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Largest confirmed graphite mineral resource in North America Keaney Mine manager Jerry Janik Hockey players could soon be shooting and scoring using sticks made of graphite mined in Kearney, Ontario.

KGHM to proceed with development of Victoria Mine The way is finally clear for the development of KGHM International’s Victoria project in Sudbury following the recent conclusion of an agreement with Vale Canada.

Mining contractors question rock drill lubricant procurement practices The long-standing practice of including rock drill lubricants in the tendering process for fuels and lubricants is being questioned by a growing number of mining contractors and m

Cliffs funds improved ice road to Marten Falls Cliffs Natural Resources’ chromite project in the Ring of Fire may be stalled, but members of the First Nation community of Marten Falls are looking forward to the second winter in a row of smooth sailin

Sudbury supplier celebrates sales to Peru and Brazil Three representatives of B&D Manufacturing’s Peruvian distributor, International Wheel, spent a week in Sudbury this summer getting up to speed on the assembly and commissioning of the company’

De Beers Canada hasn’t made a decision to proceed with its Victor Mine Extension Project in Northern Ontario’s James Bay Lowlands, but has initiated an environmental assessment (EA) to expedite project development if the numbers add up and board appr

Refining, milling, assaying and bulk sampling capacity creates critical mass Proclaiming the rebirth of Cobalt, one of Ontario’s earliest mining camps, may be a stretch, but the recent reopening of the Yukon Refinery just north of town is a step in t

Coveralls feature back flaps and come in petite sizes It is now finally possible for women working underground in the mines to find coveralls that are specifically made for their needs.

Regulations governing work in confined spaces tightened in response to fatalities at Ontario steel mill During a mine shutdown, there could be 20 to 60 teams mobilized to ensure the safety of workers in confined spaces.

Trade show missions also planned for Chile, Peru, Colombia, Mexico and India Several Ontario mining suppliers will be participating in a mining mission to Australia and exhibiting at AIMEX 2013 in August.