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DIAMOND EXPLORATION: More bulk sampling planned for Metalex-Arctic Star JV

ONTARIO - Metalex Ventures of Kelowna, BC, and partner Arctic Star Diamond Corp. of Vancouver report that the final bulk sample from the U2 kimberlite revealed large, gem quality diamonds. The news has the partners planning a further...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 14, 2011 | 4:59 pm

FUNDRAISING; Terry MacGibbon to head Laurentian’s Next 50 Campaign

TORONTO - Terry MacGibbon, formerly of Inco, founder of FNX Mining and chairman of Quadra FNX Mining, has accepted the responsibilities of chairing the Next 50 Campaign at Laurentian University. To date the campaign has raised $39 million...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 14, 2011 | 4:58 pm

MERGER: Hathor rejects Cameco offer

VANCOUVER - The board of Hathor Exploration has unanimously rejected the unsolicited takeover bid from Cameco of Saskatoon. The special committee examining the offer noted that Hathor shares have been trading above the offer price, and...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 14, 2011 | 4:57 pm

MOLYBDENUM RESERVES: Endako mine life extended through 2028

BRITISH COLUMBIA - Thompson Creek Metals of Denver has announced a 9% increase in mineral reserves that will that will extend the life of its Endako molybdenum mine by two years, to 2028. The new figure includes 312.2 million lb of contained...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 13, 2011 | 5:00 pm

URANIUM STUDY: Roughrider PEA puts NPV at $1 billion

SASKATCHEWAN - Vancouver's Hathor Exploration has completed an encouraging preliminary economic assessment for two of three zones at its Roughrider uranium project in the Athabasca Basin.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 13, 2011 | 4:59 pm

MINING PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: BioteQ, Coal Association, First Nickel and HudBay

BioteQ Environmental Technologies of Vancouver has named Jonathan Wilkinson its CEO. He will join the company on Oct. 11, 2011, replacing retiring CEO, Brad Marchant.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 13, 2011 | 4:58 pm

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Barrick named again to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

TORONTO - Barrick Gold has once again been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DSJI). This is the fifth time the company's corporate social responsibility efforts have been recognized by the DSJI, and the fourth time in a row.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 12, 2011 | 5:00 pm

ZINC-LEAD RESOURCE: More metal at Selwyn project in Yukon

YUKON - Indicated resources are increasing at the Selwyn zinc-lead project that straddles the Yukon-Northwest Territories border. The project is operated by Selwyn Chihong Mining, a joint venture of Selwyn Resources of Vancouver and Chihong...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 12, 2011 | 4:59 pm

CONSULTING: BBA opens two more offices in Quebec

MONT-SAINT-HILARIE, Quebec - The engineering consulting firm BBA, which has experienced exceptional growth over the past five years, has recently opened two additional offices in Quebec.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 12, 2011 | 4:58 pm

IRON STUDY: Kami PEA carries $1-B development price

LABRADOR - The preliminary economic assessment for developing the Rose Central deposit of the Kamistiatusset iron ore property comes with a US$989 million price tag says owner Alderon Resource Corp. The property is 6 km south of the Wabush...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 8, 2011 | 5:00 pm

GOLD EXPLORATION: Open pit potential expanding at Valentine Lake

NEWFOUNDLAND - Marathon Gold of Toronto says the open pit resource potential of the Leprechaun gold deposit continues to expand. The Leprechaun deposit is part of the Valentine Lake property 60 km south of Buchans. The project is a 50:50 joint...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 8, 2011 | 4:59 pm

AGREEMENT: Probe Mines, First Nations ink MOU for Borden Lake gold project

ONTARIO - Probe Mines of Toronto has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Brunswick House, Chapleau Cree and Chapleau Ojibwe First Nations communities. The agreement establishes a commitment by Probe to develop an ongoing...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 8, 2011 | 4:58 pm

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