Prospects of Gold Mine on Geraldtons Steps Looking Good
According to the April 10th, 2011 edition of the Chronicle Journal, with the price of gold continuing to reach new heights, Geraldton’s prospects for a gold mine are looking better than ever. Read the latest here or visit premiergoldmines.com to read it from the source!
(Originally posted: April 11, 2011)
Mining Sector Continues to Move Forward
According to the December 2010 Northwest Labour Market Monitor, mining is moving forward in our area:(Originally posted: January 28, 2011)
Mine Restarts Northwest of Thunder Bay – 200 workers Called Back
According to the October edition of the Labour Market Monitor for Northwestern Ontario, the North American Palladium mine northwest of Thunder Bay has been restarted in October. Approximately 200 workers have been recalled at the Lac des Iles mine and with a new shaft being constructed that will reach a new ore body below the existing pit, the expectation is that the mine will be open for at least the next 10 years. Check out the news clip here: North American Palladium Mine Restarts
(Originally posted: November 25, 2010)
Highway Construction Plans Lead to Big Employment Boost
According to the September edition of Northwest Ontario Labour Market Monitor (Available here), several highway construction projects funded through the “Open Ontario” plan are set to begin shortly throughout Northwestern Ontario. A 14km section between Thunder Bay and Nipigon will create 400 jobs; a second expansion project between Thunder Bay and Nipigon will create 300 jobs; and a section of Highway 11 east of Longlac expects to create 40 positions. Good news for our labour force!(Originally posted November 1, 2010)
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