Mining

Sudbury ’s First Nickel is feeling optimistic about recent nickel price increases and improved price forecasts.

Although Northern Ontario is far from the ocean now, two to three billion years ago, parts of it were actually under the sea. But this marine environment wasn't always a peaceful place.

Northern Ontario mining operations could become more efficient and safe thanks to an improved solution developed by a Sudbury -based software company.

Ontario has lagged behind other provinces when it comes to its dealings with First Nations, said Bob Rae prior to a speech in Sudbury , March 6.

Detour Gold announced March 7 that it has raised more than $172.5 million through a public offering of common shares.

Olympic Resources announced Feb. 28 that it is acquiring two gold properties near Chapleau and is changing its name to Kapuskasing Gold.

Alberta finished first as the top Canadian mining jurisdiction in the Fraser Institute’s annual global mining survey. Three Canadian jurisdictions ranked in the top 10; Alberta (3), New Brunswick (7) and Newfoundland-Labrador (9).

The Ontario government says it’s not liable for any damages incurred by a Sudbury -based junior miner after a dispute between the company and a First Nation forced it to abandon exploration work in northwestern Ontario.

A new organization hopes to create a voluntary certification standard for Ontario's often contentious aggregates industry by the summer. The Cornerstone Standards Council held its first public session in Sudbury , Jan.

Anew client setting up shop at the Northern Centre for Advanced Technology (NORCAT) could offer a solution to energy conundrums at mines across Northern Ontario.