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Goldcorp judged best in high-grade corporate reporting

Goldcorp judged best in high-grade corporate reporting

Goldcorp was a three-time winner for excellence in corporate reporting as judged by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) at its annual awards in Toronto, Dec. 9.

Inquest to be held into 2012 Sudbury mining fatality

The province will conduct an inquest into the death of Sudbury miner Stephen Perry. Perry, 47, was killed on Jan. 29, 2012, while working as a development miner at Vale 's Coleman Mine in Levack.
Mineral exploration gets a boost with provincial strategy

Mineral exploration gets a boost with provincial strategy

The province is throwing a lifeline to the struggling mineral exploration sector with the establishment of a $5-million junior exploration assistance fund to support grass roots projects.
Province’s 10-year plan to put Ontario mining on top

Province’s 10-year plan to put Ontario mining on top

The Ontario government has a “vision” and a “blueprint” to put the province’s sagging mining industry on a world stage. The province’s all-encompassing new Mineral Development Strategy, which was released Dec.
Northern prospectors to be honoured at PDAC in 2016

Northern prospectors to be honoured at PDAC in 2016

Industry veterans with Northern Ontario connections will be honoured at the 2016 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada ’s (PDAC) convention in March.
Mines minister “grateful” for auditor general’s criticism

Mines minister “grateful” for auditor general’s criticism

A harsh critique of the effectiveness of Ontario’s mines and mineral program by provincial auditor general Bonnie Lysyk was greeted with enthusiasm by the minister of Northern Development and Mines.
Sombre, reflective tone at SAMSSA's AGM

Sombre, reflective tone at SAMSSA's AGM

The Sudbury Area Mining Supply and Services Association (SAMSSA) welcomed a new president, two new board members and inducted two local businessmen into their respected Hall of Fame at their December 4 annual general meeting.
Essar-Cliffs court fight goes in Soo steelmaker’s favour

Essar-Cliffs court fight goes in Soo steelmaker’s favour

An Ohio Court has dismissed Cliffs Natural Resources’ lawsuit against Essar Steel Algoma. The Cleveland-based iron and coal miner filed a US $90-million suit against the Sault Ste. Marie steelmaker last Jan.
Auditor general slams province on Ring of Fire mining – or lack of it

Auditor general slams province on Ring of Fire mining – or lack of it

Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development and Mines has come under harsh, across-the-board, criticism by the provincial auditor general for its ineffectiveness and inaction in making any progress in the Ring of Fire and in promoting Ontario’s minera
Nine ways to dig mining out of its hole

Nine ways to dig mining out of its hole

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce wants the federal and provincial government to take “bold steps” to put the mining industry in a better position to succeed. In its Digger Deeper report released Dec.