Via CIM Magazine
by D. Zlotnikov
In the complex, harsh world of mining, the SymBot, a new equipment monitoring platform that communicates by satellite, cellular network and Wi-Fi, is built tough and, as the name suggests, SymBot plays well with others.

A new study shows that northern Ontario's mining and supply industry is stronger than suspected, with about 10,000 more people employed in the field than originally thought. File photo.

Study unveils expanded numbers, $5.6B in annual revenues

Norman Lotter Awarded the Honour of CIM Distinguished Lecturer 2010/11

Dr. Norman Lotter, of Xstrata Process Support, Canada has been honoured by the CIM as Distinguished Lecturer 2010/11.

CIM Distinguished Lecturers are chosen on the basis of their accomplishments in scientific, technical, management or educational activities related to the minerals industry, and speak at CIM Branch meetings across the country.

Copper production the focus of new company

By: Nick Stewart
Post from NOB on Sudbury, Apil 23rd

Sudbury operations will be a core asset in the merger of equals between FNX Mining and Quadra Mining. (Photo supplied)

Northern Ontario mining suppliers may be able to tap into global mining projects, including a $2-billion mine construction project in Chile, as a result of the recently announced merger between Sudbury miner FNX Mining Company Inc. and Vancouver-based Quadra Mining Inc.