Miners optimistic at AEMQ convention
The Quebec Mineral Exploration Association, or AEMQ, wrapped up its annual mineral exploration convention at the historic Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City on an optimisitic note.
Regulatory Issues
Deloitte stresses focus, discipline in mining report
VANCOUVER — In its annual forward-looking report on mining trends, big-four financial consulting firm Deloitte had a clear message for industry players: do not sacrifice future growth in the name of short-term capital savings. Deloitte…
MAG Silver faces ‘eviction’ in Mexico
Mexican media reports that landholders from the community of Benito Juarez have voted to expel MAG Silver (MAG-T, MVG-X) from its Cinco de Mayo polymetallic property in Chihuahua State, Mexico, and ban mining in the area for 100 years, sent…
UBC, SFU win $25 million Federal mining grant
VANCOUVER — Two Vancouver-based universities have been selected to spearhead the establishment of the upcoming Canadian International Institute for Extractive Industries and Development. The University of British Columbia (UBC) and Simon…
Fordia takes the Grand Prix
Quebec-based, diamond-drilling equipment manufacturer Fordia has been recognized by the Quebec Society for Quality (QSQ), a professional standards organization.
SGS expands in the UK, Colombia
Global metallurgical services provider SGS is expanding its operations across the globe.
Fasken Martineau merges with Bell Dewar
Canadian law firm Fasken Martineau is merging with Johannesburg-based Bell Dewar.
Feds build regulatory foundation for future growth in the North
VANCOUVER — In a bid to nurture economic growth in Canada’s northern territories, the Federal Government announced its Northern Jobs and Growth Act on Nov. 6. John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development,…
Queensland lifts ban on uranium mining
It has taken 23 years, but the state government of Queensland has finally overturned a ban on uranium mining. The prohibition on uranium processing and waste storage, however, remains in place.
Primero up 36% on positive tax ruling
Primero Mining (P-T, PPP-N) shares soared 36% after the producer received a favourable tax ruling from Mexican authorities on an “advance pricing agreement” (APA) relating to its San Dimas gold-silver mine located on the border of Sinaloa and…
Pacific Booker hammered by BC government’s permit denial
In a rare move, the B.C. Liberal government has denied developer Pacific Booker Minerals (BKM-T, PBM-X) an environmental assessment certificate for its wholly owned Morrison copper-gold project, 65 km northeast of Smithers, B.C.
Taseko takes a second swing at New Prosperity
Nearly two years after its initial environmental assessment was rejected, Vancouver-based Taseko Mines (TKO-T, TGB-X) is stepping up to the plate for a second attempt at permitting its US$1.1-billion New Prosperity copper-gold project, 120 km…