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GOLD: Sagging prices slow Pinson mining

NEVADA – The sagging price of the yellow metal has forced Atna Resources of Golden, CO, to reduce the pace of underground mining at its Pinson gold mine near Winnemucca. Operations are being temporarily downsized and mining will focus on...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 30, 2013 | 4:12 pm

GENERATORS: Lucky customers get “birthday gifts” for Sommers 75th anniversary

TAVISTOCK, Ontario – Canada’s "Power House" in generator systems recently marked the conclusion of its 75th anniversary with customer gifts and a celebration overseen by three generations of its founding family.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 30, 2013 | 4:08 pm

Mt Todd prefeasibility outlines two options for Vista Gold

VANCOUVER – Mt. Todd, the largest undeveloped gold project in Australia, took a big step towards production with a prefeasibility study that gives owner Vista Gold (VGZ-T) a choice: the company can either spend a billion dollars to build...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 30, 2013 | 4:06 pm

FLOW-THROUGH: Sabina raises $20M for Back River drilling

NUNAVUT – Sabina Gold and Silver Corp. of Vancouver has arranged a non-brokered private placement of 14.4 million flow-through shares to raise $20 million. The proceeds will be used to advance exploration at the company's Back River gold...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 29, 2013 | 4:21 pm

GOLD: Gowest opts to treat Frankfield East ore at Kidd

ONTARIO – Gowest Gold of Toronto has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Glencore Xstrata's Kidd Operation in Timmins for the treatment of ore from Gowest's Frankfield East gold deposit 50 km northeast of the town. The plan is to...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 29, 2013 | 4:19 pm

COAL: Glenstrata opens port in Colombia

COLOMBIA – Glencore Xstrata of Baar, Switzerland, opened Prodeco's new coal port, Puerto Nuevo, with the Colombian president, Juan Manuel Santos, and senior members of his administration. Construction of the US$550-million port was begun...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 29, 2013 | 4:17 pm

With a healthy bank balance, Agnico seals five strategic deals

VANCOUVER – For mining companies pursuing growth, it is a good time to buy. Weak base metal prices combined with a recent downturn in the price of gold means junior miners and explorers are generally pretty cheap, which is the first...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 29, 2013 | 4:12 pm

GOLD: First estimate for Green Bay adds up to 1M-oz

NEWFOUNDLAND – The maiden resource estimate tops 1 million oz of gold at the Green Bay project near Springdale. The property is owned by Maritime Resources Corp. of Vancouver and hosts the past producing Hammerdown gold mine and Orion...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 28, 2013 | 4:06 pm

GOLD: Good progress dewatering Dufferin mine

NOVA SCOTIA – Ressources Appalaches of Rimouski, QC, reports that after two weeks of pumping to dewater the former Dufferin mine near Port Dufferin, the portal has been exposed. More importantly, the company has filed for production...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 28, 2013 | 4:04 pm

MINING PEOPLE: Dominion Diamond, Firesteel, Kariana, NWM Mining, and SGS

Toronto's Dominion Diamond Corp. has named Chantal Lavoie the new president and COO for Dominion Diamond Ekati Corp., effective July 1, 2013. Based in Yellowknife, NT, he will be responsible for the company's mining operations. His experience...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 28, 2013 | 4:02 pm

SAFETY: Fatigue monitoring system avoids accidents

CANBERRA, Australia – Seeing Machines has signed a strategic agreement with Caterpillar Global Mining for in-cab fatigue monitoring systems for use in mining machines. The exclusive agreement covers the use of eye-tracking technology in...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 28, 2013 | 3:52 pm

SUPPLIER: A good year for Endress+Hauser

REINACH, Switzerland – Endress+Hauser has again enjoyed strong growth in 2012. Operating worldwide, the measurement specialist achieved record high figures in net sales, employment, profits and equity. Despite ongoing global economic...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 28, 2013 | 3:51 pm

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