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South American Silver invests closer to home

After taking a bruising in Bolivia earlier this year when the government revoked its Malku Khota concession, South American Silver is sticking a little closer to home.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 2, 2013 | 4:00 pm

Season’s Greetings from all of us at CMJ

As 2012 draws to a close, everyone at CMJ would like to thank our readers, advertisers and friends for their continuing support. We have enjoyed bringing you the stories, news and products that make the Canadian mining industry world class.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 20, 2012 | 4:32 pm

LITHIUM: Commissioning begins at Quebec Lithium

QUEBEC – Toronto-based Canada Lithium Corp. has begun commissioning its open pit mine and mill near Val d'Or. During November, 12,000 tonnes of ore and 380,000 tonnes of waste were mined. The waste rock is being used to build the tailings...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 20, 2012 | 4:31 pm

TNM’s Mining Person of the Year: Garofalo a steady hand on the Hudbay tiller

In these times of economic and political turmoil, boring has become the new exciting.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 20, 2012 | 4:29 pm

CYANIDE: Online code training now available

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Online training that covers the International Cyanide Management Code is now available from the ICMI. It has been developed for those interested in learning about the program's implementation and auditing and for those...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 19, 2012 | 4:21 pm

COPPER: Dundee pledges $270M at Tsumeb smelter

NAMIBIA – Dundee Precious Metals of Toronto has announced new capital projects worth US$270 million at its Tsumeb copper smelter. The projects include a sulphuric acid plant and an electric arc furnace.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 19, 2012 | 4:19 pm

MINING PEOPLE: Bayswater, Centerra, Golden Star, Ivernia, and Roxgold

Bayswater Uranium Corp. of Vancouver has named Victor A. Tanka president and CEO of the company. He replaces George Leary who will retain his seat on the Bayswater board.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 19, 2012 | 4:17 pm

First Majestic Buys Orko Silver for La Preciosa

"To add the amount of ounces we're adding there are simply not a lot of opportunities. It was almost a must-have for us to add this asset to our portfolio," said Keith Neumeyer, president and CEO of First Majestic Silver. He was describing Orko...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 19, 2012 | 4:14 pm

OILS SANDS: E&Y says top risks are access to markets, talent and capital

CALGARY – Ernst & Young has taken its annual look at the opportunities and challenges facing Canada's oil sands industry, noting that access to markets, talent and capital will weigh heavily in creating a new environment for the...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 18, 2012 | 4:06 pm

COPPER-MOLY: Commissioning new mill begins at Gibraltar

BRITISH COLUMBIA – Commissioning of the new mill at the Gibraltar copper-molybdenum project 65 km north of Williams Lake reports owner Taseko Mines of Vancouver. The new 30,000-t/d concentrator is part of the $325-million Gibraltar...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 18, 2012 | 4:05 pm

ALUMINA: Orbite commissions HPA plant

QUEBEC – Orbite Aluminae of Montreal has begun commissioning its first high purity alumina (HPA) plant, located in Cap-Chat. Construction is mostly complete, plant pre-operating tests are progressing and many sections of the plant are...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 18, 2012 | 4:04 pm

GOLD: Wood-Pandora yields long and strong grades

QUEBEC – Globex Mining Enterprises of Rouyn-Noranda, QC, and joint venture partner Queenston Mining of Toronto have updated the results from the 5,601-metre drill program at their Wood-Pandora property near Cadillac.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 18, 2012 | 4:02 pm

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