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SOFTWARE: Gemcom expands into Kazakhstan and central Asia

VANCOUVER - Gemcom Software International has announced the opening of a new office in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on June 24, 2011. The new bureau will make mining software solutions readily available to customers in central Asia.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 21, 2011 | 4:59 pm

GOLD EXPLORATION: Lake Shore cuts high grades near Bell Creek

ONTARIO - Lake Shore Gold of Toronto is having success with its drill program at the Vogel property, 2 km east of its Bell Creek complex near Timmins. High grade drilling results were recorded in widely spaced holes along strike and below the...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 20, 2011 | 5:01 pm

CONSOLIDATION: Eriez combines Canadian, U.S. sales organizations

ERIE, Pennsylvania - Eriez, maker of world leading separation, metal detection, x-ray, feeding, screening and conveying technology, has combined its United States and Canadian sales organization into a consolidated North American team.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 20, 2011 | 5:00 pm

MATERIALS HANDLING: AIL designs huge stockpile tunnel for Osisko

DORCHESTER, New Brunswick - North America's largest structural plate stockpile tunnel has been designed by Atlantic Industries (AIL) and installed at the new Canadian Malartic gold mine owned by Osisko Mining. The mine is located in northern...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 20, 2011 | 4:59 pm

GOLD DEVELOPMENT: Bachelor Lake shaft 85% complete

QUEBEC - Metanor Resources of Val d'Or, QC, announced that the shaft sinking process is now 85% complete at its Bachelor Lake gold mine 225 km northeast of Val d'Or. The shaft stations on levels 13 and 14 are also done. The shaft project will...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 16, 2011 | 5:03 pm

GEM STUDY: True North files PFS for Aappaluttoq deposit

GREENLAND - Vancouver's True North Gems has filed the pre-feasibility study on its Aappaluttoq ruby and pink sapphire project in the southwest part of the country. The report was prepared by EBA Engineering.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 16, 2011 | 5:02 pm

AWARD: Rio Tinto Alcan recognized by Hydro-Quebec for energy efficiency

QUEBEC - During a joint ceremony held by Hydro-Quebec and the Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce on June 16, 2011, Rio Tinto Alcan, Primary Metal, Quebec was named an Elite Member of the Hydro-Quebec Energy Savers' Circle. The aluminum...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 16, 2011 | 5:01 pm

MINING PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: Barkerville, Orbite, Redzone and Silver Spruce

Barkerville Gold Mines of Vancouver has named Ross Hollinger mine manager for the Bonanza Ledge project and QR mine in British Columbia. Hollinger is a University of British Columbia graduate.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 16, 2011 | 5:00 pm

POLYMETALLIC STUDY: Tulsequah Chief development to cost $310-M

BRITISH COLUMBIA - Chieftain Metals of Toronto has completed the preliminary economic assessment for its polymetallic Tulsequah Chief project 100 km south of Atlin. Pre-production capital costs are estimated at C$310.1 million. The study puts...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 15, 2011 | 5:25 pm

FLUORSPAR DEVELOPMENT: Agreement injects $83.5-M into St Lawrence reopening

NEWFOUNDLAND - Canada Fluorspar (CFI) of Toronto and Arkema of Paris have signed an agreement that will inject $83.5 million into the reopening of CFI's St. Lawrence mine.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 15, 2011 | 5:23 pm

TAKEOVER: Breakwater agrees to Nyrstar offer

TORONTO - The directors of Toronto-based Breakwater Resources have approved an all-cash takeover of their firm by Nyrstar NV. Nyrstar is a global multi-metals business that produces zinc, lead, silver, gold and copper; it is headquartered in...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 15, 2011 | 5:20 pm

ISO 50001: New standard for energy management

GENEVA - With energy one of the most critical challenges facing the international community, the publication of the ISO International Standard ISO 50001 on energy management systems is an eagerly awaited event because it is estimated the...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 15, 2011 | 5:15 pm

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