Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Canadian Arrow Mines: The Nickel Price
Ron MulhollandCase IVEY-9B17M037-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn 2016, Canadian Arrow Mines Limited (CRO) had a promising nickel property, the Kenbridge deposit, located 70 kilometres southeast of Kenora, Ontario. The spot had been the site of significant exploration in the past. Further exploration by CRO had indicated that it could be profitable. CRO had spent close to CA$10 million on redevelopment, and needed a further $3 million for the final feasibility study before going into full operation. In 2007,...Starting at €8.20
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De Beers Canada: The Attawapiskat Context
Ron MulhollandCase IVEY-9B16M171-EStrategyDe Beers, a sophisticated, international mining company, operated the Victor Mine, an open pit diamond mine in Canada, located within traditional territory claimed by the Attawapiskat First Nation. To develop the mine, De Beers had to follow provincial and federal legislation, meet environmental standards, and most importantly, negotiate use of the land with the First Nation. Although the mine was successful, the First Nation community was suffer...Starting at €8.20
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Mistura Beauty Solutions
Ron Mulholland; Anthony Davis; Amanda Goupil; Christine Harvey; Kyle MarcusCase IVEY-9B12A034-EEntrepreneurship, MarketingA four-year-old cosmetics company is experiencing the typical difficulties of a company evolving from a mom-and-pop operation to a scalable, systems-driven organization. The CEO and founder recognized a problem and opportunity with foundation makeup. She developed a self-adjusting, hard-powder makeup for use on any skin tone. Following an appearance on a reality TV show for entrepreneurs and numerous other promotional measures, the company’s sale...Starting at €8.20
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Royal Bhutan Airlines — Drukair
Ron MulhollandCase IVEY-9B12A030-EMarketing, StrategyThe chief executive officer of Royal Bhutan Airlines (Drukair) is concerned about growth and the seasonality of demand for Bhutan’s national airline. The Kingdom of Bhutan, with a population of approximately 700,000, is located east of Nepal between India and China (Tibet). It has recently embarked on a program of modernization, including a move to democracy and promotion of tourism. The tourism initiative is described as “high value, low volume,...Starting at €8.20
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Niagara Falls Construction Project: Scheduling, Resources, Costs and Bureaucracy
Kenneth J. Klassen; Barry RiddellCase IVEY-9B15D007-EService and Operations ManagementA homeowner and his family finally have an offer on their residence. The terms negotiated with the buyers require the homeowner to build a detached garage on the property before the closing date on August 30, 2013, which is in 16 weeks. The homeowner’s family has also made a conditional offer on another home, and the condition must be removed in two days if they would like to finalize that purchase. Although proficient at construction, the homeow...Starting at €8.20
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Sagamok First Nation: A Mining Company Context - Teaching Note
Ron MulhollandTeaching Note IVEY-8B18M035-EStrategyTeaching note for product 9B18M035.Starting at €0.00
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Atikameksheng First Nation: Maps, Maple Syrup, and Mining - Teaching Note
Ron MulhollandTeaching Note IVEY-8B19M024-EStrategyTeaching note for product 9B19M024.Starting at €0.00
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The Café Meteor Bistro: Manage or Sell - Teaching Note
Ron MulhollandTeaching Note IVEY-8B20A045-EMarketingTeaching note for product 9B20A045.Starting at €0.00
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Cooper Construction Ltd.: Goodman School of Business Expansion Project - Teaching Note
Kenneth J. KlassenTeaching Note IVEY-8B20D012-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product no. 9B20D012.Starting at €0.00
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Lac Seul First Nation: Development in a Changing Landscape
Ron MulhollandCase IVEY-9B17M066-EStrategyThis case examines the history of the Lac Seul First Nation from first contact with Europeans through treaty negotiations with the Canadian government, timber trespasses by unscrupulous loggers, flooding by Ontario’s hydroelectric provider, and development of mineral resources in Lac Seul traditional territory. The case provides details of settlements of past logging and flooding claims, and agreements with mining companies. The band’s chief and ...Starting at €8.20