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Brazilian miner invests 3.4B in Sudbury complex

Brazilian miner invests 3.4B in Sudbury complex

Five years after Inco was purchased by Brazilian mining giant Vale, the company is pouring unprecedented levels of capital into its operations across Canada, with the North poised to reap a share of the benefits.
Mining supplier has target to grow into small, solid company

Mining supplier has target to grow into small, solid company

Drillers Edge doesn't have aspirations of becoming the biggest company in its field, but it does intend to continue making quality products.
Quebec's Plan Nord provides fodder for Northern leaders

Quebec's Plan Nord provides fodder for Northern leaders

Talk is cheap to Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce President Harold Wilson when it comes to the Ontario government's commitment to invest in the Far North.
Northwest proves popular for iron ore exploration

Northwest proves popular for iron ore exploration

Iron ore is experiencing a renaissance in northwestern Ontario. Driven by Indian and Chinese industrial demand, new companies arere-examining some old deposits that have sat dormant since the 1980s or longer.
Vale hopes to recruit workers through ad campaign

Vale hopes to recruit workers through ad campaign

As it looks to recruit at least 300 full-time workers in Canada this year, Brazilian miner Vale has launched a national advertising campaign to raise awareness about employment opportunities at the company.
Raise tax rate for miners, Steelworkers say

Raise tax rate for miners, Steelworkers say

Mining is booming in Ontario but some say the province isn't getting its fair share of the resources.
Mining labour study reveals high demand for workers

Mining labour study reveals high demand for workers

Optimism is running high that the Thunder Bay district will develop into a cluster of major mining camps. But finding the talent to run these future operations has many companies scrambling to fill the ranks.
Ring of Fire coordinator never been at site, says energy critic

Ring of Fire coordinator never been at site, says energy critic

Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli said the provincially-appointed Ring of Fire coordinator admitted to him that she has never set foot on the burgeoning mineral exploration camp in the James Bay lowlands.
Timmins nickel miner seeks redemption in company overhaul

Timmins nickel miner seeks redemption in company overhaul

Liberty Mines is a dirty name in mining circles, and Chris Stewart knows it.
Funding options available for mining ingenuity

Funding options available for mining ingenuity

Whether they've got a great idea and don't know what to do with it, need funding to move forward, or want to access training, mining companies looking to build on their innovative ideas are being encouraged to access a portfolio of programs that can