Global downturn takes a toll on Canada’s north ‘mining boom’: report
Even with the downgrade, overall economic growth in Nunavut is forecast to be 3.4% in 2013 and 8.8% in 2014.
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Areva to resume test drilling for uranium in Nunavut
The company has opened a winter road and intends to move about 200,000 litres of fuel and other supplies to the site.
Rio Tinto, Xstrata to slash over 100 coal jobs each
Rio and Xstrata are not the only miners rethinking their coal business in Australia. Vale and BHP are reportedly on the same page.
UK Government questions $2.7bn potash project
Authorities fear the mine could interfere with the UK’s missile early warning system.
Mining industry to solve lack of skilled workers with technology: study
International mining executives believe the industry is in the midst of a transition from a blue collar to a white collar workforce.
World’s top copper producer faces major strike threat and lower demand
In 2011, Codelco was hit by a one-day strike that cost it $40 million.
Five reasons gold will hit an all-time record this year
Bullion enthusiasts believe gold prices are steadily moving up.
Thousands of Israelis protest against Potash Corp intended acquisition deal
Hundreds of workers blocked the entrance to a plant belonging to ICL, the company that Potash Corp wants to acquire.
INFOGRAPHIC: How the Federal Reserve System really works
As fresh warnings of an eventual financial system collapse start filling up headlines again, it is useful to take a look at this guide.
Power cut in SA cost AngloGold 20,000 ounces
The world’s third-largest producer of the precious metal will see its first-quarter production reduced by about 20,000 ounces.
Delays hit Gemfields ruby plant as Zambia mine reboots
Commissioning of a second processing plant at the Montepuez ruby mine has been postponed to September due to logistical setbacks.