Oil sands faces its biggest test in extended downturn

The companies are partners on the Separation Rapids lithium project in Kenora, Ontario, which is currently in the drilling stage.

Uncapped assays ran as high as 1,920 grams per tonne over 0.8 metre.

The addition of the Musselwhite mine to its portfolio more than doubles Orla Mining's gold output to 300,000 ounces per year. 

The ruling removes the last major obstacle for the $250 million project, located 150 km northeast of Guayaquil.