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Evolving Gold discovers 1.2 km long sulphide-hosting basalt target
Evolving Gold Corp completed a helicopter-borne survey over its Toro Property in northern Quebec, collecting 483 rock samples and discovering a 1.2 kilometer long basalt unit containing multiple sulphide-bearing zones. The company identified four new areas of interest and acquired 95 new claims following discovery of sulphide-rich sediments and volcanic units not previously mapped in the area.
Bonterra discovers new gold zone 5 km west of the Gladiator gold deposit
Bonterra Resources discovered the new Temica Gold Zone approximately 4-5 km southwest of their Gladiator deposit, with drill hole CL-17-14 returning 4.7 g/t gold and 44.6 g/t silver over 2.7 meters. The company considers this discovery an extension of the Gladiator mineralized trend and has identified three drill holes across a 1 km length defining the new zone.
Monarques Gold enters into a definitive agreement to acquire all the mining assets of Richmont Mines
Monarques Gold announced a transformative acquisition of all Richmont Mines' Quebec mining assets, including the Beaufor mine and multiple properties, in exchange for 19.9% equity. The deal is supported by a $6.5M private placement and positions Monarques as an emerging gold producer in the Abitibi region.
Monarques Gold intercepts multiple gold-bearing zones in the western extension of Diorite A
Monarques Gold reported strong drilling results from its Simkar Gold property in Quebec, with multiple high-grade gold intercepts including 23.20 g/t Au over 0.4 metres. The 2,500-metre program successfully extended the known Diorite A gold zone westward, confirming mineralization to 600 metres depth.
Critical Elements submits an Environmental Impact Study for its Rose Lithium-Tantalum Project
Critical Elements Corporation submitted its Environmental Impact Study for the Rose Lithium-Tantalum Project to Quebec and federal environmental authorities. The project has an estimated after-tax IRR of 25% and NPV of $279 million, with planned annual production of 26,606 tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate and 206,670 pounds of tantalum oxide over 17 years.
Birks unveils the first 200 diamonds from Quebec
Birks jewellery company unveiled the first 200 diamonds from Quebec's Renard diamond mine, operated by Stornoway Diamond Corporation. The mine, Quebec's first diamond operation, achieved commercial production in January 2017 and is forecast to produce 1.8 million carats annually over the first 10 years. The diamonds range from 0.18 carats to 10.01 carats and feature traceable provenance certification.
From snakes to suits: Rock star John Burzynski
Osisko Mining CEO John Burzynski reflects on the company's journey from founding in 2003 to developing Canadian Malartic, one of Canada's largest gold mines. After a hostile takeover by Goldcorp in 2014, the team reformed as Osisko 2 and is now advancing the Windfall gold deposit in Quebec toward production.
Northern Superior discovers two new gold-bearing structures at Croteau Est Gold property, Quebec
Northern Superior Resources discovered two new gold-bearing structures at its Croteau Est property in Quebec during Phase 1 drilling, extending beyond the known inferred resource area. The discoveries include a 13-23m wide structure with gold values up to 7.39 g/t over 1.70m and a second structure with assays up to 3.47 g/t over 1.2m. The company plans Phase 2 drilling of 8,000-10,000m in Q3 to further define resources.
Monarques Gold intersects 17.1 g/t Au over 5.9 metres (19.4 feet) on Gold Bug (Croinor Gold)
Monarques Gold reported strong drilling results from its Gold Bug zone, with hole CR-17-532 intersecting 17.1 g/t Au over 5.9 metres within a broader 15-metre-wide shear corridor. The zone lies less than 500 metres from the main Croinor Gold deposit and extends to at least 115 metres depth, with potential to add resources to the existing project.
Champion Iron acquires 735 specialized iron ore railcars for Bloom Lake mine for (US) $30.1 million
Champion Iron acquired 735 specialized iron ore railcars for $30.1 million to transport ore from its Bloom Lake mine near Fermont to the port at Sept-Iles, Quebec. The acquisition is a key step toward restarting full-scale production at the mine, which has mineral reserves of 411.7 million tonnes and is forecast to generate over $15 billion in revenue over 20 years.
9 must-visit museums in Eastern Canada to learn about Canada’s mining and energy industries
A comprehensive guide to 9 museums across Eastern Canada that showcase the country's mining and energy heritage, from the renovated Dynamic Earth Science Museum in Sudbury to historic mining sites in Cobalt and Cape Breton. These institutions serve as educational resources to inspire young people to pursue careers in earth sciences and mining while preserving Canada's industrial heritage.
Gem-quality diamonds in Quebec
Stornoway Diamonds officially opened Quebec's first diamond mine, Renard, in October 2016 after 20 years of development and $946 million in financing. The mine is expected to produce higher-quality gem diamonds than the world average, with 99% of production destined for the jewelry trade and employs 450-500 people.
TorQuest Partners acquires majority control of Polycor as part of merger
TorQuest Partners acquired majority control of Quebec-based Polycor in a merger with U.S. granite producers Swenson Granite and Rock of Ages. The combined entity will operate over 30 quarries primarily in Quebec and the U.S. Northeast, creating one of the largest natural stone companies globally with over 800 employees.
Joint ventures in Quebec’s Arctic region
Avataa Explorations and Logistics, an Inuit-owned company from Nunavik, has formed Avataa Rouillier Drilling in partnership with Quebec's Forages Rouillier Drilling. The joint venture aims to provide local drilling services in Quebec's Arctic region while training Indigenous workers, addressing the region's reliance on costly southern suppliers.
Glencore goes two for two in the 2016 TSM Excellence Awards
Glencore's Raglan Mine in northern Quebec and Kidd Operations in Timmins, Ontario both won 2016 TSM Excellence Awards from the Mining Association of Canada. Raglan Mine received the Environmental Excellence Award for implementing wind power that reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 11,870 tonnes and displaced 4.45 million litres of diesel fuel.
Stornoway commences ore processing at Renard Diamond Project
Stornoway Diamond Corporation has commenced ore processing at its Renard Diamond Project in Quebec, marking the start of Quebec's first diamond mine. The project is ramping up to achieve 100% of plant nameplate capacity (2.16 million tonnes per annum) within 9 months, with 1 million tonnes of ore already stockpiled.
SGS Geostat wins Integra Gold Corp’s Gold Rush Challenge
SGS Geostat won Integra Gold Corp's Gold Rush Challenge, earning $500,000 for developing an innovative exploration proposal that combined traditional geological methods with machine learning and virtual reality. The team analyzed 26 gigabytes of historical data from the Sigma and Lamaque mines in Val-d'Or, Quebec, beating out 100 submissions from over 80 countries.
Thinking differently sets Secova Metals apart
Secova Metals Corp. has acquired a 90% stake in the Duvay gold exploration property near Amos, Quebec, in the prolific Abitibi gold belt. The company plans to undertake systematic drilling and 3-D induced polarization surveys this spring, combining historic data with new exploration work to create a comprehensive 3-D model of the gold structure.
Geothermal—Canada on the brink of sustainable energy?
The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association is working through Alberta's Energy Futures Lab to promote geothermal energy as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. The article highlights how skills from mining and oil extraction can be directly applied to geothermal projects, creating significantly more permanent jobs than natural gas production.
Integra Gold launches a gold rush challenge
Integra Gold launched a crowd-sourced Gold Rush Challenge inviting global participants to analyze 75 years of historical mining data from the Sigma and Lamaque properties to identify the next major gold discovery. The competition offers a $1 million prize and runs until December 2015, with finalists presenting at PDAC 2016 in a Shark Tank-style event.
Top 10 hydroelectric dams in Canada
Canada ranks as the world's third-largest hydropower producer with over 82,000 MW of installed capacity across 600 stations, generating 60% of the country's electricity from hydroelectric sources. Major recent developments include BC's $16-billion Site C dam reaching full operation in 2025 and the landmark Churchill Falls contract renegotiation between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Nemaska Lithium poised to become major player in global market
Nemaska Lithium announced an agreement with the City of Shawinigan to purchase land for a $38 million demonstration hydromet plant, leading to a $500 million commercial facility. This development would make Nemaska Canada's first lithium producer, using a proprietary electrochemical process that reduces costs and environmental impact.
QMEA 2015 Recognition Awards
The Quebec Mineral Exploration Association (QMEA) held its 2015 Recognition Awards Gala, honoring outstanding contributions to Quebec's mineral sector. Eastmain Resources won Discovery of the Year for its Eau Claire project, while Integra Gold received Entrepreneur of the Year. The event celebrated the dynamism and entrepreneurial qualities of QMEA members.
Quality support at Xplor 2015 to highlight QMEA’s 40 years of service
The Quebec Mineral Exploration Association held its annual Xplor 2015 conference in Montreal, attracting over 1,200 participants and 130 exhibitors despite industry downturn. The association celebrated its 40th anniversary and announced Xplor 2016 for October 2016.