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CTV News
30-06-2025
- Business
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Northern Ontario gold mine reaches major milestones
IAMGOLD process plant at Cote Gold Mine in Gogama. IAMGOLD is the majority owner of Côté Gold, which is on track to become one of the largest gold mines in Canada.(Supplied) Côté Gold Mine, located on Highway 144 between Timmins and Greater Sudbury, reached a major milestone this month, producing at a peak capacity of 36,000 tonnes a day on average for 30 straight days. The milestone, known as 'nameplate throughput,' took place at the mine's processing plant June 21. Cote Gold Mine on map Cote Gold Mine on map (This is Mining) 'I would like to congratulate our Côté Gold teams, who demonstrated remarkable determination and commitment to bring Côté Gold online and advance it to nameplate throughput rate within 15 months,' Renaud Adams, president & CEO of IAMGOLD, said in a news release. IAMGOLD is the majority owner of Côté Gold, which is on track to become one of the largest gold mines in Canada. 'To bring a gold project from first gold to the design nameplate rate within this timeframe, while ensuring a safe workplace for all, exemplifies the commitment to excellence and accountability that is at the core of IAMGOLD today.' Aims for 400,000 ounces a year Adams said the mine reached 90 per cent capacity in March, and 96 per cent for 30 days in April. 'The achievement confirms our confidence in the Côté Gold production guidance of 360,000 to 400,000 ounces on a 100 per cent basis, with costs expected to decline through the year,' he said. 'Further, we are excited at the opportunities the installation of the second cone crusher will bring, including improving plant availability and maintenance cycles, while providing potential for further throughput increases.' Cote Gold Mine sign Cote Gold Mine sign (This is Mining) In addition to the production milestone, IAMGOLD said it has delivered 150,000 ounces of gold to pay off a loan, a process known as a gold prepay arrangement. The arrangement was made to help fund the construction of Côté Gold and the repayment allows the company to save a considerable amount in interest payments. 'Today marks a significant cash flow inflection point for IAMGOLD as we successfully conclude our gold prepay arrangements,' Adams said in a June 23 news release. Equivalent to $200M-$250M 'In the first half of this year, the Company delivered the remaining 75,000 ounces of gold under the arrangements of which only a portion had some exposure to the gold price. This is equivalent to approximately $200 to $225 million of cashflow that the company would have received … if the gold prepay arrangements were not in place.' Combined with the mine reaching full capacity, Adams said Côté Gold expects improved operating results for the second half of the year. 'With the current favourable gold price environment, the company is well-positioned to generate stronger free cash flows and commence a disciplined deleveraging strategy,' he said. IAMGOLD is an intermediate gold producer and developer based in Canada with operating mines in North America and West Africa, including Côté Gold, Westwood (Canada) and Essakane (Burkina Faso). On March 31, 2024, the company commenced production at Côté Gold, in partnership with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd., a mine that has the potential to be among the largest gold mines in Canada.
CTV News
29-06-2025
- CTV News
Impaired drivers keep northern Ontario police detachment busy
A recent string of alleged impaired driving incidents has kept Ontario Provincial Police in the north busy, with the South Porcupine detachment making six arrests in less than three weeks in the region, according to news releases issued on Friday. South Porcupine OPP An undated photo of an Ontario Provincial Police cruiser parked on the side of the road with text indicating it is in the South Porcupine detachments catchment. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) Four arrested in 6 days The first incident occurred on June 6, when OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 144 in Hazen Township, north of Gogama, shortly after 5 a.m. Police discovered the vehicle was stolen and arrested a 36-year-old Toronto man. He faces multiple charges, including possession of stolen property, refusal to comply with a demand, impaired operation, and three counts of both driving while prohibited and driving while under suspension. The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Timmins court on July 3. Three days later, on June 9, authorities responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 11 in Taylor Township. As a result of the subsequent investigation, a 52-year-old man from Calgary, Alta., was charged with two impaired driving offences – including operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of more than 80. He was released and is set to appear in court on July 17. Another impaired driver was arrested on June 11 after police received a traffic complaint on Highway 11 in Clergue Township. Investigators subsequently charged a 34-year-old from Sables-Spanish Rivers Township with refusing a demand, driving while prohibited, and drug possession, as a result of the incident. The vehicle involved was impounded for 45 days, and he is scheduled for a July 24 court date. The following evening, June 12, the OPP detachment conducted a RIDE check on Highway 101 in German Township, east of Timmins. Following a traffic stop, officers charged another out-of-province motorist with two impaired driving offences – including operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of more than 80 – this time a 28-year-old man from Brandon, Man. He was released and will appear in court on July 10. Following a brief, 6-day, reprieve more impaired drivers were caught by officers On June 18, a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 655 and Ross Avenue in Timmins led the arrest of one of the drivers. As a result of an investigation following the crash, a 31-year-old Timmins woman was charged with driving while impaired by drugs. She was released and is also due in court on July 10. The most recent impaired driving arrest that the detachment released details of occurred on June 20 after officers responded to a call about a possible impaired driver on Quinn Crescent in Matheson. As a result of an investigation, a 30-year-old Iroquois Falls man was charged with impaired operation and driving with a blood alcohol concentration of more than 80. His court date is set for July 31. In addition to the charges Under provincial legislation, all six drivers received 90-day licence suspensions, and their vehicles were impounded for a minimum of seven days at the owner's expense. OPP continue to remind the public of the dangers of impaired driving and urge motorists to plan ahead for safe transportation alternatives.
CTV News
27-06-2025
- CTV News
Toronto man arrested in stolen vehicle in northern Ont., charged with impaired
A 36-year-old man from Toronto who was already prohibited from driving has been arrested for impaired on Highway 144 in northern Ontario. A 36-year-old man from Toronto who was already prohibited from driving has been arrested for impaired on Highway 144 in northern Ontario. The incident took place around 5 a.m. on June 6, Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release Friday. South Porcupine OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision in Hazen Township, north of Gogama. 'The investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen,' police said. Remains in custody The Toronto man has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, refusing to comply with a breathalyzer demand, driving while impaired by alcohol, three counts each of driving while prohibited under the criminal code and driving while suspended. The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 3 in Timmins.
CTV News
25-06-2025
- Automotive
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Collision between train and commercial vehicle in northern Ontario
Railroad crossing on Highway 560 north of Ostrom in northern Ontario. August 2024 (Google) A collision between a train and a commercial vehicle at a rail crossing on Highway 560 south of Gogama in northern Ontario closed the road Wednesday morning. 'There are no injuries or derailment,' Ontario Provincial Police said in a social media post at 8:40a .m. 'A train stop order is in place.' The highway -- which is halfway between Sudbury and Timmins -- is closed between Highway 144 and Highway 560A. There is no estimated reopening time or word on if anyone was injured in the crash. is following this breaking news story and will update the above article as new information becomes available.
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Automotive
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Highway 144 reopened after brief closure
Highway 144 reopened after brief closure Highway 144 between Gogama and Timmins was closed for more than an hour Tuesday afternoon due to a forest fire near the road.
