Company examines site options for processing plant Iron ore miner in holding pattern Ian Ross An Aboriginally-owned mining company still has Atikokan in its sights for an iron ore processing plant despite delays in accessing a former open pit mine. In mid-February, Bending Lake Iron Group president Henr
A proposal to develop a permanent nuclear waste storage facility on the north shore of Lake Huron is causing controversy amongst the area's First Nations communities.
First Nation rolls into transportation sector
On the fast track
Ian Ross
Serpent River First Nation is laying the groundwork to become a northeastern Ontario transportation hub.
The First Nation community partnered with Sudbury's Mansour Group to land a railway ballast contract last summer to supply 125
Company examines site options for processing plant Iron ore miner in holding pattern Ian Ross An Aboriginally-owned mining company still has Atikokan in its sights for an iron ore processing plant despite delays in accessing a former open pit mine. In mid-February, Bending Lake Iron Group president Henr
MAATS training program builds First Nation capacity
Agreement fosters education and business opportunities
Adelle Larmour
Building capacity and business ventures for First Nation people is the focus of the impact benefit agreement (IBA) signed between Northgate Minerals Corporation and Matachewan First Nat
One of the world's leading Swiss-based commodities trade is looking to merge with Xstrata, a Swiss-headquartered international miner, in an all-share merger to become a global mining leader.
Ontario's Ring of Fire Coordinator contends development in the burgeoning James Bay mineral exploration camps is progressing despite an MPP's assertions that Queen's Park is mismanaging provincial oversight of the region.
Operations at the Shakespeare Nickel Mine 70 km west of Sudbury, operated by Ursa Major Minerals, have been temporarily suspended, after the expiration of its processing agreement.
Provincial Energy Minister Chris Bentley visited Sault College Feb. 2 for an introduction to the school's Renewable Energy and Green Construction Techniques program.
Cemenetation Canada, based in North Bay, has been recognized once more as one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada. It is the only Northern Ontario-based company listed this year, and it has previously been recognized four other times.
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation and Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU), agreeing to enter into negotiations to reach a final agreement.
Quadra FNX and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation, located 20 km southwest of Sudbury, are entering into negotiations towards an agreement for the future working relationship between the two parties.