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Caracle Creek launches new MyMaps module

Caracle Creek launches new MyMaps module

MyProspects offers prospectors and exploration companies enhanced querying capability and geoprocessing tools to display publicly available data Accessing publicly available information on unpatented mining claims in Ontario with Caracle Creek Intern
Plans, permit process earns passing grade

Plans, permit process earns passing grade

Fewer complaints than expected One year following the introduction of a requirement for mining exploration plans and permits, the verdict from the Ontario Prospectors Association is one of qualified satisfaction.
Self-confessed bush rat strikes gold

Self-confessed bush rat strikes gold

Mike Tremblay grew up in Chapleau, nine kilometres from the Borden Lake discovery, and couldn’t wait to get out.
Interest in rare earths heats up

Interest in rare earths heats up

Canadian Rare Earth Element Network aims for 20 per cent of global production and processing by 2018 Junior mining companies, governments, academics and other interested parties in Canada have joined together to counter Chinese dominance in the produ
New software takes VLF surveying to new depths

New software takes VLF surveying to new depths

Quick, easy and now more powerful VLF surveys have always been a quick and easy way for prospectors to locate areas of conductivity and potential mineralization.
DRX optimizes value of each metre drilled

DRX optimizes value of each metre drilled

Software produces a series of drill plans based on varying budgets and conversion goals Several years ago when MIRARCO Mining Innovation was introducing stereoscopic visualization technology to Goldcorp, former president and CEO Rob McEwan asked MIRA
Laurentian prof studies seafloor massive sulphides

Laurentian prof studies seafloor massive sulphides

Although Northern Ontario is far from the ocean now, two to three billion years ago, parts of it were actually under the sea. But this marine environment wasn’t always a peaceful place.
Junior miner sues province for $110 million

Junior miner sues province for $110 million

Northern Superior forced to abandon three properties One First Nation’s opposition to mineral exploration has already cost the Government of Ontario $8.
Grass roots exploration takes a hit

Grass roots exploration takes a hit

Not for lack of quality projects The good times couldn’t continue forever, and they haven’t. After three years in a row of feverish exploration activity in Ontario, 2013 turned in a dismal performance.
Sniff of gold turns into high-grade discovery

Sniff of gold turns into high-grade discovery

Borden Lake wins discovery of the year award Borden Lake was always a long shot.