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Independent report calls for urgent inquiry into McArthur River Mines risk

A report published Tuesday by the Mineral Policy Institute on environmental risks at McArthur River Mine in the Gulf of Carpentaria makes the case for an immediate inquiry into the mine’s operation and evaluates pit backfill as the preferred option for pollution control.

Mineral Policy Institute (MPI) | August 23, 2016 | 2:00 am

Nailing the bottom of oil

Bob Moriarty points investors toward information that accurately captures movement…

The Energy Report | August 22, 2016 | 11:11 am

Here’s what Canada needs to regain leadership in mineral exploration and mining

Mineral and mining industry highlights top priorities at Energy and…

MINING.com Editor | August 22, 2016 | 9:30 am

Growth in Chinese thermal coal imports won’t last

Surprise spike in imports this year is not a trend…

Joe Goodwill | August 19, 2016 | 12:19 pm

Saudis ramping up oil output to gain leverage in OPEC talks

Saudi Arabia suggests it may be increasing its August crude…

Oilprice.com | August 19, 2016 | 10:22 am

Teck Resources coal sales to exceed prior outlook

Shares in Canada’s Teck Resources (TSX:TCK.B) (NYSE:TCK) climbed slightly Friday after the company announced that coal sales for the fourth quarter are expected to top its prior outlook of 6.2 million tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 21, 2012 | 7:22 pm

Chinese thermal coal imports jump 30% to record high as Beijing ends domestic price caps

After a 32% decline in steam coal prices since January, things are looking up for 2013.

Frik Els | December 21, 2012 | 7:09 pm

South Africa won’t nationalize its mines, but taxes go up

After years of debate, South Africa’s ruling party African National Congress rejected Thursday plans to nationalize the country’s mining sector, but voted in favour of higher taxes in the world’s main producer of platinum and chrome.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 21, 2012 | 5:44 pm

Fracking activities polluted Alberta’s groundwater: ERCB

Leaked fluid from fracking activities polluted groundwater after a “serious” incident at a well site near Grande Prairie, a city in the northwestern part of the Canadian province of Alberta, in September 2011.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 21, 2012 | 5:00 pm

Brazil doubles gold reserve to highest level in 12 years

Brazil increased gold reserves for a third month in November to double the country’s holdings since August, reaching levels not seen since November 2000.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 21, 2012 | 2:59 pm