Corporate Disclosure on Sustainability in Canada

CALGARY, April 16 – Stratos Inc. (Stratos) today announced results of a national study examining sustainability reporting trends and the best practices of some of Canada’s leading corporations. The study, the latest in their series of biennial reports, highlights high levels of disclosure of corporate information on environmental, broader economic and social issues.

by NationTalk on April 17, 20081208 Views

Syncrude Aboriginal Relations Program: Local Achievements Celebrated

Syncrude provides annual update on Aboriginal Relations Program

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta – Syncrude’s relationship with its Aboriginal neighbours was highlighted today with the launch of its 2007 Aboriginal Review. It serves as an annual update on the progress and shared successes in the six key areas of Syncrude’s Aboriginal Relations Program: corporate leadership; employment; business development; education and training; community development; and environment.

by NationTalk on April 16, 20081138 Views

8th Annual CCAB Alberta Golf Tournament

Location: Redwood Meadows Golf & Country Club – 100 – #2 Tsuu T’ina Drive, Redwood Meadows, AB

Date: Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Time: Driving Range: 11:00 am
Lunch: 11:30 am
Shotgun Start: 1:00 pm

Dinner and Awards to follow

Tickets: $350 each or $1,400/foursome
Tickets will go on sale soon!

by NationTalk on April 16, 20081027 Views

Shoreham Resources Progress Report, Borland Lake Silver Target, Ontario

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(April 16, 2008) – Shoreham Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SMH) (“Shoreham”), a Canadian based exploration company dedicated to the exploration and advancement of precious metal and polymetallic deposits in South America and Canada, is pleased to announce developments in its winter 2008 program at the Borland Lake Silver target and the Favourable Lake Project, both located in the Red Lake District of Ontario, Canada. Shoreham holds the option to earn an initial 60% interest, and a second stage option to secure an 80% interest, in the Favourable Lake Property through its agreement with Gold Canyon Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:GCU). David Bending, M.Sc., P. Geo., is a qualified person pursuant to NI 43-101. Dr. G.H. Cameron, M.Sc., Ph.D., Aus IMM, is a qualified person pursuant to NI-43-101. These Qualified Persons are responsible for the planning, completion and interpretation of the results disclosed in this release.

by NationTalk on April 16, 20081156 Views

2008 Aboriginal Set-Aside Initiative

For Immediate Release
April 14, 2008

2008 ABORIGINAL SET-ASIDE INITIATIVE TENDER PLAN UNVEILED

Approximately $28 Million Already Invested To Strengthen and Improve 30 KM of the West Dike

Winnipeg, MB – The Manitoba Floodway Authority (MFA) today unveiled its 2008 Tender Plan for work on the West Dike as part of the Red River Floodway Expansion Project’s Aboriginal Set-Aside Initiative.

by NationTalk on April 16, 20081430 Views

Liberty Signs IBA for Its Shaw Dome Properties

EDMONTON, ALBERTA–(April 15, 2008) – Liberty Mines Inc. (“Liberty or the Corporation”) (TSX:LBE) is pleased to announce the signing of an Impact and Benefits Agreement (“IBA”) with the Mattagami, Matachewan and Wahagoshig First Nations (“MMW”). The IBA encompasses all of the Corporations mining properties in the Shaw Dome Nickel Belt (“Properties”) near Timmins Ontario (which includes the Redstone and McWatters Mines and the advanced Hart nickel project), and is in effect for the life of any mining project developed on the Properties.

by NationTalk on April 15, 20081285 Views

National Aboriginal Mining Conference Wraps Up In Winnipeg

Manitoba News Release
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April 15, 2008
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Creation of the Crown-Aboriginal Consultation Unit Announced

Mining opportunities and best practices for Aboriginal communities were among the outcomes of the recently-completed Learning Together – An Aboriginal Approach to Mining Relationships Conference in Winnipeg.

by NationTalk on April 15, 20081305 Views

Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation and Richview Resources Sign Memorandum of Understanding

OSNABURGH, ONTARIO and TORONTO, ONTARIO–(April 15, 2008) – Mishkeegogamang – Chief Connie Gray-McKay of the Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation and Sol Prizant of Richview Resources Inc. (TSX:RVR), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing to an ongoing relationship between the First Nation and Richview with respect to the company’s exploration activities and the Thierry Mine Project.

by NationTalk on April 15, 20081528 Views

Firesteel to host road show, exhibits and presentations in Calgary, Smithers, Burns Lake and Prince George

Monday, 14 April 2008

Mr. Walter Wakula, President and CEO of Firesteel Resources Inc. (“Firesteel” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Company representatives will be exhibiting and presenting at the Calgary Mining Forum on Wednesday and Thursday, April 16th and 17th, 2008, exhibiting and hosting a town hall meeting at the Minerals North Tradeshow in Smithers, B.C. on Thursday and Friday, April 17th and 18th, hosting a town hall meeting in Burns Lake on Saturday, April 19th and hosting a town hall meeting in Prince George on Sunday, April 20th. The board and management invite interested persons to visit the exhibits and encourage all to attend the town hall meetings where representatives will share information on developments with the Company and its planned exploration program for 2008.

by NationTalk on April 15, 20081232 Views

ATCO Frontec and Fort McKay First Nation Open Creeburn Lake Lodge

Evaluation Underway to Consider Doubling Capacity to 1,000 Rooms Due to Fort McMurray Market Interest

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(April 14, 2008) – ATCO Frontec and the Fort McKay First Nation have opened the first phase of their new Creeburn Lake Lodge, which provides much-needed, high-quality accommodation in the booming oil sands region 65 kilometres north of Fort McMurray.

by NationTalk on April 14, 20083357 Views