For the past four decades, Mississauga, Ontario-based MSTA CANADA has provided marketing insight, promotion, education, advocacy, and networking opportuni-ties for member companies involved in the mining industry. “Our mandate is to connect you to opportunities to grow your business…

The Sudbury-based company was honoured at the 24th annual Bell Business Excellence Awards gala celebration on September 16th at the Caruso Club in Sudbury. Hosted by the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, the annual awards ceremony pays tribute to entrepreneurs and businesses that demonstrate excellence in their field.

Sudbury, Ont. – NORCAT is proud to announce the launch of the NORCAT Open Innovation Platform – an online marketplace that enables tech companies and mining companies to work together to solve the many intractable challenges facing the global mining industry.

OAKVILLE, ON / July 27, 2021 / Novamera Inc. (“Novamera” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has closed its $5 million Series A financing round (the “Financing”).

Export Development Canada (EDC) is committing to net zero emissions by 2050 across its business lines and in its own global operations. The Crown corporation’s plan will include interim reduction targets for the most carbon intensive sectors for 2023 and 2030, supported by sustainable finance objectives.

Next week, we’re moving to our new office located just two floors down from where our current (old) office is. Instead of suite 1250, we are now going to be at suite 1040.

EarthZyme® is NOW >>> ROAD//STABILIZR® and Dust Stop® is NOW >>> DUST/BLOKR® As we enter a new chapter at Cypher Environmental, it is the perfect time to rename our innovative products and launch a brand new website.

MILWAUKEE and TROY, Mich. – Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, and Plex Systems, the leading cloud-native smart manufacturing platform operating at scale, today announced that Rockwell has entered into an agreement to acquire Plex for $2.22 billion in cash.

Originally Published by TELEDYNE OPTECH Vaughan, CANADA, June 17, 2021 ─ Teledyne Optech and Teledyne

Sudbury, Ont. – Ernst and Young LLP (EY), one of the world’s leading professional services firms, is working with NORCAT to build the skills, expertise and innovative solutions needed to help support the mining and metals industry through transformation.

In her recollection, the buzz around the game has always been tangible. “Of all the events held during Modern Mining & Technology Sudbury week, the one the volunteers always clamoured to be present for was the MineOpportunity Game,” enthuses Nicole Tardif, MMTS Co-Chair. “All the kids were happy, excited, and enjoying themselves.” And learning about careers in mining while they were at it.

Computers. Phones. Cars. Batteries. Some of the very things that may ultimately power our world without the reliance on fossil fuels, and save our environment, rely on mining the materials to create them from the same ground from which we extract fossil fuels.

The Mining Suppliers Trade Association Canada (MSTA CANADA) and Mining Finland recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding for developing the co-operation of the organizations in Canadian, Finnish, and particularly on international mining markets.

Sudbury-based firm also marketing system that allows gestures to replace touch screens

Deloitte Canada and NORCAT have entered into a strategic alliance—that will help the global mining industry better understand the latest mining technology and innovation trends. This unique collaboration will combine the on-the-ground insight from companies with emerging technologies installed at the NORCAT Underground Centre and the market knowledge of Deloitte’s global mining industry team.

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has released its annual ‘Facts & Figures’ report, a comprehensive overview of current trends, including updated statistics and analysis, in Canada’s mining sector. With the impact of COVID-19 and the resulting heighted demand for minerals and metals, Canada’s mining industry is poised to play a leadership role in economic recovery efforts, both domestically and internationally, as the pandemic continues to have a massive impact on daily lives.

Novamera Inc. (“Novamera” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce Hochschild Mining PLC (“Hochschild”) has joined the Company’s Preferred Partner Program (the “Program”). The Program gives priority status to its members, which entitles them to certain privileges, monetary discounts and advance insight into the development of Novamera’s surgical mining technology, Sustainable Mining by Drilling (“SMD”).

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, December 17, 2020 – Dundee Sustainable Technologies Inc. (“DST” or the “Corporation”) (CSE: DST) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Technology Transfer Licensing Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT) (“Newmont”) for the utilization of DST’s cyanide free gold extraction, known as the CLEVR Process™ (“CLEVR” or the “Technology”).

Maestro Digital Mine launches their next enabling technology that monitors the health condition of all Maestro digital IIoT devices and networks – any time and anywhere. MaestroLink™ Server is the innovative on premise-based monitoring platform that enables control room operators and maintenance teams to monitor and manage devices via smartphone, tablet or computer in real-time. Now access your data anytime anywhere!

In collaboration with Global Affairs Canada Trade Commissioner, Franz Brandenberger, Ryan McEachern from MSTA CANADA hosts a webinar with Henrique Mendonca from INNOVALL. He highlights their role with Brazilian mining clients to connect them to solutions to a wide array of technological needs.

MacLean Engineering continues to advance its innovative Research and Demonstration Facility in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. MacLean, in collaboration with Maestro Digital Mine, recently integrated the Plexus PowerNet™ – a gigabit network providing both data and power using coaxial cable throughout the mine to enable connectivity underground.

There’s still time to register if you are interested in learning about the Galaxy Noise Classifier. A faster, easier and more versatile tool to remove atmospheric returns from your Galaxy data. It’s supported by the Teledyne CARIS Mira AI platform and this game-changing efficiency provides significant reductions in manual data cleaning, delivering quicker project turnaround times.

Delta, British Columbia (July 20, 2020) – McCue Engineering Contractors (“McCue”) celebrates 20th anniversary in business by kicking off work on the Water Treatment Portion of Skeena Resources Limited’s Eskay Creek Project.

MSTA CANADA in collaboration with the Trade Commissioner Service at the Embassy of Canada in Brazil hosted a Webinar with Arcelor Mittal’s Digital transformation and procurement needs. Jardel Ferreira – Arcelor Mittal’s Digital Innovation Manager, presented on Arcelor Mittal’s Flat Carbon Brazil’s digital strategy and the corporate program to support their digital innovation journey. He discussed the technological priorities and key challenges introduced to the digital innovation ecosystem.

Pond Inlet, NU, July 20, 2020 – Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation (“Baffinland” or the “Company”), Nunavut Sealink & Supply Inc. (NSSI), and Cypher Environmental Ltd. have partnered up to donate their time and resources to support the Hamlet of Pond Inlet conduct a dust suppression project aimed at significantly reducing dust from town roads in Pond Inlet, Nunavut.

Listen to Chief Operating Officer, Sam Bowles from Aspire Mining Ltd. present the plans and procurement needs for their Ovoot Coking Coal Project in Mongolia. The webinar was hosted by MSTA CANADA in collaboration with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Mongolia.

According to a report from PricewaterhouseCoopers, the largest 40 mining companies in the world by market capitalization have weathered the COVID-19 pandemic mostly unscathed. The full report can be downloaded below and the following summary is sourced from S&P Market Intelligence.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, June 10, 2020 – Dundee Sustainable Technologies Inc. (“DST” or the “Corporation”) (CSE: DST) is pleased to announce positive results from a metallurgical test program utilising DST’s CLEVR ProcessTM (the “CLEVR Process” or “Technology”) on mineralised samples from a Top Tier Gold Producer (the “Producer”).

In collaboration with the Canada Trade Commissioner – Franz Brandenberger, MSTA CANADA hosted a webinar presenting the findings of a recent report about the Procurement needs of Mining companies in Brazil by Eduardo Vale. The following link is to the recording of the event.

Thank you to all who attended the presentation by Sustainalytics on ESG or Environmental, Social, and Governance. The link to the recording and presentation can be found below. ESG refers to the three central factors in measuring the sustainability

To help reduce the spread of communicable diseases and viruses, including COVID-19, workplaces should have an infection prevention and control plan. Examples and safe techniques for your business and workers are included in this document.

Employers and employees need to take steps to help staff and clients stay healthy and prevent spread of COVID-19. You should also know what to do if you have safety concerns, and what happens if someone at your workplace tests positive for COVID-19.

This template outlines the general COVID-19 specific policies and procedures that businesses and services must have in place to operate under the updated Public Health Order issued May 1, 2020.

This document has been developed to support businesses (excluding health care settings) still permitted to operate by Order 07-2020 in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among workers, volunteers and patrons.

If you are an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure a healthy and safe workplace. WorkSafeBC’s Preventing exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace provides general information that all employers may use to assess the risks and controls in their workplace. Below are some additional steps to take to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

A list of critical public services and allowable business services has been created to inform the business community of which businesses can continue to operate in accordance with social distancing practices. If you have questions on the status of your business on the list of allowable business services, please contact the Business Response Team at 1-844-800-8688.

A number of conditions must be respected to ensure the control of COVID-19 in Québec. Failure to comply with these conditions could lead to a significant increase in the number of cases and thus potentially to reconsideration of the strategy for reopening workplaces.

TORONTO ― The Ontario government is ensuring employers have the safety guidelines they need to protect workers, customers, and the general public from COVID-19 as it prepares for a gradual reopening of the provincial economy.

PROVIX Inc is pleased to announce the availability of the Covid19 Camera systems for identifying abnormal temperatures on individuals and groups of people. The PROVIX Covid Cameras incorporate facial recognition software to automatically detect the correct location for determining the temperature of anyone passing in front of the camera.

Maestro Digital Mine hosted an Industry-Led panel discussion on Communication Infrastructure: “Building the digital highway to connectivity underground” on Monday, March 2nd, 2020 at the PDAC conference, in the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase Pavilion in Toronto, Ontario.

On April 1st, 2020, Finance Minister Bill Morneau, the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, Mary Ng, and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Navdeep Bains, announced the details of the proposed Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

Companies working in the oil and gas & mining industry put a high value on health and safety. In response to Health Canada guidelines, businesses are implementing Business Continuity Plans.

Who to contact for more MSTA Canada information during the pandemic.

Current Canadian province jurisdictions allowing mining during the COVID-19 pandemic

In order to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses that cause a rise in body temperature (fever), it is critical that your employees be screened for elevated temperatures and quickly identified even if they are not showing any symptoms.

The MSTA CANADA is the national voice for the mining services and suppliers sector. The association’s mandate for over 38 years has been to serve its members in connecting them to opportunities to grow their business.

The Open Innovation in Mining Program EXPANDE invites you to prequalify for a new Challenge of the company Minera Spence “Dust mitigation”. To participate, follow this link register and upload the requested information in the enclosed sheet until February 27, 2020, 20:00 hrs (UTC/GMT -3 hrs).

Epiroc is unleashing a new power in the underground drilling industry – a drill bit designed to match the capacity of the latest technology in drill rigs. The new Powerbit for underground drilling offers a higher penetration rate, longer service life and more drill meters per day.