New training program aims to tackle labour shortage, break barriers in Canadian mining

The 14-week program at Collège Boréal, called Mining Potential, will launch at its campuses in Sudbury and Timmins to expose students to the mining industry and prepare them for entry-level jobs.

Northern Miner Staff | February 15, 2022 | 6:00 am

Treasury Metals sells Goliath royalty for $20 million

Treasury intends to use the funding to advance the Goliath project to a construction decision.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 14, 2022 | 7:55 am

Iamgold appoints independent directors, new chair to board

The gold miner has reached a deal with an investor seeking changes at the top.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2022 | 7:00 am

From ancient pups to warships – miners find more than just ore

Miners have come across treasures that even though have nothing to do with what they were initially looking for, are still invaluable.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 13, 2022 | 1:09 pm

Mining will profit from supporting carbon tax policies, researchers say

“To get to zero emissions, we need metals. It would be the largest boom the mining industry has seen since the California Gold Rush of 1849. The demand would be infinite.”

Naimul Karim | February 11, 2022 | 6:00 am

MICA launches cross-Canada call for project proposals

Proposals are sought for how to increase mine production at lower costs; how to reduce mining energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions; how to implement smart, autonomous mining systems; and how to reduce environmental risk and long-term liabilities.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 10, 2022 | 1:13 pm