Mining

AurCrest Gold announced May 22 that it has received a government-issued exploration permit for its Richardson Lake gold discovery in the Birch-Uchi belt located between the Pickle Lake and Red Lake Gold camps.

Kirkland Lake Gold reported higher gold production in its fourth quarter following upgrades at its Macassa mine. In a May 14 release, the company reported production increased by 46 per cent (31 503 ounces) in its third quarter (21, 601 ounces).

Ontario Graphite announced May 13 that the Ontario Ministry of the Environment has approved final operating permits to re-commission a graphite mine near Kearney in the Parry Sound district.

Maria Story only intended to work out of a home office in Haileybury to offer environmental consulting services. Her plans had to change as she became busier and she now heads an established firm with a staff of nine.

Nipissing District’s mining -related employers, as in other areas across the North, are facing a shortage of skilled workers.

With shaky world markets and low commodity prices, mining companies are having a hard time raising capital for their exploration projects.

Through fun group events, Miners for Cancer annually raises funds for Northern Cancer Foundation.

Gold Canyon Resources announced its filing a preliminary economic assessment on its Springpole Gold Project at Red Lake in northwestern Ontario.

FedNor Minister Tony Clement picked the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalites annual conference in Parry Sound to announce a $4.4 million federal investment over three years in the Ring of Fire Capacity Building Initiative.

Probe Mines has announced $15 million in bought deal financing.