URANIUM: Cigar Lake mine and McClean Lake mill outputs to rise
SASKATCHEWAN – Saskatoon-based Cameco Corp. says it plans to boost the production rate at the Cigar Lake uranium mine to 16 million […]
Marilyn Scales
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COPPER-GOLD: NGEx to combine Los Helados and Josemaria projects
CHILE and ARGENTINA – NGEx Resources of Vancouver has announced plans to create the Constellation copper-gold project by combining the Los Helados […]
MINING PEOPLE: Eco Oro, Erdene, McEwen Mining, Richmont, and Sulliden
Eco Oro Minerals of Vancouver has promoted Mark Moseley-Williams to the posts of president and CEO. He was previously the company’s COO. […]
Planetary Resources and 3D Systems reveal first ever 3-D printed object from asteroid metals
The future of space colonization and industrialization can now be visualized. Planetary Resources of Redmond, WA, in collaboration with 3D Systems, has […]
Pretium explores porphyry potential at Brucejack
VANCOUVER — Warwick Board, chief geologist at Pretium Resources (TSX: PVG; NYSE: PVG), says excitement is building for exploration at the company’s Brucejack project in […]
COPPER: Mining suspended at Huckleberry pit
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Imperial Metals of Vancouver has suspended mining at the open pit Huckleberry copper mine 90 km southwest of Houston. […]
COPPER-ZINC: Scott Lake gives up more high grades for Yorbeau
QUEBEC – Yorbeau Resources of Montreal continues to drill at the Scott Lake 20 km west of Chibougamau and reports more higher […]
PUMP: New Grindex Primo series tackles tough dewatering
SWEDEN – The market demand for small, affordable pumps is increasing. In line with this, Grindex is introducing the Primo line. The […]
Imperial Metals judged ‘not liable’ for Mount Polley spill
VANCOUVER — After 16 months of deliberation, B.C.’s chief mine inspector has concluded that Imperial Metals (TSX: III; US-OTC: IPMLF) will not be held liable for […]
URANIUM: NexGen drills seven significant holes at Rook I
SASKATCHEWAN – Vancouver-based NexGen Energy says all seven of the recent drill holes at its Rook I project adjacent to the Patterson […]
IRON ORE: Adriana secures its share of Lac Otelnuk JV
QUEBEC – Adriana Resources of Toronto is committing $3.1 million to the Lac Otelnuk iron ore joint venture with WISCO. Wisco is […]
GOLD: Golden Queen reports start at Soledad Mountain mill
CALIFORNIA – Golden Queen Mining of Vancouver has announced the start of mill commissioning at the Soledad Mountain gold project. The project, […]
Case study: Waterproofing high-temperature water flows in mining operations
In this study, the mine was in the process of tunnel excavation. Initially, the mining advanced under dry conditions. However, as the […]