Name:
Roydon Spence
Community:
Webequie First Nation
Job Position:
Geotech/Lead Soil Sampler
The New Normal: Returning to Site
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Gold Exploration in the Ring of Fire
By Matt Deller, Senior Geologist
The Ring of Fire is known for its abundant and varied mineral deposits. Over the years, significant nickel, copper, platinum, palladium, chromite, copper and zinc have all been discovered there. Continue Reading Safety Takes on a New Meaning
Everyone has the right to work in a safe environment. The importance of this resonates today more than ever as we all take daily protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Continue Reading First Nations Drive Road EA
By Alan Coutts, President and CEO
One of the most important stages in permitting a mining project in Ontario is assessing the potential environmental effects—both positive and negative. Continue Reading Closing Down Esker in 21 Days
By Mike Desilets, Site & Project Manager
When the team at Esker Site was tasked with shutting down our remote camp in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our first activity was to put together a comprehensive closure plan.
Our goal was to safely complete the winterization and closure, and transport everyone home safely to their families. Continue Reading Exploration Update: Nikka Deposit at McFaulds
By Matt Deller, Senior Geologist
Initially discovered in 2003, the McFaulds copper-zinc VMS property was more or less forgotten after the Eagles Nest nickel-copper-PGE deposit and the Black Thor chromite deposit were discovered and came to define the potential of the Ring of Fire. Continue Reading Supporting Each Other During COVID-19
Shortly after the onset of COVID-19, Noront decided to close Esker Site to reduce the risk of community spread as two thirds of our workforce are from remote local First Nation communities.
While taking the steps necessary for an orderly closure, our site staff realized we had unused N95 masks and gloves and the kitchen was full of food which would attract animals if left behind. Continue Reading Ring of Fire Infrastructure Development
By Alan Coutts, President & CEO
The permitting and construction of all-season roads and associated infrastructure into the Ring of Fire is the key enabler to the development of this emerging mineral district and for remote First Nation communities in the region. Continue Reading Curtis Coaster – Looping and Learning
Name:
Curtis Coaster
Community:
Marten Falls First Nation
Job Position:
Field Assistant
Blackbird Chromite Geology Update
By Matt Deller, Senior Geologist
The Eagle’s Nest nickel-copper-platinum group metals deposit will be the first mine developed in the Ring of Fire. But soon after, Noront will start ore production from its Blackbird chromite deposit located less than a kilometer away. For this reason, Noront’s geologists are taking another detailed look at all the information related to Blackbird. Continue Reading