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FLUIDS: Graco launches Pulse fluid management system
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Graco Inc., a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, is excited to announce the launch of the Pulse fluid management system, an innovative wireless fluid management system for vehicle service. Built upon Graco’s legacy fluid management technology,…
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Steppe Gold nears production in Mongolia
Since Steppe Gold (TSXV: STGO) purchased Altan Tsaagan Ovoo (ATO) from Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) for $19.8 million in January 2017, the junior has made steady progress de-risking and building the heap leach, gold-silver project in eastern Mongolia. Seven months after the acquisition last…
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GOLD: Greenstone’s Hardrock mine clears environmental hurdle
ONTARIO – Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, said this week that if mitigation measures are taken, Greenstone Gold Mines’ Hardrock gold project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. The project consists of the…
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EMERALDS: Fura Gems completes maiden resource for Coscuez project
COLOMBIA – Less than a year after acquiring a 76% stake in the Coscuez emerald mine, Fura Gems has completed a maiden resource estimate that puts the potential mine life of the project at 30 years. The company mapped more than 20…
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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…
