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Vale, stewardship partnership supporting stream rehab

Vale, stewardship partnership supporting stream rehab

It’s been 15 years since a small group of volunteers decided to take on the rehabilitation of Sudbury ’s Junction Creek. What started as a grassroots effort has resulted in a unique partnership with one of the world’s biggest mining companies.
CAMESE studies impact of mining supply sector

CAMESE studies impact of mining supply sector

The Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export (CAMESE) has undertaken a study, funded by Ontario's Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, to determine the province's mining supply and service sector's contributions to Cana
Lexam files report on Timmins properties

Lexam files report on Timmins properties

Lexam VG Gold has filed an NI 43-101 resource report on SEDAR for its four Timmins-area gold properties. It includes a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) announced by the company in April.
Ring of Fire junior goes social media route

Ring of Fire junior goes social media route

Ring of Fire junior miner, KWG Resources, is launching a social media campaign to promote its proposed Ring of Fire Bill to Ontario election candidates and voters. The campaign was launched June 1 and will run until the June 12 election day.
Detour assay results show promise

Detour assay results show promise

Assay results from its 2014 exploration drilling program are encouraging, says Detour Gold .
Superior Copper initiating drill program

Superior Copper initiating drill program

Superior Copper Corp. is undertaking a 25,000-metre drill program at its property near Sault Ste. Marie. The drilling will start on June 15.

SGX completes Timmins acquisition

SGX Resources has completed an agreement giving it a 100 per cent interest in Timmins-area property. According to a news release, the agreement, between SGX and Shoreacres Exploration Ltd., dates from May, 2010.
Nordex Explosives updates Western expansion

Nordex Explosives updates Western expansion

Nordex Explosives of Kirkland Lake continues to make progress with its Western Canada with its expansion plans.
Temex announces “exceptional” drill results

Temex announces “exceptional” drill results

Temex Resources Corp. is describing results from a recent drill program on its Whitney gold project in Timmins as “exceptional.” Highlights include a hole showing 49.53 grams per tonne (g/t) of gold over 6 metres, and 48.09 g/t of gold over 4.

Turnaround artist named K-L Gold’s ops boss

Former Liberty Mines president-CEO Chris Stewart has been appointed Kirkland Lake Gold’s vice-president of operations. In a May 27 release, Stewart is credited with the successful turnaround strategy implemented at Liberty, now Northern Sun Corp.