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Rio Tinto celebrates opening of new diamond pipe at Diavik
Rio Tinto celebrated the opening of its fourth diamond pipe (A21) at the Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories, representing a $350 million investment over four years. The new open pit will sustain production levels for the next four years, with full production expected in Q4 2018.
20 years of diamonds yield a lot of brilliance at the Ekati Mine
Dominion Diamond Mines celebrated the 20th anniversary of Canada's first diamond mine, the Ekati Mine in Northwest Territories. The mine has produced over 80 million carats and processed 80 million tonnes of ore since opening in 1998, with operations expected to continue until 2034 and potentially beyond with ongoing exploration.
Victor Diamond Mine marks a decade of historic achievement for De Beers
De Beers Canada celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Victor Diamond Mine, Ontario's first and only diamond mine, which has produced 7.2 million carats since opening in 2008. The mine, recognized as Canada's safest mine, is preparing for closure in 2019 while continuing strong production and implementing comprehensive land reclamation efforts.
Canada’s Top Metallurgy & Materials Engineers 2018 Award recipients announced
The Metallurgy & Materials Society of CIM announced its 2018 award recipients, recognizing excellence in metallurgy and materials science. Seven awards were presented across various categories including innovation, academic achievement, and industry contributions. Recipients will be honored at the 57th Annual Conference of Metallurgists in Columbus, Ohio.
Royal Canadian Mint issues first coin minted of pure Nunavut gold
The Royal Canadian Mint issued its first collectible coin crafted entirely from Nunavut-sourced gold, featuring Arctic wildlife designs by Inuk artist Andrew Qappik. The gold was sourced from TMAC Resources' Hope Bay mine and Agnico Eagle's Meadowbank mine near Baker Lake.
Real meteorite lands on Royal Canadian Mint collector coin
The Royal Canadian Mint released a limited edition $20 silver collector coin featuring a genuine meteorite fragment to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Only 5,500 coins were minted, retailing for $149.95 each, with the meteorite fragment sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite field.
Are rare earth elements actually rare?
Mining expert Gavin Mudd from RMIT University explains that rare earth elements are not actually rare despite their name, but face extraction and environmental challenges including radioactive waste management. He will lead discussions on responsible rare earth mining at the upcoming Resources for Future Generations Conference in Vancouver.
Fura Gems discovers an exceptional 25.97 carat Colombian emerald
Fura Gems discovered an exceptional 25.97 carat rough emerald at its Coscuez mine in Colombia, naming it the 'ÄRE Emerald'. The discovery came from an ongoing bulk sampling program that has yielded 1,831 carats of rough emeralds from 214 tons of material, with 850 carats classified as high quality gemstones.
Sustainability for future generations
The inaugural Resources for Future Generations Conference (RFG2018) will bring together thousands of global participants from June 16-21, 2018 in Vancouver to address energy, minerals and water challenges for future generations. The event represents an unprecedented collaboration between major geological and mining organizations to create cross-sector solutions for meeting the needs of a growing global population.
Metallis completes VTEM Survey & provides exploration update on the Central Kirkham Area
Metallis Resources completed a high-resolution VTEM electromagnetic survey covering 13.3km2 of its Central Kirkham area within the 100% owned Kirkham Property in B.C.'s Golden Triangle. The survey targeted conductors related to VMS, shear-vein hosted gold, and porphyry copper-gold systems, with results to guide 2018 exploration activities across multiple prospects including King, Cole, and Etta.
Golden Ridge Resources announces plans for 2018 drilling at the Hank Project in BC’s Golden Triangle
Golden Ridge Resources announced plans for an 8,000m drill program at its Hank Property in BC's Golden Triangle, targeting five high-priority areas including a new Boiling Zone target with soil anomalies up to 10 g/t Au. The company identified these targets after completing a detailed review of its 2017 maiden drill program, which returned strong intercepts including 21.62m @ 7.04 g/t AuEq.
PDAC 2018 Convention exceeds 25,000 attendees
The PDAC 2018 Convention in Toronto exceeded 25,000 attendees, reaching 25,606 participants from over 125 countries, signaling a recovery and renewed confidence in the mineral exploration and mining industry. The event featured sold-out exhibitor space and hosted the International Mines Ministers Summit with 26 mining ministers.
Vandals are mere rocks in the road for Saskatchewan entrepreneur
A 13-year-old entrepreneur in Radisson, Saskatchewan overcame vandalism and theft at his family's mineral museum, with the incident unexpectedly generating international support and interest. Judah Tyreman operates the Sesula Mineral and Gem Museum and plans to expand with educational displays about Saskatchewan mining while continuing to collect and teach about geology.
Boreal completes the acquisition of the Modum Cobalt Project
Boreal Metals Corp. completed the acquisition of the Modum Cobalt Project in Norway from EMX Royalty, issuing 1.3 million shares and bringing EMX's ownership to 19.9%. The 13,115 hectare project surrounds Europe's historically largest cobalt producer, the Skuterud Mine, which operated from 1776-1898 and supplied over 80% of the world's cobalt in the 1820s-1830s.
Increasing global demand for graphite
Ontario Graphite is working to restart the Kearney Mine in Ontario, which holds 43.5 million tonnes of measured and indicated graphite resources and is described as the largest confirmed graphite resource in North America. The company is currently raising capital to complete construction and move into production at the mine, which has a projected 30-year life and will produce various sizes of natural graphite flakes for battery and premium applications.
Rock Star: Mark Bartkoski
Mark Bartkoski, president of Conuma Coal Resources and chairman of the Coal Association of Canada, discusses his leadership philosophy emphasizing employee integrity and operational efficiency. The company has hired 550 people in the past 14 months with plans to hire 300 more, focusing on local employment and community engagement.
COREM announces the appointment of its new President and CEO
COREM, Canada's largest mineral processing research centre, appointed Francis Fournier as President and CEO effective January 15, 2018, succeeding Claire Lavallée. Fournier brings over 20 years of innovation sector experience, primarily with FPInnovations, and expertise in strategic partnerships and R&D operations.
Competing for cobalt
Cruz Cobalt is developing nine cobalt prospects in Ontario after evaluating 250 mineral files, capitalizing on growing demand for battery materials as the world seeks alternatives to Congo-sourced cobalt. The company reports strong international interest, particularly from China, with buyers willing to purchase all battery-grade cobalt production.
Mountain Province Diamonds results of ninth diamond sale
Mountain Province Diamonds reported stable to firm pricing in its ninth diamond sale, with average prices 2% higher than the previous sale driven by improved quality distribution and increased demand. The company highlighted strong customer participation with over 150 companies attending and the highest monthly recovered grade achieved to date at the Gahcho Kué mine.
Seabridge Drilling confirms promising gold target at Iskut Project
Seabridge Gold completed its first exploration program at the Quartz Rise target within its Iskut Project, drilling 10 holes totaling 4,459 meters. The program identified a gold-bearing epithermal system with high-grade intercepts including 74.1 g/T gold over 1.5 meters, confirming the target's potential for significant discovery.
Rockhaven Resources Ltd. announces assay results on additional 18 diamond drill holes
Rockhaven Resources announced assay results from 18 additional diamond drill holes at its Klaza gold-silver project in Yukon, with highlights including 56.18 g/t gold and 290 g/t silver over 1.19m. The results from the Western and Central BRX zones are intended to upgrade inferred resources to indicated resources through infill drilling.
Rockhaven Resources Ltd. intersects gold and silver at Klaza Project, Yukon
Rockhaven Resources reported high-grade gold and silver assay results from 15 additional drill holes at its Klaza Project in Yukon, with standout intersections including 21.13 g/t gold and 116 g/t silver. The 2017 exploration program successfully expanded mineralization areas and confirmed continuity of high-grade veins, with an updated resource estimate expected in early 2018.
Golden Ridge Resources drills 24.15 g/t Au-Eq over 4.13m at the Hank Project in BC’s Golden Triangle
Golden Ridge Resources reported high-grade initial drill results from its Hank Property in BC's Golden Triangle, with the first hole returning 24.15 g/t gold equivalent over 4.13 meters and a second hole hitting 107.90 g/t over 0.55 meters. The company completed a 14-hole, 4,249-meter drill program targeting polymetallic mineralization in shear zones, with 12 holes still pending assay results.
Gold/Copper grades push higher in Seabridge’s Iron Cap drilling
Seabridge Gold reported exceptional drill results from its Iron Cap deposit at the KSM Project, including 113 meters grading 2.98 g/T gold and 1.56% copper - the highest combined metal values drilled to date at KSM for intersections over 100 meters. The successful 2017 drilling program suggests Iron Cap is approaching parity in size with the other major deposits in the KSM cluster but with considerably higher metal values, potentially improving the project's economics.
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