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Primero’s Black Fox complex increased production in Q3

Primero’s Black Fox complex increased production in Q3

The Timmins-area mine marked a seven per cent increase in production in the third quarter.
Greenstone Gold releases feasibility study for proposed Hardrock gold mine

Greenstone Gold releases feasibility study for proposed Hardrock gold mine

The proposed open-pit operation, located near Geraldton, will have a 14.5-year mine life and employ 850 at the peak of construction and mining.
Airships to transport personnel, ore for Québec mine

Airships to transport personnel, ore for Québec mine

The 10-year, US$850-million agreement between Quest Rare Minerals and Straightline Aviation marks the first use of airships in the mining industry.
Gowest Gold raises $2.5 million in exploration money

Gowest Gold raises $2.5 million in exploration money

Proceeds from the non-brokered private placement to be used for exploration at Timmins-area project.
Recruitment firm shifts gears on simulator training

Recruitment firm shifts gears on simulator training

Origin Operator Recruitment and Training have trained approximately 150 people since setting up shop six years ago, and now supply semi-skilled on-demand labour while acting as First Nation engagement specialists.
FedNor announces $5 million for Timmins enterprises

FedNor announces $5 million for Timmins enterprises

Funding is expected to support industry, business and industrial growth
Tom Dodds’ new best friends dabble in the Ring of Fire

Tom Dodds’ new best friends dabble in the Ring of Fire

Noront bigwigs making scouting trip to the Sault
Graphite producer secures more purchase orders

Graphite producer secures more purchase orders

Company seeking agreements in other markets
SAMSSA looks to the future

SAMSSA looks to the future

Future trends and industry needs addressed at upcoming AGM
Laurentian researcher aiding in Ecuadorian bioleaching project

Laurentian researcher aiding in Ecuadorian bioleaching project

Dr. Nadia Mykytczuk of Sudbury’s Vale Living with Lakes Centre will assist in a research project studying the use of bacteria in cleaning up metals.