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Kinross is a Canadian-based senior gold mining company with mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Russia, Mauritania, Chile and Ghana.
The addition of Mr. Thompson brings the total Board of the Directors to five members, three of whom are independent.
The Georgia Lake Lithium project aims to develop a lithium-rich pegmatite vein deposit for the purpose of mining.
Teck Resources Limited recently announced that Dominic Barton has agreed to join its Board of Directors.
Monarques Gold Corporation is pleased to report its production results and other highlights for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2018.
Galore Creek is a large tonnage, copper-gold-silver resource located in northwestern British Columbia, approximately 160 kilometres northwest of Stewart, B.C.
Projects resulting from the RFPs will deliver new earth science and baseline data for prospectors, explorers, mine developers, governments & community leaders.
According to a new study released by the Fraser Institute, investors are losing confidence in the mineral exploration permit process.
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes the appointment of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi as Canada's new Minister of Natural Resources.
Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission released a new report, Responsible Risk: How putting a price on environmental risk makes disasters less likely
Azincourt Energy is a Canadian-based resource company specializing in the exploration of alternative energy/fuel properties
Mountain Province Diamonds is a 49% participant with De Beers Canada in the Gahcho Kué diamond mine located in Canada's Northwest Territories.
Pretivm is emerging as the premier low-cost intermediate gold producer with production at the high-grade underground Brucejack Mine in northern British Columbia
Canadian-based company, Polycor Inc., is known for its vast portfolio of historic stones that were once used in the construction of North America.
Auryn Resources is a technically driven junior mining exploration company focused on delivering shareholder value through project acquisition and development.
Program is aimed at building on recent discoveries and exploring new large-scale regional targets
The Madrid-Boston Project proposes the construction and commercial mining at three separate gold deposits at Hope Bay; Madrid North, Madrid South and Boston.
Exploration spending among Canadian-based Top 40 miners rises by 31% in 2018
The MB-S18 screening bucket at work at the Al Furousiya Street construction site in Doha
The Excellence Program at MetSoc aims to honour those members of the Society who have excelled through their outstanding achievements to metallurgy.
Mr. Sam Farris has succeeded Dr. Ulrich Lamp as President of K+S Potash Canada following Lamp’s retirement.
Exploration spending among Canadian-based Top 40 miners rises by 31% in 2018
Kutcho Copper Corp. is a Canadian resource development company focused on expanding & developing the Kutcho high grade copper-zinc project in northern B.C.
Red Chris Tailings Impoundment Area (TIA) construction agreement has been renewed for three construction seasons, through to December 31, 2020.
Significant milestone in moving closer to development of the Hardrock Project
The drilling program at Kutcho will be conducted with two drill rigs and consists of a combination of expansion drilling efforts.
The facility offers access to every piece of used equipment in Finning’s Alberta inventory, prepped and ready to go, plus a dedicated demonstration area.
AME is the lead association for the mineral exploration and development industry based in British Columbia.
Fireweed Zinc is a public mineral exploration company focused on zinc and managed by a veteran team of mining industry professionals.
A celebration of the North, from the coin's design to its gold content.
The choice of prospective locations for Noront's proposed Ferrochrome Production Facility (FPF) is down to Timmins or Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
The project will have significant economic impact on Prince Rupert and the surrounding region, creating approximately 300 additional full-time positions.
The selection is the result of an international search that began in October, following the retirement of long-time President and CEO Don Krusel.
Under the approved Plan of Arrangement, Hecla will acquire all of the issued and outstanding Klondex shares.
Multi-sector effort to certify social and environmental performance at mine sites globally
New trades facility named Patterson Hall
NOVAGOLD is a well-financed precious metals company focused on the permitting and development of its 50%-owned Donlin Gold project in Alaska.
The coin arrives just in time for the 150th Anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Wheaton Precious Metals donates $10,000 to support Coquitlam-based Children of the Street Society’s work to prevent all forms of youth sexual exploitation.
The Voisey's Bay mine and concentrator is located on the north coast of Labrador, approximately 1,200 kilometres north of St. John's, Newfoundland.
Skyharbour holds an extensive portfolio of uranium and thorium exploration projects in Canada's Athabasca Basin.
The UMEX Property is located in the sector of Chapais, Québec, Canada.
Midland targets the excellent mineral potential of Quebec to make the discovery of new world-class deposits of gold, platinum group elements and base metals.
The Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada transparently measures a diverse range of Canadian enterprises on sustainability metrics.
Both organizations have agreed to work collaboratively from June and explore technological advancements for optimal mining safety and sustainable practices.
Honey Badger Exploration has acquired Thunder Bay Silver & Cobalt Corp., a private company whose assets comprise 359 claims covering 6,880 hectares in Ontario.
The Mitchi property is located west of the Mitchinamecus reservoir, 100 km north of the town of Mont-Laurier.
The Phase 1 program will focus intensely on the central and southern Kirkham area blocks which are situated at lower elevations with more moderate weather.
Investment in facilities and student scholarships boosts regional trades training