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Wild Matriarch is proud to announce that we are now a member of the Canadian Nuclear Association. This is an important milestone in our growth and development, serving clients in the #nuclear industry and lending our talent to the industry's success. For those not familiar with our work, Wild Matriarch, a #womanowned business, was founded in 2019. We are in the #trust and #confidence business. Wild Matriarch deeply understands the #safety and regulatory imperatives of nuclear and high-reliability industries, where social license is crucial to success.  We help clients bridge the gap between technical and societal considerations crucial for project success through strategic advice and implementation on #safetyculture, #engagement with diverse publics, #managementsystems, leader and team #behaviours, and #changemanagement. We provide innovative, award-winning services with a team of expert collaborators, many of whom are also women-owned or Indigenous businesses. https://cna.ca/

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Got to give credit where it's due. This policy plan is remarkably pragmatic & economically sensible. BIV: B.C. NDP releases mining support plan NDP pledges guaranteed permitting timelines for critical mineral mines On the heels of a B.C. Conservative platform on mining released earlier today, the B.C. NDP followed this afternoon with the release of their own plan for mining, with an emphasis on critical minerals. One thing the two plans agree on: More than a dozen critical mineral mine proposals in B.C. need to be fast-tracked through the regulatory process. “Northwest B.C. has the critical minerals that are in high demand worldwide, giving us a huge advantage in the global movement to a clean economy,” Premier David Eby said in a press release. “Our plan will get mining projects moving that grow BC's economy, create good jobs across the Northwest, & benefit communities directly. “There are currently 16 new or expanded critical mineral mines proposed in B.C., & we'll fast-track priority projects to grow the economy & create jobs.” Eby also pledged support to cities & towns in Northwestern B.C. with $250 million through the Resource Benefits Alliance for infrastructure, with the money to be spent over five years. “For too long, communities across B.C.’s Northwest saw the impacts of resource projects -- like more wear & tear on roads & highways, increased demand on local services – but they weren’t seeing enough of the benefits,” Eby said. “We took action to change that. We’re investing money directly back into infrastructure communities like Terrace & Vanderhoof while building up the economy.” Eby’s platform for mining includes guaranteed permitting review timelines for “priority critical mineral projects.” Critical mineral mines proposed for B.C. include copper & nickel. Presumably gold mines & metallurgical coal mines will not get the same consideration of guaranteed timelines, as neither gold nor metallurgical coal are considered to be critical minerals by the B.C. government. Eby is promising to create a new Critical Minerals Office, which will support First Nations engagement & reduce duplication with the federal government. He is also pledging to continue to build out B.C.'s electrical grid to electrify mines. Eby’s mining platform also pledges union training programs to help build the skilled workforce needed by the mining sector. Like Eby's plan, the B.C. Conservatives also released a mining platform today that includes a pledge to speed up permitting. “We are pleased to see both main parties recognize the urgent need for permitting reform for our industry,” said Michael Goehring, president of the Mining Association of B.C. “Every permit granted to a mining project is a permit to prosperity -- prosperity that will improve the quality of life for people & communities across our province. “Both main parties clearly understand BC’s critical minerals potential.”

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🚀 British Columbia's mining technology companies are in a prime position to support the BC mining sector as it taps into the substantial opportunities in critical mineral mining, fueled by the worldwide need for clean energy resources. Learn more about this game-changing development: [Link to the article here] #Mining #CleanEnergy #BC #Opportunities #MiningTech

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“There is no energy transition without mining.” Every form of alternative energy only happens with critical minerals, which must be mined. BC is a source of several such minerals, especially copper. So how can we sustainably up our game? Join us for the conversation - 7 p.m. Wednesday, webcast on vancouversun.com and conversationslive.ca A reminder to join us tonight as we dig into the issue of critical minerals - what they are, why they’re so important, and the challenges with securing enough to support our green energy transition.

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Support the Canadian net-zero economy while advancing innovative technologies, and join the Canadian mining industry. 🛠️ The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) estimates that over 190,000 new workers may be needed in jobs across the sector by 2034, providing important opportunities. Start or advance your career in mining and learn more about the #CanadiansofMining today: https://ow.ly/nyMV50RAO1O #MiningWeek #CriticalMinerals

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My friend Marilyn S. published this informative and insightful op-ed in the globe and mail yesterday. The crux of the story is transitioning the Canadian economy from a mining story to a reindustrialization of the country through effective investment to develop Canadian supply chains for Canadian materials rather than let other countries reap those benefits while we just deliver the raw materials. Vital Metals and many other Canadian soon-to-be miners will play a key role in positioning themselves to deliver products to specific technical specs to slot in to the end user requirements. We all have a part to play to put the pieces of the supply chain together to maximize the benefits for all stakeholders, including real economic reconciliation and indigenous partnership, as we deliver on Canada’s once in a lifetime re-industrialization opportunity. Well said, Marilyn.

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Impressive line up of speakers for the SMR Forum 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. Join us for some very interactive conversations on the future of Small Modular Reactors to support the economic growth in the Prairies!! See www.smr-forum.ca for more information. #smr #nuclear #nuclear energy #Alberta #Oil&gas #SAGD #Investors #Investments #InvestmentBank #cleanenergy #NRCAN #ISED #InvestAlberta #SaskPower

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Babcock & Wilcox and GTH subsidiary Varme Energy are progressing on Canadas first #wastetoenergy plant with #carboncapture. Read more at Babcock & Wilcox below Andreas Grav Karlsen Samir Hamid Paal Skoe Mikael Blom Sean Collins Carbon Circle AS Green Transition Holding AS Rory Wheat Carbon Capture Canada Mikkel Andreasen

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The federal government is contributing up to $75 million, with an additional $120 million provided by B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to upgrade Highways 37, 37A, and 51, covering approximately 800 km. They'll probably need buildings too! We can build those: https://lnkd.in/gJuEHRQe. Other planned improvements include widening shoulders, creating pullouts for slow-moving vehicles, establishing chain-up/chain-off areas, and enhancing WiFi access along these routes. #criticalminerals #building #buildings #construction #steel #mining #exploration #prospecting #ores #mines #minerals #energy Mining Association of Canada Mining Association of BC Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) BC Regional Mining Alliance CIM | Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) Canadian Energy Executive Association AME - Association for Mineral Exploration Canadian Fuels Association - Association canadienne des carburants Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Canadian Gas Association NWT & NU Chamber of Mines Canadian Mineral Processors CMP BC/YK Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (EPAC) Canadian Heavy Oil Association Trade & Invest British Columbia Business Council of British Columbia Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

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Government of Canada – Investments in the Critical Minerals Sector On October 9th, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) announced over $5.1M million in funding for 16 projects in the critical minerals sector as part of the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy (CCMS). Funding has been made available across two programs: the Critical Minerals Geoscience Data Initiative and the Global Partnerships Initiative. Critical Minerals Geoscience Data (CMGD) Initiative funding includes over $4.1M million to support the following ten projects: Analysis of Archived Till Samples for Lithium and Other Critical Elements in Southwestern and West-Central New Brunswick - New Brunswick Geological Survey, $108K Extreme Fractionation of Late Silurian–Early Devonian Peralkaline Intrusions in the Northern Appalachians: Evaluation of HREE-Y resource petrogenesis - New Brunswick Geological Survey, $155K Critical Metal Potential of the Selwyn Sedimentary Basin: Primary and Secondary Geological and Geochemical Controls on Zinc and Vanadium Enrichment in Black Shales - Government of Northwest Territories, $400K Evaluating Drainage Sediments for Carbonatite-Hosted Critical Indicator Minerals, British Columbia Geological Survey, $495K Rare-Metals Pegmatites of the Slave Geological Province: A petrogenic re-examination with exploration implications, Government of Northwest Territories, $498K Geoscience Data Repository (Data Lake) for the Canadian Cordillera, British Columbia Geological Survey, $500K Assessment Report-Sources Drillhole Database, British Columbia Geological Survey, $500K Intrusive History of the Cordilleran Orogen, British Columbia Geological Survey, $483K Airborne Geophysical Survey to Target Rare Earth Mineralization in Southeastern Labrador, Geological Survey of Newfoundland and Labrador, $500K Nain Plutonic Suite Airborne Geophysics, Geological Survey of Newfoundland and Labrador, $500K Global Partnerships Initiative (GPI) - Close to $1M in funding to support the following six projects: Enabling Canadian Critical Mineral Supply Chain Transparency and Traceability at Scale, Quartech Systems Ltd., $55K Uranium Traceability and ESG Labeling in Value Chains, Aisimpro Inc., $124K Mimosi-One: Online Regulatory Sandbox for Promoting Adoption of Digital Traceability and Transparency Platforms in the Critical Minerals Sector, Peer Ledger Inc. Inc, $165K Transparent Canadian Battery Supply Chain GHG and ESG Performance, OPTEL Group (Optel Vision Inc.), $165K Enhancing Supply Chain Traceability With Digital TSM Credentials, Northern Block Inc., $165K Disbursement of Voluntary Contribution to International Energy Association Critical Minerals Working Party - International Energy Association, $325K https://lnkd.in/eKztfT-b

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Today Anthony Clark, our Director of Projects, will be addressing the audience at the 16th Annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum in Saskatoon. As part of our growth plan, KSPC places a strategic emphasis on procurement opportunities to propel our expansion efforts. During this session, Anthony will delve into practical insights, sharing how we navigate the mining supply chain to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our projects. 🚀 Key Highlights: ✨ Exploring avenues for manufacturers to harness mining supply opportunities within our strategic framework. ✨ Gaining nuanced perspectives from our construction, equipment, and service providers on adapting to the dynamic mining sector. ✨ Understanding the collaborative initiatives integral to fortifying our industry presence. Join us for an informative session, as our Director of Projects sheds light on the pragmatic approaches driving our growth in the mining industry. https://mscf.ca/ #Procurement #Mining #SupplyChain #IndustryPerspectives #SaskatchewanMining #ForumSpeaker #SKMining #Potash #KPlusS

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Colonial Coal is Western Canada’s leading steel coal developer. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Colonial Coal International Corp. is a publicly traded pure-play metallurgical coal development company, that trades under the symbol CAD.V Currently CAD.V, holds a 100% interest in two resource-stage coal properties in the Peace River Coalfield of northeastern British Columbia, Canada. Their prime properties are the Huguenot and Flatbed properties, both NI 43-101 compliant. Their combined resources total approximately 700 million tonnes of Measured & Indicated resources of hard coking coal, that ranks as the best coking coal in the world. For more details follow this link below to an article we wrote, that outlines why we believe the shares are undervalued https://lnkd.in/gJgFdHyH #copperwire #lithium #renewables #gold #silver #copper #jobs #geology #law #innovation #humanresources #management #digitalmarketing #technology #futurism #entrepreneurship #careers #markets #startups #marketing #socialmedia #venturecapital #socialnetworking #leanstartups #branding #advertisingandmarketing #motivation #personaldevelopment #investing #jobinterviews #sustainability #personalbranding #education #customerrelations #productivity #social #entrepreneurship #innovation #management #humanresources #geologist #exploration #digitalmarketing #technology #creativity #future #motivation #motivate #educate #educateyourself #criticalmetals #coal #metallurgicalcoal #steel #building #architecture Sary Schultz Florian (aka Florzinho) Grummes Thomas Parilla Pete Thomas Greg Shafransky

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The potential for #Canada to impact global energy production is significant. With countries relying on Russia and China for #uranium enrichment, Canada stands out as a new key player. By utilizing its own uranium mines, Canada has the capability to enrich uranium domestically, potentially shifting the balance away from authoritarian-controlled sources. This move not only enhances Canada's energy independence but also has broader implications for global energy security. #nuclear #mining #energy

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Thank you for the opportunity to present on the Canadian uranium industry, as it is a mature strategic asset that is often left out of the critical minerals discussion. Canada has some of the top uranium assets and is a top producer in the world. Uranium’s role to both decarbonization as well as energy security is increasing as our allies seek to secure supply of nuclear fuel. As the critical minerals industry develops, it was great to see so many companies cooperating to build out a strategy from the industry perspective, as government arguably needs additional guidance in particular with upstream and midstream initiatives. Lengthy permitting timeframes also remains a challenge for projects. Many thanks to Mike White, IBK Capital Corp. for exceptional questions and moderating as well as fellow panel members Killian Charles, Brunswick Exploration, Pierre-Philippe Dupont, Canada Nickel Company; John Passalacqua, First Phosphate Corp (CSE: PHOS), Iggy Tan, Lithium Universe (ASX:LU7) as we discussed supply chain opportunities and challenges for strategic and critical minerals. Thanks to Joanne Jobin IR.inc  & VID and her team for the invitation and exceptional organization of “THE Mining Investment Event of the North” in Quebec City with over 110 companies and exceptional sponsors. I would also note that the sponsorship of 50 student participants in mining, as well as other positive initiatives made me even more proud to be part of this. #mining #investment #criticalminerals #uranium #nuclear #conference #canadianmining #capitalmarkets #canada #quebec #energytransition #THEEvent2024 #supplychain #fuelcycle #CANDU #SMR #microreactor

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🍁 Canada dominates as world's top mining projects revealed ⚒ Mining Journal Intelligence reveals world's top projects in new report MJI's Project Pipeline Handbook 2024 report identifies today's best mining projects using a unique, objective evaluation method to rate 459 assets globally with combined capex of US$212 billion. https://lnkd.in/g_MZZdnD #mining #miningfinance #mininginvestment

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