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CEMI raises interest in ore pre-concentration

Mining companies interested in estimating the potential economic benefits of introducing ore pre-concentration technology can take advantage of a free evaluation tool called PreCalculatOre commissioned by the Sudbury-based Centre for Excellence in Mi

Tagliamonte wins prospector award

It was inevitable that Frank Tagliamonte would dedicate his career to prospecting and mineral exploration.

Century Systems acquired by CAE Mining

Century Systems Technologies, a Sudbury-based a supplier of sophisticated geological data management and governance systems to the global mining industry, has been acquired by CAE Inc.

Bob Rappolt joins SAMSSA Hall of Fame

Growing a successful consulting business and mentoring young professionals are two of the reasons Bob Rappolt, vice-president of Stantec’s mining practice, was inducted into the Sudbury Area Mining Supply and Service Association’s (SAMSSA) Hall of Fa

Xstrata Nickel brings opera to far north

The Canadian Opera Company’s (COC) annual Xstrata Ensemble Studio School Tour, sponsored by Xstrata Nickel, brings the magic of opera to children in Sudbury, Timmins and many other communities across Canada every year.

Bigger hybrid loader on the drawing board

Sudbury-based Mining Technologies International (MTI) has decided to build a four cubic yard hybrid loader, following the successful trial of a smaller 1.5 cubic yard machine at the CANMET experimental mine in Val d'Or, Quebec earlier this year.

Railveyor poised for breakthrough

The mission to commercialize railveyor material handling technology has been cranked up a notch.

Vale exec announces $2.5 billion in spending

Mining giant Vale is "looking at investments of upwards of $2.5 billion" in Sudbury between now and 2015, according to John Pollesel, chief operating officer for the company's North Atlantic base metals division.

Sudbury, North Bay companies joined Chilean mine rescue

Two Northern Ontario mining suppliers - Cementation Canada and Mining Technologies International - were called upon to assist in the rescue of the 33 miners from Compania Minera San Esteban's San Jose copper-gold mine near Copiapo, Chile, following t

Province unveils export development program

Mining supply and service companies in Northern Ontario interested in breaking into new markets across North America and around the world will be able to take advantage of a new $8 million fund set up by the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development,