian nickel miner. John Hughes, an analyst with Desjardins Securities told the Canadian Press, that “it’s a sad day overall for the mining industry.” Other notable mergers were Barrick Gold's acquisition of Pioneer Metals who fought the Can$1.5 billion hostile takeover bid by launching two lawsuits claiming that Barrick Gold misled investors. To date, Barrick has acquired 89 percent of the shares of Pioneer. Ashton Mining of Canada fought its takeover by Stornoway Diamond claiming that the offer was inadequate. Stornoway declared receipt of 68.2 percent of Ashton’s stock.
Check the News section of InfoMine each day for the latest mining stories. You can also subscribe to our Headline News Digest. News subscribers can sign up for our specialty publications, Diamond Digest and Gold Digest.
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ARTICLE QUICK LINKS
- eResearch and InfoMine
- Careers on InfoMine
- InfoMine's Monthly News Roundup
- Professional Development
- TechnoMine
- InfoMine's Book Review
- InvestmentMine
- Mine Site of the Month
- Mexico - State of the Industry Review
- CommodityMine
RESOURCE LINKS
Top 3 Commodity Searches:
- Copper
- Diamond
- Uranium
Top 3 Country Searches:
- Australia
- Canada
- South Africa
TOP 5 SEARCHES FOR AUGUST
Top 5 Companies:
- Newmont Mining Corporation
- Equinox Minerals Limited
- Canadian Natural Resources Limited
- BHP Billiton
- Pan American Silver Corporation
Top 5 Properties:
- Carabou Mine
- Mount Isa Uranium
- Musselwhite Mine
- Escondida/Escondida North
- Olympic Dam Mine
Top 5 Mine Sites:
- Albian Sands
- Diavik
- Highland Valley Copper
- Suncor
- Syncrude
Top 5 Properties:
- Metso Minerals - Combined Svedala and Nordberg
- Surplus Record Machinery & Equipment Directory
- Amec Earth & Enviromental
- ABB Incorporated
- Machinery & Equipment Co., Incorporated
JOBS OF THE MONTH
EVENTS OF THE MONTH
EDITORIALS OF THE MONTH
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Environmental Excellence in Exploration (E3), from which the E3 courses are derived, is a comprehensive reference of good environmental practices for exploration. E3 was developed through the contributions of industry leaders and managed by the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC). The E3 courses provide users with field-proven guidelines on exploration activities, community engagement and environmental practices. Students will be empowered to take responsibility for environmental stewardship and minimize the impact of exploration. more »
This introductory course on cyanide, by Terry Mudder, Mike Botz and Karen Hagelstein, provides a non-technical introduction to the use and management of cyanide on a global basis, including gold production, cyanide chemistry, analysis, toxicity, treatment, risks, and management. more »
New on TechnoMine this month:
Technology Review on Grouting (PDF)
Not the most glamorous aspect of mining, but critical to controlling water flow into mines and out of tailings impoundments. In our review we note vital websites, key publications, and the consultants and suppliers who bring you the services and products needed to effectively grout at your mine. Also take a look at our new Technology Review on that most photogenic part of a mine - the headgear & headframe (PDF).
Here you will find the latest on the international cyanide code, technical papers and books on cyanide use in mining, and news on disputes over the use of cyanide in mining world-wide.
New Additions
- Over 200 links on Underground and Open Pit Mining. Now it is easy to scan an intelligent selection of the infinity of sites on underground mines, their history, their mining methods, the equipment, and the student projects (our favorite).
- Addition to the Library of over 200 new papers and links to significant papers. See also the TechnoMine Home page where we constantly update and post quick access to the latest papers we add to the Library.
- Over 50 new Technology section news briefs. Our favorite deals with Mining and Freedom-as controversial a subject as any
Here is the comprehensive, yet readable and often entertaining guide to Project Management, especially written for engineers, estimators, purchasing agents, senior managers, company presidents – in fact, anyone who bears some portion of responsibility for a project but needs a better understanding of how it all works. With more and more operating companies now increasing their involvement in capital projects, often by direct management, this kind of overall awareness has never been more important.
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A one-stop-shop for the mining investor
InfoMine is proud to launch a new and improved InvestmentMine, the section of InfoMine built specifically for investors. The page is populated by a constant stream of news focused on relevant topics, such as the raising of capital for mining and exploration ventures through to the reporting of results, both financial and technical. This is complemented by market information in the form of mining stock performance, metal prices and balanced by commentary from investment professionals. more »
 McArthur River is the world's largest high-grade uranium deposit. It is located in northern Saskatchewan, 620 kilometres north of Saskatoon. The mine was discovered in 1988 beneath 500 metres of sandstone at McArthur River. The property consists of 21 claims and 1 lease totaling 84,818 hectares.
McArthur River is an underground mine that began operating in 1999. It is the world's most productive uranium mine, contributing approximately 20% of total global uranium mining production. The mine has a life expectancy of more than 20 years with a production capacity of 18.7 million pounds of uranium per year. There are proven and probable reserves of 437 million pounds of U3O8.
Ore is recovered using the raisebore mining method. Ore is ground to a slurry, pumped to the surface to tanks and stored until it is loaded into specially designed containers for the 80- km truck haul to Key Lake processing plant. At Key Lake, a specifically designed unloading facility receives the ore. Ore from McArthur is blended for processing with low-grade ore stockpiled at Key Lake. more »
 Mine Site provides in depth information on over 50 mine's, including reserves/resources, production, mining and processing methods as well as news, links and supplier information. You can also view the Minesite
pages of other mines by visiting the Minesite homepage. Feel free to contact us with any comments or suggestions you may have for Minesites.
Mexico
Mexico, a country with a mining history which straddles almost 500 years, still ranks amongst the world’s largest metal producers. It is also a major mineral exploration area. This review provides a snapshot of the state of mining industry and lists specific topics for companies that are interested in investing in Mexico’s mineral wealth. Many more links lead to detailed resources, while the easy access to InfoMine’s comprehensive database narrows the search of the hundreds of active companies and their properties. more »
CommodityMine has More Investor Tools
CommodityMine has improved the navigation and the look-and-feel of the section. We also developed a new feature — charts. Use this tool to compare metal price charts from a wide range of time periods. You will be able to compare short- and long-term trends to better understand where the commodity price has been and where it might be going.
CommodityMine is your comprehensive source of information about mineral commodities. In addition to the latest prices, you can find in-depth mining news, a listing of upcoming mining events, in-depth information about commodities, and company information along with related mining properties.
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EPCM(C): Managing Capital Projects for Mining 
