New kimberlite found at Gahcho Kue, says Mountain Province

Hollinger pit project moving forward yet many Timmins people seem unaware.

Avalon Rare Metals, whose Nechalacho rare earth prospect in Canada's Northwest Territories is in the midst of a feasibility study, today announced the results of a separate prefeasibility study for the separation plant, to be built in Louisiana.

Alderon Iron Ore Corp saw a 2% bump in its stock price Friday on news that the Canadian iron ore junior has inked a CAD$194 agreement with China's largest steel producer.

The melting ice cap in the Arctic sea could open up access to immense mineral reserves, attracting billions of dollars in investment, but also bringing with it unique risks and challenges, says Lloyd’s/Chatham House latest Risk Insight report.

Victor Wyprysky, President and CEO of Chieftain Metals Inc., commented: "Chieftain's immediate attention to provide a solution to the historic environmental issues at Tulsequah demonstrates the high importance we place on community and stakeholders concerns as we move "The Chief" to construction start."

The company we will use the funds to bring its Timmins West Mine in Ontario Canada to full production, complete mill expansion and advance underground work at its other producing mine Bell Creek.

The price oil sands producers receive improved to $34.50 a barrel below the international benchmark on Thursday after a 7.4% overnight spike, close to its best level for the year and a 50% improvement from the multi-year lows struck at the beginning of March.

David Suzuki Foundation says Quebec, Ontario and B.C are "Very Good" regarding climate initiatives while Alberta and Saskatchewan rank as "Worst".

The bicentennial of one of the most significant events of military history, the War of 1812, will be immortalized on a Canadian gold coin.