Mining

Probe Mines is starting its 2014 drilling program at its Borden gold project near Chapleau. Four drills will focus on the high-grade zone discovered in 2013.

Noront Resources announced it has completed its federal-provincial environmental impact statement and environmental assessment report for its Eagle's Nest Project in the Ring of Fire.

Milling operations have resumed at the Detour Lake Mine north of Cochrane, following a temporary shutdown in late December due to mechanical issues with the pre-leach thickener system.

Wellgreen Platinum intends to complete an equity financing of $1.93 million. Wellgreen Platinum ( formerly Prophecy Platinum ) owns the Shakespeare PGM, nickel and copper mine located about 70 km west of Sudbury near the town of Webbwood.

Essar Steel Algoma announced Dec. 16 that Queen’s Park has come through with pension relief for the Sault Ste. Marie steel producer.

Wallbridge Mining has struck a new deal with Lonmin Plc to provide $6 million in funding for exploration in the Sudbury basin for three years.

When Noront Resources is playing Santa this week to Aboriginal children in the James Bay lowlands.

Argonaut Gold has released a prefeasibility study for its proposed Magino open-pit mine and mill development near Wawa. The deposit is being projected to have a 13.2-year mine life with annual production of 127,000 ounces.

Miner Prophecy Platinum has changed its name to Wellgreen Platinum , effective immediately.

Superior CopperCorp. has announced it will buy the remaining 50 per cent interest in the Coppercorp project from its joint venture partner, First Mineral Exploration Ltd. The Coppercorp project is located 90 km north of Sault Ste.