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Sudbury miner's death could have been avoided

Sudbury miner's death could have been avoided

If Vale miner Stephen Perry had been able to complete his work, loading explosives, without being right against Coleman Mine's rock face, he would still be alive today, said a Ministry of Labour inspector during the second day of testimony on Feb.
Is the road to the Ring of Fire open to all?

Is the road to the Ring of Fire open to all?

KWG Resources no longer has exclusive rights on a strategic transportation corridor to the Ring of Fire. On Feb.
Richmont sees extended gold mine life near Wawa

Richmont sees extended gold mine life near Wawa

Mine expansion is in the cards for Richmont Mines’ Island Gold Mine in northeastern Ontario. The mid-tier gold miner reported its year-end and fourth quarter operating and financial results for 2015 on Feb. 22.

North American Palladium wraps up “year of change”

North American Palladium (NAP) announced its year-end financial and operational results from its Lac des Iles palladium mine in northwestern Ontario, Feb. 22. The mine produced 166,785 ounces of payable palladium, a 4 per cent decrease from 2014.
Sioux Lookout takes its mining message to PDAC

Sioux Lookout takes its mining message to PDAC

Sioux Lookout is branding itself to the mining world with a planned business and social event at the upcoming Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual conference in Toronto.
Ontario lagging in exploration permit approvals, says Fraser report

Ontario lagging in exploration permit approvals, says Fraser report

Ontario is a “laggard” among Canadian provinces in the time it takes to approve mining exploration permits, said a new report by the Fraser Institute.
More first-stage exploration needed in mining industry, says prospector

More first-stage exploration needed in mining industry, says prospector

A dearth of prospectors in the mining industry could impact the ability to get new developments up and running if more aren’t recruited to the profession.
Vale puts the freezing on hiring

Vale puts the freezing on hiring

As it faces a challenging commodities market, Vale has had a hiring freeze in place at its Sudbury operations since January, the company said.
Slumping commodity prices drive groundbreaking approaches to mining

Slumping commodity prices drive groundbreaking approaches to mining

Economic blasts are rumbling the ground on which the mining industry stands these days.

Mine developer finds project financier

A northwestern Ontario mine project developer has struck a tentative financing deal with a venture capital firm to advance its proposed iron-ore mine and mill. Rockex Mining announced Feb.