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IRON-TITANIUM RESOURCE: Fancamp gets Magpie numbers

QUEBEC – Fancamp Exploration of Vancouver has received the first 43-101-compliant in-pit mineral resource estimate for the Magpie No.2 deposit from P&E Mining Consultants. The report puts 635.2 million tonnes at 42.49% Fe and 11.20%...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 19, 2012 | 4:58 pm

MINING PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: AuRo Resources, Castle Peak, Firestone Ventures, NSGold, Pershimco, and Wesgold

The new VP exploration at Vancouver-based AuRo Resources is John Buckle, who has played key roles in major discoveries such as Ekati, Voisey’s Bay, Collahuasi and El Domo throughout the Americas.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 19, 2012 | 4:57 pm

First Nickel aims to use Lockerby as a launching pad

VANCOUVER — It’s been a long haul for Toronto-based developer First Nickel as it strives to revive commercial production at its Lockerby nickel-copper mine outside of Sudbury, ON.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 19, 2012 | 4:56 pm

PERSPECTIVE: Harper hits right balance between resources and environment

Prime Minister Stephen Harper appeared to hit the right balance between environmental protection and mine development in the speech he delivered on April 14, 2012, at the Summit of the Americas in Cartagena, Colombia.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 18, 2012 | 5:00 pm

BUY-OUT: Northcliff buys out Sisson partner Geodex

NEW BRUNSWICK – Northcliff Resources of Vancouver has offered to buy the 30% interest owned by Geodex Minerals of Vancouver in the Sisson tungsten-molybdenum project 60 km northwest of Fredericton. Northcliff is offering $1 million in...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 18, 2012 | 4:59 pm

TALC-MAGNESITE STUDY: Globex files PEA for Timmins project

ONTARIO – Globex Mining of Rouyn-Noranda, QC, has filed on SEDAR the preliminary economic assessment for its Timmins Talc-Magnesite (TTM) project in Deloro Twp. The project is expected to generate approximately $2.58 billion in gross...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 18, 2012 | 4:58 pm

MINE DEVELOPMENT: Rio Tinto to finance Oyu Tolgoi, Friedland steps down from Ivanhoe

MONGOLIA - Rio Tinto of London, UK, has agreed to support and provide certain funding for the completion of Ivanhoe Mines’ Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project near the Chinese border. In return, Ivanhoe has shuffled its board and management....

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 18, 2012 | 4:57 pm

First resource for Cliffs’ and First Point’s Decar

VANCOUVER — A maiden resource estimate on Cliffs Natural Resources’ and First Point Minerals’ Decar project in northern British Columbia has put almost 3 billion lb of nickel in the ground.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 18, 2012 | 4:56 pm

MERGER: Denison, Energy Fuels to consolidate U.S. assets

TORONTO – Denison Mines has entered into an agreement with Energy Fuels of Toronto and Lakewood, CO, whereby Energy Fuels will acquire all of Denison’s mining assets in the United States. In return, Denison will receive 425.4...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 17, 2012 | 5:00 pm

GOLD-COPPER DEVELOPMENT: New Gold updates New Afton and Blackwater

BRITISH COLUMBIA – From New Gold of Vancouver comes an update on its New Gold gold-copper development near Kamloops. The project is on time with milling to being in June 2012.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 17, 2012 | 4:59 pm

ENGINE: Kubota adds 1.6-L spark-ignited engine to line

MARKHAM, Ontario – The new WG 1605 spark-ignited engine from Kubota Engine Division has the same reliability and performance as its proven diesel counterpart. The new engine is available in gasoline, natural gas or dual fuel...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 17, 2012 | 4:58 pm

COPPER-GOLD STUDY: Ivanhoe’s Mount Elliott project shaping up in Australia

QUEENSLAND – Ivanhoe Australia has completed a scoping study for its Mount Elliott copper-gold project, and the company says this is one of the largest copper-gold mineralized systems ever discovered in Australia. The indicated resource...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 17, 2012 | 4:57 pm

SouthGobi warns of a possible suspension of activities

Just two weeks after the Aluminum Corporation of China announced that it intended to make a proportional takeover bid for up to 60% of SouthGobi Resources’ issued and outstanding shares, and Ivanhoe Mines agreed to sell its stake in the...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 17, 2012 | 4:56 pm

AME BC hosts Exploration Days at mine museum

BRITISH COLUMBIA – This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia. As part of its celebration, AME BC will host a three-day event for Exploration Days at the Britannia Mine Museum from...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 16, 2012 | 5:00 pm

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