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GOLD: Centerra says Oksut feasibility study is positive

TURKEY – Centerra Gold of Toronto has looked at the feasibility study for its Oksut gold project and says it is positive. If the timeline goes as projected, the first production from the mine 50 km south of the city of Kayseri will be in...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 29, 2015 | 4:09 pm

GOLD-COPPER: FCX announces cost cutting plans

PHOENIX, Arizona – Freeport-McMoRan, one of North America's largest copper-gold producers, has announced plans to trim costs in the face of shrinking prices for its major products. The company said investors should expect it to make cuts...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 28, 2015 | 4:21 pm

WATER TREATMENT: Genomics show promise in passive remediation

TORONTO – As long ago as 1556 with the publication of De Re Metallica by Georgiius Agricola, mining and mineral processing were known to be deleterious to water quality. It is a problem in search of an economic answer even today.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 28, 2015 | 4:20 pm

GOLD-COPPER: Seabridge traces extension of Mitchell deposit at depth

BRITISH COLUMBIA – Seabridge Gold of Toronto has traced a "sizeable expansion" of the Mitchell gold-copper deposit at depth on its KSM property 65 km northwest of Stewart.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 28, 2015 | 4:19 pm

POWER: Zambia cuts power supply to Barrick, First Quantum mines

ZAMBIA – As if gold and copper producers aren't having a difficult enough time of things these days, local power utility Zesco is limiting electricity deliveries to its customers, notably to Barrick Gold and First Quantum Minerals.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 28, 2015 | 4:16 pm

Gold price fall may trigger another round of write-downs

Data recently published by Wood Mackenzie illustrates that at US$1,100 per oz. gold, about 10% of current gold mine production is uneconomic on a total cash cost plus sustaining capex basis.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 28, 2015 | 4:15 pm

GUEST COMMENT: Reason to look again at a “Mining Marshall Plan”

Occasional contributor Stan Sudol proposed in 2011 a plan to maximize the economic contribution of mining in northern Ontario. Recently he updated the idea in light of the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Here is what...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 27, 2015 | 4:16 pm

ZEOLITE: Canadian Mining has 50,000-t/y permit for Bromley Creek

BRITISH COLUMBIA – Vancouver-based Canadian Mining Co. has received a new five-year, 50,000-t/y quarry permit for its Bromley Creek zeolite mine lease near Princeton. The permit was issued by the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines, and it...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 27, 2015 | 4:15 pm

GOLD-SILVER: Ascot planning bulk sample at Premier

BRITISH COLUMBIA – Ascot Resources of Surrey, BC, has begun an infill drilling program at its Premier gold-silver project north of Stewart. The goal is to determine the bulk sample potential of the property.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 27, 2015 | 4:13 pm

COPPER-GOLD: EIA for Candelaria mine received by Lundin

CHILE – Lundin Mining Corp. of Toronto has received a positive environmental impact assessment for the extension of operations and mine life for the Candelaria copper-gold mine in the Atacama Desert. Lundin is the operator and 80% owner;...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 27, 2015 | 4:12 pm

VALVES: DeZurik’s new KSL slurry knife gates handle high solids content

SARTELL, Minnesota – DeZurik's new KSL slurry knife gate valves are designed for on-off (isolation) service in applications consisting of abrasive, high solids content, wet or dry media. KSL-LA valves are ideally suited for applications...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 27, 2015 | 4:11 pm

Guyana Goldfields nears first gold production at Aurora

Guyana Goldfields (TSX: GUY) is gearing up to start production at its Aurora gold project in Guyana in the coming weeks, which will make it the newest gold producer in the South American nation.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 27, 2015 | 4:09 pm

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