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Common interest speeds transmission line extension Mining companies and First Nation communities in Northern Ontario aren’t always on opposite sides of the table haggling over impact benefit agreements and access to traditional land for exploration.

Sudbury’s geoscience centre, Dynamic Earth , is planning a major expansion to better portray modern mining methods.

Volume, cost and safety taken into consideration A senior executive with Cliffs Natural Resources offered a detailed explanation of the company’s position in favour of road access to the Ring of Fire at a standing room only session on the final day o

“What we’re more concerned about is the use of the route to benefit our interests in the mineral deposits.

Kelly Strong address the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce The following are excerpts from an address by Kelly Strong, Vale’s vice-president Ontario & UK Operations to the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, April 11th.

Xstrata Zinc is in the midst of a feasibility study on two zinc deposits in the Sudbury Basin and hopes to begin construction next year.

A first for Canada A New Liskeard foundry that cut its metallurgical teeth in the fabled Cobalt silver camp is making history in the potash mines of Saskatchewan. Wabi Iron and Steel Corp.

Quality diamonds, skilled workforce and cutting-edge technology The Ontario government’s resolve to leverage some downstream benefits from De Beers’ Victor Mine in the province’s James Bay Lowlands is paying off in spades…and diamonds.

Robotic welding cell produces bolts at a rate of one every 10 seconds Jean-Guy Coulombe, president and CEO of Mansour Mining Technologies Inc. , has a keen eye for safety, efficiency and business sense.

Mining Association launches fifth installment of video competition The Ontario Mining Association has launched season five of its province-wide high school video competition “So You Think You Know Mining.