Mining

By NICK STEWART With recent results turning up multiple commercial-grade diamonds, including two exceeding a carat, Dianor Resources Inc. is pinning its hopes on its Wawa-area properties.

By Kelly Louiseize A revolutionary new rail system will be piloted at two of CVRD Inco mines and if all goes well, professionals believe they will see sweeping changes, particularly in deep mine production.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE The minerals and metals sector has played a huge part in the Canadian economy last year.

By NICK STEWART As a South African university seeks to begin empowering its local population through mining-related knowledge, it is reaching out to Sudbury’s Cambrian College to assist them in their efforts.

By Kelly Louiseize Two signed agreements between Attawapiskat First Nation and De Beers Canada has given Quebec-based KWG Resources license to continue diamond exploration on treaty lands next door to the Victor project.

By IAN ROSS If junior miners exploring Ontario's Far North want a step-by-step manual on ways to consult with First Nations people, prospector Doug Parker says there really isn't one.

By IAN ROSS A British Columbia exploration association says it has the “answer key” to build trust and mutual respect with Aboriginal communities. And it’s only too willing to share it with others.

By IAN ROSS Surging uranium prices are making Elliot Lake’s low-grade reserves look very attractive for one Toronto junior miner.

By Nick Stewart A recent round of changes to the Aggregate Resources Act adds coverage to two-thirds of the unregulated aggregate production in Ontario, providing some Northern municipalities with newfound fee revenues. Effective Jan.

By NICK STEWART With a new facility and new equipment, Sudbury-based Specialty Alloys & Stainless Ltd. is not only increasing its workspace threefold, but eliminating the bottlenecks holding back growth.