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Lockerby Mine reaches full production

Lockerby Mine achieved full production in its first operating quarter of 2013. The Sudbury-area mine, operated by First Nickel Inc. , produced 2.5 million pounds of payable nickel during the period ended March 31.
Changes needed to remain sustainable: Vale’s Strong

Changes needed to remain sustainable: Vale’s Strong

Low commodity prices paired with the escalating costs of doing business means Vale will have to continue to evolve in order to maintain its competitive edge in the industry, according to Kelly Strong, Vale ’s vice-president of Ontario and UK operatio

Export assistance program receives $666,644 for marketing, training

Northern Ontario’s mining supply and services sector is getting a boost from a provincial investment of $666,644 in support of the Ontario’s North EconomicDevelopment Corporation’s (ONEDC) export assistance program.

Superior Copper acquiring more property

Superior Copper has entered an agreement to acquire more property to continue exploration drilling in the Batchawana Camp near Sault Ste. Marie.

Glencore-Xstrata merger pushed to May

The long-awaited merger deadline between mining giants Glencore and Xstrata has been extended to May 2.
KWG makes it case for a Ring of Fire railroad

KWG makes it case for a Ring of Fire railroad

A Ring of Fire railroad wins out over road in the long haul.
Retirement, expansion fuels mining industry's need for skill

Retirement, expansion fuels mining industry's need for skill

Retirement and expansion in Northern Ontario’s mining industry means companies will be hard-pressed to replenish the ranks.
North Bay group promotes mining industry

North Bay group promotes mining industry

For some, mining is associated with a preconceived notion that it is a dirty, lowtech industry. The Canadian Institute of Mining ’s (CIM) Northern Gateway Branch in North Bay is working to change that misconception.
Algoma mining district looks to gain attention

Algoma mining district looks to gain attention

Prospectors and junior miners will be gathering in Sault Ste. Marie in mid-April for the Northeastern Mines and Minerals Symposium.

Workshop to highlight Canada-Germany partnerships

A workshop being hosted by the Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce Inc. will examine potential collaborations between German and Canadian companies in the mining industry.