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[Update] Forest fires threaten Kirkland Lake, Timmins

VANCOUVER — Raging forest fires that ignited near the towns of Kirkland Lake and Timmins in north-eastern Ontario have forced residents from their homes, and impacted four regional gold operations, as fire crews and the Ministry of…



Forest fire threatens Kirkland Lake gold country

VANCOUVER — A raging forest fire that ignited on May 20 near the town of Kirkland Lake in north-eastern Ontario has forced residents from their homes, and impacted two active gold operations, as fire crews and the Ministry of Natural…


Labrador Iron Mines: Canada’s newest iron-ore producer

VANCOUVER — Toronto-based Labrador Iron Mines (LIM-T) is first out of the gate as the race is on to cash-in on Canada’s reinvigorated iron-ore hotspot in the Labrador Trough district. Labrador Iron is one of a handful of Canadian…



Commentary: Canada’s rise as an energy superpower

Canada is rapidly becoming recognized as one of the world’s energy superpowers. Canada is now the leading foreign supplier of oil to the U.S., delivering nearly twice as much each year as Saudi Arabia, and 90% of natural gas imports to…





Exchange rates

EXCHANGE RATES CANADIAN/U.S. EXCHANGE (Bank of Canada noon rate) Date May 14 May 11 May 10 May 9 May 8   US$ in C 1.0019 0.9968 1.0017 1.0015 0.9997  …


An aerial view of Osisko Mining's Malartic gold mine in Quebec. Photo by Osisko Mining

Osisko faces delays, output revision at Malartic

Osisko Mining (OSK-T) had a rough start as it kicked off its first full year at the Malartic gold operation near Val-d’Or, Que., with operational setbacks impacting first-quarter performance, coupled with the mill’s temporary…


Torex hits open-pit target at Morelos

Toronto-based Torex Gold (TXG-T) is navigating the often tricky waters that mark the transition between being an exploration outfit and a mine developer. With an updated resource estimate kicking off in May and a bankable feasibility study…


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