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Junior miners inks First Nation agreement

GTA Resources and Mining reported it has signed an exploration agreement with Constance Lake First Nation.

Kirkland Lake Gold raises $50 million for northeast properties

Kirkland Gold has completed a transaction that's raised (US) $50 million through a net smelter return royalty agreement with Franco-Nevada Corp.

Northern’s common core grads already at work

Nearly all of the newest underground hard rock miner common core graduates from Northern College are already working in the field after finishing the program less than two months ago.
Championing the Ring of Fire

Championing the Ring of Fire

The Timmins Chamber of Commerce wants Ottawa to partner with mining companies in the Ring of Fire to build the infrastructure needed to reach that future mining camp in the James Bay lowlands.
Wawa launches mining supply study

Wawa launches mining supply study

Wawa is digging into the details of what it takes to become a vibrant mining supply hub.
Space mining is bedrock of Sudbury research venture

Space mining is bedrock of Sudbury research venture

From space mining suits to terrestrial robotics, Sudbury ’s Deltion Innovations is immersed in groundbreaking research and development of space mining technologies and techniques.
Consumer demand will feed metals supercycle: mining mogul

Consumer demand will feed metals supercycle: mining mogul

Robert Friedland is going Hollywood. The billionaire mining mogul has purchased a Hollywood film studio to make movies—but he’s not ditching his bread and butter any time soon.
Junior miner sues Ontario for $110 million

Junior miner sues Ontario for $110 million

Two employees from a Sudbury -based junior mining company were held hostage for one day by members of a northwestern Ontario First Nation band in 2011 in an attempt to obtain payment from the company as it carried out a gold exploration activity.

Junior miner sues Ontario over lack of Aboriginal consultation

A Sudbury junior miner is suing the Ontario for $110 million for failing in its duty to consult with First Nations. In an Oct.
Cliffs Natural Resources names Sudbury-born president

Cliffs Natural Resources names Sudbury-born president

Gary Halverson, a former Timmins mine manager and Sudbury native, was named the new president and chief operating officer of Cliffs Natural Resources. The 55-year-old Halverson officially takes control of the Ohio mining giant on Nov. 18.