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Timmins assets to be critical component for Tahoe Resources

Timmins assets to be critical component for Tahoe Resources

Tahoe Resources is calling its new Timmins-area assets a “critical component” in growing the company following its acquisition of Lake Shore Gold . The company announced the merger between Tahoe and Lake Shore Gold had been completed on April 1.
Zenyatta graphite testing shows positive results

Zenyatta graphite testing shows positive results

Zenyatta Ventures said it has proven the viability of its graphite during performance testing with Ballard Power Systems .
Matawa CEO “disappointed” in Ring of Fire omission in fed budget

Matawa CEO “disappointed” in Ring of Fire omission in fed budget

The CEO of the Matawa First Nations is disappointed that the Trudeau government isn’t into mining in the Ring of Fire, at least not according to this year’s federal budget. Though David Achneepineskum is “pretty happy” with the $8.
Fed budget passes muster with business, industry groups

Fed budget passes muster with business, industry groups

The 2016 federal budget “holds promise” for local business, said the Timmins Chamber of Commerce.
Wait time for permits frustrates gold miner

Wait time for permits frustrates gold miner

Stephen Roman needs no reminder that Ontario is lagging behind the rest of Canada in wait times for approval of mining exploration permits.
Layoffs at Sudbury mine development

Layoffs at Sudbury mine development

Uncertainty in the minerals market has forced a Sudbury mid-tier miner to lay off staff and contractors working on its Victoria Mine project, west of Sudbury, near Worthington.
Former Vale CEO killed in plane crash

Former Vale CEO killed in plane crash

Former Vale SA mining CEO Roger Agnelli was killed in a plane crash in Brazil, March 19. Reuters reported Agnelli, 56, his wife and two children were among seven killed when his turboprop monoplane slammed into two homes around 3:20 p.m.
Second clinic to be held in Sudbury to assess miners for occupational disease

Second clinic to be held in Sudbury to assess miners for occupational disease

A n take clinic will be held Oct. 3 and 4 in Sudbury to assess miners who were exposed to aluminum powder for potential work-related health conditions. This will be the second clinic of its kind; the first is scheduled for May 11 and 12 in Timmins.
Sudbury to host mine rescue event

Sudbury to host mine rescue event

Sudbury’s Northern Centre for Advanced Technology (NORCAT) has been selected to host the upcoming Ontario Mine Rescue Competition at its Onaping mine training facility, June 6-10.
Northern mining suppliers find home at PDAC

Northern mining suppliers find home at PDAC

Now in its third year, the Northern Ontario Mining Supply Showcase has become a staple at the annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention, occupying 7,800 square feet at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.