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CYANIDE: Online code training now available

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Online training that covers the International Cyanide Management Code is now available from the ICMI. It has been developed for those interested in learning about the program's implementation and auditing and for those...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 19, 2012 | 4:21 pm

COPPER: Dundee pledges $270M at Tsumeb smelter

NAMIBIA – Dundee Precious Metals of Toronto has announced new capital projects worth US$270 million at its Tsumeb copper smelter. The projects include a sulphuric acid plant and an electric arc furnace.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 19, 2012 | 4:19 pm

MINING PEOPLE: Bayswater, Centerra, Golden Star, Ivernia, and Roxgold

Bayswater Uranium Corp. of Vancouver has named Victor A. Tanka president and CEO of the company. He replaces George Leary who will retain his seat on the Bayswater board.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 19, 2012 | 4:17 pm

First Majestic Buys Orko Silver for La Preciosa

"To add the amount of ounces we're adding there are simply not a lot of opportunities. It was almost a must-have for us to add this asset to our portfolio," said Keith Neumeyer, president and CEO of First Majestic Silver. He was describing Orko...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 19, 2012 | 4:14 pm

OILS SANDS: E&Y says top risks are access to markets, talent and capital

CALGARY – Ernst & Young has taken its annual look at the opportunities and challenges facing Canada's oil sands industry, noting that access to markets, talent and capital will weigh heavily in creating a new environment for the...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 18, 2012 | 4:06 pm

COPPER-MOLY: Commissioning new mill begins at Gibraltar

BRITISH COLUMBIA – Commissioning of the new mill at the Gibraltar copper-molybdenum project 65 km north of Williams Lake reports owner Taseko Mines of Vancouver. The new 30,000-t/d concentrator is part of the $325-million Gibraltar...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 18, 2012 | 4:05 pm

ALUMINA: Orbite commissions HPA plant

QUEBEC – Orbite Aluminae of Montreal has begun commissioning its first high purity alumina (HPA) plant, located in Cap-Chat. Construction is mostly complete, plant pre-operating tests are progressing and many sections of the plant are...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 18, 2012 | 4:04 pm

GOLD: Wood-Pandora yields long and strong grades

QUEBEC – Globex Mining Enterprises of Rouyn-Noranda, QC, and joint venture partner Queenston Mining of Toronto have updated the results from the 5,601-metre drill program at their Wood-Pandora property near Cadillac.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 18, 2012 | 4:02 pm

EXPLORATION: New, more versatile ATV from Fabconcept

QUEBEC - L’Équipe Fabconcept of Chicoutimi has begun mass production of its new, amphibious all-terrain vehicle the Kaskoo-X04.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 18, 2012 | 4:01 pm

TAKEOVER: First Quantum doubles bid for Inmet

VANCOUVER – Not one to give up easily, First Quantum Minerals has made a hostile offer for Inmet Mining of Toronto – an offer double what it offered at the end of November. First Quantum's initial offer was $70 per Inmet share, or a...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 17, 2012 | 4:00 pm

SUSTAINABILITY: MAC releases 2012 Towards Sustainable Mining progress report

OTTAWA – The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has released its eighth annual Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Progress report. It takes a detailed look at MAC members' 2011 performance in the areas of communities and people,...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 17, 2012 | 3:59 pm

AGREEMENT: Copper North, Little Salmon outline consulting plans

YUKON – Copper North Mining Corp. of Vancouver and the Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation (LSCFN) have signed a letter of intent with respect to consultation on the Carmacks copper project 200 km north of Whitehorse. The project is...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 17, 2012 | 3:58 pm

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