Canadian mining news

Vale has announced a CAN$150 million investment to extend current mining activities in Thompson, Manitoba by 10 years while aggressive exploration drilling of known orebodies holds the promise of mining well past 2040.

Canada Nickel Company Inc. has announced initial results from its drill programme testing targets located on its regional properties around its cornerstone Crawford Nickel Project.

McLaren Resources Inc. has been issued a mineral exploration permit by the Ontario MENDM for its 100% owned Kerrs gold property.

Callinex Mines Inc. has announced that personnel and a drill rig are being mobilised to commence an up to 4000 m drilling campaign to drill test 10 km of the 18 km Black Point Arleau Brook Fault.

Nouveau Monde has signed a collaboration agreement with Caterpillar for the development of a zero-emission solution for the Matawinie Mine.

Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire the Buckingham graphite property and appointed Wayne Holmstead as its Exploration Manager.

Vale has reported the first ore production on its Reid Brook deposit at the Voisey's Bay Mine Expansion Project in Northern Labrador, Canada.

Yamana Gold has announced that it has agreed to acquire from Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. the Francoeur, Arntfield and Lac Fortune gold properties adjoining the company’s Wasamac project, as well as additional claims in the Beuchastel township to the east of the Wasamac project, Canada.

Orogen Royalties Inc. has announced its acquisition of the Onjo copper-gold porphyry property in central British Columbia, Canada.

Dundee Precious Metals has announced its acquisition of INV Metals.