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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.
Mining Association digs Canada-EU pact

Mining Association digs Canada-EU pact

Canada's national mining industry group is hailing the historic Canada-European trade agreement as one that will be most beneficial to the sector. MAC president-CEO Pierre Gratton said his industry group is “highly supportive” of the trade agreement.
Cliffs VP wants Queen's Park to find Ring of Fire solution

Cliffs VP wants Queen's Park to find Ring of Fire solution

Bill Boor hesitates when asked if his company would have dumped a half-billion dollars in Ontario's Ring of Fire if, back in 2009, it would have known of the myriad of economic, political, cultural, and environmental challenges in trying to develop a

Opposition puts heat on Liberals over Ring of Fire

The Liberal government took a beating yesterday in the Ontario legislature over the lack of progress in the Ring of Fire exploration camp.
NAP opens new shaft at Lac des Iles mine

NAP opens new shaft at Lac des Iles mine

North American Palladium (NAP) has started hoisting material through the new shaft at its Lac des Iles palladium mine in northwestern Ontario. In an Oct.