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Palladium miner finishes recapitalization

Palladium miner finishes recapitalization

North American Palladium (NAP) announced Aug. 6 that it has completed its recapitalization program with Brookfield Capital. NAP operates the Lac des Iles mine, northwest of Thunder Bay, one of two primary producers of palladium in the world.
Mine Expo comes to Sudbury in August

Mine Expo comes to Sudbury in August

After a successful inaugural year in 2014, the North America Mining Expo in Sudbury expands to larger digs for this year’s show.
Mining contractor donates equipment to college

Mining contractor donates equipment to college

Heavy equipment students at Northern College Timmins Campus now have hands-on experience in working with specialized mining equipment after a donation from Dumas Mining Contractors.
Storytellers and sponsors sought for bush stories website

Storytellers and sponsors sought for bush stories website

Frank Racicot, a Sudbury-based consulting geologist, prospector and filmmaker, has launched a website to preserve and celebrate the bizarre and unusual stories of what he fears is a dying breed of mineral explorers.
Wildlands League asks for environmental review process for exploration

Wildlands League asks for environmental review process for exploration

An environmental organization based in Toronto says it worries about the environmental restoration in the Ring of Fire after exploration work concludes in the James Bay region.
Graphite is the “new black gold” of high-tech minerals

Graphite is the “new black gold” of high-tech minerals

Amothballed crushing mill in Matheson is being refurbished by a Toronto industrial minerals company with the aim of processing flake graphite imported from South America.
More trouble for snakebit Sudbury mine

More trouble for snakebit Sudbury mine

A weekend underground explosion at First Nickel's Lockerby Mine in Sudbury on Aug. 2 resulted in minor injuries and smoke inhalation for one worker, confirmed the company's president and CEO. “There was an explosion this morning (Aug.
WB Melback finds success with local support

WB Melback finds success with local support

The story of New Liskeard company WB Melback is as much about the power of community as it is about the business acumen of an industry veteran.

North American Palladium posts second quarter loss

It was a tough second quarter for North American Palladium (NAP). The Toronto-based owner of the Lac des Iles Mine reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of $4 million, a decrease of $14.5 million compared to the $10.
Gowest acquiring more mining claims

Gowest acquiring more mining claims

Gowest Gold Ltd. has entered an agreement with Crown Mining Corp. to acquire mining claims adjacent to the past-producing Hallnor Gold Mine.