Articles from the April 26, 2009 edition
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Red Dog tops EPA toxic release inventory
In its largely misunderstood and frequently misrepresented Toxic Release Inventory report, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ranked the Red Dog zinc mine in Northwest Alaska as the largest... — Updated 4/26/2009
Rough days may be ahead for mining
Last month we talked about economic impacts of the Alaska mining industry. This month, the world mineral exploration industry is in our crosshairs. Halifax-based Metals Economics Group reported... — Updated 4/26/2009
Legal review prompts cry of 'liar, liar'
In high school civics we all learned about separation of powers and the concept that under our system of government Congress enacted the law, the Executive Branch carried out the law and the Supreme... — Updated 4/26/2009
Donlin achieves promise of Native hire
While many people are familiar with the 30-million-ounce-plus gold deposit discovered at Donlin Creek in Southwest Alaska, the world-class gold resource boasts another less known but equally... — Updated 4/26/2009
Top of the world territory turns 10
As mineral-rich Nunavut Territory celebrates its 10th anniversary, Canadians and others are assessing changes made in the past decade and debating what the future will hold for Canada's newest territory. Nunavut, which means "our land," is a vast,... — Updated 4/26/2009
A look at Nunavut 10 years later
To understand Nunavut today, we must look back a bit further than 10 years. We must recall the settlement of the Nunavut Land Claim in 1993; where Nunavut was conceived before its birth on April 1, 1999. The claim was a far-reaching document, but... — Updated 4/26/2009
High hopes for Nunavut's next mine
Nunavut Territory's next mine appears to be a winner. On track to begin initial gold production in early 2010, the Meadowbank Project promises to deliver the best of what those who pressed for the creation of the territory had in mind - a mining... — Updated 4/26/2009
Miner targets Inuit workers to fill mine jobs
Training the locals to work at the Meadowbank Project near Baker Lake in Nunavut Territory and pouring dollars into the community by purchasing services from local contractors is a big part of the commitment that Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. made to... — Updated 4/26/2009
China imports spur metals price recovery
China has been importing copper and zinc at a record-setting pace since the beginning of 2009. This unprecedented level of buying comes at a time when the Far East country is experiencing the... — Updated 4/26/2009
China miners secure future zinc reserves through investments in Canada
Chinese firms are securing potential future base metal sources. In two separate deals, China metal companies are moving ahead with investments in zinc projects in northwest Canada. In July 2008 two... — Updated 4/26/2009
Junior wraps up winter work at Livengood
International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. wrapped up a winter drill program at the Livengood gold project about 70 miles north of Fairbanks April 20. The 10,000-meter program that began in February encoun... — Updated 4/26/2009
Alaska develops new core-drill training
A first-of-its-kind core-driller apprenticeship program is providing rural Alaskans with the training and certifications that will enable them to work at mining projects close to their homes in the... — Updated 4/26/2009
Wolverine edges closer to production
Yukon Zinc Corp. moved closer to startup of the Wolverine Project in Southeast Yukon Territory recently by gaining regulatory approval of its tailings and infrastructure design and construction plan. Two Chinese companies, Jinduicheng Molybdenum... — Updated 4/26/2009
