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 Timmins hosts mine reclamation symposium
The second annual Ontario Mine Reclamation symposium will take place June 9 and 10 in Timmins. The program includes technical presentations on current research in mine reclamation and discussions of best practices, along with updates on current mine rehabilitation projects in the province. There will also be a one-day field trip providing an extensive overview of rehabilitation at a number of mine sites in the Timmins area. | |
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BacTech bioleaching technology proves up significant test results
BacTech Mining Corporation is another step closer to building its bioleaching plant near Cobalt. The company has reported significantly improved metal recoveries from its most recent concentrate test work using its patented bioleaching technology, according to a January 26 news release. | |
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Bioleaching plant proposed for Cobalt
BacTech Mining Corporation, a Toronto-based company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gold Bullion Development Corp. of Cobalt to investigate the feasibility of using BacTech’s proprietary bioleaching technology to process tailings from the Castle Mine in Gowganda, 50 kilometres west of Cobalt. | |
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Soils study predicts limited risks to community
The following is an interview with Chris Wren, director of the Sudbury Area Risk Assessment (SARA) Group, an affiliation of companies and experts contracted to carry out the Sudbury Soils Study, a seven-year $12 million study to determine if the level of metals in the study area environment pose a risk to humans, plants or animals. | |
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Xstrata boosts recycling capacity
Much of the nickel and other metals mined in the Sudbury Basin is exported to the four corners of the world, but more and more of it is finding its way back in the form of cellphone, laptop and hybrid car batteries. | |
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