Mining

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Lake Shore Gold announced July 16 that it has submitted a proposal to Temex Resources to acquire all of the common shares of its next door neighbour in the Timmins camp.

Kirkland Lake Gold reported a healthy fourth quarter and fiscal year-end results. The northeastern Ontario mid-tier producer reported a net and comprehensive income of $7.9 million for the quarter and $19.8 million for the year.

First Nickel Inc.'s Lockerby Mine in Sudbury will see several rounds of layoffs in the coming months, says the union representing the workers.

Robert “Bob” Lipic, a pioneer in Sudbury’s mining supply community, died July 4. The cause is unknown. He was 70.