Timmins

Brigus Gold has discovered a new hanging wall zone at its Grey Fox project in Timmins.

The Ontario government, through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp., is investing in 22 new projects.

When Brenda Hagerty started getting requests for Porcupine Canvas products from miners working across the country, she knew the company was meeting a need, but how to increase distribution remained a conundrum. That’s where Sling-Choker came in.

Lake Shore Gold says it is on track to meet its 2013 guidance after announcing positive results for its year-to-date production.

Hearst will host a networking event on Dec. 27 in an attraction and retention effort geared towards young professionals, future grads and skilled trade graduates.

More than $2.7 million is being allotted for economic development projects in the Kapuskasing and Hornepayne regions. The North Claybelt Community Futures Development Corporation gets the biggest chunk of change with $2,135,478.

Panels and Pipes of Timmins has been honoured by the 2013 Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs).

Kirkland Lake Gold anticipates increasing production over the second half of the fiscal year, following the announcement of its second-quarter 2014 fiscal results. During the second quarter, 105,670 tons were produced at a head grade of 0.

A new, $8-million hotel, innovative welding equipment and an economic participation plan for Métis people and businesses are amongst the applications for more than $1.8 million in federal funding for the Timmins region.

Training in heavy equipment operation and commercial driving developed by Northern College in Timmins will soon be available through Cambrian College in Sudbury. The two colleges will sign a memorandum of understanding cementing the collaboration.