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| Columns |
| Connors Drilling LLC: Drilling Deeper |
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Offering both surface and underground drilling services allows Connors Drilling to work with a range of clients in the mining industry. By Hanna Aronovich |
| Bantrel Co.: Hot Market |
| With the oil sands market continuing to grow by leaps and bounds, Alberta-based Bantrel is doing all it can to meet the demand. By Hanna Aronovich |
| Ensign United States Drilling Inc.: New-Generation Rigs |
| Ensign United States Drilling Inc. – a major land-based drilling company – plans to use new technology to its advantage. By Stephanie Sims |
| TEPPCO Partners: Smooth Waters Ahead |
| TEPPCO Partners continues to grow through acquisitions. this year, it is venturing into the marine transportation business. By Kathryn Jones |
| Pajak Engineering: A Job Well Done |
| Pajak Engineering Ltd. finds success by doing what it has always done – providing exceptional services to clients around the world. By Kathryn Jones |
| International Alliance Group: Entrepreneurial Firm |
| IAG strives to work with the most-talented professionals, and encourages them to share fresh perspectives and creative ideas. By Kate Burrows |
| Sheehan Pipeline Construction Co.: A Century of Success |
| For more than 100 years, Sheehan Pipeline Construction has served the natural gas industry while remaining a family run operation to the core. By Kate Burrows |
| Falcon Gas Storage Co.: Not Standing Still |
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Falcon Gas Storage's ability to hit the ground running helps the company to be a viable contender for the largest independently owned gas storage company in the United States. By Hanna Aronovich |
| North West Upgrading: Upgrading to Success |
| Although still in the development stage, North West Upgrading intends to be the mid-stream processor of choice in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland area. By Kathryn Jones |
| Northern Thunderbird Air Inc.: Soaring Above the Competition |
| Northern Thunderbird Air Inc. specializes in serving mining companies located in remote locations - often in places competing airlines refuse to travel. By Kate Burrows |
| Red Back Mining: Glittering in Africa |
| Red Back Mining has strong, deep deposits in West Africa, and makes the most of them through good relationships with employees. By Chris Petersen |
| Clear Creek Energy Services: A 'Clear' Vision |
| Clear Creek Energy Services has become a recognized midstream service provider by building ongoing relationships with customers. By Kate Burrows |
| Nunavik Nickel Project: Shining Through |
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Canadian Royalties is preparing to begin operations at its Nunavik Nickel property. Local ties to the community help strengthen the project. By Hanna Aronovich |
| Matagami Mine: Matagami Will Prevail |
| Matagami Mine, a division of Xstrata, will begin operating its Perseverance mine this July. It expects the Canadian mine to produce a high quantity of zinc and local jobs. By Kathryn Jones |
| Integra Technologies: Committed to Success |
| Integra is an employee-owned firm with operations throughout North America whose Success stems from retaining a happy staff. By Kate Burrows |
| FracSource: Adapting to Needs |
| FracSource says it provides innovative oilfield stimulation services throughout Alberta, and it recently entered the U.S. market in Texas. By Kate Burrows |
| Energy XXI: ‘A Nice Little Deal’ |
| After only two years of operation, Energy XXI is making great progress with its seasoned associates and its strong properties. By Alan Dorich |
| Calfrac Well Services: ‘Service First’ |
| Calfrac says its focus on innovative technology and its ‘service first’ philosophy have proven successful and allowed it to expand into international markets. By Kathryn Jones |
| Bankers Petroleum Ltd.: Resource-Rich |
| After acquiring resources in Albania and the United States, Bankers Petroleum says it is getting ready for the next phase of its growth. By Alan Dorich |
| Berry Bros. General Contractors: Essential Services |
| Berry Bros. General Contractors provides oilfield services near the Gulf of Mexico, as well as from its new office in Colorado. |
| Connacher Oil & Gas Ltd.: Alberta’s Opportunities |
| Connacher has completed construction of its first 10,000-barrel-per-day project in the alberta oil sands, with more growth expected. By Kate Burrows |
| Unit Drilling: Rigged to Succeed |
| Unit Drilling is taking an innovative approach to hiring in order to have the staff it needs to support its growth. By Hanna Aronovich |
| Energy Transfer: A Culture of Success |
| Energy Transfer is a dynamic company always on the lookout for strategic growth opportunities. By Kate Burrows |
| Coal's Future: Cautious Optimism |
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While the coal industry has a bright future ahead, the National Mining Association warns it could take a turn for the worse. By James Roberts |
| Miner Act Takes Action |
| As the mandates of the Miner Act take effect, MSHA says there already is improvement in the industry with much more to come. By Richard E. Stickler |
| Coal’s Climate Issue |
| Coal is a bountiful resource here in the united states, but Kraig R. Naasz says the environmental cost needs to be reduced. |
| Red Lake Gold Mines: Golden Operation |
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Considered the flagship of gold mining powerhouse Goldcorp Inc., Red Lake Gold Mines is holding its position through new investments. By Brooke Knudson |
| Kodiak Exploration Ltd.: Risks Pay Off |
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Kodiak Exploration Ltd. is celebrating its biggest milestone to date with the recent discovery of the Golden Mile zone on its Hercules Gold property in Ontario, Canada. By Kathryn Jones |
| Metalex Ventures Ltd.: A Global Explorer |
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Metalex Ventures says it can take immediate action on diamond exploration opportunities worldwide, and bring in mining companies to construct and operate a mine. By Alan Dorich |
| Vale Inco: Here’s to a Great 2008 |
| Vale Inco says its Ontario Operations are off to a great start this year with several new projects in the mix and a concerted effort on safety and environmental stewardship. By Kathryn Jones |
| The Duck Pond Operations: No Sitting ‘Duck’ |
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The Duck Pond Operations in Newfoundland, Canada, produces a high grade of copper and zinc concentrates. However, its greatest asset is its work force. By Kathryn Jones |
| Daylight Resources Trust: Shining Bright |
| With a balanced portfolio of oil and gas assets, Daylight Resources Trust can take advantage of rising commodity prices. By Alan Dorich |
| BJ Process & Pipeline Services: Added Strength |
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Process and pipeline services provider BJ PPS both relies on organic growth and selects acquisitions that will strengthen it. By Chris Petersen |