MINING PEOPLE IN THE NEWS – Luna Gold, Aura Gold, Doublestar, Jinshan, Synenco Vancouver-based LUNA GOLD has hired Jim Bahan as its COO. The company is a partner in the Piaba gold project in Bra... Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 3, 2006 | 5:00 pm
HYDROGEN MOTOR – Hy-Drive, MTI sign groundbreaking agreement LIVELY, ONTARIO - On Friday, Aug. 25, HY-DRIVE HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGIES of Mississauga, Ont., and Sudbury's MINING TEC... Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 3, 2006 | 5:00 pm
PNEUMATIC LIGHTS – Portable solutions rely on compressed air SUDBURY, ONTARIO - Investigate the money-saving potential of Portolites from HEROLD SUPPLY. These are compressed-a... Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 3, 2006 | 5:00 pm
LAWSUIT FILED – Supplier sues Platinex TORONTO - Beleaguered PLATINEX said last week it has been served with a statement of claim by CARTWRIGHT DRILLING. ... Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 3, 2006 | 5:00 pm
OFFER ON TABLE – Inco board continues to back Phelps Dodge TORONTO - The directors of INCO LIMITED said again this week that they back the proposed business combination with ... Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 3, 2006 | 5:00 pm
GOLD MILLING – Island ready at last ONTARIO - The mill at the Island gold mine near Wawa is to begin commissioning this week. The opening of the 650-to... Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 3, 2006 | 5:00 pm
PLANT PURCHASE – Northern Star buys old Beacon mill QUEBEC - NORTHERN STAR MINING of Vancouver has agreed to purchase the mill from the former Beacon mine near Val d'O... Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 3, 2006 | 5:00 pm
MINE OPENING – Jericho diamond mine opened by PM NUNAVUT - Prime Minister Stephen Harper was on hand for the opening of the Jericho diamond mine 400 km northeast of... Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 3, 2006 | 5:00 pm
GOLD POUR – San Gold celebrates at Rice Lake MANITOBA Bissett, Man.-based SAN GOLD CORP. celebrated the grand opening of its Rice Lake gold mine and the pouri... Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 3, 2006 | 5:00 pm
URANIUM DEVELOPMENT – The Honeymoon begins SOUTH AUSTRALIA - The directors of SXR URANIUM ONE of Toronto and Johannesburg have given the green light to the US... Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 30, 2006 | 5:00 pm
URANIUM-IOCG STUDY – Alberta Star examines potential near Great Bear Lake NORTHWEST TERRITORIES - ALBERTA STAR DEVELOPMENT of Vancouver has completed a technical report on its Port Radium-E... Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 30, 2006 | 5:00 pm
GOLD RESOURCES – Bigger numbers for NovaGold ALASKA - Vancouver's NOVAGOLD RESOURCES has boosted resource numbers at its several properties. The new estimate in... Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 30, 2006 | 5:00 pm