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Mining the Northwest: Historic mining camp shows new gold promise
Goldshore Resources envisions series of open-pit mines at its Moss Lake Project
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Marathon mine project clears environmental hurdles
Generation Mining has cleared a huge regulatory hurdle that enables the Toronto mine developer to start early construction work at its Marathon palladium and copper mine project early next year.
First Nation and Ring of Fire miner set the stage for Eagle’s Nest partnership
"We are exercising our sovereignty," says Webequie Chief in signing MOU exploration pact with nickel miner
Northern Ontario Roadshow – Timmins Edition
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MineConnect Staff Update
We’re bidding adieu (and good luck) to Curtis and Shruti as they both embark on new adventures. A great big thank you from the Board, staff, and members for all of your hard work! It has been a real pleasure working with you! AND a great big welcome to our...
NOCA Announces New President & Executive Director
The Northeastern Ontario Construction Association (NOCA) announced former President Mark Kivinen as the new Executive Director and former Vice President Malcolm Croskery as new President as of December 5th, 2022.
Codelco sees copper deficit at 8 million tonnes by 2032
Chile’s state owned mining company Codelco, the world’s biggest copper producer, warned on Thursday that global shortages of the metal may reach eight million tonnes by 2032, as soaring demand continues to offset new projects numbers. Maximo Pacheco, chairman of the board of Codelco, said at an industry conference that while...
Reduce diesel particulate exposure in mines, urges union
A campaign is underway to make mines safer for workers who inhale diesel fumes while on the job. The United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6500, which is based in Sudbury, has launched the USW Diesel Particulate Project in partnership with the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) at Laurentian University,...
Northern leaders, projects among 2023 mining honourees
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) has named its 2023 award winners, and three Northern Ontario leaders are among them. PDAC, considered the national voice of the mineral exploration and development industry, annually hands out awards to people who have demonstrated excellence in their contributions to the field. Among the...
Indigenous Leaders: Restoring the treaty relationship is the path to prosperity
Randi Ray believes it’s time to reset the relationship, between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, between First Nation communities and the corporate world. For the Sudbury entrepreneur, it’s time to restore the spirit and intent of the treaty relationship. The treaties are what she refers to as the original founding documents...
Pickle Lake gold explorer signs exploration pact with First Nation
Pickle Lake gold hunter AuTECO Minerals has signed an exploration agreement with Mishkeegogamang Ojibway First Nation revolving around activity at the Pickle Crow Gold Project. The Western Australian junior mining company said in a news release that this new agreement replaces a 2009 memorandum of understanding. This one covers all of the company’s claims...
JLR Appoints Matt Morkem to Environmental Infrastructure Market Chief
J.L. Richards & Associates Limited (JLR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Morkem, P.Eng., to Environmental Infrastructure Market Chief. Matt is an Associate and Senior Civil Engineer with the firm. His wide scope and unique perspectives will serve the market well as the group continues to set targets...
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Makami Engineering Group Ltd. – Partnership Announcement
Makami Engineering Group has been an established Sudbury based Engineering firm since its inception in 2009. In the 13 years of operation, Makami has experienced significant growth, which has required us to expand our management organization. The founding Partner Bud (Brian) Dzuirban is proud to announce the appointment of two...
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Australian gold company targets growth at White River mine
The new Australian owners of the Sugar Zone Mine continue to sink investment into the underground operation near White River. Silver Lake Resources reported it’s made “significant progress” at the mine with expenditures of almost $9 million the company’s past September quarter. Most the spending has been on processing equipment and new...
Matawa chiefs push back against U.S. military agenda in the Ring of Fire
Toronto media reports about talks between the U.S. military, mining interests and government about funding development in the Ring of Fire has angered Indigenous communities in Ontario’s Far North. The leadership of the Matawa First Nations are asserting their sovereignty, rights and jurisdiction over their traditional territories in the mineral-rich...
Federal funds will secure 2023 mining showcase
Northern Ontario’s mining service and supply cluster will return to the world’s premier mining show in 2023, thanks to support funding from FedNor. On Nov. 17, FedNor Minister Patty Hajdu announced the federal government is providing $745,000 for the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase (NOMS) to appear at the annual convention of the...
Vale, GM sign nickel supply deal for BEVs
Vale and General Motors (GM) have signed a deal for the supply of nickel sulfate to be used in the manufacture of batteries for the automaker’s electric vehicles (EVs). Nickel sulfate is the chemical compound used in the production of pre-cathode active materials for nickel-based lithium-ion batteries. Under the agreement, the nickel miner...
Mexico to urge US, Canada firms to participate in lithium market
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday his administration will issue a call for US and Canadian companies to participate in the country’s incipient lithium market. Mexico does not yet have commercial lithium production, though close to a dozen foreign companies hold contracts to explore potential deposits. “In...
First Nation strikes benefits deal with Marathon mine builder
The developers of Marathon-area open-pit project have struck a community benefits agreement (CBA) with a neighbouring First Nation on the north shore of Lake Superior. Toronto’s Generation Mining announced Nov. 14 that the membership of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (formerly Pic River) has approved a community benefits agreement involving the construction and environmental safeguards of the...
MineConnect Member Spotlight: Priority Management Sudbury
Company History Priority Management Sudbury was started in 1994 by Chuck Jacobs and he spent 20 years training thousands of people in the north how to manage their time, work, projects and be more productive in everyday life. His son Craig took over the business in 2014 and has continued...
China has links to dozens of Canadian miners tied to critical minerals
China has built up stakes in more than two dozen Canadian mining companies, including some of the industry’s biggest names. Canada’s latest crackdown on foreign investments in critical minerals is about to put a chill on such activity. At least 27 public companies including Teck Resources Ltd., Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. and First...
Red Lake mine officially on the selling block
The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a sales process of Pure Gold Mining’s Red Lake operation. The application by the insolvent Vancouver company, which entered creditor protection on Halloween, to proceed with a court-supervised sales and investment solicitation process was approved by the court on Nov. 10. On the block is the...
