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Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for work at underground research facility

Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for work at underground research facility

Dr. Arthur McDonald, a researcher at the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (SNO), a research facility two kilometres underground at Vale’s Creighton Mine in Sudbury, has been named co-winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Six yard battery-powered scoops head for Russia

Six yard battery-powered scoops head for Russia

RDH Mining Equipment builds on track record for innovation RDH Mining Equipment, a manufacturer of underground mining equipment in Alban, Ontario, 50 kilometres south of Sudbury, has sold three battery-powered, six-yard load-haul-dump machines to a m
Bucket Shop unveils longer-wear cast lip system

Bucket Shop unveils longer-wear cast lip system

The Bucket Shop, a Timmins-based supplier of buckets for loaders, excavators and shovels, has introduced a heavy-duty cast lip system designed to provide customers with three times more life for a 20 per cent cost premium.
Suppliers take centre stage at PDAC

Suppliers take centre stage at PDAC

Northern Ontario mining suppliers will be out in full force at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual convention, trade show and investors exchange March 6 to 9.
Naturallia speed dating forum comes to Sudbury

Naturallia speed dating forum comes to Sudbury

Natural resources sector networking event seeks to broaden industry partnerships Northern Ontario businesses serving the natural resources sector have something to look forward to November 11 to 13.
KGMH updates suppliers on Victoria project

KGMH updates suppliers on Victoria project

Full funding from Poland and a decision on one or two shafts expected by year end KGHM International expects to have a decision on full funding for the Victoria Project in the Sudbury Basin by year end along with a decision on whether to sink one or
From barren rock to lush forests

From barren rock to lush forests

Restoring the Sudbury Basin to its original state Delegates to the 6th Mining and Environment International Conference in Sudbury June 20 to 25 received an update on the Sudbury Regreening Program and were able to see for themselves the steady progre
MacLean Engineering unveils front suspension option

MacLean Engineering unveils front suspension option

System offers smoother ride and higher sustained tramming speeds MacLean Engineering has introduced a front suspension system as an option for its MineMate suite of utility vehicles.

Suppliers share export successes and experiences

Export forum wins rave reviews One hundred and ten attendees representing 50 Northern Ontario mining supply and service companies packed Bryson’s on the Park in Sudbury June 17th to sharpen their sales and marketing efforts in international and other
Scientific Drilling takes over where Haliburton left off

Scientific Drilling takes over where Haliburton left off

Gyro surveying service provides precise geospatial information for diamond drilling holes Scientific Drilling International (SDI) has established an office in North Bay to provide gyro-surveying services to mining companies in Quebec and Ontario foll