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Zero in on expertise for Ring of Fire: Kaszycki

Zero in on expertise for Ring of Fire: Kaszycki Lindsay Kelly Northern communities looking to cash in on the Ring of Fire development in Ontario's Far North should zero in on their areas of expertise to attract investment opportunities in the service and supply sector. “There will be a huge opportunity


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Ring of Fire coordinator never been at site, says energy critic
Ring of Fire coordinator never been at site, says energy critic Ian Ross Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli said the provincially-appointed Ring of Fire coordinator admitted to him that she has never set foot on the burgeoning mineral exploration camp in the James Bay lowlands. He is accusing the McGuinty governm
Timmins nickel miner seeks redemption in company overhaul
Timmins nickel miner seeks redemption in company overhaul Overhaul sets Liberty free Lindsay Kelly Liberty Mines is a dirty name in mining circles, and Chris Stewart knows it. Following years of inconsistent production at its Timmins nickel operations, Liberty's tailings pond was declared full in Februar
Funding options available for mining ingenuity
Funding options available for mining ingenuity Keeping good company Lindsay Kelly Whether they've got a great idea and don't know what to do with it, need funding to move forward, or want to access training, mining companies looking to build on their innovative ideas are being encouraged to access a portfol
Agrium prepares to pack up in Kap
Agrium prepares to pack up in Kap Drawing to a close Patrick Demers For more than a decade, Agrium's open-pit phosphate mine operation in Kapuskasing has been supplying high-quality phosphate rocks to the company's Redwater facility in Alberta. But come 2013, that will no longer be the case. Calgary-b
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• Bonuses attracting skilled workers
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• Greenstone contends for chromite processor
• Zenyatta Ventures probes for base metals
• Prospector's tale mines history of gold in North
• MINECAT manufacturer moves into new digs
• Blitzes focus on underground air quality
• Prospector find opens silver camp to gold
• Environmental assessment begins on Ring of Fire project

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Xstrata confirms merger talks with Glencore
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.
Been there, done that, says Ring of Fire Coordinator
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.
Chiefs want to electrify their communities
The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) said it's time for their northern communities to be connected to Ontario's power grid.
Matachewan miner pours gold in March
AuRico Gold said its Young-Davidson gold project in northeastern Ontario remains on schedule toward pouring its first gold by the end of March.
Ursa suspends Webbwood operations
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.
Ministry seeking nominations for apprenticeship awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the Minister's Awards for Apprenticeship Training.
Energy minister tours Sault College
Provincial Energy Minister Chris Bentley visited Sault College Feb. 2 for an introduction to the school's Renewable Energy and Green Construction Techniques program.
North Bay company one of Top 100 Employers
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.
First Nation, miner begin negotiations
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 signs MOU with Atikameksheng
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.