Mining

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.

The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada is planning a free course to inform workers and managers in Ontario’s mining sector about the potential danger radon gas poses underground. Radon is a heavy gas that is invisible and odourless.

Persistence and effort paid off for Rudy Wahl. The Marathon-area prospector was recognized by his peers this past spring for his rich Prairie Lake niobium and phosphate discovery.

Marc Lauzier, Goldcorp ’s vice-president of operational support for Canada-U.S., has been appointed chair of the Ontario Mining Association (OMA) for a two-year term.

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