Marilyn Scales, Author at Canadian Mining Journal

TRAINING: Online courses now available through Wenco Learning

RICHMOND, British Columbia – Wenco International Mining Systems has released its latest solution to help mines work smarter- Wenco Learning. Wenco Learning […]

Marilyn Scales | May 11, 2016 | 4:21 pm

Commentary: New takeover bid rules take effect in Canada

As of today, new takeover bid rules have taken effect across Canada. These new rules will undoubtedly have a significant impact on […]

Marilyn Scales | May 11, 2016 | 4:19 pm

GOLD: Atlantic Gold signs project loan facility for Moose River

NOVA SCOTIA – Vancouver-based Atlantic Gold Corp. has signed a syndicated project facility loan agreement with Macquarie Bank and Caterpillar Financial Services […]

Marilyn Scales | May 10, 2016 | 4:31 pm

NICKEL-COPPER: Parkin properties yield high grades at shallow depths for Wallbridge

ONTARIO – Wallbridge Mining Company of Toronto is finding high grades at shallow depths as it drills the Parkin properties in Sudbury. […]

Marilyn Scales | May 10, 2016 | 4:30 pm

DIAMONDS: Lucara sells 813-ct stone for US$63M, highest price ever

VANCOUVER – Lucara Diamond Corp. has sold a 813-carat rough diamond from its Karowe mine in Botswana for US$63.11 million or US$77,649 […]

Marilyn Scales | May 10, 2016 | 4:27 pm

EQUIPMENT: Atlas Copco launches its first battery powered underground loader

SWEDEN – Atlas Copco is launching its newest zero emissions underground loader, setting a new benchmark in operator safety this week at […]

Marilyn Scales | May 10, 2016 | 4:26 pm

US mining engineer graduate numbers up 20%

In 2015, a total 427 students graduated with mining engineering degrees from U.S. mining schools, according to the SME Guide to Minerals […]

Marilyn Scales | May 10, 2016 | 4:25 pm

WILDFIRES: Aid continues to pour in for Fort McMurray evacuees

The weather has eased the huge firestorms that swept through Fort McMurray, AB, but the disaster is far from over. Almost 90,000 […]

Marilyn Scales | May 9, 2016 | 4:24 pm

GOLD: Falco shares positive PEA for Horne 5 project

QUEBEC – Montreal-based Falco Resources says the preliminary economic assessment of its Horne 5 gold project near Rouyn-Noranda points towards an economically […]

Marilyn Scales | May 9, 2016 | 4:23 pm

AWARDS: CIM award winners honoured in Vancouver

VANCOUVER – The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum met earlier this month for their annual convention and tradeshow. A highlight […]

Marilyn Scales | May 9, 2016 | 4:22 pm