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MINING PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: First Nickel, Malaga, New Millennium Iron, Orvana, Strike Minerals and Suncor

First Nickel of Toronto has hired Sean J.F. Samson as its new VP and head of corporate development. He is a veteran of Kinross, and other global ventures, the most recent of which was at Pulse Energy. Samson received an AB from Harvard...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 8, 2011 | 4:57 pm

The first SmartROC T40 drill rig with silencer is to be delivered in Canada.

DRILLING: Noise reduction for SmartROC T40 rig

STOCKHOLM - Drilling noise is a major source of irritation, not only for drill rig operations and others on the work site but also to people living in the area and passers-by. There is relief - Atlas Copco's latest drill rig silencer.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 8, 2011 | 4:56 pm

Book Review: The World of Mining

Stunning. A must have for mining industry insiders and observers. What is it? It is The World of Mining, a coffee table book of superb images from mines around the world.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 8, 2011 | 4:39 pm

LITHIUM RESOURCE: Numbers up at Quebec project

QUEBEC - Toronto's Canada Lithium says the latest 43-101 report for its Quebec Lithium project 60 km north of Val d'Or has a total measured and indicated resource of 33.2 million tonnes grading 1.19% Li2O. That is 13.5% above the estimate made...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 7, 2011 | 5:00 pm

INFRASTRUCTURE: First Nations to build new power line, replace diesels

ONTARIO - A number of First Nation communities have created a business to connect their remote communities in the northwestern part of the province on the electric power grid. Wataynikaneyap Power will design, permit, construct, own and operate...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 7, 2011 | 4:59 pm

CONTRACT: Outotec to design alumina calcination process for Orbite

QUEBEC - Orbite Aluminae of Montreal has awarded the contract for basic engineering for its metallurgical grade alumina calcination process and the associated hydrochloric acid recovery to Outotec. The work of the Finnish company will be...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 7, 2011 | 4:58 pm

DRILLING: Low profile, single boom drill for tight spaces

STOCKHOLM - Atlas Copco has rolled out its new Boomer M1 L, a low profile, single boom drill rig designed for tight underground spaces such as chasing gold veins. The manufacturer has sacrificed none of its robust features and added several to...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 7, 2011 | 4:57 pm

PERSPECTIVE: Quebec Bill 14 a blow to mineral industry

The Quebec government has introduced Bill 14 that will give local communities rather than the province the right to control where and when mineral exploration and development takes place. It has the Quebec Mineral Exploration Association (AEMQ)...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 6, 2011 | 5:56 pm

GOLD DEVELOPMENT: BC says okay to Bonanza Ledge

BRITISH COLUMBIA - Barkerville Gold Mines of Vancouver has received the provincial permit for development of its Bonanza Ledge property near Wells. The site is on the southwest face of Barkerville Mountain at an elevation of approximately...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 6, 2011 | 5:54 pm

MERGER: Quadra FNX agrees to takeover by Polish copper miner

VANCOUVER - Quadra FNX, operator of six copper mines in Canada, Chile and the United States, has agreed to be bought out by KGHM Polska Miedz of Poland. KGHM has made an all-cash $15 per share for all outstanding shares and warrants of Quadra....

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 6, 2011 | 5:53 pm

NICKEL STUDY: Turnagain mine to cost $1.3-B without refinery

BRITISH COLUMBIA - Hard Creek Nickel of Vancouver has updated the preliminary economic assessment for its Turnagain nickel project, dropping the inclusion of a nickel refinery. Instead, the project will produce nickel bearing concentrates. The...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 6, 2011 | 5:51 pm

GOLD DEVELOPMENT: Rubicon’s Phoenix project on fast track

ONTARIO - The Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines has approved the closure plan for the Phoenix gold project in Red Lake. The decision allows owner Rubicon Minerals of Vancouver to press forward with development and construction.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 5, 2011 | 5:00 pm

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