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GRINDING: Outotec builds world’s largest SAG mill

FINLAND – At 12.2 metres diameter and 8.8 metres long, the new semi-autogenous mill that Outotec is building may well be the largest SAG mill in the world. The huge mill will offer increased efficiency, effective grinding conditions, 15%...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 24, 2012 | 4:57 pm

SAFETY: Sandvik celebrates five years at Snap Lake without a lost time injury

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES - At a ceremony held at De Beers Canada’s Snap Lake diamond mine on Sept. 11, 2012, Sandvik Mining celebrated the achievement of five years without any lost time injuries (LTI), a milestone achieved by Sandvik...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 24, 2012 | 4:56 pm

Cameco turns eye to Western Australia

VANCOUVER — It appears Canada’s major uranium power Cameco is viewing a downswing in uranium markets as an opportunity to diversify its project portfolio and acquire a foothold in Australia.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 24, 2012 | 4:55 pm

GOLD STUDY: Blackwater PEA proposes more than 500,000 oz/year output

BRITISH COLUMBIA – Vancouver-based New Gold says the preliminary economic assessment is positive for its Blackwater gold project 150 km south of Vanderhoof. The study estimates annual production at 507,000 oz of gold and 2.04 million oz...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 20, 2012 | 5:01 pm

GOLD RESOURCE: First estimate from Charlie and Gouldie deposits

QUEBEC – Osisko Mining of Montreal has completed the initial resource estimates for the Charlie and Gouldie deposits adjacent to its Canadian Malartic mine. Abitibi Royalties of Val d’Or, QC, holds a 2% net smelter return on the...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 20, 2012 | 5:00 pm

ENVIRONMENT: First new converter delivered for Vale’s Clean AER project

ONTARIO – Vale has taken delivery of the first of four new converters as part of its Clean AER (atmospheric emissions reduction) project in Sudbury. The project involves a complete retrofit of the converter aisle in the Copper Cliff...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 20, 2012 | 4:58 pm

MINING PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: Dundee Precious Metals, International Tower Hill, Monument Mining, San Gold, and Teck

Eira Thomas has joined the board of Dundee Precious Metals in Toronto. She Thomas graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Geology in 1990 and has over 20 years of experience in the mining industry. She has held a...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 20, 2012 | 4:56 pm

PLACER MINING: Construction complete at Indian River

YUKON – Construction – including roads, waterlines, settling ponds, camp, and processing plant – is complete at the Indian River placer gold mine 30 km south of Dawson City. A 150-m3/h mining plant was installed. It includes...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 20, 2012 | 4:56 pm

Unfinished business at Prairie Creek

Nahanni National Park, NWT — The paint dried over 30 years ago but a wet paint sign still hangs on the metal railing that was erected to stop the uninitiated from falling into the crushing circuit below.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 20, 2012 | 4:55 pm

IRON ORE STUDY: Hopes Advance PEA estimated US$5.6B NPV

QUEBEC – The pre-feasibility study prepared by Micon International on the Hopes Advance iron ore project belonging to Oceanic Iron Ore Corp. of Vancouver is positive. The projected net present value of the project is US$5.6 billion and a...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 19, 2012 | 4:59 pm

NICKEL DEVELOPMENT: Norascon wins pre-stripping contract for Dumont project

QUEBEC – Toronto-based Royal Nickel has selected Norascon as the contractor for overburden pre-stripping at the Dumont nickel project near Amos. Royal Nickel has big plans for the Dumont project, saying it will be the fourth largest...

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

NEW TECHNOLOGY: Cap lamp rigged for multi-tasking

TORONTO – Northern Light Technologies now offers cap lams that play a critical role in improving the way that underground mines communicate, collaborate and operate.

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

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