Mining

Province aiming for new digital claim-staking process to take effect in late 2017

Development work on Goldcorp’s Hollinger open-pit mine in Timmins is progressing steadily, following ramp-up last October.

The Aboriginal Relations Branch of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines is reaching out to the mining sector to share its evolving approach to Aboriginal affairs and its insight into conducting business with First Nations and Métis communit

Mark Cutifani, Suzanne Tessier will be celebrated at Laurentian University in Sudbury

A Sudbury exploration company that sued the Ontario government for allegedly failing to consult with a First Nation band in northwestern Ontario has lost its case in an Ontario Superior Court.

Sudbury-based Wallbridge Mining Company has entered an agreement to acquire the Fenelon Gold property from Balmoral Resources Ltd. for $3.6 million.

The ink was barely dry on the deal to combine Tahoe Resources with Lake Shore Gold Corp. when company officials outlined plans to boost gold production in Timmins.

Richmont Mines is out to raise $27 million to extend the mine life and find gold reserves near its Island Gold Mine in northeastern Ontario.

Vancouver’s First Mining Finance is making a move to acquire Tamaka Gold and its Goldlund project near Sioux Lookout.

Glencore is wrapping up production at its Kidd Creek Mine in 2021, but a Rouyn-Noranda junior miner believes there’s more zinc and copper to be found.