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COMMENT: Idea from Down Under needs to come Up North
The Australians have a practical and forward-thinking idea: Hire military veterans to meet the looming labour shortage in the mining sector. Veterans are highly trained and bring diverse skills and talents to the job. Many have a difficult time transitioning…
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GOLD: Wesdome upgrades Kiena resources, extends Deep A zone along plunge
QUEBEC – Wesdome Gold Mines of Toronto has circulated an interim mineral resource for its 100% owned Kiena mine complex in Val d’Or. The estimate is based on drilling completed to Oct. 12, 2018. Since then, the Deep A zone…
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COAL: Canadian coal plants to be phased out by 2030
OTTAWA – The federal government of Canada announced on Dec. 12, 2018, that traditional coal-fired electric generation plans will be phased out by 2030. Greenhouse gas regulations for natural gas-fired generating stations was also published. The government says it wants…
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MINING PEOPLE: PDAC, Barrick, NV Gold, SAMSSA, and SNC-Lavalin
Toronto’s Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada has named Lisa McDonald as its new executive director. She has played a vital role with the association staff for more than 20 years, previously serving and COO for 10 years. McDonald is…
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DATA MANAGEMENT: Why open standards are essential to the mining industry’s future.
From Wenco International Mining Systems comes this thoughtful essay on data management. The complete report is a “must read” for modern miners, so follow the link at the bottom of this item. VANCOUVER – Lately, every mining executive we connect…
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Nordic pours first gold at Laiva in Finland
Nordic Gold (TSXV: NOR; US-OTC: FIEIF) recently poured first gold at its restarted Laiva gold mine in central Finland. Roughly 25 people attended the event where the company poured 1,234 oz. of doré. “We were very happy with the results that…
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CHILD LABOUR: Eurasian Resources wants to keep children out of mining in the DRC
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO – Eurasian Resources Group announced this week that it joined forces with international development organization Pact to carry out the initiative “Children out of Mining-Northern Kolwezi.” The project is being implemented in the southern Kolwezi region,…
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GOLD: Kirkland Lake drills high grade extensions at Fosterville
AUSTRALIA – Kirkland Lake Gold has drilled high grade and visible gold mineralization on the down plunge extensions of the Swan zone at its Fosterville gold mine in Victoria state. The company says results from 47 new drill holes totaling more…
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COPPER: Former Falconbridge Opemiska complex bought by Power Ore
QUEBEC – Toronto-based Power Ore plans to buy the Opemiska copper complex from Explorateurs-Innovateurs de Quebec (Ex-In), a privately owned company. The property – consisting of the historic Springer and Perry mines and the mill – was operated by Falconbridge from…
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GOLD: Granada updates resources in feasibility study
QUEBEC – SGS Canada has delivered an updated mineral resource of the Granada gold property near Rouyn-Noranda. Owner Granada Gold Mine, headquartered in Rouyn-Noranda, was also supplied with a revised block model for the entire area. Pit constrained measured and…
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GOLD-COPPER: Seabridge extends high grade Iron Cap core to the northwest at KSM
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Toronto-based Seabridge Gold continues to drill at its KSM gold project 65 km northwest of Stewart with excellent results. The company said that recent work extended the high grade Iron Cap zone down plunge to the northwest,…
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GRAPHITE: Northern updates Bissett Creek numbers
ONTARIO – Northern Graphite Corp. of Ottawa has taken a closer look and updated some parameters for its Bissett Creek graphite project between the cities of Ottawa and North Bay. The updates were done by G Mining Services. The review…
