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Major investment in Sault tube mill will 'maximize productivity': Tenaris president
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (1308+ words) Tenaris has announced a $306-million expansion that will create 200 additional jobs at its steel pipe-making facility in Sault Ste. Marie. Earlier today, representatives of the federal and provincial governments were on hand at Tenaris to announce more than $148 million funding…...
Mining is a motivator behind Marathon's port plan
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1166+ words) Whenever CAO Daryl Skworchinski presents Marathon's plan to establish a regional commercial port on Lake Superior, he's reluctant about over-hyping the project to potential customers and shippers. But word is spreading about the development and the industry interest appears to…...
Feds approve Ottawa River bridge, dam replacement after eight-year review
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (328+ words) After eight years of review, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has given the green light to replace the Quebec side of the aging Timiskaming dam and bridge. In a May 21 news release, the federal agency concludes its assessment…...
Timmins airport upgrades taking off this year
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (284+ words) TIMMINS "The Timmins airport is getting a facelift over the next couple of years. G&S Enterprises Ltd. has picked up the $3. 38-million, two-year contract to expand the departure lounge, renovate the security screening, and modernize the front facade. "Proceeding…...
Province opening Kenora testing centre for apprentices
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (232+ words) The province is opening an apprenticeship exam testing centre in Kenora, in partnership with Seven Generations Education Institute, which it says will help apprentices complete their training faster. Labour Minister David Piccini issued a news release announcing the news May…...
Northwestern Ontario farmers to benefit from federal funding
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (321+ words) FORT FRANCES" The federal economic development agency for Northern Ontario says over 200 farms in Northwestern Ontario will benefit from its investment in a projectin the Rainy River district. Fed Nor is releasingover $550, 000 for four projects, including about $300, 000 to the Rainy…...
Dyno Nobel and Tes Man announce strategic partnership
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (447+ words) Northern Ontario Business Dyno Nobel and Tes Man announce strategic partnership Global leader in commercial explosives Dyno Nobel and mining and product development company Tes Man, Inc. are proud to announce a strategic partnership focused on accelerating innovation in underground…...
Provincial funds enabling anti-harassment training on construction sites
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (227+ words) Funds from the Ontario government are helping the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario provide training to stop discrimination and harassment from happening on Ontario construction sites. The council is receiving $314, 977 from the new Women's Economic Leadership and…...
Northern leaders lauded during national Indigenous prosperity awards
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (321+ words) A long-time business leader and a construction company from Northern Ontario were among the recipients to receive recognition from the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) during the organization's SOAR Indigenous Prosperity Forum May 6. Brian Davey, the CEO of the…...
Mine developer has eyes on reviving former Agrium phosphate mine
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (497+ words) A new minerals extraction player is teaming up with a Japanese metals trading company to revive the former Agrium phosphate mine outside Kapuskasing. KAP Minerals said it's signed a memorandum of understanding with Hanwa Co. to redevelop the past-producing mine…...