Marilyn Scales, Author at Canadian Mining Journal

MINING: Brazil tweaks rules for Amazon mineral development

RIO DE JANEIRO – Faced with overwhelming criticism from lawmakers and environmentalists, the government of Brazil plans to revise the rules for […]

Marilyn Scales | August 29, 2017 | 4:16 pm

Primero’s future uncertain after San Dimas strike actions

VANCOUVER — Primero Mining‘s (TSX: P) future hangs in the balance following 18 months of operational inefficiencies and labour-related work stoppages at its […]

Marilyn Scales | August 29, 2017 | 4:14 pm

GOLD: Atlantic Gold nears end of commissioning at MRC project

NOVA SCOTIA – Vancouver-based Atlantic Gold Corp. is commissioning the mill at its Moose River Consolidated (MRC) gold project 110 km northeast […]

Marilyn Scales | August 28, 2017 | 4:31 pm

POTASH: K+S opens handling and storage facility in Port Moody

BRITISH COLUMBIA – K+S Potash Canada and Pacific Coast Terminals celebrated the opening of the new, state-of-the-art potash handling and storage […]

Marilyn Scales | August 28, 2017 | 4:29 pm

POTASH: BHP may sell stake in Jansen potash project

SASKATCHEWAN – BHP is considering the sale of a 25% interest in its Jansen potash project 140 km east of Saskatoon, according […]

Marilyn Scales | August 28, 2017 | 4:27 pm

MINING: Brazil opens large part of Amazon reserve to exploration, mining

RIO DE JANEIRO – Last week Brazilian president Michel Temer opened up 46,000-km2 area in the National Reserve of Copper and Associates […]

Marilyn Scales | August 28, 2017 | 4:25 pm

EQUIPMENT: Cat dealer Toromont to acquire Hewitt $1B deal

TORONTO – Toromont Industries today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the businesses and net operating assets of […]

Marilyn Scales | August 28, 2017 | 4:22 pm