Mining

Steve Flewelling has been named Noront Resources’ senior vice-president for mining and projects.

Ontario Environment and Climate Change Minister Glen Murray has approved the amendments to the terms of reference for Noront’s proposed Eagle’s Nest nickel and copper mine in the Far North Ring of Fire.

The head of the leading junior miner in the Ring of Fire feels it’s getting close to obtaining provincial approval to advance to the next phase of developing its nickel-copper deposit in the James Bay lowlands.

It came as no surprise to the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) that it’s more expensive to mine in the Far North than in the south, but thanks to a new report, the association has quantified that difference.

Citing financial difficulties, Swiss-based United Commodity SA has suspended operations at its Yukon Refinery in North Cobalt and terminated all but a few staff.

First Nickel Inc.'s decision to halt the development of its underground ramp at the Lockerby Mine in Sudbury comes down to the price of nickel, said company president and CEO Thomas Boehlert.

Peter Crossgrove, a mining industry stalwart, philanthropist and Sudbury native, died June 2.

A fall court date has been set to hear an appeal by KWG Resources on a disputed access corridor to the Ring of Fire.

Barring a late settlement agreement, a Sudbury junior miner appears headed to court to lock horns with the provincial government this fall in a case that might have ramifications on the Ontario Mining Act. An Oct.

North American Palladium (NAP) has suspended milling at its Lac des Iles palladium mine north of Thunder Bay due to water balance issues. The company quietly made the announcement on May 11 while reporting its first-quarter results from 2015.