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GOLD: Kirkland Lake reports Q1 production of 330,864 oz.
TORONTO – In the first quarter of this year, Kirkland Lake Gold produced 330,864 oz. of gold, an 18% increase from 279,742 oz. generated in the prior quarter, largely driven by a contribution from the Detour open pit, following closing…
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COVID-19: Mining industry responds with help for communities
In recent days, mining industry participants have announced efforts to support local communities during a challenging time for many. One initiative, announced by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC), has brought 18 national and regional industry associations and partners together…
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The next phase of COVID-19 communications: It’s time to listen
As Canadian mining companies rushed to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak to protect their workers and operations, many dusted off their crisis communications plans and realized they hadn’t accounted for a possible pandemic. And yet mining leaders across the country…
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INNOVATION: Vale launches $1M COVID-19 Challenge
CANADA – Vale is joining the fight against COVID-19 by launching the Vale COVID-19 Challenge, offering up to US$1 million to propel innovative COVID-19 solutions into the marketplace. The challenge is open in Canada and Brazil with each selected solution eligible…
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A message from the publisher of CMJ
In these times of strife and isolation, it is essential to remain connected and informed. As such, Canadian Mining Journal will continue with its regular publishing schedule. We will also keep the industry connected through our Daily E-Newsletter, website and…
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GOLD: Treasury drills high grades at Goliath Main zone
ONTARIO – Treasury Metals has reported the results of three holes completed within the Main zone of the deposit at its 50-sq.-km Goliath gold project. The drill highlights include 19.5 metres of 6.3 g/t gold, 9 metres of 4.8 g/t…
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COVID-19 plunges miners into uncharted territory
The challenge that COVID-19 poses for mining companies
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DONATION: Redpath Canada donates supplies to North Bay hospital
ONTARIO – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, North Bay-headquartered Redpath Canada has donated 19,000 pairs of disposable medical gloves to the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC), a COVID-19 assessment centre. The virus response, together with ongoing medical needs, places additional…
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GOLD: Bluestone develops Guatemala project
GUATEMALA – Bluestone Resources announced that, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, work on its flagship Cerro Blanco gold project is ongoing. In a press release, Bluestone said since the project is in the engineering phase and the focus is on project readiness…
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GOLD: Springpole PFS expected in early 2021, says First Mining
ONTARIO – First Mining Gold has released an update on the progress of a prefeasibility study (PFS) and permitting at its 419-sq.-km Springpole gold project in northwestern Ontario. The company now expects results of the PFS to be released early…
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GOLD: Lynx infill work delivers high grades for Osisko
QUEBEC – Infill drilling at Osisko Mining’s Windfall gold project within Quebec’s Abitibi greenstone belt continues to return multiple high-grade intervals. The company’s latest release includes a total of 90 intercepts. Drill highlights from the Lynx deposit include 5.6 metres…
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COVID-19: Mining Association applauds Canadian wage subsidy
The Mining Association of Canada issued a statement praising the federal government’s decision to include businesses of all sizes in its wage subsidy, a component of a package of reforms designed to help businesses keep workers employed as the economy…
