Industry News

Resolute sawmill marks 10-year anniversary By: Northern Ontario Business staffThe Resolute Forest Product's sawmill in Thunder Bay marked 10 years in operation.The Montreal-based forestry giant said it's a “unique business venture” based on the collaboration between the company and the Fort William First Nation. With an annual capacity of 300 million board feet of stud...
K-L Gold ups the ounces By: Northern Ontario Business staffKirkland Lake Gold reported higher gold production in its fourth quarter following upgrades at its Macassa mine.In a May 14 release, the company reported production increased by 46 per cent (31 503 ounces) in its third quarter (21, 601 ounces). "With the increased hoisting capacity available...
Graphite mine permitted to go By: Northern Ontario Business staffOntario Graphite announced May 13 that the Ontario Ministry of the Environment has approved final operating permits to re-commission a graphite mine near Kearney in the Parry Sound district.In a release, the company said it is now fully permitted and has all the required provincial approvals to...
Brownfield strategy kickstarting development in SudburySudbury is home to 80 brownfield sites, which formerly hosted commercial or industrial activity. The city anticipates the properties to be reclaimed over the next five to 10 years. By: Lindsay KellySudbury is being lauded for its efforts to reclaim brownfield sites across the city, and in the process is attracting new interest in development for sites that have otherwise been overlooked.In January, the city received a Sustainable Communities Award from the Federation of Canadian Municipalitie...
Eco-friendly corridor to enhance Sudbury’s downtownThe Elgin Street Greenway, a one-kilometre transport corridor incorporating greenery and space for cycling and pedestrian traffic, has been approved for downtown Sudbury. The first phase of the project will get underway this year. By: Lindsay KellyA plan to integrate green space into downtown Sudbury, offering eco-friendly transport options while enhancing the downtown’s aesthetics, is set to get underway this year.Part of the city’s downtown master plan approved last August, the $3.7-million Elgin Street Greenway is a one-kilometre corridor...
Environmental firm keeps growingMaria Story started her environmental firm in her home but it has since grown to a staff of nine. By: Liz CowanMaria Story only intended to work out of a home office in Haileybury to offer environmental consulting services. Her plans had to change as she became busier and she now heads an established firm with a staff of nine.Story Environmental is currently located in a renovated former pool hall close...
Nipissing needs more mine-related workersJamie Wolcott, MiHR economist. By: Liz CowanNipissing District’s mining-related employers, as in other areas across the North, are facing a shortage of skilled workers.A forecast released by The Labour Market Group and the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR), indicates a demand for skilled workers currently exists.The mining s...
Securities commission adjusting regulations for investor protectionMaureen Jensen, executive director and CAO, Ontario Securities Commission. By: Lindsay KellyWith shaky world markets and low commodity prices, mining companies are having a hard time raising capital for their exploration projects. But the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is working to allay investor fears by adjusting regulations to offer a measure of protection.Mineral extraction has ...



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