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SILVER-ZINC-LEAD RESOURCE: Alexco releases initial numbers for Flame & Moth and Bermingham

YUKON – Alexco Resource Corp. of Vancouver has increased its indicated resources at its Keno Hill properties with the release of new numbers for two of its deposits.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 28, 2012 | 4:58 pm

Western Potash takes novel approach

When Western Potash Corp. starts commercial production at its Milestone potash mine in 2016 it will draw much of its water from treated sewage effluent from the city of Regina, about 30 km away.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 28, 2012 | 4:57 pm

PERSPECTIVE: Orbite’s busy week, month

If the number of news releases is anything to go by, Orbite Aluminae of Montreal is hands down the busiest mineral industry player in Canada. The company has made four major announcements in the past week alone. And since Orbite released the...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 27, 2012 | 5:00 pm

ZINC-LEAD-SILVER STUDY: PFS, new resource numbers make Prairie Creek attractive

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – Vancouver-based Canadian Zinc Corp. has positive results from the preliminary feasibility study for the Prairie Creek zinc-lead-silver mine 200 km west of Forth Simpson. New resource and reserve estimates have also...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 27, 2012 | 4:59 pm

GOLD MINING: Kyrgyz government review of Kumtor puts Centerra on edge

KYRGYZSTAN – A parliamentary review of the Kumtor gold mine belonging to Centerra Gold of Toronto has the company defending its position and taking a hit on the stock price earlier this week.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 27, 2012 | 4:58 pm

Bolivia seizes Glencore mine

Bolivia’s recent decision to nationalize Glencore’s Colquiri [zinc-tin] mine “will pose a number of serious questions relating to the government’s future policy towards foreign investment in the mining sector,” the...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 27, 2012 | 4:57 pm

GOLD EXPLORATION: Agnico makes new discovery at Meliadine

NUNAVUT – Toronto’s Agnico-Eagle Mines has discovered a new zone of gold mineralization at tis Meliadine project 28 km northwest of Rankin Inlet. The Normeg zone lies on the west end of the Wesmeg deposit. Drilling returned assays...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 26, 2012 | 5:00 pm

TUNGSTEN MINING: CanTung mine back in production

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – Earlier this month, North American Tungsten of Vancouver was considering a suspension at the CanTung mine after heavy precipitation and rapid snow melt washed out the Nahanni Range Road. The route is the only...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 26, 2012 | 4:59 pm

ABORIGINAL RELATIONS: Vale Canada, Sagamok Anishnawbek solidify Totten partnership

ONTARIO – Last Friday, Paul Eshkakogan, chief of Sagamok Anishnawbek, and Kelly Strong, Vale’s VP of mining and milling for the North Atlantic Region, solidified their working relationship regarding Vale’s Totten nickel mine...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 26, 2012 | 4:58 pm

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Tyhee releases CSR report for Yellowknife gold project

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – Vancouver-based Tyhee Gold Corp. has released its social responsibility statement related to the development of the Yellowknife gold project 90 km north of the town of the same name. The company says it is...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 26, 2012 | 4:57 pm

EXPANSION: Sandvik Mining launches offices in Mexico

MEXICO – Sandvik Mining has officially opened a new corporate building in Guadalajara. The new US$7.5-million building includes offices and service workshops covering a total surface of 4,900 m2.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 26, 2012 | 4:56 pm

RCMP looks at Cardero’s activities in Ghana

Despite promising early results from its Sheini iron ore project in Ghana, Cardero Resources could be facing some legal headaches over the project.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 26, 2012 | 4:55 pm

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