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Atikokan mill positioned for European exports
A Thunder Bay entrepreneur expects to have contracts in hand by early spring to start exporting wood pellets to major European customers.Ed Fukushima, president of Atikokan Renewable Fuels, is focused ... more >>
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Foreign francophone workers filling need in Sudbury shopsPosted: 2/2/2012 1:48:20 PMSudbury finalizes immigration settlement strategyPosted: 1/31/2012 11:19:03 AMRing of Fire coordinator never been at site, says energy criticPosted: 1/27/2012 5:36:32 PMHearst greenhouse grower installs geothermal heating systemPosted: 1/27/2012 10:15:05 AMEntrepreneur cultivates way to extend the harvestPosted: 1/26/2012 2:12:49 PMModular home builder eyes First Nation partnershipsPosted: 1/25/2012 10:26:38 AMSuspension bridge part of 11/17 four-laningPosted: 1/23/2012 11:08:13 AM
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HR firm provides insight into recruitment bizPosted: 1/31/2012 11:11:12 AMLU's engineering department receives $10-million boostPosted: 1/30/2012 10:20:28 AMAzilda couple finds success with magnet therapy productsPosted: 1/27/2012 10:10:54 AMTimmins nickel miner seeks redemption in company overhaulPosted: 1/25/2012 11:20:32 AMAccreditation enhancing employment in mining engineeringPosted: 1/24/2012 1:58:11 PMNew technology reduces organic wastePosted: 1/19/2012 3:06:37 PMMining supply and service innovators honoured by industry peersPosted: 1/17/2012 2:36:21 PM
Around the North
Xstrata confirms merger talks with Glencore
Posted: 2/3/2012 1:20:57 PMOne of the world's leading Swiss-based commodities trade is looki...
Posted: 2/3/2012 1:20:57 PMOne of the world's leading Swiss-based commodities trade is looki...
Been there, done that, says Ring of Fire CoordinatorPosted: 2/3/2012 1:23:55 PMOntario's Ring of Fire Coordinator contends development in the bu...
Chiefs want to electrify their communities Posted: 2/3/2012 1:21:54 PMThe Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) said it's time for their northern...
Matachewan miner pours gold in March Posted: 2/3/2012 1:22:48 PMAuRico Gold said its Young-Davidson gold project in northeastern ...
Ursa suspends Webbwood operationsPosted: 2/3/2012 11:52:03 AMOperations at the Shakespeare Nickel Mine 70 km west of Sudbury, ...
Ministry seeking nominations for apprenticeship awardsPosted: 2/3/2012 11:40:44 AMNominations are now being accepted for the Minister's Awards for ...
Energy minister tours Sault CollegePosted: 2/3/2012 11:48:35 AMProvincial Energy Minister Chris Bentley visited Sault College Fe...
North Bay company one of Top 100 EmployersPosted: 2/3/2012 11:45:25 AMCemenetation Canada, based in North Bay, has been recognized once...
First Nation, miner begin negotiationsPosted: 2/3/2012 11:43:00 AMAtikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation and Quadra FNX Mining Ltd....
Quadra FNX signs MOU with AtikamekshengPosted: 2/3/2012 11:50:08 AMQuadra FNX and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation, located 20...
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