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GOLD MILLING: Bulk sampling completed at Engineer mine

BRITISH COLUMBIA - BCGold Corp. of Vancouver has completed the phase one exploration program at its Engineer gold mine with the completion of bulk sampling and test milling. The property is situated 32 km west of Atlin. Documented production...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 6, 2011 | 4:59 pm

CONSOLIDATION: Metalex buys out Arctic Star interests in three properties

ONTARIO - Metalex Ventures of Kelowna, BC, has bought out its partner Arctic Star Exploration's joint venture interests in the Kyle Lake (T1 and U2), James Bay Lowlands and Attawapiskat projects. Diamonds are the target of exploration at...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 6, 2011 | 4:58 pm

ENVIRONMENT: Over 100 companies sign Cyanide Code

WASHINGTON, DC - The International Cyanide Management Institute marks a major milestone this month - over 100 companies have signed up and pledged to abide by the voluntary code of practice.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 6, 2011 | 4:57 pm

PALLADIUM MINING: Lac des Iles expansion aiming for 5,500 t/d

ONTARIO - The expansion of the Lac Des Iles palladium mine 85 km northwest of Thunder Bay is making "significant progress" according to William J. Biggar, president and CEO of owner North American Palladium (NAP)of Toronto.

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

MINERAL PROCESSING: Lithium, REE and more recovered using chlorination process

NOVA SCOTIA - Greenlight Resources of Vancouver says lithium, rare metals and industrial minerals have been successfully extracted lithium concentrate using the Silchlor chlorination process. The company owns the Brazil Lake lithium-bearing...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 5, 2011 | 4:59 pm

MINING PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: Argentium, BioteQ, Great Basin Gold, Guyana Frontier, Jourdan, Riverstone and Thompson Creek

Argentium Resources of Toronto has asked John Arthur Carter to assume the role of president and CEO. John Ross Moses, who previously held those posts, is now the chairman of the company. Carter is also president of MPE International, involved...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 5, 2011 | 4:58 pm

PERSPECTIVE: Northwest BC open for business

Since BC Hydro announced it will build the $404-million Northwest Transmission Line from Terrace, BC, to a point 340 km north, business in the area is gearing up to take advantage of the new infrastructure and develop major projects and...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 4, 2011 | 5:00 pm

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Sabina sells Hackett River project, sets up regional development trust

NUNAVUT - Vancouver-based Sabina Gold & Silver has sold its Hackett River silver-rich volcanic massive sulphide project in the West Kitikmeot region to Xstrata Zinc for $50 million. The purchaser has agreed to spend at least $50 million on...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 4, 2011 | 4:59 pm

NICKEL MINING: Liberty Mines to restart Timmins operations

ONTARIO - Liberty Mines of Toronto plans to restart production at its Timmins operations in Q1 2012. Mining and milling was suspended in February 2011 due to maintenance and tailings pond issues.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 4, 2011 | 4:58 pm

RAISE DRILLING: Redpath launches new, low-profile Redbore 90

NORTH BAY, Ontario - The Redpath Group is offering a new addition to the Redbore family of raise drills, the Redbore 90. It addresses the growing demand for 4.5- to 5.5-metre-diameter raises up to 600 metres in length. The Redbore 90 offer...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 4, 2011 | 4:57 pm

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: IamGold to co-lead public-private initiative in Burkina Faso

BURKINA FASO - IamGold Corp. and Plan Canada, both based in Toronto, have embarked on a five-year program that IamGold calls "an innovative Canadian public-private partnership." The aim is to give African youth greater access to better...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 3, 2011 | 5:00 pm

IRON ORE RESOURCE: Fire Lake North number grows to over 1-B tonnes

QUEBEC - Champion Minerals of Toronto has released a 43-101-compliant resource report that includes over a billion tonnes of resources at its Fire Lake North project near Fermont. The measured and indicated portion is 400.1 million tonnes...

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 3, 2011 | 4:59 pm

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