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Hockey legend builds bridges with First Nation

A diamond exploration company with several promising properties in northeastern Ontario and Quebec is taking advantage of Canada’s passion for hockey to nurture a relationship with a First Nation community in the region. Tres-Or Resources Ltd.

Backfill basics

A Q&A with Paul Rantala Paul Rantala operates a consulting practice, Par Innovation Inc., specializing in backfill.

A Delegation from Peru visits Sudbury, North Bay

A delegation of 18 Peruvian mine managers, superintendents and consultants visited North Bay and Sudbury, May 8 to 10.

Orica centralizes customer service

Joe Keenan hasn’t used his degree in Geology from Laurentian University to discover a new orebody, but his knowledge of rocks set him on a career path that has been just as rewarding.

Hardfacing firm finds niche

When Ray Bedard returned home to the Sudbury area in October 2003 following a 38-year career as a welder in southern Ontario, his business plan took up the better part of a transport trailer.

City hosts matchmaking event

The City of Greater Sudbury ventured into the matchmaking business January 12th, organizing a career fair that attracted approximately 300 young people interested in the mining industry.

First Nation youth trained for linecutting opportunities

A shortage of linecutters in Ontario’s red-hot mineral exploration sector has turned into a lucrative opportunity for the province’s First Nations.

Rezplast expansion a sign of the times

A little ingenuity and entrepreneurial zeal can go a long way. In the case of Sudbury’s Rezplast Manufacturing Ltd., the result is a recent move to a larger plant, exports to the U.S.

CVRD Inco pledges respect for historical supply relationships

A newly established procurement team at CVRD and CVRD Inco will be seeking value for some of their bulk purchases.

Virtual reality studio opens in Timmins

A new virtual reality (VR) studio in Timmins is the fourth facility of its kind in Northern Ontario.