Press Releases

Eight Ontarians Appointed To Lead College of Trades5/21/2010 1:45:11 PM
Eight industry leaders have been selected by the government to the Appointments Council of the Ontario College of Trades.
Goldcorp declares fifth monthly dividend payment5/4/2010 9:36:41 AM
GOLDCORP INC. (GG: NYSE; G: TSX) is pleased to declare its fifth monthly dividend payment for 2010 of $0.015 per share
REPORT INITIAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE FOR BIG DADDY5/3/2010 2:46:35 PM
May 3, 2010 – Spider Resources Inc. (SPQ:TSX-V) (“Spider”), KWG Resources Inc. (KWG:TSX-V) (“KWG”) and Freewest Resources Canada Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF:NYSE) (Paris: CLF) (“Cliffs”) provide results from an initial resource estimate as prepared by Micon International Limited
Pele Mountain drilling on Pigeon River property5/3/2010 9:30:09 AM
Pele Mountain Resources Inc. (TSX Venture: GEM) ("Pele" or the "Company") today announced drilling plans for its Pigeon River property, 60 kilometres southwest of Thunder Bay in Northern Ontario.
Nexus Canada Inc and PBL Insurance Limited Announce Merger5/3/2010 9:22:25 AM
Nexus Canada Inc.’s President, George Zanette with Mike Robinson, President of PBL Insurance Limited are pleased to announce the pending merger of their general insurance brokerages.
Glencore Studying $84 Billion Xstrata Merger, Telegraph Says5/3/2010 9:10:04 AM
May 2 (Bloomberg) -- Glencore International AG is studying a merger with Xstrata Plc that would create a mining and trading group valued at 55 billion pounds ($84 billion), the Sunday Telegraph reported, without saying where it got the information.
Red Rock Studies Waterfront Development4/28/2010 9:06:25 AM

The Township of Red Rock, on the coast of Lake Superior, is looking at the economic potential of waterfront development.

Northern mayors meet with industry minister4/27/2010 10:48:45 AM

The Mayors of Northern Ontario’s Large Urban Municipalities (NOLUM) met with Federal Industry Minister, Tony Clement. North Bay Mayor, Vic Fedeli, Timmins Mayor, Tom Laughren, Greater Sudbury Mayor, John Rodriguez, and Sault Ste Marie Mayor, John Rowswell, met with Minister Clement at his Ottawa office.



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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.