Joseph Quesnel, Author at Canadian Mining Journal

Indigenous community takes lead on silica mine environmental assessment

A Manitoba Indigenous community has launched an environmental review of a contested silica sand extraction proposal, with the chief saying the project […]

Joseph Quesnel | November 5, 2025 | 1:06 pm

Acquisition anniversary: Major Drilling solidifies regional leadership

November 5, 2025 marks one year since Major Drilling completed its acquisition of Latin American driller Explomin Perforaciones — a deal that […]

Joseph Quesnel | November 5, 2025 | 12:49 pm

Striking gold in diversity: Sudbury’s Mining Gala sells out, honours top talent

Women in Mining Sudbury (WIM Sudbury) has announced that its 2025 Mining for Diversity Awards Gala, scheduled for November 13, 2025, at […]

Joseph Quesnel | November 5, 2025 | 11:41 am

Canada and Australia sign landmark agreement on critical minerals cooperation

In a significant move to strengthen global critical minerals supply chains, Canada and Australia have signed a joint declaration of intent (JDI) […]

Joseph Quesnel | November 4, 2025 | 6:17 pm

Sandvik launches industry-first battery-powered cable bolter

Sandvik is broadening its industry-leading line of battery-electric underground drills by introducing the first of its kind—a battery-powered cable bolter. The Sandvik […]

Joseph Quesnel | November 4, 2025 | 4:59 pm

NexGold secures $24M royalty deal, eyes $175M financing

NexGold achieves major permit win for Goldboro gold project

NexGold has reached a significant permitting milestone by obtaining final federal approval for its Goldboro gold project. The Fisheries Act Authorizations (FAAs) […]

Joseph Quesnel | November 4, 2025 | 1:19 pm

PDAC recognizes top contributors to mineral discoveries and growth in 2026

The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) has announced the winners of the 2026 PDAC Awards, honouring individuals and collaborations that […]

Joseph Quesnel | November 4, 2025 | 12:29 pm

CMiC debuts NEXUS, an AI-powered ERP improving construction workflows

CMiC, a leading provider of construction enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, has introduced Nexus, the industry’s first AI-driven construction ERP platform. The […]

Joseph Quesnel | November 4, 2025 | 12:09 pm

McEwen’s power play: 31% stake in next-gen mining analytics

McEwen Mining (NYSE/TSX: MUX) has inked deals to acquire a significant stake in Britannia Mining Solutions, which operates as Paragon Geochemical Laboratories. […]

Joseph Quesnel | November 3, 2025 | 5:01 pm

From ore to opportunity: Northern Ontario chambers push federal action

Northern Ontario business groups are pressing the federal government to capitalize on the region’s critical-minerals potential. Delegates at the Canadian Chamber of […]

Joseph Quesnel | October 23, 2025 | 11:34 pm