Commissioning of the first mine in the Ring of Fire is not expected before 2023 at the earliest with exploitation of the rich chromite deposits in the region to follow some time after that, major site developer Noront Resources has confirmed in its latest project timetable READ HERE

ALE has demonstrated its wind expertise and turnkey capabilities as they start the receiving operations of wind components in Oman for the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) first-ever wind farm READ HERE

Less than a week after shareholders voted for major change to its board of directors, Detour Gold has announced it’s begun looking for a new CEO READ HERE

Doosan North America is opening a new 100,000-square-foot parts distribution center in Georgia, serving dealers and Doosan customers in the United States and Canada. The company says the center will provide dealers and customers with service options, deeper inventory, and faster parts delivery READ HERE

Manitoulin Transport has bought the book of business for Whitehorse-based Kluane Freight Lines Ltd. and formed a joint venture with Chief Isaac Group of Companies, of which Kluane is a member READ HERE

A new measure by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will ensure the waters of the U.S. continue to become “even cleaner,” according to AGC. The new rule will also enable contractors for all types of construction projects, from schools to local roadways and other... read more →

BOMAG has announced a new training program created specifically for equipment operators. The program provides operators with first-hand knowledge on how to optimally operate, maintain, and care for their machines so companies can maximize ROI READ HERE

Four innovative North Bay mining supply and service firms are the beneficiaries of more than $2.3 million in provincial funding. Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli delivered the news and the goods from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund in North Bay, Dec.19 READ HERE