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With more than 30 years of experience in the mining industry and proven leadership in\[…\] [Continue Reading](https://blog.allnorth.com/introducing-sean-ennis-as-vancouver-operations-leader-and-vice-president-metals-minerals) ![The Art (and Science) of Designing Sustainable Gold Mining Operations](https://blog.allnorth.com/hubfs/potential%20gold%20images%20(600%20%C3%97%20500%20px).png) # [The Art (and Science) of Designing Sustainable Gold Mining Operations](https://blog.allnorth.com/sustainable-gold-mining-operations) July 13, 2023 Introduction: A Plan Towards Sustainable Mining Gold has long held a significant place in human history, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. However, the production of gold is not without its challenges. In the modern era, emerging complexities are\[…\] [Continue Reading](https://blog.allnorth.com/sustainable-gold-mining-operations) ![Vitreo Minerals awards Allnorth Feasibility Study for its Angus Property](https://blog.allnorth.com/hubfs/Angus%20Project-1.png) # [Vitreo Minerals awards Allnorth Feasibility Study for its Angus Property](https://blog.allnorth.com/vitreo-minerals-awards-allnorth-feasibility-study-for-its-angus-property) March 22, 2023 We are thrilled to announce that Allnorth will be responsible for completing a NI43-101 compliant Feasibility Study in support of the Angus Frac Sand Project in Northern BC. We are grateful to Scott Broughton, President & CEO, and Cullen McCormick,\[…\] [Continue Reading](https://blog.allnorth.com/vitreo-minerals-awards-allnorth-feasibility-study-for-its-angus-property) ![Allnorth Ingénieria Expands its Mining Network to a Tee](https://blog.allnorth.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Mexico%20Long%20Video%20(600%20%C3%97%20500%20px)%20(5).png) # [Allnorth Ingénieria Expands its Mining Network to a Tee](https://blog.allnorth.com/allnorth-ingénieria-expands-its-mining-network-to-a-tee) November 15, 2022 The Sonora International Mining Congress was created in 1995 in Hermosillo, Mexico, as a local event to highlight new services and developments within the regional mining companies. Over the years, the prestige of the event has grown and has become\[…\] [Continue Reading](https://blog.allnorth.com/allnorth-ingénieria-expands-its-mining-network-to-a-tee) ![Allnorth welcomes Luc Coussement as Principal Process and Metallurgy Specialist](https://blog.allnorth.com/hubfs/Untitled%20(600%20%C3%97%20500%20px).png) # [Allnorth welcomes Luc Coussement as Principal Process and Metallurgy Specialist](https://blog.allnorth.com/allnorth-welcomes-luc-coussement-as-principal-process-and-metallurgy-specialist) September 20, 2022 Allnorth is pleased to announce the appointment of Luc Coussement, M.Sc., as Principal Process and Metallurgy Specialist. With the addition of Luc, Allnorth deepens its growing capabilities in metallurgical and plant engineering design. 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