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Greater Sudbury Native band sueing for $550-billion
The Whitefish Lake First Nation is suing the federal and provincial governments for $550-billion, claiming the producing mines humming in the Sudbury area are on native land.

Golden Chalice discovers potential at depth on Timmins-area property
While drilling continues on Golden Chalice Resources Inc.'s Timmins-area Langmuir Nickel Discovery to build to an industry-compliant resource estimate, airborne electromagnetic surveys have found large conductive bodies at depth.

Matamec Explorations appoints new VP Exploration for Ontario
Matamec Explorations Inc. has announced the appointment of Bill MacRae as the company's vice-president of Exploration Ontario.

First Nickel turns up multiple intersections on Sudbury mining property
The results of 32 holes drilled 1,300 metres above its current mining operations at First Nickel Inc.'s Lockerby Mine have turned up multiple intersections of mineralization.

Tembec founder pushes for green energy research facility in Thunder Bay
Frank Dottori has ethanol on the brain, and wants Thunder Bay to join in his pursuit of establishing a green energy research plant in the city.

Sudbury Soils Study shows minimal risk from mining metals exposure
An extensive seven-year, $10 million project analyzing the soil, water, air and food from the Sudbury area has determined that there are minimal health risks for exposure to lead and nickel from mining operations.

Endangered Species Act will cause duplication, red tape, say forestry leaders
The implementation of Ontario's new Endangered Species Act without a regulation recognizing existing forestry legislation and forestry practices is not sitting well with the Ontario Forestry Coalition.

Thunder Bay engineers show off design creativity
Wardrop Engineering took top honours in the Can-Build competition at the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce's 35th annual trade show and business expo.

North Bay's Mining Week kicks off with kids
The local branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining (the Northern Gateway Branch) and the North Bay Mining Association have teamed up to organize a number of activities this week.

Syn-gas technology plant subsidized by Queen's Park
EnQuest Power garbage-to-energy Sault Ste. Marie test plant is receiving $50,000 from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund.

Algoma's got a brand new bag
Sault Ste. Marie's Algoma Steel reports a successful commissioning of a portable baghouse in its No. 7 blast furnace.

Go forth and diversify, says Heritage Fund
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund is passing out cheques to Parry Sound and Nipigon to identify challenges and opportunities to attract new investment or assist start-ups.