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URANIUM EXPLORATION: Matoush project closer to reality

QUEBEC - The Matoush uranium mine belonging to Strateco Resources of Boucherville, QC, is a step or two closer to reality with the granting of underground exploration permits. Both the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Federal Review...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 3, 2011 | 4:59 pm

SOCIAL MEDIA: GIW launches photo contest on Facebook

GIW Industries, maker of heavy duty centrifugal pumps, has joined Facebook to enhance contact with its customers and representatives. Become a fan to get answers to questions, stay in the loop on upcoming tradeshows and trainings, and have fun...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 3, 2011 | 4:58 pm

GOLD-COPPER STUDY: Outlook good for Kemess underground

BRITISH COLUMBIA - The preliminary economic assessment of the Kemess underground development owned by Northgate Minerals of Vancouver is positive. The nearby Kemess South open pit near Smithers ran out of ore earlier this year, and the 52,000...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 2, 2011 | 5:00 pm

NICKEL-COPPER DEVELOPMENT: Xstrata Nickel to build fifth mine at Raglan

QUEBEC - Swiss mining giant Xstrata says it will spend US$530 million to develop the Qakimajurq mine and extending the depth of Mine 2 at the Raglan nickel-copper mine on the Ungava Peninsula. The accommodation complex will be expanded and...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 2, 2011 | 4:59 pm

MINING PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: Chieftain Metals, New Millennium, Pele Mountain and US Gold

Toronto-based Chieftain Metals has chosen Paul Chawrun as its next executive VP corporate development. A mining engineer, he has worked for Suncor, Fording Coal and Dynatec. Most recently Chawrun was director of technical services for Detour...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 2, 2011 | 4:58 pm

PERSPECTIVE: Gold miners reap gains, Agnico buys into Phoenix project

What a wonderful time to be a gold miner. The rising price of gold has pushed their second quarter revenues up to record, or near-record levels. And it doesn't matter if you are a big producer or a small one.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 28, 2011 | 5:01 pm

GOLD EXPLORATION: Strike to dewater Edwards mine

ONTARIO - Strike Minerals of Toronto is dewatering the former Edwards gold mine near Wawa. The company said mobilization was 90% complete to date. Equipment has been delivered, the camp repaired, and electrical power restored.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 28, 2011 | 5:00 pm

MOLYBDENUM MINING: Roca’s MAX mill restarted

BRITISH COLUMBIA - Vancouver's Roca Mines has restarted the concentrator at its MAX molybdenum mine, 60 km southeast of Revelstoke. The mill is treating surface stockpiled material at a reduced throughput until the underground mine resumes full...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 28, 2011 | 4:59 pm

COPPER-GOLD STUDY: Galore Creek PFS forecasts $5.2 billion capex

BRITISH COLUMBIA - NovaGold Resources of Vancouver has released the pre-feasibility study for the Galore Creek copper-gold project 150 km northeast of Stewart. Putting the project fully into production could carry a price tag of $5.2 billion....

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 28, 2011 | 4:58 pm

SILVER RESOURCES: Alexco rounds up 12M+ oz at Lucky Queen and Onek

YUKON - Alexco Resource Corp. of Vancouver has announced the initial resource estimate for its Lucky Queen and Onek deposits, an estimate of over 12.8 million oz of silver. The deposits are located in the Keno Hill Silver District where Alexco...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 27, 2011 | 5:00 pm

LITHIUM-TANTALUM RESOURCES: Critical Elements outlines large deposit

QUEBEC - Montreal-based Critical Elements Corp. has an indicated resource of 26.5 million tonnes grading 0.98% Li2O and 163 ppm Ta2O5 at its Rose deposit in the James Bay region. The Rose deposit also has an inferred resource of 10.7 million...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 27, 2011 | 4:59 pm

GOLD DEVELOPMENT: Armistice pushes McGarry toward Q4 start-up

ONTARIO - Armistice Resources of Toronto is moving forward, preparing its McGarry gold mine near Kirkland Lake for production by the end of this year.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 26, 2011 | 5:00 pm

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