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TRADE: PDAC, MAC support Trans-Pacific Partnership

TORONTO and OTTAWA – The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada and the Mining Association of Canada have both come out with support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 29, 2015 | 4:18 pm

SAFETY: Sudbury to host 2016 mine rescue contest

ONTARIO – Sudbury will be the host of the 10th International Mines Rescue Competition from August 19-26, 2016.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 29, 2015 | 4:15 pm

COPPER-GOLD: Nautilus marks start of construction of deep sea support vessel

TORONTO – Nautilus Minerals has finally reached a major milestone in its quest to become the world’s first commercial deep sea mining company. On Friday, Sept. 25, the first steel was cut, marking the beginning on construction of...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 29, 2015 | 4:13 pm

GOLD: QMX updates activity at Lac Herbin

QUEBEC – Toronto-based QMX Gold Corp. may have suspended production at the Lac Herbin gold mine near Val d’Or, but the company remains very active there. It is taking this time to focus exploration on new discoveries and potential...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 29, 2015 | 4:12 pm

‘No silver bullet’ for mining sector woes: Tech conference

The mining sector is facing a Darwinian moment, delegates at the first annual Technology and Innovation in Mining conference in Toronto heard in September.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 29, 2015 | 4:11 pm

GUEST COMMENT: Scotiabank tracks lowest commodity prices in decade

TORONTO – Scotiabank's Commodity Price Index plunged by 10.5% month-over-month (m/m) in August 2015, ending at 91.3, which puts it 13.9% below the April 2009 bottom during the last recession and the lowest level since early 2005.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 28, 2015 | 3:55 pm

GOLD: Kaminak raises $22.5M to explore, develop at Coffee project

VANCOUVER – Kaminak Gold Corp. has welcomed a significant new investor, Electrum Strategic Opportunities Fund, that has invested in the company via private placement. Kaminak will use the proceeds for exploration and development of its...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 28, 2015 | 3:54 pm

GOLD: Veladero mine resumes full production

ARGENTINA – An Argentine judge has lifted the stop work order at the Veladero gold mine high in the Andes Mountains. The order banned the addition of reagents to the heap leach circuit following a cyanide spill caused by a faulty valve on...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 28, 2015 | 3:52 pm

EDUCATION: Hatch, Sheridan College collaborate on innovation

OAKVILLE, Ontario – Sheridan College and Hatch have signed a memorandum of understanding that will promote further collaboration between the two organizations, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for Sheridan students, while also...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 28, 2015 | 3:50 pm

Mason Graphite outlines a robust mine at Lac Gueret

Production at Mason Graphite’s (TSXV: LLG; OTCQX: MGPHF) high margin Lac Gueret graphite deposit in northeastern Quebec could start as early as 2017.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 28, 2015 | 3:48 pm

COMMENT: Newmont interested in Barrick’s Australian assets

Rumours are flying about which Barrick Gold assets will next change hands. The mining world is watching as the company strives to cut its debt by US$3.0 billion in 2015. Thanks to the sale of several “non-core” assets, Barrick is...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 24, 2015 | 4:18 pm

DIAMONDS: Stornoway updates resources at Renard project

QUEBEC – Stornoway Diamond Corp. of Montreal has released an update of the Renard diamond project mineral resource estimate. The project is located 350 km north of Chibougamau in the James Bay region.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 24, 2015 | 4:17 pm

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