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Articles from the March 20, 2020 edition


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  • Nunavut women with gold bar from Agnico Eagle Meliadine Mine

    Agnico sends Nunavummiut home with pay

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Sep 26, 2020

    Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. March 19 said it is providing four weeks of paid leave for its Nunavut-based workforce. This announcement follows the Government of Nunavut's declaration of a state of public health emergency relating to COVID-19. "While there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nunavut, declaring a public health emergency allows (us) to be coordinated with efforts across the territories and Canada, and take the measures necessary to keep us prepared for the virus,"...

  • Premier gold silver exploration mine project Stewart Golden Triangle BC

    Premier mine development stays on-track

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Sep 26, 2020

    Ascot Resources Ltd. March 16 provided a roundup of the progress it made toward advancing its Premier gold-silver mine project in northwestern British Columbia towards development during 2019 and says it is well funded to continue this work during 2020. Ascot kicked off 2019 with the Jan. 7 acquisition of IDM Mining Ltd., which expanded Ascot's already robust portfolio of high-grade gold-silver mine projects near the mining town of Stewart, B.C. "Ascot had another busy year...

  • Drill tests Committee Bay bold exploration project Nunavut Canada

    Auryn pauses field work, studies continue

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Sep 26, 2020

    Auryn Resources Inc. March 18 announced that it has recalled all personnel from its gold and copper exploration projects in Peru in response to concerns surrounding COVID-19 but is continuing the economic analysis and exploration planning for its precious metals projects in Canada. Prior to the Peruvian government mandating a temporary two-week border lockdown, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based mineral explorer recalled all its personnel from the field of that Latin...

  • COVID 19 cornavirus screening protocols for Teck Red Dog zinc mine Alaska

    Screening required for Red Dog workers

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Sep 26, 2020

    Teck Resources Ltd. March 16 said it has initiated measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 that include remote work, travel restrictions and other protocols. These protocols include pre-flight virus screenings for all personnel travelling to its Red Dog zinc mine in Northwestern Alaska. "Teck is working diligently to closely monitor the recommendations of health officials and update all employees at Red Dog on information and current best practices for prevention of COVID-19,"...

  • Back River gold exploration in Nunavut delayed due to COVID 19

    Back River exploration put on back burner

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Sep 26, 2020

    Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. has deferred it planned drill program at the Back River gold project in Nunavut and has established work-from-home protocols for employees at its corporate office in Vancouver, British Columbia. "No positive COVID-19 cases have been reported from amongst the company's employee base. However, out of concern for the wellbeing of our employees, contractors, their families, and their communities, the company has elected to implement a work from home...

  • Hecla Mining truck delivering goods to Greens Creek silver mine

    Hecla readies mines to weather COVID-19

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Sep 26, 2020

    Hecla Mining Company March 19 announced that it has taken measures to ensure its silver and gold operations in Alaska, Idaho, Mexico and Quebec can weather COVID-19, along with the market and logistical disruptions that come with it. These de-risking measures include: • Securing contracts that guarantee a US$16 per ounce silver price and US$1,450/oz gold price for the second quarter of this year, and US$1,650/oz gold for third quarter, while maintaining exposure to the u...

  • Fairbanks Senior Center Meals on Wheels coronavirus donations from mines

    Fairbanks area mines look after seniors

    Shane Lasley, Mining News|Updated Sep 26, 2020

    Amidst the scramble to prepare for an imminent pandemic that is roiling mining and metals markets, the three large mines in Interior Alaska have taken the time to look after the members of their community most vulnerable to COVID-19. On March 12, Kinross Fort Knox Mine, Northern Star Resources Ltd. Pogo Mine and Usibelli Coal Mine collectively donated $21,000 to support an emergency funding request received from the North Star Council on Aging for the Fairbanks Senior Center....