Voisey's Bay

Exploring Mining Podcast Interview with Alaska Energy Metals - the Next Generation of Nickel Mining

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Ultimately, we raised over $12 million in what I would consider a really bad equity market for mining venture capital.

Key Points: 
  • Ultimately, we raised over $12 million in what I would consider a really bad equity market for mining venture capital.
  • Cali also asks about the historical data purchased by Alaska Energy and why it's an important add-on.
  • But like Canada Nickel has said and I agree, 'I think it's the next generation of nickel mining.
  • Check out the full podcast to find out more and why nickel is one of the metals to keep any eye on in 2024.

Pedro Resources Announces Acquisition of Voisey's Bay

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2021) - Pedro Resources Ltd. ("Pedro" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its press release of November 27, 2020, it has acquired (the "Transaction") all of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of Voisey's Bay West Nickel & Cobalt Corp. ("Voisey's Bay").

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2021) - Pedro Resources Ltd. ("Pedro" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its press release of November 27, 2020, it has acquired (the "Transaction") all of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of Voisey's Bay West Nickel & Cobalt Corp. ("Voisey's Bay").
  • The Transaction was carried out by way of a share purchase agreement dated November 27, 2020 between the Company, Voisey's Bay and the shareholders of Voisey's Bay (collectively, the "Vendors").
  • All securities issued pursuant to the Acquisition are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the issuance thereof, as applicable, in accordance with applicable securities laws.
  • Pedro Resources Ltd. is a Canadian exploration company focused on mineral exploration and development.

Northern Graphite Options Ni-Cu-Co Project in Voisey's Bay Region

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The South Okak area produced some of the best Ni-Cu-Co drill intervals outside of Voisey's Bay during the 1990s exploration rush.

Key Points: 
  • The South Okak area produced some of the best Ni-Cu-Co drill intervals outside of Voisey's Bay during the 1990s exploration rush.
  • The South Okak property is located along the main structural break that hosts the high grade Voisey's Bay deposits which are contained within a large, lower grade disseminated halo.
  • These areas need a second look now that the Voisey's Bay model is better understood.
  • Northern has commenced detailed data compilation and 3D modelling of the historical high-resolution airborne geophysical and drill hole data to identify the highest priority targets.

Steelworkers Disappointed with Vale as Voisey's Bay Talks Break Off

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Thursday, May 16, 2019

HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, NL, May 16, 2019 /CNW/ -The United Steelworkers (USW) union is disappointed by multinational giant Vale's refusal to engage in serious negotiations with workers at Voisey's Bay mining operations in Labrador, leading to a breakdown in contract talks.

Key Points: 
  • HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, NL, May 16, 2019 /CNW/ -The United Steelworkers (USW) union is disappointed by multinational giant Vale's refusal to engage in serious negotiations with workers at Voisey's Bay mining operations in Labrador, leading to a breakdown in contract talks.
  • Negotiations broke off yesterday between Vale and USW Local 9508, representing 250 production and maintenance workers.
  • Talks broke off despite the appointment of a provincial conciliation officer to try to assist in the negotiations.
  • "Engaging in meaningful negotiations would demonstrate a real commitment from Vale to move beyond its tainted labour relations history at Voisey's Bay," Warren said.

Vale's Voisey's Bay Mine Receives Prestigious National John T. Ryan Safety Award for the Safest Select Mine In Canada

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The award was given at the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum's (CIM) Award Gala in Montreal.

Key Points: 
  • The award was given at the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum's (CIM) Award Gala in Montreal.
  • This is the fifth consecutive year that Voisey's Bay has received this prestigious national award.
  • With the achievement of 1,089,432 hours worked during 2018, Voisey's Bay had an impressive zero lost-time injury rate.
  • More information about the John T. Ryan awards can be found at: https://www.cim.org/awards/john-t-ryan-safety-trophies/

Cobalt 27 Acquires US$300 Million Cobalt Stream on Vale's Voisey's Bay Mine Expansion and Announces C$300 Million Bought Deal Offering of Common Shares To Fund Stream Acquisition

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Friday, June 15, 2018

Adds cobalt production starting in 2021 coincident with the ramp up of the VBME and growing to approximately 0.85kt (1.9mmlb) per year attributable to Cobalt 27 under the Cobalt Stream once fully ramped up.

Key Points: 
  • Adds cobalt production starting in 2021 coincident with the ramp up of the VBME and growing to approximately 0.85kt (1.9mmlb) per year attributable to Cobalt 27 under the Cobalt Stream once fully ramped up.
  • "Cobalt 27 is very excited to partner with Vale to advance future development of Voisey's Bay," said Anthony Milewski, Chairman and CEO of Cobalt 27.
  • Vale will deliver to Cobalt 27, an amount of finished cobalt equal to 32.6% of the cobalt production from Voisey's Bay commencing January 1, 2021.
  • Cobalt 27 will hold a conference call and audio webcast on Monday, June 11th at 4:45 pm Eastern Daylight Time for management to discuss details of the Voisey's Bay Cobalt Stream.