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Saskatchewan’s Cameco sets production outlook for Cigar Lake operation

The Cigar Lake operation is expected to produce 16 million packaged pounds of uranium concentrate in 2016. — Photo courtesy Cameco Corp. Cameco (TSX

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Global

PT Freeport Indonesia invests in largest operator training simulator deal of 2015

PT Freeport Indonesia has invested in the largest operator training simulator deal of 2015 - the company has added light vehicle, underground LHD, und

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Global

Goldcorp CEO Charles Jeannes to retire; board names successor

Chuck Jeannes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Goldcorp, will retire following the company's annual general meeting in April 2016. — Photo c

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British Columbia

BC Gov’t takes action on Chief Inspector of Mines’ recommendations on Mt Polley

Minister of Mines Bill Bennett responds to the Chief Inspector of Mines’ (CIM) investigation report. — Photo courtesy BC Government In response to th

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Company Profiles

M&E story results in BBN live interview for Cranbrook-based company

Mike Hambalek, owner of Caliper Machine and Hydraulics Ltd., appears on an episode of BNN Commodities. — Photo courtesy BNN.com Sometimes it’s a lon

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Global

Napier Ventures announces proposed acquisition of Emerald Isle property

Earl Hope of Napier Ventures, based in Vancouver, moves ahead with his company's latest acquisitions in Arizona and Colorado — Photo courtesy Napier

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British Columbia

Teck announces first in Canada LNG haul truck at Fording River Mine

Teck Resources Limited is piloting the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel source in six haul trucks at its Fording River steelmaking coal op

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British Columbia

Mount Polley short-term discharge permit approved

The Province has approved Mount Polley Mining Corporation’s application for a short-term permit to treat and then discharge water outside of the mine

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Mines

Serious challenges to future mining investment necessitate immediate action

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is urging provincial and federal governments to take bold steps to position Ontario's mining sector for success

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British Columbia

Legacy Potash project 50% complete, 150 more people to be hired.

Construction at K+S Potash Canada's Legacy Project is about 50% completed—the project is scheduled to be finished in the summer of 2016. — Photo cour

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Exploration

Vancouver-based Lucara makes diamond history; recovers 1,111 carat diamond

The world's second largest gem quality diamond was recovered by Lucara Diamond Corp., from the south lobe of the Karowe Mine in Botswana. — Photo cou

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Company Profiles

Imperial Metals buoyed by Red Chris Mine production

The completion of Red Chris Mine this year, and subsequent production start-up, has led to an increase in revenue for Imperial Metals. — Photo courte

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Company Profiles

Aappalutoq Ruby Mine reaches 75% completion and joint venture partner earns further 10% ownership

Construction continues at True North Gems Greenland site — Photo courtesy True North Gems True North Gems Inc. (TGX: TSX-V) (“True North” “TNG” or th

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British Columbia

Westhaven commences drilling on its Shovelnose Gold property

The drill program will further expand and outline the extent of the newly recognized epithermal gold system present on the property. — Photo courtesy

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Company Profiles

TMAC Resources: Hope Bay Gold Mine project moving successfully along the “path to production”

TMAC Resources reports that the company remains on track and on budget for reaching production of their Hope Bay Project at the end of 2016. — Photo c

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Mines

Alicia Woods appointed general manager at Marcotte Mining

Alicia Woods, general manager of Marcotte Mining. — Photo courtesy Alicia Woods The night before he was to assume his new position as general manage

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Exploration

Boart Longyear launches MDR700, the next generation underground coring rig with advanced mobility

Boart Longyear has announced the launch of the new MDR700, the next generation underground coring rig with advanced mobility. — Photo courtesy Boart

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Mines

NexGen Energy reports positive uranium results in northern Saskatchewan

Aerial view of the Rook 1 camp. — Photo courtesy NexGen Energy NexGen Energy Ltd recently reported radioactivity results from nine holes at its summe

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Company Profiles

US Coal producer cuts shipment through Westshore Terminals

Cloud Peak Energy entered into an amended agreement with Westshore Terminals to eliminate both parties volume obligations for the period 2016 through

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Global

Canada’s role in the Trans Pacific Partnership points to a flourishing metals and minerals industry

Rod Thomas, president of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), said TTP is a good move for the Canadian mining industry. — Photo

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Company Profiles

Teck reports $2.2B in impairment charges and $2.1B in losses

“We are taking significant steps to meet the challenge of low commodity prices,” says Don Lindsay, President and CEO of Teck Resources Limited. — Pho

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Exploration

Benton Resources receives Newfoundland drill permit

Prospecting in Newfoundland: the minister of natural resources believes the island is "still under-explored relative to many other gold-producing regi

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British Columbia

Teck announces appointment of Lawrence Watkins as Vice President, Health and Safety

Teck Resources Limited announces the appointment of Lawrence Watkins as Vice President, Health and Safety. — Photo courtesy Teck/Linkedin Vancouver,

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Global

MAC congratulates Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) congratulates Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada on their election victory. —

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