Canadian Women in Oil and Gas Industry Women have traditionally been a minority in mining, especially in executive leadership positions. However, there has been a change in recent years as many mining companies are altering their attitudes towards women in the industry. Many studies have proven that women have certain superior qualities to men. Therefore, […]
Canadian LNG Exports: Asian Buyers Seeking LNG Liquid Natural Gas, or LNG, has seen a sharp rise in consumption in recent years. With Canadian gas deposits considered to be the largest in the world, most developed and developing nations are in the bid to secure the LNG from Canada for a cheaper price. Due to […]
Potential Marine Port Trucking Crisis Could there be a crisis in the North American port trucking industry? According to Phil Davies of Davies Transportation Consulting, there is. The recent strike taken by Vancouver port truckers could be just the tip of the iceberg, according to Davies. In fact, truckers engaged in a stoppage at […]
Mining Company Challenges There is no escaping the reality that mining is an extremely complex business. From exploration to processing, staffing, equipment management, and environmental policies that have to be dealt with on a daily basis, there are many challenges that mining companies face. Just when a mining operation gets up and running, it could […]
“The Story of Oil” Historical Video Thanks to our ever informative friends over at the BOE Report, we stumbled upon this interesting historical video of Alberta’s Southern Oilfields in the 1940’s. Story of Oil was actually shot in 1947, making it worth the quick watch based on this fact alone! Delving into the story of […]
Marine Industry Supply Chain: Tips for Better Optimization Getting a product from manufacturing to a store shelf requires a solid supply chain logistic strategy. A weak link involved in the supply chain could cause a complete collapse of the entire system. That is why it is vital for businesses to embrace the following nine items […]
Confined Space Mining: Safety Tips It’s a known fact that mine work is among the most dangerous types of employment on the planet. Due to the volatility of underground mining, working in mineshafts is unpredictable, with potential hazards occurring on a daily basis. Mineshafts require proper ventilation. The deeper the dig, the more chance for […]
South Korea Free Trade Agreement with Canada Canada has long held a leadership position with regard to delivering valuable energy commodities across the globe. Recently, South Korea has become one of Canada’s key free trade partners. The South Korea Free Trade Agreement represents the first of its kind with an Asian nation. This is going to […]
Marketing Shipping Ports: Internationally Branding Your Shipping Port Branding isn’t just for products like toothpaste and sodas. It is also an essential element to help a shipping port have a strong presence in a very competitive global marketplace. Some ports seem to operate under the assumption that they only need be up and running in […]
2014 Metal Prices: What does the year hold? If the coming year follows the mining trends of 2013, then the industry is in for a bumpy ride. The final numbers are being crunched from last year’s Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index and they paint a bleak picture. The 22 commodities that make up the core of […]
