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| Columns |
| KBR's Brand Holds Up in Canada |
| KBR Canada delivers capabilities in energy sector construction through the added strength of its global parent company. By Chris Petersen |
| Connors Drilling LLC: Drilling Deeper |
| 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 |
| Elevating Boats LLC: Elevated Spirits |
| Liftboat pioneer Elevating Boats LLC stays successful in the industry by being able to change with the times and survive trials. By Kathryn Jones |
| Hertz Equipment Rental Corp.: A Winning Partnership |
| The western Canada division of Hertz Equipment Rental Corp. says it has flourished under the leadership of its parent company, The Hertz Corp. 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 |
| Red Lake Gold Mines: Golden Operation |
| Considered the flagship of gold mining powerhouse Goldcorp Inc., Red Lake Gold Mines is holding its position through new investments. By Brooke Knudson |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| St. Marys Cement: Cementing Excellence |
| Backed by Votorantim Cimentos, Toronto-based St. Marys Cement says it is empowered to deliver its products to more customers. By Alan Dorich |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| SemCAMS: An Important Link |
| By consistently delivering on their promises, SemCAMS is a trusted processing and gathering partner for natural gas producers in Alberta. By Chris Petersen |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Mining: Too Much Regulation |
| The National Mining Association maintains that uranium mining regulations could stifle that sector of the industry. By Fletcher T. Newton |
| A Renewable Future is on the Way |
| The U.S. Secretary of Energy says a future with renewable power at the forefront starts with a united front with international governments. By Samuel W. Bodman |
| 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 |
| Independent Nickel Corp.: An Independent Player |
| Independent Nickel Corp. says it has strong potential for growth with its experienced team and its Lynn Lake Mine in Canada. By Alan Dorich |
| Bretagne LLC: Finding New Ways |
| Utilizing enhanced recovery technologies has helped Bretagne get more out of stripper wells that many had considered dried up. By Chris Petersen |
| Rigdon Marine: Smooth Sailing |
| Rigdon Marine is focused on providing technologically advanced ships that exceed its clients’ expectations. By Kate Burrows |
| MegaWest Energy Corp.: ‘Mega’ Success |
| MegaWest Energy Corp. is setting its sights on the mid-continental United States, using technology on areas proven to contain oil. By Kathryn Jones |
| Fortune Minerals: Good 'Fortune' |
| Fortune Minerals was kissed by ‘lady luck’ when it acquired the largest undeveloped anthracite coal deposit on the continent. By Kathryn Jones |
| Cabo Drilling Corp.: Successful Evolution |
| Cabo Drilling Corp. says it has persevered and found success in an industry that is constantly ‘subject to extreme conditions.’ |
| Gibraltar Mine: Solid as a Rock |
| Taseko Mines’ Gibraltar Mine is undergoing a major expansion that will increase its copper-molybdenum production. By Kate Burrows |