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New surveys examining northern mineral wealth

New surveys examining northern mineral wealth

The sprawling map of survey data recently released for the Burntbush area north of Cochrane may mean little to the layperson, but something about it catches the eye of Discover Abitibi project manager Bob Calhoun.
Layoffs announced at Sault steelmaker

Layoffs announced at Sault steelmaker

Essar Steel Algoma is temporarily laying off 130 employees, effective Jan. 11. The across-the-board cuts involving hourly workers at the Sault Ste. Marie steelmaker is the result of the world economic crisis, said spokeswoman Brenda Stenta.
Sudbury hosting 2010 mine symposium

Sudbury hosting 2010 mine symposium

Sudbury will have the stage to showcase its deep mine expertise with an industry symposium in 2010. Laurentian University's mining innovation company, MIRARCO, has been selected to host the 13th U.S./North American Mine Ventilation Symposium.
Steelworkers Local 2020 files grievance over rescinded retirement program

Steelworkers Local 2020 files grievance over rescinded retirement program

Jim Kmit, area coordinator with United Steelworkers Local 2020, will be filing a "direct difference" against Vale Inco after it rescinded its retirement program.
Two Sudbury entrepreneurs step into local hall of fame

Two Sudbury entrepreneurs step into local hall of fame

It was a strong head for business and perhaps his silver tongue which pulled Don Rastall down from the telephone poles of the North to become the leader in supplying the region with fasteners.
United Steelworkers Local 2020 files grievance over rescinded retirement plans

United Steelworkers Local 2020 files grievance over rescinded retirement plans

Jim Kmit area coordinator with United Steelworkers Local 2020 will be filing a "direct difference" against Vale Inco after they rescinded their retirement program.
Manufacturing activity - Job cuts hitting the manufacturing sector as recession looms

Manufacturing activity - Job cuts hitting the manufacturing sector as recession looms

What started out as a time of plenty for Northern Ontario’s manufacturing sector has all too rapidly turned into a bittersweet year as the waves of the global economic crises begin to washing over the region.
Commodities market - Strong year marred by fourth-quarter flop

Commodities market - Strong year marred by fourth-quarter flop

Those seeking relief from the plunging commodity prices which have dominated headlines in recent weeks are likely to see a change in the second half of 2009 or early 2010, according to Dina Cover, an economist with TD Financial Group.
Algoma district minerals unexplored

Algoma district minerals unexplored

Anthony Pace spreads out a geological compilation map of the Algoma district revealing a vast sea of pink.
Revealing the sustainable side of mining

Revealing the sustainable side of mining

Students around the world may soon be viewing and discussing Ground Rules, an educational film detailing the positive side of mining, crafted by Science North and commissioned by equipment giant Caterpillar.