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GOLD: Visible Gold flying new 167 Extension property

QUEBEC – Visible Gold Mines of Rouyn-Noranda, QC, has contracted Prospectair Geosurveys to fly its 100% owned 167 Extension property in the James Bay region. Prospectair will conduct helicopter-borne magnetic and time-domain...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 19, 2014 | 4:04 pm

GOLD – Wesdome drilling at Kiena discovers new zone

QUEBEC – Wesdome Gold Mines of Toronto has made a new discovery at its Kiena property in Val d'Or. The 16-hole, summer drill program partially outlined a new zone dubbed S50 East.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 19, 2014 | 4:02 pm

Tahoe set to expand Escobal

VANCOUVER — Tahoe Resources (TSX: THO; NYSE: TAHO) has expanded resources and tabled an updated feasibility study at its high grade Escobal silver mine in southeast Guatemala, setting the stage for expanded silver production starting next...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 19, 2014 | 4:01 pm

COMMENT: What you need to know about Canada’s new CSR strategy for the extractive sector

On Nov. 14, Minister of International Trade Ed Fast announced a new corporate social responsibility strategy for the Canadian mining and oil and gas sectors. With it come new consequences for companies who refuse to adhere to endorsed CSR best...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 18, 2014 | 4:15 pm

GOLD: Maritime, Rambler ink deal to re-examine Hammerdown mine

NEWFOUNDLAND – Maritime Resources Corp. of Vancouver and Rambler Metals & Mining of Baie Verte, NL, have agreed to re-examine the former Hammerdown gold mine that lies in Maritime's Green Bay property near Springdale. Together the...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 18, 2014 | 4:13 pm

COAL: Teck wins approval of Elk Valley water plan

BRITISH COLUMBIA – The British Columbia Ministry of Environment has approved the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan as proposed by Teck Resources of Vancouver. The plan addresses the management of selenium and other substances released by coal...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 18, 2014 | 4:11 pm

GOLD: Yamana’s Jacobina mine recertified under cyanide code

BRAZIL – The International Cyanide Management Institute (ICMI) in Washington, BC, has recertified the Jacobina mine belonging to Yamana Gold of Toronto as being in full compliance with the International Cyanide Management Code.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 18, 2014 | 4:09 pm

Glencore to shut Australian coal mines temporarily

Glencore (LSE: GLEN) says it plans to shut down its coal operations in Australia for three weeks starting from mid-December due to slack demand and weak prices.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 18, 2014 | 4:01 pm

COMMENT: Canadian aboriginals have low opinion of mining

Only 38% of aboriginal peoples living in rural or remote communities have a favourable perception of the exploration and mining industry, according to a recent Canada-wide study conducted by PR Associates. There are about 1,200 aboriginal...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 17, 2014 | 4:07 pm

GOLD: Osisko, Virginia plan merger

MONTREAL and QUEBEC CITY – Osisko Gold Royalties and Virginia Mines have entered into a definitive agreement to combine the two companies, creating a new intermediate royalty company with two Quebec assets. Osisko holds a 5.0% net smelter...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 17, 2014 | 4:05 pm

GOLD: Elk bulk sample assays 22.8 g/t for Gold Mountain

BRITISH COLUMBIA – Gold Mountain Mining of Vancouver says this year's bulk sample from the open pit at its Elk gold project near Merritt assayed 22.8 g/t Au in one 606-tonne lot of the material.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 17, 2014 | 4:03 pm

GOLD: Abcourt signs 6-month milling contract with QMX

QUEBEC – Abcourt Mines of Mont St Hilaire, QC, and QMX Gold Corp. have signed a six-month agreement for the milling of ore from Abcourt's Elder gold mine near Rouyn-Noranda at QMX's facilities near Val d'Or.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 17, 2014 | 4:01 pm

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