Five companies are suing Alberta for a combined C$10.8 billion, claiming the government’s coal policy reforms have made mining nearly impossible – costing them billions in lost investment and potential revenues, reported The Globe and Mail. Read the full story here.
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Stantec, Foran bring McIlvenna Bay forward
Stantec, which has been an environmental services partner with Foran Mining in the development of the McIlvenna Bay copper-zinc-gold-silver project in Saskatchewan, has confirmed a milestone for its work: ministerial approval by the province’s Environmental Assessment Act. Read the full story here.
Read MoreWeir cuts ribbon at new Vancouver facility
Weir Motion Metrics recently opened the doors to its newest location, a manufacturing and distribution center in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, which it will use for manufacturing, research and development, and demonstrations. Read the full story here.
Read MoreB2Gold gains significant gold resource in Sabina deal
Canadian gold producer B2Gold has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Sabina Gold & Silver for C$1.1 billion. Read full story here.
Read MoreCanadian Mining Hall of Fame to induct Mackey, others
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame has offered congratulations to its five newest inductees for 2022.
Read MoreAmerican Eagle Gold acquires NAK project in BC
American Eagle Gold has entered into an agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Nakinilerak (NAK) property – a copper-gold porphyry exploration target – in the Babine Copper District of British Columbia, Canada. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreRio Tinto now sole Diavik mine owner
Rio Tinto is now 100% owner of the Diavik diamond operation in Canada’s Northwest Territories after acquiring the remaining 40% it did not already own from Dominion Diamond Mines.
Read MoreBeaufor mine, Beacon mill nearing restart: Monarch
Monarch Mining, owner of the Beaufor gold operation in Quebec, Canada, has provided an update to its work on the mine and the Beacon mill as it prepares to restart the complex in 2022.
Read MoreBKT expands OTR footprint in Canada
BKT Tires Canada Inc. announced an off-the-road (OTR) tire supply alliance with Fountain Tire. Effective immediately, Fountain Tire will have full access to BKT’s OTR product line-up for sale through its locations across Canada.
Read MoreHudbay ratifies USW labor agreement for Manitoba miners
Canadian copper and zinc miner Hudbay Minerals has ratified new three-and-a-half-year collective agreements with two of its workers’ union representatives. The deals were with United Steelworkers (USW) Local 7106 and USW Local 9338. Read full article from North American Mining.
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